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Susanne CooperZeigler


Mrs. Susanne Cooper, age 71, of Zeigler, passed away at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Herrin Hospital.Susanne was born on January 6, 1953, in Herrin, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Morris and Beatrice (Triplet) Morris. She married Spencer Lee Cooper on July 18, 1969, and he survives.Mrs. Cooper was a homemaker, and she was a member of Glad Tidings Apostolic Church of West Frankfort, Illinois.She enjoyed cooking and baking. She also loved to go to yard sales. Her husband ...

Mrs. Susanne Cooper, age 71, of Zeigler, passed away at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Herrin Hospital.Susanne was born on January 6, 1953, in Herrin, Illinois, the daughter of ...

Charles Miller, Jr.Benton


Charles Miller, Jr., age 73, of Benton, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri.Mr. Miller’s wishes are to be cremated. Private family services will be held at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.Charles was born on May 15, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles Miller, Sr. and Helen (Carlson) Miller. He married the former Patricia Ann Dover on October 10, 1975, they shared just shy of 49 years of marriage.Mr. Miller ...

Charles Miller, Jr., age 73, of Benton, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri.Mr. Miller’s wishes are to be cremated. Private ...

Eddie KeelingChristopher


Eddie Dean Keeling, age 76, of Christopher, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Select Specialty Hospital of Evansville, Indiana.Eddie was born on May 9, 1948, in Herrin, Illinois, the son of George Keeling and Mary (Foley) Keeling. He married Karin L. (Kane) Engel on September 10, 1983, and she survives.Mr. Keeling was a former over the road truck driver with E.B. Brown Trucking. He also formerly worked as a metal decorator.Eddie was a U.S. Army ...

Eddie Dean Keeling, age 76, of Christopher, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Select Specialty Hospital of Evansville, Indiana.Eddie was born on May 9, 1948, in ...

Jessica PhillipsEldorado


Jessica Atule Phillips, age 37, of Eldorado, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her home.Jessica was born on December 24, 1986, in Manito, Philippines; the daughter of Otelo Atule and Amelia M. Atule. She married Bryan Carter Phillips on March 14, 2019.She and her husband attended Little Chapel Church of Harrisburg, IL.She enjoyed fishing, cooking, traveling, going to rummage sales. She was certified in full contact Tai Kwando. Her greatest love was spending time ...

Jessica Atule Phillips, age 37, of Eldorado, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her home.Jessica was born on December 24, 1986, in Manito, Philippines; the daughter of Otelo ...

Tom TateBenton


William Thomas Tate, age 62, of Benton, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home in Benton.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, until the funeral hour at 1:00 p.m.Memorial contributions are preferred and may be made payable to ...

William Thomas Tate, age 62, of Benton, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home in Benton.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the ...

David PhillipsCookeville, TN


David Duane Phillips, age 48, of Cookeville, TN; passed away at 8:47 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center of Cookeville, TN.David’s wishes were to be cremated.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Phillips Cemetery of Ewing, IL. Family and friends should go directly to the Cemetery.The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the local arrangements.David was born on March 8, 1976, in Benton, IL, ...

David Duane Phillips, age 48, of Cookeville, TN; passed away at 8:47 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center of Cookeville, TN.David’s wishes were to be ...

Paulette SullivanRoyalton


It is with heavy, praise filled hearts that we announce the passing of Paulette Sullivan, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on 8/28/2024 at the age of 82.Born on February 20, 1942, in Cook County, IL. Paulette was a woman of deep faith and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the loving wife of Floyd Ray Sullivan for 46 years, and together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and the gospel of Jesus ...

It is with heavy, praise filled hearts that we announce the passing of Paulette Sullivan, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on ...

Sue StubblefieldWest Frankfort


Sue Ellen Stubblefield, age 75, of West Frankfort, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Herrin Hospital.Sue Ellen was born on August 18, 1949, in Benton, Illinois; the daughter of James William Summers and Dorothy (Hall) Summers. She married Carl Stubblefield in December of 1982, and he preceded her in death in 1998.She was a retired kitchen aid and cook, having worked for the Franklin Hospital of Benton.She was of the Pentecost faith.Mrs. Stubblefield enjoyed ...

Sue Ellen Stubblefield, age 75, of West Frankfort, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Herrin Hospital.Sue Ellen was born on August 18, 1949, in Benton, Illinois; the ...

Russell HessAkin


Mr. Frank Russell Hess, age 79, of Akin, passed away at 5:24 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.Russell was born on December 28, 1944, in Belle Rive, IL; the son of William Thomas Hess and Neva (Miller) Hess. On March 14, 1965, he married the former Anna Marie Moore, and together they shared 59 years of marriage.He worked several jobs throughout his life including, FS, Old Ben Coal Mine 25, pest control technician, truck driver with Illini ...

Mr. Frank Russell Hess, age 79, of Akin, passed away at 5:24 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.Russell was born on December 28, 1944, in Belle Rive, ...

Robbie SmithWest Frankfort


Robert Dale “Robbie” Smith, age 20, of West Frankfort, IL; passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Four Fountains Nursing Home, of Belleville, IL.Robbie was born on December 8, 2003, in Marion, IL; the son of Michael Dewayne Smith and Patricia Joy (Malec) Smith.He enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball, playing video games with his sister Paisley, watching wrestling especially John Cena and Cody Rhodes. He also loved watching his favorite NFL team, the Tennessee ...

Robert Dale “Robbie” Smith, age 20, of West Frankfort, IL; passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Four Fountains Nursing Home, of Belleville, IL.Robbie was born on December 8, ...

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