Funeral Report-Marsha McGuire

The funeral service for Marsha McGuire was held Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Home. Pastor Jeremy Henson conducted the service with prayer, scripture, memories and message. Marcia Woodcock played “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Amazing Grace” with Jackie Summers as soloist during the service. She included in the prelude music the “Song of the Army Nurse Corps,” “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” and “My Wild Irish Rose.” The burial service was at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Henson. Pallbearers were David Donnelly, Terry McGuire, Brad McGuire, David Wallace, Kim Liddle and Pastor Jeremy Henson.

Willadene Bernice Scaggs, 93

Willadene Bernice Scaggs, 93, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Oakview Heights.

She was born August 31, 1924, the daughter of Clarence and Naomi G. (Stein) Seaton in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Willadene graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1941. On December 12, 1948, she married Windell Scaggs in Lawrenceville, Illinois.

Willadene was of Lutheran faith. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Willadene was a fan of WVC basketball and loved the St. Louis Cardinals.

Left to cherish Willadene’s memory are her many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and, siblings, Wilbert Eldon Seaton and Marjorie Foltz.

A burial service will be Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 1827 College Drive, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Please meet at the cemetery.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Willadene’s family.

Dale Q. Miller, 88

Dale Q. Miller, 88, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at his residence.

His spirit is carried on by his wife, Marcella of fourteen years; children, Stacey Goel and husband David of Weston, Massachusetts, Michael Miller of Vincennes, Indiana, Michele Rankin and husband Dr. Gary of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Lisa Miller (deceased); grandchildren, Elizabeth-Grace Goel and Noah Goel, Gunnar Miller and Chase Lewis.

We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Dale by observing how he lived his life. Dale was an unequivocally committed husband and father to his family. For him, family came first while all else was secondary. He taught us that loyalty and love are eternal and not conditional. Integrity, tenacity and honor were the bedrock of Dale’s character; he would rather walk the arduous straight path for miles rather than taking a short-cut that contradicted his principles. A lover of car racing, Dale taught us to appreciate that the roar of a finely tuned race engine was music to the ears.

He was born June 4, 1929, in Wabash County, Illinois, the son of George and Fannie (Kamp) Miller. Dale attended Mt. Carmel High School. He proudly served his country as an Air Force Police Officer during World War II. On January 24, 2003, he married Marcella Lewis in Olney, Illinois.

Dale attended Parkview Christian Church. He was owner/operator of Miller Testing in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Proceeding Dale in death were his parents; brothers, Warren, Ron and Norman Miller, and, sisters, Eloise Stahlhut and Shirley Voorhees.

The funeral service for Dale will be Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Visitation will be held Saturday prior to the funeral from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Burial will follow the funeral service at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 1827 College Drive.

Memorials may be made to USAMV Mt. Carmel Honor Guard, c/o George Woodcock. P. O. Drawer 400, Mt. Carmel, Illinois 62863. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Dale’s family.

Blanche C. Gray,

Blanche C. Gray, age 100 of Lancaster, IL passed from this life to the next on December 30, 2017 at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Blanche was born on September 10, 1917 in Lawrence County to John K and Eulalia (Seibert) Neikirk.  She married Ralph Grifford Gray on September 18, 1949 at Barneys Prairie Church.

Blanche was a homemaker and a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Lancaster.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters: Ruth, Inez and Irene, brothers: Harold and George and an infant daughter, Phyllis Ann.

She is survived by two stepdaughters:  Sharon Laster and Linda Wishaus, grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Harrison Cemetery, north of Lancaster.

Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Ingram Funeral Home of West Salem is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ingramfh.net

FUNERAL REPORT-Jerri Lynn Askren

FUNERAL REPORT

Funeral Services were held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home to honor the life of Jerri Lynn Askren.  Pastor Bill Reed conducted the service that included reading of the obituary, scripture passages and fond memories of Jerri Lynn’s life.  Musical selection during the service included, My Wish”, “Dancing in the Sky”, “Angels among Us” and “Across the Bridge”.  Burial took place at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mount Carmel.  Pallbearers were Tommy Askren, Johnny Askren, Heath Reed, Keith Reed, Scotty Reed and Joe Payne. Keepes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Askren family.

Marsha G. Nelson “Micki” McGuire

          Marsha G. Nelson “Micki” McGuire

Marsha Nelson McGuire was born in Tennessee to Maggie and Garfield Nelson on September 30, 1919 and passed away on December 28, 2017 in Houston, Texas.  Marsha held her own through 18 years of dementia and with her strong will, fought to the end.

Marsha grew up on a farm in Tennessee where her family raised pigs, cotton, watermelon and other crops.  Her mother died when Marsha was very young.  She helped raise her five brothers and sisters.  She left home – before learning to drive a car -- to attend Nursing School in St. Loius Missouri, becoming a Registerd Nurse in her early twenties.

She proudly served her country as a Nurse during World War II in the Women’s Army Corps.  While attending a dance at the local VFW hall in southern Illinois she met a young sailor who would become the love of her life, Joseph Amos McGuire.  After a six- week whirlwind romance she and Joe married.   Marsha and Joe enjoyed every day of their marriage for forty-four years until his death in 1991. 

Joe worked for Schlumberger for forty of those years and their family moved frequently allowing them to make lifelong friends throughout Illinois, West Virginia, Ohio, Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, South Texas and finally settled in Houston in 1971.  Joe and Marsha had two daughters while Marsha continued to work as a Registered Nurse.  Marsha was one of the most caring and well qualified nurses in her field.  She worked as a delivery room nurse, private duty nurse, an instructor at nursing school and as the nurse for the Houston Oilers’ Team Doctor, assisting in many of the players’ physicals. 

In addition to her professional duties, Marsha was active at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and was also a very active Democrat. She was a fierce defender of equal rights, civil rights, human rights and women’s rights.  She would always get involved in the local Democratic Party when her family moved to a new location.  She organized Ohio for John F. Kennedy and participated in campaigns and Democratic clubs and organizations in every state she lived in.  Marsha served as a Democratic Precinct Judge in Harris County, Texas, for many years. 

Marsha was always a gracious hostess and the life of any party she and Joe gave or attended.  Although she was proud of her Native American heritage, she also enjoyed being Irish and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day every year in high fashion.  She enjoyed socializing and was often noticed for her red-haired beauty—at her 80th birthday party, she made sure to mention that she was still a size 2.   She also enjoyed dancing, bridge and sports—she was an Oilers (and ultimately Texans) season ticket holder and enjoyed attending the games with her former son-in-law and great friend, George Strong for many years, into her 80s.

Marsha is predeceased by her mother, Maggie Nelson, father Garfield Nelson, step-mother Lodi Nelson, sister Theda Storey, her brothers Jack Nelson, Chalbert Nelson and Raymond Nelson and her husband Joe McGuire and her father-in-law Amos McGuire, mother-in-law Marguerite McGuire, brothers-in-law Jim McGuire, Bob McGuire, Dick McGuire and her sister-in-law Olive Lee Wallace.  She is survived by her older daughter Margaret McGuire of New York City, and her younger daughter Pat Strong (David Donnelly) of Houston, Texas, her sister Evelyn Hill of Texas City, Texas, and her sister-in-law Wilma McGuire of Mt. Carmel, Illinois.    

A funeral service and burial for Marsha will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Short Funeral home in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  Visitation for family and friends will be from Noon until the hour of service on Wednesday. Burial immediately following the service at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Carmel.

A Houston memorial service will be held at 1 pm on January 6 at Earthman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Harris County Democratic Party-Marsha McGuire Intern Scholarship, 1440 North Loop West, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77008.

          Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

          Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Marsha’s family.

Jerri Lynn Askren

Jerri Lynn Askren, 39, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Wabash General Hospital. She was born May 25, 1978 in Princeton, Indiana the daughter of Gerald and Darlene (Reed) Askren.

Jerri Lynn was employed at Wabash Area Vocational Enterprises. In her free time she greatly enjoyed fishing and bowling. Jerri Lynn loved to tease her friends and family. She was involved in Special Olympics and was proud of the many awards she earned. Jerri Lynn was a member of Pentecostal Faith Assembly. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Jerri Lynn will be remembered by her mother, Darlene Askren; brothers, Johnny (Candy) Askren and Tommy (Kelly) Askren; nieces and nephews, Halie, Katie, Hanna, Johnny Jr., Matthew, Keisha, Shantel; great-niece, Kenlee and several aunts, uncle and cousins. Jerri Lynn was preceded in death by her father.

Family and friends may gather for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Brother Bill Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jerri Lynn’s memory to Keepes Funeral Home to help the family offset funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Jerri Lynn’s tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Askren family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.

FUNERAL REPORT-Darwin K. Johnson

Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home to honor the life of Darwin K. Johnson. Pastor Gene Siverly conducted the service. Prior to the start of the service the Mount Carmel Honor Guard had a walk through salute. Scripture readings included Psalm 23 and Second Samuel 12:15-23. Darwin’s grandsons shared fond memories. Musical selection during the service included “Landside”, “My Way”, “House of the Rising Sun” and “My Old Man”. Burial took place at Highland Memorial Cemetery where our local Honor Guard presented an American Flag to Darwin’s family for his faithful service in the United States Army. They also conducted a twenty one gun salute with “Taps” being played by Bill Hudson. Pallbearers were Brian Covalt, Chad Covalt, David Easterday, Mike Stewart, Jerod Majors and Keith Green. Keepes Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Darwin K. Johnson.

FUNERAL REPORT-BOBBY GENE HORRALL

The funeral service for Bob Horrall was Thursday, December 21, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Richison of Parkview Christian Church conducted the service. Marcia Woodcock provided keyboard music. Special songs were “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace” played during the service. Burial service was held at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Mark Richison. Mt. Carmel Honor Guard presented Larry Horrall a folded American flag in honor of his father’s service to our country. They also performed a 21 gun salute. Pallbearers were Tim Luker, Mason Moore, Joshua Horrall, Matthew Horrall, Ryan Horrall and Tyler Jamison.

FUNERAL REPORT-HELEN M. SEATON

The funeral service for Helen M. Seaton was held Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Home. Kyle Day conducted the service. He opened the service with scripture, prayer and obituary reading. Marcia Woodcock played “In the Garden” and prelude and postlude music. Kyle ended the service with a sermon and closing prayer. Burial services immediately followed at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Matt Seaton, Doug Seaton, Justin Houck, Jason Seaton, Phillip Glen and Aaron Sanders serving as pallbearers

FUNERAL REPORT-MONA G. FEARHEILEY

The Funeral Mass for Mona G. Fearheiley was held Saturday, December 23, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Fr. Robert Zwilling conducted mass, assisted by Deacons Charlie Speaks and Steve Lowe. Mona’s grandchildren draped the Pall over the casket. The First Reading, John 14:1-7 was read by Craig Newman. Hanna Fearheiley and Christian Hawkins presented the gifts. Lisa Underriner served as Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Mikayla Beck was Cantor with Donna Lowe playing keyboard. Songs played were “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Shepherd Me, O God,” “Here I Am, Lord,” “Ave Maria,” “On Eagles Wings,” “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” “Let There Be Peace on Earth” and “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.” Eighth grade students, Maleah Armstrong, Isaac Kieffer and Gehrig Jones, aided as servers. The Committal service was held at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Sione Militoni, Matthew Militoni, Grant Fearheiley, Christian Hawkins, Bill Eaton and J Roy Dee III as pallbearers.

Helen M. Seaton

          Helen M. Seaton, 90, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab.

          She was born April 22, 1927, the daughter of Ogle and Elva Langley Hunt in St. Francisville, IL. She married Robert E. Seaton on August 16, 1944 in Henderson, KY. He preceded her in death in 2007.

          Helen and Bob were Charter Members of Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Mt. Carmel. She was the Manager of the local Good Will store and later worked at J. C. Penney store. She enjoyed spending time with family and especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

          Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Penny Jo (Richard) Keneipp of Mt. Carmel and son, Jimmy L. (Tressia) Seaton of Princeton, IN; grandchildren, Kelly Houck, Matthew (Jill) Seaton, Douglas (Stephanie) Seaton; nine great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and sister Mary Jo Bolden of Mt. Carmel.

          She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 62 years, Bob Seaton; four brothers, Charles, Talmage, Herschel and Bob Hunt; and sister, Norma Jean Maddox.

         The Funeral Service for Helen will be Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home in Mt. Carmel. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.      

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com    

          Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Mrs. Seaton’s family.

Darwin K. Johnson

Darwin K. Johnson, 70, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Wabash General Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1947 in Elgin, Illinois the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Shear) Johnson. Darwin married Karen (Green) Johnson and she preceded him in death on September 9, 2010.

Darwin faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He loved his family and enjoyed the time he spent with them especially his grandchildren. Darwin was a redi- mix truck driver for the Teamsters. Among his hobbies, Darwin loved riding motorcycles and fishing. He enjoyed his many friendships and greatly enjoyed talking with friends. Darwin was an avid collector of many things. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Darwin will be remembered by his two daughters, Shari (David) Easterday and Stacey (Michael) Stewart; grandchildren, Brian (Amber) Covalt, Chad (Ashley) Covalt, Brianna (Jerod Majors) Covalt, Devyn Stewart and Cole Stewart; six great grandchildren with one on the way; brothers, Calvin Johnson and Douglas Johnson; several nieces and nephews.

Darwin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen Johnson; daughter, Kristen Johnson; great grandson, Aiden Covalt; and brother, Duewan Johnson.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Family and friends may gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Darwin’s tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Johnson family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.

BOBBY GENE HORRALL

Bobby G. Horrall, 85, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, at Oakview Heights.

He was born June 23, 1932, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of Don and Bernadine (Vandever) Horrall. Bob graduated in 1950 from Mt. Carmel High School. Bob was a member of the Illinois National Guard. On March 17, 1951, Bob married Frances B. Woods in Mt. Carmel. Frances preceded him in death in 2016.

Bob was a member of Parkview Christian Church. He worked 39 years for Mt. Carmel Public Utility, retiring as Vice-President of Operations. He established Horrall Electric in the 1950’s. Bob was a charter member of the Civitans.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Larry Horrall and wife Connie of Mt. Carmel, and, Beverly Luker and her husband Glen of Albion, Illinois; grandchildren, Timothy (Stephanie) Luker, Stacey (Mason) Moore, Josh (Ashley) Horrall, Matthew and Tara Horrall, and, Ryan and Lauren Horrall; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn (Don) Macer of Mt. Carmel and Kathy Eggebrecht of Kissimmee, Florida; and a special friend, Virginia Ritchey.

Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, and sister, Betty Armstrong.

Visitation for Bob will be Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Horrall family.

Allen R. Harms

Allen R. Harms, 53, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born on October 3, 1964 in Wabash County the son of Waldo “Pete” and Frances Earlene Harms.

Allen loved his children and grandchild.  Among Allen’s hobbies, he enjoyed to play guitar and ride his motorcycle.  He was a lifelong supporter of band Madman’s Diary.

Allen will be remembered by his father, Pete Harms; son, Randy Riggs of Kane, IL; two daughters, Erin (Roy) Adams and Samantha (Calum Rayborn) Harms both of Mount Carmel; one grandchild, Tobias Rayborn; brothers, Steve (Robin) Harms, Jimmie (Sherry) Dardeen, Jeff (Nikki) Dardeen and Lonnie Dardeen all  of Mount Carmel; sisters, Carlena (Dewayne) Brewer of Mount Carmel, Brenda (Don) Jones of Mount Carmel, Debbie (Tom) Griesemer of Plainfield, In, Jona (Tim) Clardy of Mount Carmel.  Allen will be missed by his family and all who knew him.

Allen was preceded in death by his mother, Earlene Harms; brother, Keith Harms and sister, Sandra Dooley.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Pentecostal Faith Assembly in Friendsville, IL.  A Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Church.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view Allen’s tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Harms family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.

Mona Lavonne Graves Fearheiley

Mona Lavonne Graves Fearheiley, 89, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away on December 13th,  2017 at RiverOaks Health Center in Princeton, Indiana. 

Mona was born June 1, 1928, in Princeton, Indiana to Dr. Orville M. Graves, Sr. and Martha Pauline (Polly) Morton Graves.  On June 10, 1948. Mona married Robert C. (Bob) Fearheiley, who preceded her in death in February, 2008. 

Mona attended Lowell Elementary School and graduated from Princeton High School in 1946.  In high school, she was involved in many activities including student council officer and class president both her junior and senior years.  All four years Mona was a member of the marching band where she played the oboe and was a majorette. She won many state baton twirling tournaments and had the distinction of being the first female drum major for the Princeton High School Marching Band.  She continued her education at DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.  

Mona was an active member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church.  She served as President of the Saint Mary’s School Board in 1962 and helped to organize, develop, and implement the School's hot lunch program, the first of its kind at Saint Mary.  In addition, Mona served on the Parish Council during a major Church renovation in 1977-78.  She served as a coach for the newly organized Mount Carmel Girls’ Softball League which started in the 1960s.  Mona was an avid golfer and member of the Mount Carmel Women’s Golf Association.  She organized a Thursday Night Bridge Club with friends, who are still playing together 65 years later.   For a number of years, Mona could be heard announcing the MCHS football homecoming queen court and reading for the blind through the Wabash Valley Junior College, Radio Information Service.  Her legacy is that of a loving wife, caring mother, and someone who filled her home with good humor, laughter, and a place of happiness.  

Surviving Mona are three daughters, Molly Fearheiley (Barbara Caciolo), Saint Louis, Missouri, Nancy Fearheiley, Arlington, Virginia, and Amy Lindsay (Dustin), Evansville, Indiana; two sons, Kevin Fearheiley, Mount Carmel, and John Fearheiley (Julie), Mount Carmel, Illinois; eight grandchildren: Grant, Emily, Hannah, Abbey, Jenna, Peyton. Taylor Fearheiley and Ellie Marshall, two sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.  Mona was blessed with wonderful friends in addition to exceptional caregivers.  Preceding her in death were her parents, brothers Dr. Orville M. Graves Jr., William Graves Sr. and two sisters, Daisy Bright Graves Peters and Charlotte Graves.  

Funeral services will held at 10: 00am on December 23rd, 2017 at Saint Mary’s Church in Mount Carmel.  Burial will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday December 22nd, 2017 at Short Funeral Home in Mount Carmel Illinois.  A rosary will be said at 7:30 pm.  Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Mary’s School or the USAMV Mount Carmel Honor Guard.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Mona’s family.

Donald E. Grounds, 87

Donald E. Grounds, age 87 of Allendale, IL passed from this life to the next on Monday, December 11, 2017 with his family at his side.

Don was born on April 18, 1930 to Joseph L. and Mary Violet (Saltsgaver) Grounds.

He married Rebecca “Beth” Wolfe on December 20, 1951 and they enjoyed over 51 years together, until Beth’s passing on May 1, 2003.

Don proudly served his country and was a Veteran of the Korean War. During his military service he was stationed in Alaska. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Allendale and the Allendale Masonic Lodge #752.

He worked in the oilfield most of his life and was Production Superintendent for Wayne Smith Operator and later for Smith Drilling, both of Lawrenceville, IL.

Don thoroughly enjoyed fishing, gardening and hunting and was an avid mushroom hunter.

His two granddaughters Alyssa and Taylor brought much joy to his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers: William, Joseph, Jr., Bobby and Jerry Grounds, and one sister, Kathryn Pierson.

Don is survived by his son, Randy (Ellen) Grounds of Allendale, IL, daughter, Becky (Ron) Smith of Evansville, IN and two granddaughters, Alyssa Grounds and Taylor Smith and brother Jack (Jill) of Allendale, IL. He is also survived by a special friend, Mary West of Allendale and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Donald E. Grounds will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 5PM to 7PM at Ingram Funeral Home in Allendale, with Masonic Rites at 7PM.

Funeral service will be held at 10AM on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the funeral home and burial will follow at the Allendale Cemetery, with full military rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to the Allendale Masonic Lodge #752, with envelopes provided at the funeral home. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.ingramfh.net

Ingram Funeral Home of Allendale is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Harry Hillis, Jr., 89

Harry Hillis, Jr., 89, of Olney, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017, at his residence, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  Harry was born on September 6, 1928, the son of Harry and Alma (Seymour) Hillis. 

Harry was married on January 20, 1951 to June Hamilton of Noble and they were married for 66 years at the time of his passing. Their lives were blessed with three children, Roger Hillis (and his wife Lisa) of Louisville, Kentucky, Sharon Harris (and her husband Mike) of Mt. Carmel, IL, and Annette Kramer (and her husband Rick) of Brighton, CO. In addition to his immediate family, Harry is survived by several sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Harry and June were also blessed with seven grandchildren, Laura Harris, Lindsey Kingery (her husband, Brian), Ben Kramer (his wife, Debbie), Lesley Hillis, Kristen Harris, Alex Kramer and Jeremy Hillis.  In addition, they have five great-grandchildren, Braden, Kinley, Beckham, Parker and Camden.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry J. Hillis, Sr. and Alma Seymour Hillis, as well as his siblings, Wilma Weber, Marie Hillis and James Hillis.

Harry is perhaps best known as the long-time editor of the Olney Daily Mail. He studied journalism at Eastern Illinois University and worked both in radio and print media for many years. He is a member of the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame as a sportswriter.

After their marriage, Harry and June moved to Baltimore where he served in the US Army in Intelligence Training during the Korean War. After his discharge, they moved to Mattoon where Harry worked at WLBH radio station and then moved to Olney where they have lived ever since.

After retiring from the newspaper, Harry went to work at the East Richland school district as treasurer. In addition, he worked for many years as the secretary of the East Richland school board and the first secretary for the Illinois Eastern Community College board. He was acknowledged as the longest serving board secretary in Illinois history.  Harry also served the community for many years as a volunteer fireman.

Probably his most important and long-lasting contribution to the Olney community lies in the fact that Harry served the Lord as a member of the Olney Church of Christ. He served many years as an elder of the church, also serving for a period of time as one of the deacons. He taught Bible classes, preached many sermons, and shepherded the people of God in that good church in a way that has and will continue to influence many people to serve the Lord as well. Many souls will be saved eternally in heaven because of his godly leadership.

On September 30, 2017, Harry was honored with the Tiger Alumni Center’s 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. On October 17, 2017, he was flown to Washington, D.C. by the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana chapter (Flight EVV7) in honor of his service to the United States of America in the US Army during the Korean conflict. The family is so grateful that he received both of these honors during his lifetime, so that he might realize how many others loved and respected him.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney, with burial following in Haven Hill Memorial Garden. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

The family would also like to thank Jessica, Krista and Ryan, along with the entire staff from Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, the rehab staff at Arch, all of the workers at Hospice, especially Cookie, Jennifer, McCartney and Ruth, private caregiver, Marilyn, and every doctor and nurse who helped care for our husband and father in his final days.

Joni Mains, 62

Joni Mains, 62, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, died peacefully Monday, December 4, 2017, surrounded by her family at Wabash General Hospital after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

She was born October 25, 1955, in Princeton, Indiana, the daughter of James Thomas and Dorothy Mae (Brothers) Jackson. Joni was able to enjoy a variety of experiences and locations throughout her childhood before settling in Mt. Carmel in 1970. In 1975, she graduated from Mt. Carmel High School. On June 7th of 1975, Joni married Ronald Ray Mains at Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Carmel.

Joni was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was a florist at the family business, Mains Greenhouse and Flower Shop until her retirement. Joni spent her retirement enjoying family, solving puzzles and spending time with her dog, Molly.

Left to cherish Joni’s memory is her husband of 42 years, Ron; her daughter, Marisa Ruffner and her husband Jacob of Mason, Illinois; brothers, Paul (Debbie) Jackson of Waterford, Maine; Jerry (Benetta) Jackson, James (Rosa) Jackson and Mark Jackson all of Tucson, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Michelle Mains, and, a brother, Ricky Mercer.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 8, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street.

On Saturday, December 9, 2017, there will be a graveside service at Highland Memorial Cemetery, 1827 College Drive, at 11:00 a.m. Please meet at the cemetery.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Joni’s family.

Funeral Report-Glenn E. Schrader

Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on December 1, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home to honor the life of Glenn E. Schrader. Pastor Mark Richison conducted the service by reading the obituary, offering prayer and a message. Glenn’s son Michael shared fond memories of his father. Keyboardist Patricia Cotsakis played “A Simple Gift”. Recorded musical selections included “From A Distance” by Bette Midler, “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen and closed with “And When I Die” by Blood Sweat and Tears. Burial took place at Saint Sebastian Cemetery with Father Robert Zwilling officiating. Keepes Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Glenn E. Schrader.