Leland Stoltz, 90

Leland Stoltz, 90, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born May 14, 1927 in Wabash County, Illinois the son of Adam and Tressie (Doty) Stoltz.  On December 5, 1951 Leland married Betty Ann (Deisher) Stoltz and she preceded him in death.

Leland proudly served his country in the United States Army.  During his military service he was a truck driver and carried that career on into his civilian life.  He greatly enjoyed driving his truck as he was employed by the DeKalb Company for 45 plus years.  Leland also enjoyed farming.  He developed a love for antique tractors and farm equipment and enjoyed attending auctions.  Leland was a member of the Church of Christ.  He will be dearly missed.

Leland will be remembered by his son, David (Susan) Stoltz of Mount Carmel; two daughters, Teresa (Nathan) Wagner of Carlisle, AR and Erma Stoltz of Olney, IL; grandchildren, Rachel (David) Stafford, Steven (Kristin) Wagner, Matthew (Anna) Wagner, Mindy (Chris) Parker, Amanda (Scott) Snow, Shawn Summers, Kristen (Dennis) Pasche, Adam Stoltz, Eric (Tori) Stoltz, Sara (Eric) Scherer, Troy Stoltz; great grandchildren, Amelia Snow, Ezra Stafford, Scarlet Scherer, Camden Scherer; one sister, Patsy (Larry) Stivers of Olney, IL and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Leland was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Betty Stoltz; sisters, Wanda Root, Bernell Seals and one infant brother. 

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Lick Prairie Cemetery in Wabash County Illinois with Minister Larry Stivers officiating.  There is no public visitation prior to the service, please meet at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Leland’s memory to Lick Prairie Christian Church, 17485 E 400 Rd. Mt. Carmel, IL  62863.  Envelopes will be at the Graveside or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 N Cherry St., Mt. Carmel, IL  62863.

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

STUART WARREN HIPSHER, 58

Stuart W. Hipsher, 58, of St. Francisville, Illinois, peacefully went to heaven Monday, January 22, 2018, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was born November 18, 1959, the son of Roy and Deanna (Beesley) Hipsher in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Stuart was a graduate of the Allendale Class of 1977.

On December 28, 2008, Stuart married Pam Brooks in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was a elder of the Wabash Presbyterian Church at Orio, Illinois. Stuart was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, trapping, mushroom hunting, playing horseshoes, raising chickens for his egg ministry, raising rabbits with his daughter and was a great carpenter. Above all, Stuart loved being involved with the Hickory Grove Great Banquet, playing bass for the church praise team and playing on his church softball league in which he was referred to as “Commissioner.” He worked for Snap-On Tools and later went on to work at Toyota for fifteen years.

Left to honor Stuart’s memory are his parents, Roy and Deanna Hipsher of St. Francisville, Illinois; wife, Pam; children, Justin Hipsher and wife Amanda of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, Rachel Tran and her husband Chuc also of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, Faith Hurst of Lawrenceville, Illinois and Wynter Schultz and fiancé Jerold Wilcox of St. Francisville, Illinois; grandchildren, Noah, Abigail and Avianna Hipsher; and, a brother, Philip G. Hipsher and his wife Tina of Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Stuart was preceded in death by his grandparents.

The funeral service for Stuart will be held Friday, January 26, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Orio Cemetery.

Friends and family may call for a visitation at the Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio, Illinois, Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Hickory Grove Great Banquet or the Wabash Presbyterian Church Softball Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church or Short Funeral Home.

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

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

Donald Ray Jones, 86

Donald Ray Jones, 86, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, at his residence.

He was born May 21, 1931, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, the son of John Alonzo and Agnes (Richardson) Jones. Don married Ruth Jones on November 8, 1960, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, doing a fifteen month trip around the world on the USS McCaffery. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox and Loeffler Oil Company. Donald was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting wildlife and ginseng. 

Left to honor Donald’s memory is his wife, Ruth, of 57 years; children, Richard Jones and wife Glenda of Humbolt, California, Judy Kramer and late husband Jay of Ft. Branch, Indiana, Gerri Hunt and her husband Dennis of Calhoun, Illinois, James Jones of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, and Jennifer Saleh and husband, Mahmoud of St. Louis, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and, a sister Joyce Rosignol of Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Veryl, Paul and Richard Jones; and a son, John Jones.

The graveside service for Donald will be Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Adams Corner Cemetery, 19772 Wabash 18 Avenue, Allendale, Illinois. There will be a visitation prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Adams Corner Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made in Donald’s memory to the USAMV Mt. Carmel Honor Guard, P.O. Drawer 400, Mt. Carmel, Illinois 62863. Envelopes will be available Short Funeral Home.

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

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

Esther A. Smith, 93

Esther A. Smith, 93, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Wabash General Hospital.

She was born March 11, 1924, the daughter of Peter C. and Flora (Zimmer) Smith in Friendsville, Illinois.  Esther was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.   She worked as a CNA at the nursing home.

Left to cherish Esther’s memory is a sister Hazel R. Davis of Titusville, Florida; and several nieces and nephews Anne L. Vogel, Bill Deffendall, Shirley J. Westerfield, Gary Smith, Mike Smith, Nona Ravellette, Dora Glenn and Karen Breen.

Preceding her in death were her parents and siblings William, Fred, Pete Jr. and Paul Smith, Florena Johns, Mary Deffendall Cutter and Lucille Smith.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church        

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School.  Envelopes will be available at the church and at Short Funeral Home.

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

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

Leland E. Stoltz, 90

Leland E. Stoltz, 90, of Mount Carmel, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Arrangements are pending at Keepes Funeral Home. When available the obituary can be viewed and online condolences can be made at www.keepesfuneralhome.com.

Corrie L. Gompf, 38

Corrie L. Gompf, 38, of Bellmont, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at her home.  She was born on January 31, 1979 in San Diego, CA the daughter of Roy and Debbie (Garman) Wright.  Corrie married Andy Gompf and he survives her in death.

Corrie loved her family especially her kids.  Among Corrie’s hobbies, she enjoyed crafting and reading.  She was a graduate of Edwards County High School Class of 1998. 

Corrie will be remembered by her parents, Roy and Debbie (Garman) Wright; husband, Andy Gompf of Bellmont; son, Ryan Haught of Bellmont; daughter, Taylor Haught of Bellmont; brother, Donnie (Jamaira) Simpson of West Salem; maternal grandfather, Don (Sharon) Garman; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Corrie will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Corrie was preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Garman.

A celebration of Corrie’s life will be held at a later date along with a Graveside Service at Samaria Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Albion, IL.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view Corrie’s tribute wall and leave condolences for the Gompf family, please visit http://www.keepesfuneralhome.com/

Clint Mowrer, 30

Clint Mowrer, 30, of West Salem, Illinois passed away on January 17, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville Indiana. He was born September 30, 1987 in Olney, Illinois the son of Roy Mowrer and Charmin (Rutter) Mowrer.

Clint was a member of the Edwards County High School graduating class of 2006. He was an artist at heart having talent in a variety of areas. He enjoyed airbrushing, woodworking and sketch art. He liked being outdoors and was always helpful to his friends and family. Spending time with his family was important to him. Clint will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Clint will be remembered by his parents; brother, Charles Neikirk of North Carolina; sister, Jennifer (Robbie) Rice of Thomson, Illinois; paternal grandmother, Joy Mowrer; maternal grandfather, Frank Sutton; the love of his life, Cindy Potter; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Clint was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Patty Sutton; paternal grandfather, Neil Mowrer.

A Celebration of Clint’s life will be held at a later date.

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

Richard L. Kinney, 59

Richard L. Kinney, 59, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab. He was born on May 10, 1958 in Wabash County the son of Leroy and Barbara (Mcmahel) Kinney.

Richard was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School Class of 1976. Richard began working straight out of high school at Snap on Tools in Mount Carmel. He also worked at Champion Laboratories until his retirement. Richard loved his family especially his grandson who held a special place in his heart. He loved being outdoors with his dogs at the lake and also fishing in his free time. Richard enjoyed his time that he was able to spend time with family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Richard will be remembered by his daughter, Cora (David) Brown of West Salem; one grandson, Xander Brown; brother, Mike (Robin) Kinney of Mount Carmel; sister, Trina (Jerry) Hedrick of Mount Carmel; several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents.

In keeping with Richard’s wishes he will be cremated and a private family burial will be held at a later date.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Richard’s tribute wall and leave condolences Kinney family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.

Nina J. Hinderliter, 74

Nina J. Hinderliter, 74, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on January 6, 2018 at Aperion Nursing Home in Bridgeport, Illinois.

She was born on June 28, 1943 in Wabash County, the seventh child of Ben D. and Della (Davis) Pearson. Nina worked as a seamstress for Mt. Carmel Apparel.

She is survived by three grandchildren, Ryan, Dereck, and Robert Hinderliter; three siblings, Ruby Gould, Charles Pearson and Dwight Pearson all of Mt. Carmel.

Nina is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Robert, Lynn, and Brian Hinderliter; siblings, Connie, Lewis, Bobby, Clarence, Sharon Kay, and Rita.

Per her wishes, Nina will be cremated and burial will follow at a later date in Highland Memorial Cemetery.

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

Funeral Report-Dale Q. Miller

The funeral service for Dale Q. Miller was held Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Home.  USAMV Mt. Carmel Honor Guard executed a military walk through to begin the ceremony honoring Dale’s service in the Air Force during WWII.  Pastors Larry Survance and Mark Richison conducted the service.  Marcia Woodcock played keyboard.  “At the Cross” and “Amazing Grace” was sung by Lauryn Wright.  The burial service was held at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Pastors Survance and Richison.  USAMV Mt. Carmel Honor Guard presented Marcella with an American Flag, performed a 21 gun salute and served as pallbearers.  Bill Hudson played “Taps” to end the service.  Short Funeral Home was honored to serve Dale’s family.

Raynold E. Locke, 79

Raynold E. Locke, 79, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his residence surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born on August 15, 1938 in Bakersfield, CA the son of Barton and Mildred (Rigg) Locke.  Raynold married Barbara Fletcher on June 21, 1959 and together they enjoyed fifty eight years of marriage. Raynold was a loving husband and father.  He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his garden.  Raynold was a very hard worker.  During his working career, he worked at DeKalb Seed for eight years and seventeen years at A & P grocery store as butcher in the meat department.  He also worked for Duke Energy at the power plant as a supervisor for twenty three years.    Raynold will be missed by his family and all who knew him. Raynold will be remembered by his loving wife, Barbara Locke of Mount Carmel; son, Greg Locke of Mount Carmel; daughter, Ranell (Billy Brown) Locke of Mount Carmel; sister, Audrey (Harold) Hinderliter of Mount Carmel; brother-in-law, David (Susie) King of Bellmont; brother, Jack Locke of Bellmont; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Raynold was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Lou King; and brother, Butch Locke. In keeping with Raynold’s wishes he will be cremated.  Family and friends may gather for a Memorial Visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.  A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Raynold’s memory to Bellmont United Methodist Church or to Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies.  Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 N. Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863. Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view Raynold’s tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Locke family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.

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.