Dewey “Sonny” Eugene Easter

Dewey “Sonny” Eugene Easter, age 75, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Daviess County Hospital in Washington, Indiana.

Sonny was born in Lancaster, Illinois on August 6, 1943, to the late Charles and Lois (Stewart) Easter.  He attended Mt. Carmel High School, in the graduating Class of 1961.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War.  On August 20, 1967, Sonny married Barbara Lant.  He worked at Pacific Press and Shear for 37 years.  Sonny also worked for the Highway Machine Company and West Side Automation. 

Sonny’s family described him as kind, loving, supportive, devoted, and patient.  These characteristics were continuously displayed in his love towards his family, especially with his grandchildren.  He was always overjoyed to be able to spend time with them, watch them play sports, and see them achieve many milestones throughout life.  

Bowling, playing golf and baseball, fishing, mushroom hunting, and boating were just a few of Sonny’s favorite activities.  He enjoyed drives by the river, socializing with others, and his trips to Taco Tierra to see his “girls.” His intelligence, perseverance, and strong-willed personality led him to teaching himself many skills, some of which were used for his incredible craftsman and iron work that also displayed his beautiful creativity.  Sonny assisted in developing the machine program at Wabash Valley College.  He coached little league baseball for several years.  He was a 50 year Mason.

As a member of EUM Church, Sonny enjoyed attending church with his wife, and his Christian faith grew strong over the years.

Sonny is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara (Lant) Easter.  He will also be lovingly remembered by his three children; Shannon (Jon) Cross, David (Laura) Easter, and Dana (Deron) Hawkins; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Andrew Cross, Caiden and Kinley Hawkins, and Quinten Easter; his siblings, Sandy (Harold) Moore, Debbie (Eddie) Lashbrook; and, by cousins, nephews and nieces.

Preceding Sonny in death is his parents; siblings, Gwenda Durrett and Ronnie Easter. 

In Sonny’s remembrance, his strength will never be forgotten. The love and adoration he had towards his family and those around him was endless. His wit and humor was ever going, and Sonny will always be remembered as someone with immense compassion and true grit. As Sonny will be deeply missed by his family and friends here on earth, his presence will remain, and he will now live his eternal life in Heaven.

We ask all and any who would like to join in this celebration of life to feel welcome to attend the visitation Saturday, December 29, 2018, from 10:00 to 1:00 in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  A Masonic service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with the celebration of life service following immediately after.  Burial will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Evangelical United Methodist Church or the Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge.  Envelopes will be available at Short Funeral Home.

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

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

Thomas L. Williams, 90

Thomas L. Williams, 90, of Allendale, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Thomas was born September 18, 1928 in Wabash County, IL, the son of Linder and Grace (Brewer) Williams. He married Leta Sue (Litherland) on May 22, 1955 at Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

Thomas worked for General Telephone Co. (GTE) for 40 years before his retirement in 1990. He served his country for three years in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Guam. He spent some military time in Japan and the northwest United States installing and working on transmission cables in the late 40s.

Activities and hobbies he enjoyed were gardening, hunting, fishing, bowling, piecing quilts, nut harvesting (walnuts, pecans, hickory nuts), card playing, woodworking and craft making in his workshop.

Thomas was a kind, loving and dedicated husband, dad and grandpa. He loved family time.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Leta Williams; three daughters, Lisa Williams of San Diego, CA, Diana Williams of Seattle, WA, and Kelly Williams of Flagstaff, AZ; granddaughter Linnea Williams; two sisters, Dorothy Tarpley of West Salem and Shirley Brown of Mt. Carmel.

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Hershel; and two sisters, Lois Saltsgaver and Roberta McCrary.

Visitation for Thomas will be Friday, December 28, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon with funeral service beginning at 12:00 at Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio and burial to follow in the Orio Cemetery.        

Donations in Thomas’ memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Envelopes will be available at the church or can be sent to Short Funeral Home.

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

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

Mary Edna Hicks, 96

Mary Edna Hicks, 96, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care & Rehab surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born on August 5, 1922 in Risco, Missouri the daughter of Jess and Rachel (Seitz) Wheeler.  Mary married Robert W. Hicks on April 26, 1941 and he preceded her in death.

Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Some of her fondest memories were spending time with family at Kentucky Lake.  She made many friendships while working at the Index Store and Target in Mount Carmel.  She often spoke of her time working at Becky’s Café that was located across from Mount Carmel High School where the students would often eat.  Mary was a faithful member of Community Church of God.  A kind and nurturing woman, Mary was loved by many and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.

Mary will be remembered by her daughter, Jeanne Morales and husband, Larry of Mankato, MN; daughter in law, Mary Lee Hicks of Mount Carmel; eight grandchildren, Terry (Jeanna) Hicks, Tracy (Darren) Hodson, Tammy (Jeff) Johnston, Tim (Amy) Morales, Michele (Dale) Bednarek, Heather Hicks, April Norrie and Kevin Parker; sixteen great grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren; sister, Betty Gard of Mount Carmel.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Hicks; two sons, Larry Hicks and Jeffery Hicks; grandson, Jason Hicks; sisters, Kathryn M. Hebert, Addebell Wheeler, Hazel Strohm and Pansy May Wheeler; brothers, George Wheeler, TR Wheeler, Leroy Wheeler and William Wheeler.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2018 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mount Carmel.

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

Clifford Burton, Jr., 90

Clifford Burton, Jr., 90, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born on February 1, 1928 in Wabash County, Illinois the son of Clifford and Viola (Deisher) Burton.  Clifford married Carrel Compton on October 27, 1952.

Clifford faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force where he worked on radio systems on the aircrafts.  Clifford had a knack working with radios and spent time as an amateur radio operator.  Among his hobbies he enjoyed being outdoors bicycling and racing motorcycles.  He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.

Clifford will be remembered by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Carrel Burton of Mount Carmel; son, Terry Burton and wife Terri of Mount Carmel; daughter, Janet Gloria of San Angelo, TX; one granddaughter and three great grandchildren; brother, Jim Burton of Mount Carmel; sisters, Valerie Patterson of Mount Carmel and Neva Grubb of Albion, IL.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Burton; and six brothers.

In keeping with Clifford’s wishes he will be cremated and no formal services will be held at this time.

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

Elaine Beth Higgins, 80

Elaine Beth Higgins, 80, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 26, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the daughter of Raymond and Doris (Wayland) Wilson. Elaine married John David Higgins on April 21, 1957 and together they enjoyed sixty-one years of marriage.

Elaine loved her family and loved shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Among Elaine’s hobbies she enjoyed being outdoors tending her flower garden and spending time on the golf course with her family and friends. She was an avid reader and loved her book club. Elaine enjoyed crafting and making gifts for her family. Elaine was a member of the Mount Carmel Elks Lodge #715 and was also a member of the Birthday Club. She felt strongly about being an organ donor and wanted to be able to offer that gift to others. Elaine will be missed by her family and all who knew her.

Elaine will be remembered by her loving husband, David Higgins of Mount Carmel; son, Michael Higgins of Mount Carmel, IL; three daughters, Angela (Joe) Lofton of Allendale, Sandra Higgins of Mount Carmel and Debbie (Billy) Terrell of Grayville, IL; five grandchildren, Timothy Lofton, Tura Buchanan, Steven Eagan, Heather Southwood and Wendy Terrell; seven great grandchildren; sister, Kim (Roy) Henderson of Joshua, TX; several nieces and nephews.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Burgardt.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Elaine’s memory to Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies, 11336 N. 1550 Blvd, Mount Carmel, IL 62863 or to The Lunch Wagon. Envelopes will be 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 Elaine’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Higgin’s family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

Marion L. Meyer, 85

Marion L. Meyer, 85, of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 10, 1933 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jack Lois and Beulah Magdalene (Ester) Pointer.  She married Marvin Fred Henry Meyer on May 4, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Pamela Kay and husband James Wood and Mark and wife Debbie Meyer, all of Mt. Carmel; five grandchildren, Eli (Melanie) Landingham, Hannah (Luke) Shelby, Brianna Meyer, Jairma (Donnie) Simpson, RoeDale (fiancé, Wanda) Wood; and eleven great grandchildren, Wyatt, Blake and Trey Landingham, Autumn, Presley, and Isaac Shelby, Kelsie and Kenzie Simpson, Keyleigh, Kairi and Delilah Wood.

Marion was an active member of First Baptist Church in Mt. Carmel and dedicated to the Food Pantry ministry there. She was a homemaker and caregiver.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, June Risinger; and brother, Omer Pointer.

Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Short Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Carmel.

Memorials in Marion’s name can be made to The Food Pantry at First Baptist Church, 130 W. 6th Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863.

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

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

Bill Kieffer, 79

Bill Kieffer, 79, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at River Oaks in Princeton, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born July 16, 1939, the son of Hyginus “Buss” Thomas and Pauline Frances (Berberich) Kieffer in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, attended Wabash Valley College and Dale Carnegie Training. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. On January 16, 1982, he married Marilyn Sue Brake Withrow at Trinity United Methodist Church in Mt. Carmel. They enjoyed 36 years of marriage. They loved traveling, cruising, bus trips and time spent at Puerta Vallarta. He liked to fish for crappie and took a trip to Alaska specifically to fish with his sons. For twenty years Bill enjoyed the annual deer hunting trip in southern Illinois with his boys and friends. He delighted in golfing, playing cards and telling jokes!

Bill worked as a Banker’s Life Insurance Agent, sold gas & oil, and was in real estate sales. During his insurance career, he was named the #1 agent in the nation for sales.

Bill was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club and Eagles. He was active in raising money through the Lions Club to help build Froman Lake.

Left to cherish Bill’s memory is his wife, Marilyn, of 36 years of marriage; children, Dynelle Gromelski and Ron Burks, Dana Blayney and husband Mark, Gary Kieffer and wife Kim, Bill Kieffer, Jr. and wife Anne Marie, Kelly Kieffer and wife Jennifer and Vikki Warren and husband Bill; siblings, Jeanette Sgro, Kenny Kieffer, Peggy Micko and Terri Snider; eighteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren.

Visitation for friends and family will be held Friday, December 14, 2018, starting with a Rosary at 5:00 followed with visitation until 8:00 p.m. all in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home, 527 N Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 125 West Fifth Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Burial will be held at a later date at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or St. Mary’s Catholic School. Envelopes will be available at Short Funeral Home and at the church.

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

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

Richard Albert Meier, 64

Richard Albert Meier, 64, formerly of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born November 30, 1954, the son of Albert and Maxine (Schrodt) Meier, Jr., in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Richard was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. For twenty years he was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He loved golf, whether he was playing, shagging balls, or simply watching it on TV.

Left to cherish his memory are siblings, Rev. Don Meier and his wife Kathy of Indianapolis, Indiana, Tony Meier and his wife Pamela of Evansville, Indiana, and Linda Selvidge and her husband, Dr. William Selvidge, of Clearwater Beach, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be Friday, December 14, 2018, from 11:30 to 1:00 in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home. A private burial will be held.

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

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

Dorothy Marie Wainman Willis

Dorothy Marie Wainman Willis passed from this life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in the presence of her children. She was born on September 28, 1937, the third daughter of William Pearl and Mary Catherine (Kelly) Wainman in Gary, Indiana. While working at Walgreens Department store in Gary, Indiana, she met the love of her life, Dudley D. Willis. They were married on February 8, 1956, shortly after she graduated from Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana.

During the course of their sixty year marriage, they were blessed with five children: Donna Marie (Dr. James Sigler), Susan Kathleen (C. David Acree), Timothy Lee (Kay), Jeffrey William (Sue) and Matthew Garret Willis.

She was an avid Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers and Lady Aces Basketball fan. She maintained a scrapbook of articles from every Lady Aces game for many years and attended every girls’ basketball game possible.

Her husband, Dudley Dean Willis, her parents William P. and Mary C. Wainman, her sisters Patricia Christoff and Theresa Yugo, and a brother, William J. Wainman preceded her in death.

She is remembered by her five children; six grandchildren: James D. Sigler, Aaron D. and Adam M. Acree, Sean R. Willis, Zachary D. Willis, and Brooke A. Velt; nine great-grandchildren: Lily and Alexander Sigler, Jayden, Adalyn and Amelia Acree, Isaiah Dobbins, Grayson, Peyton and Damien Velt; a sister Mary Helen Wainman; and five brothers: Thomas H., Michael K., John J., Robert E., and Paul R. Wainman.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 14, 2018, from 11:30 to 1:00 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. A funeral mass will proceed at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Dorothy’s name be sent to the Lady Aces Basketball Team or Saint Mary’s Catholic School. Envelopes will be available the day of the service and at Short Funeral Home.

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

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

PHILIP H. “BUTCH” KINGSBURY, 76

Butch Kingsbury, 76, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 26, 1942, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Harold and Josephine (Boswell) Kingsbury. Butch graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in the class of 1960. On January 3, 1964, he married Charlotte Rigg at the Bellmont Methodist Church. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage.

Butch served our community as a full time fireman. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Firefighters Local #4301. He started as a volunteer at the age of 16 and then became full time with the department on October 19, 1964, retiring on February 15, 2003. He was a licensed plumber, working as a third generation plumber for the family business, Kingsbury Plumbing and Heating. He began working for family at the age of 16 and later ran the family’s business. Butch attended Bellmont United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Sheriff’s Auxiliary, past member of the Eagles, Moose and Wabash County Civil Defense.

Butch loved spending time with his wife and family. He was well known in the community and waved at everyone he passed. Butch was a friendly person and met no strangers. He will be greatly missed.

Left to cherish Butch’s memory are his wife, Charlotte, of 54 years; children, Tammy Seaton and her husband Mark, and, Chuck R. and Amy Kingsbury, both of Mt. Carmel; five granddaughters, Amber (Wayne) Hammel, Amanda (Josh) Howard, Shyla Kingsbury (fiancé, Addison Eggertsen), Taylor Kingsbury and Tori Kingsbury; great-grandchildren, Brynlee Hammel, Brooklyn Hammel, Brystal Hammel and Burkley Eggertsen; a Godson, Colby Rigg; sister, Donna (Bob) Spence; brother-in-laws, Jerry (Patty) Rigg, Steve (Vesta) Rigg and Randy Rigg (Carol Smith); and several nieces and nephews.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation for Butch will be Monday, December 3, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Short Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to “Shop with a Fireman” program. Envelopes will be available at Short funeral home. Condolences and/or memorial contributions may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

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

Charles Gregory Miller, 61

Charles Gregory Miller, 61, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away November 27, 2018, at the Flora Rehab and Healthcare Center.

 He was born March 18, 1957, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Tom and Fayetta (Deisher) Miller.

 Charles worked for Snap-On-Tools, retiring after 30 years of service.  He was a member of the Eagles for thirty plus years.  Charles was a lifelong Cubbies fan.  He enjoyed spending time at his family’s river camp, especially camping and fishing.

 Left to honor Charles’ memory are his father, Tom Miller; siblings David Miller and his wife Debbie of Mt. Carmel and Dedra Hollen and her husband Barry of St. Francisville, Illinois; four nieces and three nephews, Amy Jo and Amber Fay (who he thought of as his own children), Jammie, Brenda, Tom, Jessie and Shane; and eleven great nieces and nephews.

 Charles was preceded in death by his mother.

 Visitation will be Tuesday, December 4, 2018, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Allendale Cemetery, Allendale, Illinois.     

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Short Funeral Home to help defray costs.  Envelopes will be available at Short Funeral Home or memorial contributions and/or condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

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

FUNERAL REPORT-Donald Hinderliter

Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home to honor the life of Donald Hinderliter.  Pastor Randy Snelling conducted the service that included a welcome message, reading of the obituary, homily, open time for sharing fond memories of Don’s life and prayer.  Scripture passages included 1 Corinthians 15:50-55 and 2 Corinthians 15:42-46.  Musical selection during the service included, “Love, Me” by Collin Ray, “Jealous of the Angels” by Donna Taggart and “Go Rest High on that Mountain” by Vince Gill.  Don’s granddaughters, Brittany and Taylor Newton also sang, “Dancing in the Sky.”  Burial took place at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mount Carmel, Illinois.  Pallbearers were Scott Grounds, Jeff Minnis, Logan Keil, Michael Kolb, Jim Newton, Gary Krug and Dale Schnepp.  Keepes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hinderliter family.

FUNERAL REPORT-Sandra J. Henson

Funeral Services were held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Heartland Worship Center in Mount Carmel, Illinois to honor the life of Sandra J. Henson. Pastor Tony Hodgson conducted the service that included opening prayer, scriptural passages, message and closing prayer. Darla Groff Flannery sang, “What I Know about Heaven” and “Jealous of the Angels.” At the conclusion of the funeral service Niki Guller sang, “Who Am I.” Burial took place at Highland Memorial Cemetery where Sandra was laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Larry “Skeeter” Henson. Pallbearers were Trevor Henson, Whit Smith, Bill Hollan, Jeff Perry, Kim Franklin and Billy Kieffer. Keepes Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sandra J. Henson.

Jackie Sampson, 93

Jackie Sampson, 93, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born October 24, 1925, in Wabash County, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard and Clo Ellen (Lancaster) Dardeen. Jackie married James Karl Sampson May 29, 1944. He preceded her in death September 2, 2018, after 74 years of marriage.

Jackie was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Mt. Carmel. In her younger years she enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She devoted her life to the Lord and family. For 32 years Jackie worked at North School as a cook. She loved to travel.

Left to cherish Jackie’s memory are her sons, Bobbie and his wife Janet Sampson and James Harold Sampson; eleven grandchildren, Kerry, Steve, Tracey, Joe, Ellen, Selena, Craig, Paul, David, Mark and Lessine; twenty-nine great grandchildren; eighteen great-great grandchildren; and siblings, Mary Imogene Price, Harold Ray Dardeen and Robert Lewis Dardeen.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Lee Sampson; two grandchildren, Jason and Jackey; and siblings Jim Dardeen and Russell Dardeen.

Visitation will be at Short Funeral Home on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with burial immediately after at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Hope Fellowship Church.

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

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

Wanda Jean Thompson, 91

Wanda Jean Thompson, 91, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away Friday, November 23, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born May 23, 1927, the daughter of Fred and Stella (Vincent) Robinson in Wabash County, Illinois. Wanda graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1944. On October 1, 1947, she married Herman Ray Thompson at the Adams Corner Parsonage. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2013, after 65 years of marriage.

When Wanda was growing up she was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Patton, Illinois where she served as pianist. Her church membership is now at Evangelical United Methodist Church in Mt. Carmel. During her life Wanda was secretary to the judge in Wabash County, worked in Sterile Processing at Wabash General Hospital and was a seamstress at the Mt. Carmel Garment Factory. She loved camping, traveling and shopping.

Left to treasure her memory are a daughter, Pamela Nolting and her husband Bill of New Albany; two grandchildren, Ryan Nolting and Matthew (Rachel) Nolting; four great-grandchildren, Michael Riley, Isacc Nolting, Alex Nolting and Anna Nolting, and one on the way.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Fredrick Michael Thompson; and siblings, Floyd Robinson, Freada Moore, Byard Robinson, Imogene Robinson and Wilbur Robinson.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 4:30 until 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Friday, November 30, 2018, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. will be a visitation prior to the funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio with burial in Orio Cemetery immediately following.

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

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

Sandra J. Henson, 74

Sandra J. Henson, 74, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by the love of the family.  She was born on June 17, 1944 in Princeton, Indiana, the daughter of Herman “Skinny” and Loretta (Guller) Wade.  Sandy married Larry “Skeeter” Henson on July 4, 1966 at the Pentecostal Faith Assembly in Mount Carmel, Illinois.  Sandy and Skeeter enjoyed fifty years of marriage before his passing on October 26, 2016.

Sandy was a faithful member of Heartland Worship Center where she loved being a door greeter at church and loved helping in the kitchen for the various church functions.  Sandy loved being around her church family, singing praise and worship songs and praising the Lord.  In her spare time, she enjoyed decorating her porch with beautiful flowers and other seasonal decorations.  Sandy worked at Snap On Tools for thirty years.

Other activities enjoyed by Sandy included going on trips with her granddaughter Haley and her many friends.  Another treasured past-time for Sandy was the time she spent at their river camp hosting many family gatherings.  Sandy will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Sandy will be remembered by son, Larry (Patty) Henson; daughter, Kelly Robinson; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Sharon Jones; and two nieces.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Larry “Skeeter” Henson and daughter, Shelly (Henson) Smith.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Heartland Worship Center 221 W. 2nd Street, Mount Carmel, Illinois.  Funeral Services will be at 12:00 p.m. at the Church with Pastor Tony Hodgson officiating.  Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mount Carmel, Illinois where Sandy will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband.

Sandy wanted to give a special thank you to her care-givers Jimmy and Sherry Dardeen; sister in law, Joan Perry; friend, Delores Ellis; a very special thank you is given to Pastor Tony and Donna Hodgson for their help and support as well as Shaun and Kim Keepes of Keepes Funeral Home.  

Memorial contributions may be made in Sandy’s memory to heartland Worship Center.

Envelopes will be at the church 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 Sandy’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Henson family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

Peggy Dunkel, 85

Peggy Dunkel, 85, of Mt. Carmel, IL passed away November 23, 2018 at Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville.

Peggy was born on August 19, 1933, the oldest child of Gerald August and Blanche (Burns) TenBarge. She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1951.  Peggy married Harry Joseph Dunkel at Camp Cook Army Base in Lompoc, CA. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2005.  After proposing in February 1952 over the phone, Peggy drove across the country with a girlfriend and they married on May 30, 1952. Their wedding date happened to be on a Friday, which Catholics were not supposed to eat meat; so they settled on a tuna fish sandwich for their wedding dinner. Peggy worked as a bookkeeper for a while when Harry was still in the Army, and later she worked at Pepsi Cola from 1961-1988. Peggy faced many health issues later in life but she overcame them with her strong will to play bridge! She just recently accomplished her goal of Gold Life Master! Her other hobbies included cooking, enjoying time with family and friends, and playing bingo. She traveled all over the Tri-State area to play bridge and even bingo. You may think a woman in her 70’s and 80’s may have to slow down at some point, driving herself all over to play the game. In her case, that did not happen, she even discovered how to use the internet! Peggy loved playing bridge online with people all over the world. She referred to herself as “Grandma Bling” to her grandchildren for her love of matching accessories from head to toes, including her festive manicures which were also a topic of conversation at the bridge table.  She made so many friends and she loved sharing this with her family. One of her online friends came to visit her in her final few weeks at the hospital. They had never met in person until that moment. That in itself explains the type of woman Peggy was.

She will be remembered as a fun, life-loving, and caring woman. Peggy’s proudest moments were having her children and grandchildren and they will miss her greatly. They enjoyed fifty-three years together, six children, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Peggy is survived by her sons, David and wife Karen Dunkel, Kevin Dunkel, Patrick and wife Vicki Dunkel, Terry “Ace” Dunkel all of Mt. Carmel and Richard Dunkel of Newburgh, IN; grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Kevin Adrian, Curtis and wife Paula Dunkel, Katie Dunkel, Tyler and wife Kristin Haycraft, Cami and husband Marty Tennes, Callie Dunkel, Jordan Dunkel,  and Jackson Dunkel; five great –grandchildren, Adam, Harrison, Brianna, Otto, and Elyse; two brothers, Jerry and wife Sharon TenBarge of Ft. Walton Beach, Fl and Richard and wife Pat TenBarge of Holland MI.

Preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Blanche; husband, Harry; daughter, Laura Jo Dunkel; grandson, Adam Michael Dunkel.

Friends and family may call from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Friday November 30, 2018 in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home with a Rosary Service beginning at 8:45 a.m. Service will follow visitation at 11:00 a.m. with burial immediately following next to her husband at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.           

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Mary’s Catholic School; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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

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

Donald Hinderliter, 72

Donald Hinderliter, 72, of Mount Carmel, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at his residence surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born on February 12, 1946 in Princeton, Indiana the son of Kyle and Eva (Pfeiffer) Hinderliter.  He graduated from Mount Carmel High School Class of 1964.  Don married Lynn Hinderliter on September 14, 1991 and together they enjoyed twenty-seven years of marriage.

Don will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.  His favorite times were spent with family.  Don was a very selfless man and he was always putting others first.  He was a very hard worker where he retired as an electrician supervisor from PSI Power Plant after twenty dedicated years of service.  Don then went on to work at Wabash Plastics in Evansville, IN for ten years.  Among his hobbies, Don enjoyed riding motorcycles and his racing number was # 51S.  Don was a member of Berryville Christian Church.  He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.

Don will be remembered by his loving wife, Lynn Hinderliter of Mount Carmel; son, Troy Hinderliter of Mount Carmel;  four daughters, Kim (Keith) Ayres of Evansville, IN, Heather (Chris) Willoughby of Vincennes, IN, Margie (Gary) Krug of Allendale, IL and Meredith (Rodney) Newton of Princeton, IN; grandchildren, Brittany Newton, Taylor Newton, Seth Hinderliter, Jesse Hinderliter, Brooke Ayres, Beau Ayres, Gary Perry, Beth Pack, Nick Perry, Ashley Krug, Page Willoughby and Gaven Willoughby; five great grandchildren; brother, Harold (Audrey) Hinderliter of Mount Carmel; and one niece, Stacey (Jeff) Boone.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Hadley Willoughby.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Snelling officiating.  Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mount Carmel, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made in Don’s memory to Berryville Christian Church or to the American Cancer Society.  Envelopes will be 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 Don’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Hinderliter family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

Debbie Sue Lathrop, 66

Debbie Sue Lathrop, 66, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away November 20, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born on June 8, 1952 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel , the daughter of James E. and Freda (Newkirk) Calverley.  She graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1970.  She continued her education at Lansing Community College, where she received her associate’s degree. Debbie met her future husband, Jerry, at Sunday school when she was four.  The sweethearts married on Saturday, October 7, 1972, at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Mt. Carmel. They had a great life together.

She was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She served as church deacon. Debbie spent her life working as a secretary and the last fifteen years for First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and Eastern Star. She was Past Honored Queen Job’s Daughters Bethel #74.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Karissa and her husband Clinton Anderson, Douglas and his wife Kathie Lathrop, all of Mt. Carmel and Matthew Lathrop and Fiancée Danielle Daniel of Grayville; grandchildren, McKinnon Anderson, Connor Anderson, Brennan Lathrop, Rhiannon Anderson, Shaleea Bratcher, Colin Lathrop, Keagan Lathrop, Myra Lathrop and Asher Lathrop.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; parents, James and Freda; sister, Barbara Kehoe.

Friends and family are welcome to visit with the family on Friday November 23, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home. Debbie will be buried next to her husband in Highland Memorial Cemetery.         

Memorials can be made to The First Christian Church Disciples of Christ.  Memorials envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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

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

FUNERAL REPORT- Marilyn S. Moore

FUNERAL REPORT

Funeral Services were held at 12:00 p.m., November 17, 2018 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home to honor the life of Marilyn S. Moore.  Pastor Deron Colgan officiated the service and was assisted by Pastor David Shain.  Pastor Shain opened the services with an opening prayer, scripture passages and prayer.  Musical selection during the service included, “How Great thou Art” and “In the Garden”.  Pastor Colgan read the obituary and offered words of remembrance.  He also shared a special condolence letter written on behalf of the International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology for all of Marilyn’s devoted service to the organization throughout the years.  Jennifer Colgan sang, “Go Rest High on that Mountain”.  Burial took place in Bethel Cemetery in Wayne County, Illinois where she was laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Stephen Moore.  Pallbearers were Alex Shain, Beau Hadra, Tim Eyer, Bobbie Weir, Danny Eyer and Steve Smith.  Honorary pallbearers were Mark Birenbaum and John Fisher.  Keepes Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Marilyn S. Moore.