Kathy D. Whitehouse, 75

Kathy D. Whitehouse, 75, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 2, 1947, in Nicholson, Mississippi, the daughter of Henderson and Margaret (Fleming) Slaydon. She married Ralph E. Whitehouse Sr. and together they enjoyed fifty-one years of marriage until his passing on June 19, 2021.

Kathy was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of her home and keeping things tidy. She loved gardening, camping, and shopping. It was always a good day when she could find a good deal while shopping. Kathy enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for her whole family brought her great joy. She was a member of Hope Fellowship Church. Kathy was very kind and caring and she will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Kathy leaves behind one son, Ralph Whitehouse Jr. and wife, Tiffany of Mount Carmel; daughters, Tammie Whitehouse of Mount Carmel, Kay Phillips and husband Michial of Grayville, IL; eight grandchildren, Alicia Wilson, Ashley Hammond, Aaron Foshee, Lauren and Laney Smith, Christopher Price, Kaleigh and Aydon Phillips; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; brothers, Phillip (Cherry) Slaydon, Ricky Slaydon, Lionel (Judy) Deese; one sister, Judy (Steve) Fleming; several nieces and nephews; and a special sister-in-law, Eula Ingram.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Teresa Berberich; two sisters; two brothers; one niece and one nephew.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Lick Prairie Cemetery where Kathy will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kathy’s memory to Hope Fellowship Church.

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 Kathy’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Whitehouse family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

Shirley G. Adams, 86

Shirley G. Adams, 86, of Allendale, IL, passed away April 16, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL. She was born November 22, 1935, to Clarence and Genevieve (Smith) Kelsey in Allendale, IL. Shirley married Robert W. Adams at the Orio Presbyterian Church in September 1954 and he preceded her death on August 23, 2010.

Shirley was a member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport, IL. At the age of twelve she was baptized at the Orio Church and was a member of the Simpson Circle United Methodist Church.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and always supportive of her family. Shirley enjoyed camping with family, loved traveling and later in her life, liked to fish. Shirley had a love of music from Broadway Musicals, movies and she managed the family singing group, “The Adams Family”. Shirley was a published poet and loved the writer Helen Steiner Rice.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence, and Genevieve Kelsey; husband Robert Adams; brothers, Kenneth, Curtis, and Keith Kelsey; great-grandchild, Holden Allender.

She is survived by four children, Garry Adams, Barbara Allender, Angela Greatline and Regina (Greg) Brandt; 11 grandchildren, Darrick Adams, Blake (Courtney) Adams, Charles (Celina) Adams, Jon-Michael (Stacy) Allender, Christopher (Kallie) Allender, Cody (Whitney) Allender, Ava Allender, Remington Greatline, Alaina Greatline, Landon Greatline, Audrey Greatline; sixteen great-grandchildren, Star Adams, Jadah Adams, Devin Adams, Junior Adams, Emma Adams, Chloe Adams, Alden Adams, Jaylen Adams, Allison Adams, Grayson Allender, Cooper Allender, Owen Allender, Max Allender, Alydia Allender, Luella Allender, Aria Allender; one great-great-grandchild, Isaac Adams.

Visitation: Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Allendale, IL.

Funeral Service: Thursday, April 21, 2022, 1:00 pm, at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Allendale, IL

Interment: Bethel Cemetery in Lawrence County, IL

Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Allendale, IL

Rosanna Peterson, 83

Rosanna Peterson, 83, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away Sunday April 17, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 18, 1938, in Wabash County, Illinois, the daughter of Gilbert Chris and Melva (Whitten) Alka. Rosanna graduated from Mt. Carmel High School and attended college. On June 9, 1956, she married Larry Edwin Peterson at First Christian Church in Mt. Carmel. He preceded her in death. They were married sixty-one years. Rosanna was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Rosanna worked twenty-four years as a teller for Security Bank and Trust. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed square dancing. Rosanna was a member of the Wabash General Hospital Auxiliary and loved passing out menus. She oversaw the kitchen at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She was an avid baker and fantastic cook. Rosanna loved and was immensely proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Left to cherish Rosanna’s memory are her children, Susan Denise Peterson and Alisa Diane (Michael) Gidcumb; daughter in law, Mary Peterson, all of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; sister, Shirley Curry of Tampa, Florida; brother and sister in law, Rodger and MaryElla Peterson; sister in law, Becky Kincaid; grandchildren, Megan (Levi) Smith, Andrew (Jennifer) Leeper, Lauren (Daniel) Berberich, Craig Leeper, Chelsea (James) Rafferty, Tyler (Kayla) Baggett, Sydney Peterson, Joshua (Bonnie) Keepes and Andrea Russell; great grandchildren, Talon, Hailey, Cameron, Andrew, Jaxson, Stevie Diane, Jaylee, Addison, Laiken and Ryan; seventeen nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Phyllis Ulm.

Rosanna was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Larry Douglas Peterson; son in law, Leon Leeper; siblings, Gilbert Jr. Alka, Esther Mae Petros, Richard Alka, Helen Alka and infant brother, Larry Alka.

Friends and relatives are invited to a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, Friday, April 22, 2022, at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 803 N Market Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois, with funeral services beginning at 12:00 noon.

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Scholarship Fund, 803 N Market Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the church and funeral home.

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

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

Bill Freeman Dowdy, 82

Bill Freeman Dowdy, 82, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at home. He was born on May 10, 1939, in Essex, Missouri, the son of Kip Robey and Virginia (Cook) Robey and lovingly raised in the family of Freelan and Virginia (Cook) Dowdy.

Bill faithfully served his Country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4276. He was a big part of the local Military Honor Guard. Bill worked construction for the City of Mount Carmel for many years. He greatly enjoyed being outdoors. He had a real love for animals of all kinds and would often take care of animals that needed help. Bill enjoyed spending time on the river and being with his many friends. Bill was kind of rough around the edges but never knew a stranger.

Bill leaves behind his sons, Chris (Tammy) Dowdy, Tom Dowdy, Mike (Lora) Dowdy; daughters, Patricia (Johnny) Compton, Sonya Smith, and Tonya (Tim) Prosise; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; mother, Virgina Swatsley; brother, Randy Robey; sisters, Kathy Collins, and Karen Shipley; several close friends and a special friend, Sandra Iglehart.

Bill was preceded in death by his fathers, Kip Robey, and Freelan Dowdy; one son, Ted Dowdy; one grandson, Dakota Ellis.

In keeping with Bill’s wishes, Cremation Rites will be accorded with A Celebration Of Life to be held at a later date at the VFW with Military Honors.

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

Christine Conrad, 71

Christine Conrad, 71, of Allendale, IL, passed away April 14, 2022. 

She was born January 10, 1951, to Donald and Grace (nee Sisson) Hasselbrink, in Erlangen, Germany.

Christine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She loved spending time with her family.  Christine loved music, dancing, being outside, and was an avid reader.  She loved history and could speak multiple languages.  An animal lover with a big heart, she would help animals whenever she could.  Christine was quite witty, always sharing her “fun facts”.   When she was younger, she enjoyed traveling all over the world with her military family.        

She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Grace Hasselbrink.

Christine is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Conrad, Allendale, IL; children, Tamara (Woodrow) Lemon, Benton, LA, Jarrod (Lisa) Henson, Mt. Carmel, IL, Nathan Pickering, Allendale, IL, Troy (Amy) Conrad, Allendale, IL, Dalen Conrad, Allendale, IL; grandchildren, Kedrie (Kaitlyn) Lemon, Bradley (Nicole) Lemon, Caleb Lemon, Cade Henson, Clayton Lagow, Conner Lagow, Landon Lagow, Thomas Conrad, Gage Headrick, Zoey Hedrick; great grandchildren, Lillian, Adelynn, Julian, Madilyn and Kaylee; special cousin, Janet Resler.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

Visitation:  Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Allendale, IL.

Funeral Service:  Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 12:00 pm, at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Allendale, IL

Interment:  Allendale Cemetery, Allendale, IL.

Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Allendale, IL

Trudie G. Sloss, 78

Trudie G. Sloss, 78, longtime resident of Bellmont, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 16, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Norman and Helen (Jarvey) Hallam. She married Larry Sloss Sr. on June 17, 1961, and they had fifty-eight wonderful years of marriage until his passing on August 9, 2019.

Trudie was a graduate of Edwards County High School. She was a majorette with the band and a talented member of the softball team. She was proud of the fact that her team won State Championship during her career. Trudie was a devoted homemaker all while working with her husband in the family-owned business, Sloss Ice Company. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling and was an avid NASCAR fan, watching the races every Sunday. Trudie loved her family dearly and her kids were number one in her heart. She greatly enjoyed family pool parties and holiday dinners. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially the kid’s favorite banana and pineapple cookies. Trudie will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Trudie leaves behind her son, Larry Sloss, Jr., and wife Theresa of Mount Carmel; daughter, Angie Sloss of Bellmont; grandchildren, Damon (Kristenia) Sloss, Heather (Jordan) Fischer, and Jammia (Robin) Joska; great grandchildren, Ryder and Carson Sloss, Avalyn and Ellie Fischer, Nathaniel, Matthias and Annelise Garrison, Maya and Merrick Joska; brothers, Dr. Thomas (Rachel) Hallam, Mick (Betty) Hallam; sister, Joanne Shrout; sister-in-law, Peggy (Brad) Walling.

Trudie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and baby sister, Carol Hallam.

The family will gather for a Private Service on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, with burial to follow in Bethel Cemetery where Trudie will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.

Memorial contributions may be made in Trudie’s memory to the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies and may be sent in care of Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

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

Shawn Andrew Kocher, 36

Shawn Andrew Kocher, age 36 of Mt. Carmel and formerly of Bridgeport, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born in Lawrenceville on November 11, 1985 to Gilbert Kocher and Ruby “Diana” (Wells) Jerrell.

Shawn had a beautiful smile and knew how to make everyone else smile as well. He was a huge sports fan. If a game was on, he was watching…especially Penn State. He had been working at the Gibson South Coal Mine and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Eagles. Shawn loved being a dad and playing outside with his boys.

Surviving family includes: his father and step-mother- Gilbert and Lora Kocher of Olney: his three beautiful sons- Lincoln Andrew Kocher, Gibson Bruce Kocher, and Sullivan Victor Kocher all of Mt. Carmel: four brothers- Billy Kocher of Bridgeport, Jason Kocher and wife Amanda of Vincennes, IN, his twin Shane Kocher and wife Talia of Bicknell, IN, Todd Bettis and wife Julie of Olney: four sisters- Amy Selby and husband Shannon of Bridgeport, Jenny Allen of Sulphur Springs, TX, Kellie Bettis of Olney, and Angela Hites and husband Jeff of Olney: and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby “Diana” (Wells) Jerrell.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation is Friday evening at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Bridgeport City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Chelsea Keepes directly or through the funeral home to set up an educational fund for the boys (Lincoln, Gibson, and Sullivan). Online contributions can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

Delma M. Doan, 84

Delma M. Doan, 84, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab. She was born on June 18, 1937, in Francisco, Indiana, the daughter of Delmar and Bernadine (Arnold) Clem. She married Robert C. Doan and he preceded her in death in 1989.

Delma retired from Wabash District 348 after a twenty-seven-year career as a school bus driver. She was a nature lover, especially tropical fish, birds, and flowers. African Violets were among her favorites. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and crafts. Delma was of Christian faith and loved her family dearly. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Delma leaves behind two sons, Roger Doan of Mount Carmel, and Bill Doan of Owensville, IN; one daughter, Robin Doan of Mount Carmel; three grandchildren, Jackie Crawford, Jonathan Doan, and Joshua Doan; two great grandchildren, Josie and Jessie, with another on the way; brothers, John (Shirley) Clem; sister, Janie Johnson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Delma was preceded in death by her parent’s; husband; sisters, Edna Anderson, Georgetta Edgington, Linda Parker, Donna Sutton, Darlene Lawrence, and Pam Clem; three brothers, Bob, Paul, and George Clem.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Brother Bill Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Maumee Cemetery in Johnson, Indiana.

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

Wayne Lee Glick, 73

Wayne Lee Glick, age 73, of Edwardsville, Illinois, formerly of Flora, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 3, 2022, at his home.

He was born August 30, 1948, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Robert L. Glick and Francis (Sanders) Glick.  On Sunday, September 24, 1972, he married Virginia Gail Evans during a ceremony at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Carmel, and together they have been blessed with sharing 49 years of enduring love and family in their marriage. 

Wayne was a 1966 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.  He served from 1969-1971 in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Infantry Division based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  After being employed by the City of Flora for over 25 years, he retired in 2008 from his role as head of the Street Department.   He was a member of Flora American Legion Post 14, the Flora Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Clay County Navy, and the IBEW Local #702.  Wayne enjoyed fishing as well as grilling and frying fish, camping, mushroom hunting, watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, attending sporting events and concerts, traveling, and sitting out on the deck with friends while listening to music.  He especially appreciated time spent with his grandchildren.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Gail Glick of Edwardsville; 2 sons, Brian Glick of Collinsville and Mason (wife Niki) Glick of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; a granddaughter, Macy Glick; and a grandson, Grant Glick.

He was preceded in passing by his parents; and a brother, Robert Carroll Glick.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the conclusion of the ceremony.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.  A Graveside Committal Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2022, at Rosehill Cemetery in Mt. Carmel.

Wayne’s family invites you to join them in placing a park bench in his memory at Joe Glik Park in Edwardsville.  Donations with checks payable to the “City of Edwardsville” will be accepted through the funeral home and applied towards the purchase of the bench.

To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

Johnny Dominic Martino, 81

Johnny Dominic Martino, 81, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

John was born June 20, 1940 in Italy, the son of Georgio and Maria Martino. He served his adopted country in the U.S. Navy. He married Mary Charlotte Jarvis on November 11, 1971 in Phoenix, Arizona. The were married forty-eight years. She preceded him in death in August 2020.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. John worked at Meissner’s for several years.

Left to cherish Johnny’s memory are his church family and friends; and Jennie Walker a former neighbor. He had a kind and gentle spirit with a concern for those around him.

John was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary and best friend Bobby Hulfachor.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel with Burial following in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

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

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

John Curtis Stevens, 74

John Curtis Stevens, 74, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away Thursday March 31, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born on Tuesday April 15, 1947, in Princeton, Indiana, the oldest of two children to Lewis and Lucile (Walter) Stevens. On Saturday November 27, 1971, he married Janis Kay Luth at Saint Mary Church in Mount Carmel, Illinois and together they enjoyed fifty wonderful years of marriage.

John was part owner and operator of Stevens Farms for nearly all his life.  He was very proud to carry on the farming legacy of his family dating back over 100 years in Wabash County.  Stevens Farms, established in 1890, was designated a Centennial Farm by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.  John enjoyed keeping up with all of the new technology involved with the farming operation.  He had many friendships in the farming community.  He attended grade school at Saint Mary School and was a member of the 1965 graduating class of Allendale High School.  John received a degree in agriculture from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.  He loved his family dearly, raising two wonderful children, and his grandchildren held a special place in his heart.  John was a member of Saint Mary Church in Mount Carmel, Illinois.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

John leaves behind his loving wife, Janis; children, Jill Marguerite (Curtis) Ingram of Chandler, Indiana, and Jeffrey Curtis (Kristi) Stevens of Allendale, Illinois; four grandchildren, Linden Elizabeth Stevens, Marisa Kay Stevens, Jaxon Curtis Ingram, and Jayden Edward Ingram; brother, James Stevens; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Norman and Mary Jo Luth; nephew, Clayton (Lori) Stevens; and nieces Chrissi (Justin) Klostermann, Codie (Brent) Ford, and Sharon Luth. John was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may gather for Visitation from 10:00 a.m. - Noon on Monday April 4, 2022, at Saint Mary Church.  A Funeral Mass will be held at Noon on Monday April 4, 2022, at Saint Mary Church with Father Robert Zwilling as celebrant.  Burial will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to Saint Mary Church and will be accepted at the Visitation or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, Illinois 62863-1879.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view John's tribute wall and leave condolences for the Stevens family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com  

James Dewayne “Wayne” Stoneberger, 68

James Dewayne “Wayne” Stoneberger, 68, of Bellmont, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Grayville, Illinois.  He was born on January 25, 1954, in Wabash County, Illinois, the son of Chester and Deloris (VanMatre) Stoneberger.

Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy in 1972 and proudly served his Country for twenty years.  After retiring from the Navy, he returned to his hometown of Bellmont, Illinois and began working for the city.  He was employed at the Bellmont water department until his health no longer allowed.  Wayne enjoyed keeping the genealogy of his family.  He loved working outside taking care of his yard, his beautiful flowers, and growing a bountiful garden which, he generously shared with his neighbors and friends.  He had a loving heart for helping others.  Wayne was a good cook and loved preparing holiday meals for his family and friends.  He had a keen sense of humor, usually at the expense of his family.  Wayne often said, “I don’t have enough time on this earth to teach my sisters how to cook”.   He was a member of the Bellmont Methodist Church where he enjoyed the Bible study night.  He would often prepare a meal for all to enjoy at the conclusion of study night.  Wayne loved his family, church family and many friends.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Wayne leaves behind two sisters, Evelyn (Veryl) Jones, and Linda Ward; two nephews, Bill Bruce, and Tim Bruce; one aunt, Shirley Stoneberger; special cousins, Jerry Stoneberger, and Gary Wood; three great-nieces, two great-nephews, several cousins, and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Allen, and Jacky Stoneberger.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. 

Funeral Services will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Vaughn Courter officiating.  Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Bellmont, IL, with Full Military Honors.

Memorial contributions may be made in Wayne’s memory to Bellmont Methodist Church.  Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who called, visited, or sent cards while Wayne was ill.

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

Jimmie Arvil Burton, 89

Jimmie Arvil Burton, 89, from Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Oakview Heights with his niece by his side.

He was born April 3, 1932, in Wabash County, the son of Clifford and Viola Deisher Burton. Jimmie graduated from Mt. Carmel High School. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Air Force. On November 4, 1960, Jimmie married Darlene Fay French in Mt. Carmel.

Jimmie worked as a service attendant/mechanic for Dersch Oil Company. He enjoyed reading western books, fishing, traveling with his wife and family, and sitting outside feeding the birds and squirrels. Jimmie especially loved telling stories about the years he spent in the air force. He was of Christian faith.

Left to cherish Jimmie’s memory are his nieces and nephews; his special niece Debra Hollen; and siblings Valarie Patterson and Neva Grubb.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and siblings, Clifford Burton, Charles Burton, and Connie Fortner.

There will be a private burial at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

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

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

Mary A. Robinson, 95

Mary A. Robinson, 95, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Oakview Heights Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by the family she so loved.

Mary was born July 15, 1926, in Wabash County, Illinois, the daughter of Ozro and Ethel (Ridgley) Hussey. She married John Merle Robinson October 3, 1948, in Orio, Illinois. They were married for sixty-six years until his death in 2015.

She was a member of Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio, Illinois and was Chairwoman of the Country Store at the Orio Chowder for many years. Mary’s family was always first in her life. She enjoyed cooking meals for them, working in her flower garden and painting pictures for them.   

Those left to cherish Mary’s memory include her sister, Wilma Gerrish of Mt. Carmel; brother, Don Hussey of Houston Texas; daughter-in-law Connie Perkins of Weatherford, Texas; grandchildren, Robin Marriott of Mt. Carmel, Mary Anne Lowery of Dallas, Texas, Carla Kuhlenschmidt of Princeton, Indiana, Shaina Covey of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Chris Robinson of Jacksonville, Florida, and Kelly Turner of Jefferson City, Missouri; 13 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; sons Dennis Perkins, Rick Robinson, and Johnny Robinson; grandson, Pat Robinson; sisters Wanda Case and Charlotte Barnhart; two brothers, David Abell and Randall Hussey.

Visitation and Funeral Service for Mary will be Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Wabash Presbyterian Church, Orio, Illinois. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the service begins at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow the service in Orio Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband.

COVID-19 precautions and use of hand sanitizer is recommended.

Memorials can be made to Wabash Presbyterian Church, 11188 N 2300 Road, Allendale, Illinois 62410. Envelopes will be available at the church or at the funeral home.

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

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

Cary Scott Kieffer, 47

Cary Scott Kieffer, 47, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born on December 14, 1974, in Mount Carmel, the oldest of four children to Timothy J. Kieffer and Cynthia L. Wolfe. 

 Cary was a member of the 1993 Graduating Class of Mount Carmel High School.  He was a four-year athlete with the Golden Aces Football Team playing Center position.  He attended Wabash Valley College and began a career in automobile sales, working in the family-owned business, Wolfe’s Illiana Auto Sales in Bridgeport, IL, and then transferred to Wolfe’s Auto Auctions in Terre Haute, IN, where he was General Manager.  More recently, he found his purpose in helping other men in their recovery journey through the Evansville Rescue Mission.  Cary had a deep love of music and he and his dad shared the God-given talent of being able to play guitar and keyboard by ear.  He greatly enjoyed strumming a tune on his favorite guitar and singing along.  Cary was interested in cars and enjoyed riding motorcycles.  He had a great sense of humor, quick wit, and always wanted to make people laugh.  He was very kind and caring, with a big heart of gold, and willing to help anyone he could.  Cary loved his whole family dearly, but being “Uncle Bubba” to his nephew and four nieces was the absolute love of his life.  He will always be loved and remembered by his family and many friends. 

 Cary leaves behind his father, Tim Kieffer and significant other, Chris Frymire; mother, Cynthia Wolfe; brother, Brandon Kieffer and wife Miranda; sisters, Chastity Nisbeth and husband, Chad, Bria Enloe and husband Michael; one nephew, Landon Kieffer; four nieces, Addyson Kieffer, Kennedy Nisbeth, Kaylee Nisbeth, and Zoey Enloe; maternal grandparents, Tony and Susan Wolfe; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

 Cary was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Norman and Aleyda Kieffer; and maternal great-grandparents, John and Elizabeth Wolfe.

 Family and friends may gather for a Memorial Visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.  A Prayer Service will conclude the Visitation at 6:00 p.m.

 Memorial contributions may be made in Cary’s memory to The Evansville Rescue Mission and will be accepted at the Visitation or may 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 Cary’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Kieffer family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

Robert J. Larkin, 75

Robert J. Larkin, 75, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Wabash General Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on December 2, 1946, the eighth child of Harvey and Mary Elva (Brown) Larkin.  After graduating from Carmi Township Highschool, and just before joining the United States Air Force, Bob married Patricia Odom on December 3, 1965, in Carmi, at the Church of Christ.

Bob’s occupations ranged from oilfield worker to mechanic to coal miner which he worked for thirty-five plus years.  Throughout his life he enjoyed sports of all kinds.  Hunting and archery were among his favorites and later in life his favorites were swimming, hunting, and golfing.  Bob was an active member of the Mount Carmel Church of Christ and a member of the United Mine Workers of America.  He was a kind man whose big smile, boisterous laugh and big hugs will be greatly missed.

Bob leaves behind his loving wife of fifty-six years, Pat; two daughters, Rebekah Leach and husband Michael, Robin Jones and husband Jerry; six grandchildren, Caleb Leach, Brookelyn Bohach, Jonathan Leach, Avery Webb, Matthew Leach, and Sydney Jones; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; two sisters, Jean (Floyd) James of Arkansas and Naomi (Larry) Mattingly of Mississippi; a special uncle and aunt, John and Marcia Brown of Tulsa Oklahoma; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Janice Larkin, Edna Larkin, and Lois Dunnagan; two brothers, Richard, and Raymond Larkin.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to Wabash County Bow Hunters Club.  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 Bob’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Larkin family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

Frances Scott, 74

Frances Scott, 74, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away March 20, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her River Oaks family.

She was born March 18, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Princena Scott. Franny attended Gospel Kingdom Church. She was a client at WAVE.

Franny lived at Rivers Oaks since 2007. She enjoyed gospel and country music. Franny loved everyone around her.

Left to cherish Franny’s memory is her adopted mother, Kris Markle; siblings, Ronnie Jacobs and Kim Walston; niece,Tori and two nephews, Jaxon and Vincent; one great nephew and a great niece; and her River Oaks and WAVE families.

There will be no funeral service. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery at a later date.

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

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

Clayton Edward Seaton, 92

Clayton Edward Seaton, 92, of Allendale, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022, with his children by his side.

He was born on September 13, 1929, to Elmer and Mina Seaton.  Clayton married Janette Sparks on October 22, 1950.

Surviving are three children: Nancy (Garland) Sanders, Cathy Seaton and Brad Seaton, all of Allendale; two grandsons, Aaron Sanders, St. Louis, Missouri, Travis (Roberta) Sanders, El Paso, Texas and two great-grandchildren, Violet Mae and Harvey Sanders, El Paso, Texas; a sister Evelyn (Larry) Vickers of Mt. Carmel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers Cedric, Robert, Nova and Elmer Seaton; sisters Oma Seaton and Shirley Glenn; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert (Bobbie) and Mary Ellen Sparks, and grandson James Allen Sanders.

Clayton was a member of Wabash Presbyterian Church in Orio.  He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.  He worked at Marathon Oil Company in Bridgeport, IL for 24 years, retiring in July 1986.  He built a four-car garage putting in a car wash, planning to wash cars for people in retirement. However, in 1996 Clayton was hired as custodian at Allendale School, which he thoroughly enjoyed for 16 years, retiring at age 82.  He was affectionately called the Mop Man and Mr. Cleaner by students!  When his health prevented doing woodworking which he enjoyed throughout the years, his greatest enjoyment was riding around town in his golf cart stopping to visit whoever was outside. 

A private family graveside service will be held.  Memorial donations may be sent to Casas por Cristo (Travis/Roberta Sanders), El Paso, Texas.  Online giving: www.casasporcristo.org, select Give, select Donate, choose, 5460 Travis & Roberta Sanders in Program area.

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Allendale is entrusted with arrangements.Online condolences may be left at www.meridithfuneralhome.com

William L. McCorkle, 99

William L. McCorkle, 99, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Oakview Heights Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his loving family.

 Bill was born January 1, 1923, the son of Allie and Pearl (Benton) McCorkle in Phillipstown, Illinois.  He married the love of his life, Frances Bernice Graham on November 15, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.   They celebrated 80 years of marriage together. William farmed throughout his lifetime. He worked in the oil field, and was road commissioner for nine years in road district 3 in Wabash County.

 Bill was a member of Keensburg Methodist Church. He enjoyed camping and traveling, he liked to go fishing and do woodworking projects. His family was very important to him, he loved nothing more than watching his grandchildren grow and begin their own families.

 Left to cherish Bill’s memory are his wife, Frances; children Sharon Shivers (special friend Larry Jolley) of Evansville Indiana and Steve (Chris) McCorkle; grandchildren,  Cindy (Dan) Morel, Brad (Will) Rutter, Chris (Dan) Patterson, Jamie (Chris) McCorkle, Stefanie (Don) Price; great grandchildren, Elliot McCorkle, Sarah McCorkle, Kaleigh Price, Kara Price, Allie Wigginton, Rachel Wiggenton, Brady Patterson, Emily Patterson; and great great grandchildren Weston and Jaemyn Wigginton; and brother, Jim McCorkle of Browns, Illinois.  

 William was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Lettie Copelin and Margaret Craig.

 Visitation for relatives and friends will be Monday, March 21, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry St., Mt. Carmel, IL 62863. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Phillipstown Cemetery in Phillipstown, Illinois.

 The family requests memorials for Bill be given to Mt. Carmel High School FFA. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

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

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

Sharon Kaye Singer, 69

Sharon Kaye Singer, 69, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 11, 1952, in Great Falls, Montana, the daughter of Don and Geraldine (Griffith) Seal. On January 1, 1971, she married Rick Singer and together they have enjoyed fifty-one years of marriage.

Sharon worked thirty-plus years as a nail technician. She loved her work that she was very talented in, and the many friendships she made with her clients. She loved cooking, especially holiday meals for her family when her health would allow. She enjoyed shopping and working in the garden. Sharon loved animals. She and Rick enjoyed raising Schnauzers together. She loved her family dearly and her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. Sharon was a member of the Church of Christ. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Sharon leaves behind her loving husband, Rick; children, Alisha Lockhart of Mount Carmel, IL, Carrie (Jeff) Smith of Thompsonville, IL, Ryan (Crystal) Singer of Olney, IL, and Russell (Tracy) Singer of Mount Carmel, IL; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Patricia (Joe) Woodring of Bowling Green, KY, and Lynette Beauligmann of Clearwater, FL.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, John Lockhart.

No formal services will be held at this time.

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