Heil Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL

David Prather

January 27, 1946 - May 17, 2013

David E. Prather, 67, of New Athens, IL; born January 27, 1946 in Ottumwa, Iowa; passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home. Dave was a freight claim manager working with Rock Island Railroad, ICG Railroad, and later Canadian National Railroad for 30 years. He liked to hunt but was an avid fisherman who shared his catch with many. He is preceded in death by his parents Tom and...
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Lester Hammel

January 26, 1922 - April 25, 2013

Lester E. Hammel, 91, a resident at the Columbia Convalescent Center in Columbia, IL, formerly of New Athens, IL died on April 25, 2013, 2013 due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Mr. Hammel was a retired coal miner. He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel E., nee Staufenbiel,...
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Margaret Evelyn Martin

February 24, 1923 - April 14, 2013

Margaret Evelyn, nee Goodhue, Martin, 90; of New Athens, IL; formerly of West Palm Beach, FL; born February 24, 1923 in Ipswich, Massachusetts; passed away on Sunday, April, 14, 2013 at the New Athens Home for the Aged. Ms. Martin was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church. She was a Registered Nurse for over 50 years. Margaret loved her profession and over her career served in all areas...
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Virginia "Mac" Gaubatz

August 1, 1933 - March 31, 2013

Virginia "Mac", nee Albers, Gaubatz, 79, of New Athens, IL, born August 1, 1933 in Lively Grove, IL; passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mrs. Gaubatz was a homemaker and loving grandmother. Virginia was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL and an avid gardener. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Dora,...
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Mervin Haefner

April 15, 1929 - March 27, 2013

Mervin Haefner, 83, of Belleville, IL, formerly of Lenzburg, IL, born April 15, 1929 in Lenzburg, IL, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Haefner proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver and member of the Teamsters. Mervin was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and also loved target shooting...
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George C. Hayes

December 5, 1926 - March 6, 2013

George C. Hayes, 86, of New Athens, IL; born December 5, 1926 in Qulin, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side. Mr. Hayes was a farmer and a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL. He also proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army towards the end of WW2 and also during the Korean War. George belonged to...
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Louis K. Penningroth

December 4, 1917 - March 5, 2013

Louis K. "Casey Jones" Penningroth, 95, of New Athens, IL; born on December 4, 1917 in St. Louis, MO; passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL. Mr. Penningroth was a railroad agent. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis C. and Christine Penningroth, brother Carl Penningroth and sister Mary Penningroth. Mr. Penningroth is survived by...
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Travis Smith

April 2, 1931 - March 1, 2013

Travis George Smith, 81, of New Athens, IL; born April 2, 1931 in St. Louis, MO; passed away at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, IL. Mr. Smith was a assembler for Chromecraft and also worked for the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors for many years. He was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 600. He was a former member of the Lions Club, Odd Fellows and...
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Albert "Wayne" Hagan

October 15, 1925 - February 22, 2013

Albert "Wayne" Hagan, 87, of New Athens, IL, born October 15, 1925 in Easton, IL, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens. Mr. Hagan was a member of VFW Post 7710 in New Athens, Laborer's Local #459. He worked for many years at Autocrat Stove Foundry in New Athens and was also an avid hunter and fisherman for all his life. Mr. Hagan also honorably served...
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Carrie Beth Dale

January 8, 1980 - February 22, 2013

Carrie Beth Dale, 33, of New Athens, IL, born January 8, 1980 in Sparta, IL, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at her home in New Athens, IL. Miss Dale was a cosmetologist and a member of United Methodist Church in New Athens, IL. She is survived by her father, William K. Murray, III of Missouri and mother Cathryn H. Oliver of New Athens, IL; 2 brothers, Walter Oliver, Jr. of Tilden, IL and Keith...
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Ethel E. Hammel

November 24, 1926 - February 20, 2013

HAMMEL Ethel E. (Staufenbiel) Hammel, 86, a resident at the Columbia Convalescent Center in Columbia, IL, formerly of New Athens, IL died on February 20, 2013 due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Mrs. Hammel was a homemaker and member of St. Agatha Catholic Church and the St. Agatha Council of Catholic Women in New Athens, IL She was preceded in death by her parents; Roy and Hilda ...
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Nancy Kay Stein

March 28, 1952 - February 13, 2013

Nancy Kay, nee Frech, Stein, 60, of New Athens, IL; born March 28, 1952 in Red Bud, IL; passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens. She loved crafts especially crocheting and sewing. Mrs. Stein was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Violet, nee Schrag, Frech. Nancy is survived by her...
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Richard Allen Sumner

January 14, 1955 - February 6, 2013

Richard Allen Sumner, 58, of Red Bud, IL, born January 14, 1955 in E. St. Louis, IL, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Sumner was an auto mechanic and a US Army veteran. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Austin and Ladina Jane (Whittenburg, Sumner a brother, Jean David Sumner and a sister, Barbara Ann Sumner. He is...
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Charles M. Lynch, II

November 29, 1988 - February 2, 2013

Charles M. "Charlie" Lynch, II, 24, of New Athens, IL, born November 29, 1988 in Belleville, IL passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at home with friends and relatives at his side. Charlie was born with Cystic Fibrosis and had undergone 2 double lung transplants, intensive therapy and treatment before finally succumbing to the disease. He was President and co-founder of Because We Can, N.F.P....
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Cleon Wilson

April 27, 1920 - January 27, 2013

Mr. Cleon Wilson, 92, of New Athens, IL, born April 27, 1920 in New Athens, IL died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Cleon proudly and honorably served his country in the US Army during World War 2. He was a retired coal miner, a member of VFW Post 7710 in New Athens, The New Athens Historical Society, The New Athens Senior Citizens Club and the United Mine Workers...
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Donna G. Ozier

June 26, 1941 - January 14, 2013

Donna G. (Bishop) Ozier, 71, of New Athens, IL, born June 26, 1941 in Charleston, IL, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, IL. Mrs. Ozier was a homemaker, a member of United Methodist Church in New Athens, IL and also VFW Post #7710 Ladies' Auxiliary in New Athens, IL.. Donna was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her church, crafts...
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Helen Wilkerson Smith

November 9, 1919 - January 12, 2013

Helen Leona, nee Wilkerson, Smith, 93, of New Athens, IL; born November 9, 1919 in New Athens, IL; passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL. Mrs. Smith had worked in the kitchen at the New Athens Home for the Aged for 25 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in New Athens, IL; United Methodist Women; a 56 year member of...
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Marie Helen Fietsam

December 1, 1934 - January 1, 2013

Marie Helen, nee Kaesberg, Fietsam, 78, of New Athens, IL; born December 1, 1934 in New Athens, IL; passed away on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mrs. Fietsam was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her...
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Estelle Roe

February 5, 1923 - December 16, 2012

Estelle, nee Romager, Roe, 89 of New Athens, IL, born February 5, 1923 in Jasper, AL, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens. She was a homemaker, a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens and was also a member of St. John's Quilting Club. Estelle was preceded in death by her parents – Ivy and Grace, nee Irvin, Romager, 1 sister...
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Richard Bruno

September 16, 1937 - December 10, 2012

BRUNO Richard A. Bruno, 75, of Belleville, IL; born on September 16, 1937 in Randolph County, IL; passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012 at his home in Belleville, IL. Richard retired from Leise Lumber in Belleville, IL. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of Teamsters Local #50. Richard was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents –...
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Milton A. "Mickey" Haefner

August 28, 1937 - November 11, 2012

Milton A. "Mickey" Haefner, 75, of New Athens, IL; born August 28, 1937 in Hammond, IN; passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Haefner was an aerospace engineer who retired from McDonnell-Douglas after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents – Milton and...
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Gary Wayne Campbell

December 26, 1948 - November 6, 2012

Gary Wayne Campbell, 63, of New Athens, IL, born December 26, 1948 in Red Bud, IL, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Center in Edwardsville, IL. Mr. Campbell had worked as a coal miner for Peabody Coal Co., for 41 years and was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sparta, IL #3059. He is preceded in death by his mother Bertha, nee Bumann, Campbell. ...
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Fred P. Meister, Sr.

December 6, 1949 - October 27, 2012

Fred P. Meister, Sr., 62, of New Athens born December 6, 1949 in Belleville, IL, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 peacefully at his home after a short battle with cancer. He served in the US Army from 1969-71. He worked for Peerless Stove factory for many years and recently worked for the Village of New Athens. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Fred E. Meister, his step-father...
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Robert R. Martin

January 30, 1927 - October 18, 2012

Robert R. Martin, 85, of Freeburg, IL; born January 30, 1927 in Schuline, IL; passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL. Mr. Martin was a railroad switchman. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of New Athens. He was a WWII United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen; American Legion Post 58;...
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Ronald E. Karber

May 9, 1930 - October 6, 2012

Ronald Ewell Karber, 82, of New Athens, IL, born May 9, 1930 in Belleville, IL died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL Ron was a retired pharmacist and a member of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy Alumni Association. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Athens, IL. Ron was a Korean War veteran. He was on the founding board of the New Athens...
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Donald H. Light

April 22, 1950 - October 6, 2012

Donald H. Light, 62, of New Athens, IL, born April 22, 1950 in Monroe County, IL, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He had worked as a mechanic, then for Ehrhardt Tool in Granite City as a tool maker before becoming ill. Don honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in...
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Laverne Lea, nee Lewis, Snyder

August 14, 1956 - October 4, 2012

Laverne Lea, nee Lewis, Snyder, 56 of Lenzburg, IL, born August 14, 1956 in St. Louis, MO passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at her residence. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents DaVerne and Mary (Raper) Lewis. Laverne is survived by her husband, John E. Snyder of Lenzburg, son John "Preston" Snyder of Carlyle, IL 3 brothers; Kerry Lewis of Freeburg, IL, Randall...
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Dorothy Huber

August 30, 1924 - September 25, 2012

Dorothy Alma, nee Miller, Huber; 88, of New Athens, IL; born August 30, 1924 in Red Bud, IL; passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL. Mrs. Huber was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and solving both crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents...
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Elvera Mahan

January 21, 1922 - September 23, 2012

Elvera Emilie, nee Junge, Mahan, 90, of New Athens, IL; born January 21, 1922 in Baldwin, IL; passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the Red Bud Regional Hospital. Mrs. Mahan was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at the New Athens Home for the Aged for 25 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Baldwin, IL. Elvera was a well-known accordion player having played at...
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Jesse "Buddy" Pitchford

June 16, 1926 - September 11, 2012

Jesse "Buddy" Pitchford, 86, of New Athens, IL; born June 16, 1926 in Tamaroa, IL; passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Pitchford was a coal miner for 35 years. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving in World War II. He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL; the Knights of Columbus; the United Mine Workers of...
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Cletus "Dutch" Lischer

February 12, 1919 - September 8, 2012

Cletus "Dutch" Lischer, 93, of New Athens, IL; born February 12, 1919 in New Athens, IL ; passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Cletus was involved in many businesses during his working career. He was a hard worker all of his life and started working at the age of 7. One of his earliest jobs was delivering milk in New Athens. He was the owner and...
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Dorothy K. Wilderman

November 24, 1926 - August 2, 2012

Wilderman Dorothy Karoline, nee Mueller, Wilderman, 85, born November 24, 1926 in the town of Frauenpriestnitz in Thuringen, Germany, died August 2, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mrs. Wilderman was a homemaker and a member of United Methodist Church in New Athens, IL She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton E. Wildermann, whom she married on July 10, 1954 in...
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Rose Marie "Rosie" Mueller

November 11, 1934 - July 27, 2012

Rose Marie "Rosie", nee Becker, Mueller; of New Athens, IL; born November 11, 1934 in Baldwin, IL; passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. Rosie was the owner of Rosie's Yellow Rose Restaurant in New Athens, IL for many years. She was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Verceal, nee Grob, Becker....
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Leroy Sylvester Dickerson

June 25, 1924 - July 14, 2012

Leroy Sylvester Dickerson, 88, of New Athens, IL; born June 25, 1924 in Banner, MO; passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Memorial Convolesant Center in Belleville, IL. Mr. Dickerson was a retired trucker. He was a Teamster for 39 years. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in WWII. Leroy loved camping and was an avid outdoorsman. He is preceded in death by his parents Claud...
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Leonard J. Winkler

November 28, 1937 - June 18, 2012

Leonard J. Winkler, 74, of Steeleville, IL, formerly of Baldwin, IL, born November 28, 1937 in Belleville, IL passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Winkler was a pre-painter at Wiegmann Inc. in Freeburg, IL and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Luella (Huekin) Winkler; a son, Leonard Winkler, Jr. and a sister,...
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Ruth A. Hoth

September 23, 1916 - June 16, 2012

Ruth Agnes, nee Huber, Hoth, 95; of New Athens, IL; born September 23, 1916 in Monroe County, IL; passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Hoth was court reporter. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in New Athens. Ruth enjoyed volunteering at the Maria Center in St. Louis, Mo. She is preceded in death by her parents Wyman and Agnes, nee Howald, Huber. Her...
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Betty Eckert

May 10, 1934 - June 10, 2012

Betty J., nee Penny, Eckert, 78, of New Athens, IL; born May 10, 1934 in St. Louis, MO; passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Eckert was a homemaker and loved her family very much. She was an avid bingo player and a St. Louis Rams fan. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Goldie, nee Rook, Penny. Her husband Donald Eckert whom she married on September 29,...
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Jason Lee Griswold

November 14, 1971 - May 25, 2012

Jason Lee Griswold, 40, of Lenzburg, IL; born November 14, 1971 in Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Jason was a truck driver as well as a loving family man. He is survived by his wife Tiffany, nee Lesker, Griswold whom he married on May 15, 2009 in Belleville, IL. His parents – Gary and Sharron Griswold of New...
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Edverda A.C. "Verdie" Yesley

September 6, 1922 - April 16, 2012

Edverda Anna Catherine "Verdie" Yesley, nee Sinn, 89, of New Athens, IL, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at The New Athens Home for the Aged, New Athens, IL after a lengthy illness. She was born September 6, 1922 in Darmstadt, IL. Mrs. Yesley was a homemaker and a licensed practical nurse. She was also an avid gardener, cook, needle crafter and tended the family livestock. During WW2, she...
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Doretta A. Vogler

September 17, 1921 - April 5, 2012

Doretta A., nee Keil, Rausch - Vogler, 90, of Red Bud, IL; born September 17, 1921 in Tamaroa, IL; passed away on April 5, 2012 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL. Mrs. Vogler was a homemaker but was also an Avon sales representative for 40 years and had worked for 17 years at the New Athens Senior Center. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Agatha Catholic Church in New...
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Colleen R. "Toots" Meister

January 29, 1927 - April 1, 2012

Colleen Rose "Toots", nee Mueller, Meister, 85, of Marissa, Il, born January 29, 1927 in New Athens Township, IL passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at her home. Colleen was a farmer, homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Lenzburg, IL, past member of Rebekah Lodge of New Athens, IL; St. Clair County Farm Bureau Ladies Home...
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Allan W. Schneider

August 4, 1922 - March 25, 2012

Allan William Schneider, 89, of New Athens, IL, born August 4, 1922, in Lenzburg, IL, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his home. Allan graduated from New Athens Unit #60 and attended SIU Carbondale for 2 years before enlisting in the Air Force flying cadets. He was a Captain and served as a WW2 Night Fighter pilot flying the British Bristol Beaufighter and the US P-61 Black Widow. He...
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Brooklyn Elisabeth Kasperzick

December 22, 2011 - February 9, 2012

Brooklyn Elisabeth Kasperzick, age 2 months, of Marissa, IL, born December 12, 2011 in Belleville, IL, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL She was preceded in death by paternal grandfather Michael Kasperzick, Sr. Brooklyn is survived by her parents Tanya Heniser and Michael Kasperzick of Marissa, IL 3 brothers; Logan, Lathan and Kamden and sister...
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Lynn Rae Cox

January 27, 2012

Lynn Rae, nee Glaus, Cox; 57, of Belleville, IL; born April 1, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL; passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mrs. Cox was a nurse. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Belleville, IL and the Nurses Association. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Blanche, nee Cox, Glaus. She is...
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James Prunty

May 15, 1932 - January 25, 2012

James C. Prunty, 79, of Marissa, IL; born March 15, 1932 in Fairmont, VA; died on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Prunty graduated from the University of Notre Dame as a Mechanical Engineer and was employed by Joy Manufacturing Company, Bethlehem Steel and Tabor Machine. He served in the United States Army in Germany. Jim was an ardent golfer and after retirement worked...
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Virgina E. Hayes

September 1, 1927 - December 13, 2011

Virginia E., nee Thomas, Hayes; 84, of New Athens, IL; born September 1, 1927 in St. Louis, MO; passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. Mrs. Hayes attended Southeast Missouri State College in Cape Girado, MO after which she became an elementary school teacher. She attended St. John United Church of Christ in New Athens, IL. She is preceded in...
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