KARNES, ELIZABETH "BESS" MRS. ELIZABETH KARNES DIES IN WEST FRANKFORT Mrs. Elizabeth "Bess" KARNES, 72, 704 W. Poplar St., West Frankfort, died at 9:30 p. m. Saturday in Union Hospital, West Frankfort, where she had been a patient two weeks. Mrs. KARNES moved to West Frankfort from Galatia in 1917. She was a member of the West Frankfort White Shrine, and the Georgianna Chapter of the Eastern Star, West Frankfort, and the West Frankfort First Baptist Church. Mrs. KARNES, the daughter of William J. and Lucy HALE, was born Jan. 19, 1888, in Raleigh. Her husband, Jeff KARNES, died in 1956. She leaves sons Gibson KARNES of West Frankfort; Willard KARNES of Benton; sisters Mrs. Lucy KARNES of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Fern BOLSTER and Mrs. W. M. JEWETT both of Flint, Mich.; and two grandsons. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Union Funeral Home, West Frankfort, with burial in the West Frankfort Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery. The Rev. T. H. KING, West Frankfort First Baptist Church pastor will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home. [The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, Monday, February 8, 1960, page 14]
KASH, SETH FRANKLIN Belle Rive Seth Franklin Kash died at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, in Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in Saint Louis, Mo. He was 3 days and 7 hours old, being born on Aug. 24, 1999 in Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Mike and Mary Susan (Grahlherr) Kash. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 29, at 3 p.m. in the Frisco Missionary Baptist Church, Ewing, with the Rev. Ralph Wilson officiating. Burial was in Kirk Cemetery. The Newell Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon was in charge of arrangements. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Amy Kash at home; three brothers, Matt, Shane, Jarrod, at home; paternal grandparents Bobby and Darlene Kash of Ina; maternal grandfather Fred Grahlherr of Texico; maternal grandmother Rosa Lee Mezo of Mt. Vernon; paternal great-grandmother Jessie (Reynolds) Birkhead of Mt. Vernon; paternal great-grandmother Sula Kash of Ina; maternal great-grandmother Fern (Grahlherr) Odle of Ina; aunts and uncles Steve and Julia Ann (Grahlherr) Garrison of Lexington, Ky.; Dr. Ryan and Tara (Kash) Willis of Rochester, Minn.; three cousins, Lynn Kash, Hailey and Alex Garrison. One infant sister, one uncle Dale Kash, paternal great-grandfather Jack Reynolds; paternal great-grandfather Virgil Kash, maternal great-grandfather Bill Grahlherr; maternal great-grandparents James Howard "Red" and June Mezo, preceded him in death. Memorials may be made to the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Seth weighed 3 pounds 14 ounces and was 16 inches long. He knew his mommy's voice as he held tightly to her pinky finger. He and his Daddy had already made plans for harvest. He will always be remembered as a sweet and loving baby. He came into our world so softly and he only stayed a little while. But what an imprint his tiny footprints have left in our hearts forever. We thank God for sending us such a precious gift.
KEARNEY, LESLIE Prominent Farmer of Northern Township Passed Away Sunday (No date) _ _ _ _ Kearney, one of Franklin county's most highly respected citizens died at his home in Northern Township Sunday morning following a short illness from a complication of disease. He had reached the age of 79 years. His widow and three children, Walter Kearney and Mrs. Ervin Clark of Macedonia, and Mrs. Lucy Wilson of Joliet, survive him, together with a great host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Liberty Baptist church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Russell Kilgore officiating. Interment was in the nearby cemetery This is Leslie G KEARNEY b. Oct 1856 so this must be late 1935 or early 1936 ??? (NOTE-Leslie mar. Grace A Belle WILLIAMS on 20 Dec 1885 FCI, Grace d/o John V WILLIAMS and Clarissa Marilda PAGE )
KELLER, RUTH ANN Benton Ruth Ann Keller, 98, of Benton passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Helia Healthcare of Benton. Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arraignments. Ruth was born on July 1, 1907, in Cobden to William Carroll Craddock and Goldie Mae (Banes) Craddock. Ruth spent her life as a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Ruth is survived by her sister, Jennie Lee Braden of Benton; two sons, Fred Raubach and wife, Roberta, of Ottawa, Canada, and Karl Keller of Benton; five daughters, Marguerite and late husband Harold McFarland of El Paso, Texas, Barbara and husband Ross Batts of West Frankfort, Shirley and late husband Donald Finney of West Frankfort, Agnes and late husband Max Leffler of Benton, and Charlotte Cienki West Hazelton, Pa.; grandchildren, Carolyn and Kimberly McFarland of El Paso, Texas, Cathy “Finney” Adams of Galatia, Sandra Finney of Stiritz, Lynn, David, and Alex Batts of West Frankfort, Larry and Jane Whiting of West Frankfort, Robbie Cienki of Virginia, Larry Raubach of Canada, Rickie Barbie of Colorado, and Mark and Scott Raubach of Colorado. Ruth also leaves 22 great-grandchildren, nine great great-grandchildren and a special great-grandson, SSGT Derek R. Dodd of the 101st Airborne Division, who is serving his second tour in Iraq. Ruth also leaves many nieces and nephews. Ruth has been preceded in death by two husbands, Jake Raubach and Albert “Buck” Keller; infant son, Victor Raubach; sons, JR. Raubach and Kenneth Keller; grandson, Douglas Whiting; brothers Bob, Lee, Frances, Paul, William and Lindy Cradock; sisters, Pearl Reed, Violet Calhoun, Ruby Taylor, Louise Braden, Maxine Whittington. Graveside services for Ruth will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with Brother Gene Outland conducting the service. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
KELLEY, JOHN OLIVER KELLEY, John Oliver, 71, died Oct. 12, 1951. He was born at Macedonia, a son of T. D. and Nancy KELLEY. On Dec. 25, 1900 he was united in marriage with Laura MOSS. To this union was born seven children: Mrs. Leonard FRY, Magnolia; Mrs. Harl PRIOR and Mrs. Edward TIBEREND, Benton; Mrs. Ewell BASHAM, Chicago; Mrs. Orpha HOLMAN, Cedar Point; Mrs. Charles BARICH, Varnia; Emmett KELLEY, Richmond, CA. These all survive. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 1, 1934. He was again married to Gertrude QUILL in Feb. 1936. She preceded him in death Sept 21, 1948. He was married to Betha MOSS June 13, 1950, who still survives. He was saved in his early married life, and entered the ministry in 1924 and continued until death. Besides the above mentioned, he leaves one brother, George; one sister, Mrs. Flora MOORE, both of Chicago; 23 grandchildren, six great grandchildren. "His godly life and consecrated ministry won for him many friends in Southern Illinois and adjoining states. Funeral services at the Church of God, Benton, Rev. George E. WOODS, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, officating. Interment at Antioch cemetery.
KELLEY, VERNE WEST FRANKFORT MAN DIES IN UNION HOSPITAL Verne KELLEY, 65, 807 Warden St., West Frankfort, died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday in Union Hospital, where he had been a patient one week. Mr. KELLEY was born Oct. 20, 1894, in Warden. He moved to West Frankfort from Staunton 38 years ago. Mr. KELLEY'S wife, Bertha, died Jan. 5. He retired as a miner in 1953. He was a World War I veteran and member of world War I Barracks 537 the American Legion Post 389, both of West Frankfort. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union funeral Home, where friends may call. The Rev. Louis BIER, Lutheran Church pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in tower Heights Cemetery. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Thursday,Jan 14, 1960
KELLUMS, LAWERENCE W. Tower Heights Cemetery SERVICES TODAY FOR LAWRENCE KELLUMS Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Reedy Funeral Home, West Frankfort, for Lawrence W. Kellums, 62, of the Tomlinson Windy Hills Farm, east of West Frankfort. Mr. Kellums died at 10:15 p.m. Friday in Franklin Hospital, Benton, after an illness of several years. He had been a patient 10 days. He was born Nov. 13, 1897, in Flora and was a member of the Flora Presbyterian Church, Elks Lodge and American Legion. He was a World War I and World War II veteran. He leaves wife, Lucille and daughter, Miss Kay Kellums, at home. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery. The Rev. F. 0. McMartin, retired Presbyterian minister of Carbondale, will officiate. The family requests persons donate money to the cancer fund in lieu of flowers. Friends may call at the funeral home. SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN, SUNDAY, MARCH 20, I960 Submitted by Pat Hardenstine
KELLY, BERTHA BERTHA KELLY DIES RITES SET THURSDAY Mrs. Bertha KELLY, 67, 807 W. Warden St., West Frankfort, died at 1:20 a.m. today in Union Hospital, where she had been a patient since Sunday. She had been ill 14 years. Mrs. KELLY was born June 15, 1892, in Staunton. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She leaves husband Verne; brothers Ewald and Ted, both of Cleveland, Ohio; sister Mrs. Lizzie TEMME of St Louis. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Union Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 p. m. today. The Rev. Louis BIERS, St. Paul's Lutheran Church pastor, officiated. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Tuesday,Jan 5, 1960
KELLY, John Officer Slain in Dance Hall Melee. Benton, Ill., May 17.--John KELLY, constable of Zeigler, a nearby mining town, was shot to death Sunday night after killing two foreigners and wounding four others in a pistol duel in a dance hall where he had gone to quell a disturbance. Many of the dancers were intoxicated, according to the authorities, and the hall was in an uproar. When KELLY attempted to disarm a man who was flourishing a revolver, it was said, he was attacked by several other men and the shooting ensued. Fort Worth Star, Texas-Telegram May 17 1921
KERN, BLAKE Blake KERN of 1004 Fairland St died on Monday, May 19, 1997 at 1:10 pm at his home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Morton-Johnston Funeral Home with rev. Clinton Woodfn, officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery east of Ewing.Friends may call to the funeral Home after 6 p.m. tonight. Mr. KERN was born March 16, 1937 in Benton, the son of Darrell and Aleta (OVERTURF) KERN He married Sandra Kern in November of 1981 and she survives. He owned and operated the Benton Locker Plant for several years and was employed by Bombarbia Boats at the time of his death. He served in the Army reserves and was a member of American Legion Post #280 of Benton Survivors are his wife Sandra, his mother Aleta Kern of benton, one daughter, Kimberly DeForrest and husband Jessie of Benton, three granddaughters, Aisha, Kailee and Tiaigan Blake and three step-sons, Darren HANSEN and wife Pam of Buckner, Kyle HANSEN of christopher and Dustim FORBY of Benton and eight step grandchildren. His father Darrell KERN preeceded him in death
KERN, CLIFFORD D. KERN, Clifford D., 92, Macedonia, died early March 14, 1972 at Memorial Hospital in Mt. Vernon. A lifelong resident of Franklin County, Mr. KERN had led a varied career, including the teaching and banking fields, and had also been a postmaster. (See Chapter V.) He was a member of the Corinth Methodist Church at Macedonia, the International Order of Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen. He is survived by nine children: Howard KERN, Anna; Ethard KERN, Whittington; Dallas KERN, Waukegan; Robert KERN and Miss Nellie KERN, both of Macedonia; Mrs. Mary JONES, Gary, IN; Mrs. Kathleen SANDERS, Waukega; Mrs. Beulah LAHTI, Paris and Mrs. Helen BEARCE, Addison. He also leaves 21 grandchidlren, 27 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren, and four brothers and sisters: James KERN, Belle Rive; Glenn KERN, Cincinnati, OH; Mrs. Nellie EPPERSON, Westfield and Mrs. Iva ROTTA, Elsinore, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Savanah SULLIVAN KERN; three sons, a daughter, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services at Johnston Funeral Home, Whittington, Rev. Mary ERWIN officiating. Interment in Sullivan Family Cemetery.
KERN, Darrell, 72, of 611 Highland Street, Benton, died unexpectedly Friday, December 6, 1985, at Franklin Hospital. Mr. KERN had retired after operating restaurants in the Benton area for many years. His Benton Cafe was a long time fixture on West Main Street in Benton. He was a member of North Benton Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Aleta OVERTURF KERN; a son, Blake KERN, Benton; a granddaughter, Kimberly KERN; a great grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Gene (Eileen) SHAW, Benton. His parents were the late Liza and Mamie CLINTON KERN. Services at Morton and Johnston Funeral Home, Benton, Dr. Richard SHAW officiating. Interment in Liberty Cemetery.
KERN, EDNA V. 88-year-old former McLeansboro resident, Edna V. Kern of Summerfield, IL, died at 2:10 p.m. Monday, April 23, at her home. She was a retired supervisor at Southern Wisconsin Living Center in Union Grove, WI. She was born on August 18, 1918 in Franklin County, IL. Survivors include a son, Arol Wayne Kern of Racine, WI; two daughters, Janet Linkey of Summerfield, IL and Lila Jean Gholson of Belton, TX; nine grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Services for Edna V. Kern will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with burial in the Masonic-Oddfellows Cemetery at Benton, IL. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 Thursday, April 26, at the Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro.
KERN, ETHERD B KERN, Etherd B., 70, Whittington, died at Franklin Hospital April 9, 1980. Mr. KERN, a retired accountant, was a member of Macedonia Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Venita BAXTER KERN, and a daughter, Mrs. Melba UNITIS, Boiling Springs, PA. He also leaves four grandchildren: three brothers, Hayward KERN, Anna; Dallas KERN, Waukegan and Robert KERN, Paris; and five sisters, Mrs. Nellie KERN and Mrs. Beulah LAHTI, both of Paris; Mrs. Mary JONES, McLeansboro; Mrs. Kathelene SANDERS, Waukegan and Mrs. Helen BEARCE, Addison. His parents were the late Clifford D. and Savannah SULLIVAN KERN. Funeral services at Johnston Funeral Home, Whittington, Rev. Arthur KERN and Rev. Kent DUNFORD officiating.
KERN, HAYWARD KERN, Hayward, 81, died at 11:17 a.m. Feb. 18, 1987 in Union County Hospital. Mr. KERN was retired from the Anna Mental Health and Development Center. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of Masonic Lodge 520 AF & AM and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Carroll P. Foster Post 3455. He served during WWII. He was born Nov. 6, 1905 in Macedonia, a son of Clifford and Savanna SULLIVAN KERN. He married Jeanette BLACKMAN on Oct. 20, 1944. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Leonard KERN of Anna; two brothers, Dallas KERN of Waukegan and Bob KERN of Thompsonville; and five sisters, Kathleen SANDERS of Waukegan, Helen BEARCE of Addison, Nellie KERN of Carbondale, Mary JONES of McLeansboro and Beulah LAHTI of Paris. Funeral services held at Crain Funeral Home. Interment with military rites in Anna Cemetery.
KERN, MARY ALYCE (Photo) West Frankfort Mary Alyce Kern. 76, went home to be with the Lord at 12:04 am Saturday April 20, 2002, at her home, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born Feb 19, 1926 in Benton to Albert Lewis and Leota (Britton) Browne. She married Ernest Kern March 1, 1944 in Benton and he survives. Other survivors include four children: Albert Dean Kern and wife Janice of San Diego, CA; Jean Stevenson and husband Roger of Pheoniz, AZ; Susan Quindry and husband Charles of Benton and David Kern and wife Laura of West Frankfort. Eight Grandchildren; Todd Kern and Tara Kuenhert and husband Matt of San Diego, CA; Leanne Stevenson of Tocoma, WA Shawn Stevenson and Tammi Stevenson of Phonix, AZ, Ericka Hunter and husband Shawn of Duluth, GA, Mindy Williams of Benton and Ashley Kern of West Frankfort.; one great grandchild Qynton Stevenson of Phoenix, AZ; and one sister Ruth Ann Carter and husband Bill of Nashville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents and twin brothers, Johnnie and Jim Browne. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of West Frankfort where she served as a teacher, Church Treasurer for the past 28 years. She was a member of the Frankfort Area Historical Society, where she served as President and Librarian. She was a member of John A. Logan Genealogy Society and a member of Garrett's Prairie Home Extension. She was a former 4-H leader for some 25 years and an Associational WMU direct for Franklin Baptist Association. Funeral services for Mary Alyce Kern will be held Monday April 22, 2002 at 11 am in the Second Baptist Church with Rev. Brett Beasley, officiating and burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call at Parker -Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort after 5 pm today and after 9 am Monday at the church, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Frankfort Historical Mesuem or to the Second Baptist Church, building fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.
KETTEMAN, GEORGE W. George W Ketteman, prominent Northern Township citizen, died yesterday, aged 79. He was born in Indiana and came to Illinois when 18 (13?) years of age. He leaves three children: Jack Ketteman of Macedonia; Mrs. Eli Williford, Mt Vernon; and Mrs. Lee Cross, Maywood, Illinois. Also surviving are one brother, W E Ketteman, Benton; and two sisters: Mrs. Ida Campbell, Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Mrs. Betty Coffee, St Louis, MO. Burial will take place at Middle Fork Cemetery. 24 Dec 1937
KETTEMAN, VIOLA WARREN Viola WARREN KETTEMAN, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. WARREN, was born in Northern township, March 16, 1879. Her father and mother were devout Christians and pioneer farmers of Franklin county. In her teens she was converted and joined Webbs Prairie Freewill Baptist Church. She was married days. March 3, 1898 to William Earl KETTEMAN. Thirteen children were born to this union, five of whom are deceased. She spent most of her married life in Benton and moved her membership to the First Baptist Church. She was an active member until six years ago when she became ill. She bore her sufferings patiently and quietly and God called her home December 11 at Augustana hospital in Chicago at the age of 71 years, eight months and 25 days. She leaves her aged mother, Mary Jane WARREN of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Della GIFFORD and Birdie ODLE of Mt. Vernon and Gladys BLAKESLEY of Elgin, Illinois; one brother, Wilson WARREN of this city. She also leaves five daughters, Mrs. Ruth EATON, Mrs. Mary EWING and Mrs. Italene MISPLAY, all of Benton; Mrs. Permelia CARBAUGH, Southgate, California and Mrs. Pansy GARR of Fort Wayne, Indiana; three sons, Dr. Charles KETTEMAN of Chicago, Johny KETTEMAN of Benton and Billy KETTEMAN of Peoria, now in the armed forces.
KIMMEL, GUY KENNETH "KENNY" Ewing Guy Kenneth "Kenny" Kimmel, 18, of Ewing, died Wednesday morning July 7, 1999 at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Kenny was born in Mt. Vernon, on April 26, 1981. He attended Benton High School, and was active in basketball, football and track during his school years. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Students. He enjoyed computers and art. He was a member of the Whittington Baptist Church. He is survived by his parent, Sandra Kimmel Marquis and her husband Barry, of Fredericktown, Mo. Two brothers, Zebulon and Eli Marquis and Eric Mullins; sisters, Rhiannon and Shannon Marquis; grandmother, Guyula Jones of Shelbyville; grandparents, Mike and Liz Marquis of Mt. Vernon; great-grandmother, Mary "Meme" Marquis of Mt. Vernon; grandparents, Alvin and Mary Stich and family of Dahlgren; uncles and aunts, Darrell and Irma Kimmel of Ewing, Terry and Mary Kimmel of Pana, Pam and Donnie Gibson of Mt. Vernon, Rod and Pam Ford of Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Raymond Kimmel. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 9, in the Howe & Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville, with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Whittington Baptist Church, and after noon on Friday to the funeral home in Shelbyville. Arrangements are under the direction of the Johnston Funeral Home in Whittington.
KING, ETHEL Funeral services for Ethel KING, 80, of 541 Smith St., Benton, will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton. Mrs. KING died Saturday in Franklin Hospital in Benton after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 21, 1893 in Franklin County to John and Lenora SCRIVNER PEARCE. For 42 years, Mrs. KING was the owner, and operator of hotels in Sesser, Du Quoin and Benton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin. Mrs. KING was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, in 1968. She is survived by a sister, Mildred PEARCE of Benton. The Rev. Rex D. WILSON will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will be in the Middlefork Cemetery in Ewing. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Sun, July 7, 1974
KING, J. K. "BILL" ARIZONA MAN DIES; RITES IN WEST FRANKFORT Bill KING, 42 Ray, Arizona died Thursday at his home. He married the former Bess Clark WILLMORE in 1958 and the couple moved to Arizona. Mr. KING was a mechanic. He leaves his wife as his only survivor. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Stone Funeral Home, the Rev Cecil WALKER, pastor of the West Frankfort Free Will Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Boner Cemetery. The Southern Illinoisan-Carbondale-Herrin-Murphysboro, Sunday, October 9,1960, p. 10.
KING, MARGARET DIES IN KENTUCKY Mrs. Margaret KING, 93, a former resident of Sesser, died Thursday at the home of her son, John Byford KING in Henderson, Ky. She was born in Franklin County, May 8, 1874, the daughter of Milton and Margaret REA WILLIAMS. She was married to John KING who preceded her in death. Mrs. KING was a member of a Baptist church. She leaves her son; a daughter, Mrs. Laura NORTH, of Herrin; a sister, Mrs. Pearl BEST, of Sesser; and brothers, John, Oscar and Bob. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today at the Lynn-Hill Funeral Home, Sparta with the Rev. J. C. GREER officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Sesser. Friends may call at the funeral home. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Sun, July 23, 1967
KING, THOMAS J. THOMAS J. KING DIES IN NURSING UNIT Thomas J. KING, 74, of 200 W. Main St., Benton, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday in the Franklin Skilled Care Nursing Unit, Benton, after an illness of several years. He was born May 16, 1893, in Franklin County, the son of James and Sarah GALLOWAY KING. Mr. KING was a veteran of World War I and a member of the First Baptist Church of Du Quoin and American Legion Post 280 in Benton. He owned and operated the Kingsway Motel in Benton. Surviving are his widow, the former Ethel PEARCE; a sister, Mrs. Clyde HAFELI Sr. of Centralia and a brother Baker KING of Southgate, Mich. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. William F. BOHN officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Fork Cemetery northeast of Benton. The Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Ill, Sun,Jan 21, 1968
KINNEAR, GEORGE E. George E. KINNEAR, 74, of Thompsonville, passed away at 4 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at his home. He was born in Hamilton County on Dec. 18, 1933, a son of Hal and Jewell (PARMLEY) KINNEAR. He was a retired gauger for Chevron Oil Company in California. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro. The Rev. Gerald "Andy" MAY will officiate. Interment will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro with full graveside military rites by American Legion Post 106. Friends may call from 12 noon Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. George is survived by a son, Darrell KINNEAR of Dahlgren; a daughter, Debra deSOCIO of Chapel Hill, N.C.; three grandchildren, Matthew MILLENBINE, Barbara Louise MILLENBINE and Michael PARKER, all of McLeansboro; and special friend, Ray STINSON and wife Shelly of McLeansboro. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Georgia Kay GRANT; two brothers, Ronnie and Joe KINNEAR; one sister, Blanche KENNEDY; and one grandchild, Mark MILLENBINE. George was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. For more information, you may call Gholson Funeral Home at 643-2321. Register-News, Mt Vernon IL, Sat-Sun 2-3 Feb 2008
KIRK, LORENE Sesser Lorene Kirk, 80, died at 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in the Fair Acres Nursing Home in Du Quoin. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church in Sesser, with Brother Dan Williams and Brother Shannon Bopp officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church in Sesser, and after 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday in the church. The Johnston Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Kirk was born on May 9, 1919, in Perry County, the daughter of Joe and Nettie (Span) Thompson. She was married to William (Bud) Kirk on Jan. 7, 1937 in Jefferson County. He survives. She worked at Kirk's Flowers in Sesser. In addition to her husband Bud, she is survived by three sons, William P. Kirk and wife Paula of Sesser, Danny L. Kirk and wife Diana of Sesser, Bob Kirk of Sesser; three daughters, Patsy Dickey and husband Wesley of Sesser, Paula Wilkerson of Goreville, Judy Eckels and husband Richard of Sesser; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister, Alvena Dagler of Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, seven sisters and one brother.
KNIGHT, DELMAR KNIGHT, Delmar, 67, died Feb. 22, 1983 at his home, 843 Church Street, Bridgeport. Mr. Knight was a native of Benton, born Nov. 18, 1916 to Paul and Blanche HAMILTON KNIGHT. He also formerly lived in Macedonia. Mr. Knight was a retired employee of the Marathon Oil Company, and was a veteran of US Army service during WWII. He was a member of Macedonia Masonic Lodge 1128, and American Legion Post 62, Bridgeport. He is survived by his wife, Wanda METHENEY KNIGHT; two sons, Kenneth E. KNIGHT, East Alton and Stephen L. KNIGHT, Goreville; three grandchildren and a brother, Paul Knight, Jr., Beecher. Funeral services at Johnson Funeral Home, McLeansbor, Rev. Carrol Phillips officiating. Interment in Antioch Cemetery.
KOTVAL, JR., JOHN DONALD Benton John D. Kotval, Jr., 67, of 1209 Highland St., Benton, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of our Lord after an extended illness on Oct. 2, 1999. Mr. Kotval was born Oct. 23, 1931, the son of the late Rev. John Kotval, Sr.and Hattie Kotval, who survives from Jacksonville, Florida. For 41 years, the husband of his devoted wife and friend, the former Anzel Kay Rice, who survives. Two children, both living, his son Donald Kotval of Columbia, Tennnessee and his daughter, Paula Kotval Learned of Bradley, Ill. Mr. Kotval moved to Benton in 1986 after 35 years of faithful service to the AT & T Corportion from which he retired. He also served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Benton. His sisters, Helen Roberts of Champaign and Sandra McBroom of Jacksonville, Florida; and a brother, Jerry Kotval of Londonderry, New Hampshire survive him. A second brother, Charles Kotval, predeceased him. One of the many joys of his life was the time spent with his four grandchildren, Stephanie, Jonathan, Courtney, and David. The family requests that donations be sent to Olivet Nazarene University Foundation of Kankakee. A scholarship in his name has been established to help ministerial students. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, in the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.
KRAMER, LOIS E. WEST FRANKFORT -- Lois E. Kramer, 74, of West Frankfort, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.She was born Dec. 25, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Martin and Celelia (Arndt) Mendelson.She married Frank Kramer Feb. 19, 1955, in Chicago.She was a homemaker.She is a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in West Frankfort.Lois was a loving, caring wife, mother who loved her dogs Coco and Buttons.Survivors include her husband, Frank Kramer of West Frankfort; three sons, Jim (Diane) Kramer of West Frankfort, John Kramer of West Frankfort of Joe (Liz) Kramer of Novata, Calif.; eight daughters, Eleanor Travis of Marion, Betty Cusick of West Frankfort, Linda (Cecil) Plock of West Frankfort, Beth Cross of Glenwood, Doris (Curt) Schlueter-Lehigh of Acres, Fla., Diane (Tray) Cason of Houston, Carol Shaw of Durango, Colo., Karen (Dave) Osmolski, of Peotone; 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Bud Medelson of Wisconsin; two sisters, Virginia (Marvin) Kramer of Elgin and Carol (Al) Kramer of Streamwood.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006, in St. John’s Catholic Church in West Frankfort, with Father Trevor Murray officiating. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort.Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home. [Southern Illinoisian Newspaper May 6 2006]
KULICH, DORIS F. BENTON -- Doris F. Kulich, 49, of Benton, died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Mount Vernon.Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006, at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home, Benton. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Roger Ellsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton.Mrs. Kulich was born Sept. 13, 1956, in Oak Park, the daughter of Frank Shuping and Imogene (Snider) Shuping. She married Frank Kulich on Nov. 18, 1972, and he survives.She was a housewife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.Surviving relatives include her husband, Frank H. Kulich, Benton; two sons, Frank James Kulich and fiancée Sarah, Benton, Brian Kulich and wife Heather, Sesser; four grandchildren, Justin, Frank Wayne, Jordan, and Karlie Kulich; a half-brother, Robert Canada, Rockdale; two sisters, Gloria Shuping, Jacksonville, Ariz., Gail Firkins, Akin; a very supportive brother-in-law, Larry Baker, Benton; and several nieces and nephews.Mrs. Kulich was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Karen Baker and Diane Cravens.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.[Southern Illinoisian Newspaper May 6 2006]
