All Obituaries

Kimberly Kay “Kim” Sturgill Benedict, 57, of Shawneetown, Illinois, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  Kim was the loving daughter of the late Clarence L. and Neva Joyce (Stubbs) Sturgill.  She was born at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado on May 1, 1966.  Kim married her beloved husband, Thomas Owen “Tom” Benedict on December 6, 2003.  Kim and Tom are members of the Gaskin City Missionary Baptist Church in Harrisburg.  She...

Oretha E. Oldham, 79. Of Equality, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare in Eldorado.  Oretha was born on August 30, 1944 in Logan, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Flem and Dixie (Hoskin) Marcum.  She was the widow of Charles Garcie Oldham who passed away on March 26, 2019.   Oretha and Charles were married on December 18, 1963 and were blessed with three children, Tim and Rhonda Oldham of Equality, Sheila Jenkins...

Margaret  Ellen Rash, 78, of Shawneetown, Illinois, passed away on Saturday morning at her home on November 18, 2023.  She was born on September 17, 1945 in Eldorado, the daughter of John Benedict and Catherine Bernice (Murphy) Rider.  Margaret married Benny G. Rash on June 14, 1974.  She was a member of the Calvary Promise Church.  Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Benny Rash of Shawneetown; her mother, Bernice Rider of Shawneetown; three children, David...

Dennis Kurt Struck, age 86 of Equality, IL passed away on November 15, 2023 peacefully at his home with family by his side.  He was born in Minot, ND on March 23, 1937 to the late Kurt and Delta (Wilson) Struck and grew up in Garrison, ND. He is also preceded in death by his only sibling, Meredith. Immediately following graduation from high school, Dennis joined the US Air Force and during his first assignment, met and married Barbara Korbe of Salina, KS on December 23, 1957. She...

Frank Anton Wills, 79, of rural Junction, Illinois, died peacefully at home on, Thursday, November 9, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of over forty years, Jean Bright Wills, with whom he enjoyed a life filled with love. Born in Butte, Montana on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Wirtz) Wills, he was the third of four sons. He also preceded in death by his two brothers, Edward and Al Davis.  Frank graduated from Butte High School where he played the...

Patricia Rose Naas, of Ridgway, Illinois,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Pat was born on November 4th, 1935 near Mount Carmel, Illinois to Herman and Estella (Brumleve) Berberich.  In 1958 she married Charles Naas, who survives, and moved to Ridgway where they raised their four children on the family farm.  Pat was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She especially enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, traveling and music. As a mandolin, piano, and...

Anthony, "Tony," Kivett was born December 13, 1957 to the late Charles and Vivian Collingsworth in Middlesboro, Kentucky.  Tony graduated from Shawneetown High School in 1976.  While in high school, Tony met Norma (Fuller) and they were married in 1979.  Tony was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and played bass in the Union Grove Gospel Band.  Tony's love for the Lord and hard working ethics were what he was most known for.  Tony grew up humbly...

Peggy Sue Pickering, 82, of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away after a extended illness on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home. She owned and operated Paper & Pictures Plus in Harrisburg. Peggy was born in Harrisburg on August 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Louie and Opal (Price) Feazel. She married Billie Ray Pickering on March 11, 1980 and he preceded her in death on June 7, 2014. She was of the Baptist Faith. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Pamela J. Quinn and Bob Trowbridge...

      Mary Kathleen Burtis, age 88 of Equality, passed away at 3:54 AM, Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Harrisburg Medical Center, surrounded by her family.      Kathleen was born on February 26, 1935 in McLeansboro, to Harry and Edith (Gwaltney) Nalley. On July 3, 1953, she married Edward Burtis and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2022. Kathleen had worked for Mr. Lutz as a secretary at the Gallatin County Farm Bureau in Ridgway and she also was a...

Ronald “Ron” Dale Padget age 81 of Marion, KY passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023 at his home.Ron was a member of Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a general contractor for 64 years. He spent many hours in community service volunteering at the local food bank and served as president of the Mattoon Fire Department. He organized Christmas lighting at the Crittenden County Courthouse and was the chairman of The Heritage Day’s Festival committee and was named...