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Domenic Donini BENTON Domenic A. of West Frankfort, died at 1:35 a.m. V.A.Medical Center in Marion. Domenic was born Aug.12,1916,to Louis and Josephine Serri Standard. He was a member of St.John’s Catholic Church in West Frankfort.

He worked for Anheuser Busch for 30 years and also worked in the gym at FCHS for 12 years. Domenic married Mafalda Giacobazzi and she preceded him in death Nov.20,1993. Survivors include sons, Donald Donini of Chicago, Fred and Marci Donini of Highland; and Larry Bonacorsi of Henry; Donini and Mia Donini; two and Cecilia; and Donini of Mark. He was preceded in death by his parents; Donini; Fred; and sisters, Lena and Annie. Services will be at 10 a.m.

St.John’s Catholic Church in West Father Joseph Trapp officiating.Interment will be in St.John’s Catholic Cemetery.Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 1961 of Orient, Zeigler Post Post 5764 of West Marion National Honor Guard.Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Sun- Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com. Carmelita Yting COBDEN Carmelita Jersey died Jersey Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St.Joseph Cemetery in Father Federico Higuera officiating. Burial will be in St.Joseph Cemetery.Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Rendleman and Hileman funeral home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements. BillyParker ROYALTON Billy Gene Parker died at 12:10 a.m. Herrin Rehab and Nursing. Billy was born in Sumner Luther Franklin and Rachael Winifred (Creekmore) Parker- Fann. He married Lola Ruth Cox on July Methodist Church in they shared 31 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Lola Ruth Parker of Royalton; (Betty) (Bill) Gholson, Bessie (Jeannie) (Phyllis) (J.D.) (Jeff) (Kathy) Fann, Priscilla (Terry) Jones and Connie Macke; sister-in- Parker; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margaret McMurtry; brother, James Parker and infant, Vernon Ray Fann. He was a member of Teamsters Local 347. There will be no public services.Memorials may be made to Jubilee Tabernacle Apostolic Church at 503 62924. Walker Funeral Home and Crematory of in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left at Rebecca Tufts WOODLAWN Rebecca died at 10:45 a.m.Thursday, Jan.12,2012, in Woodlawn. She was born 15, Harrisburg, the daughter of Dempsy Denham and Paula (Kirk) Wilkerson.She married Stephen Tufts on May 21, 1994 in Carbondale. Services will be at 1 p.m. Central Christian Church in Mount Tracy Thomas officiating.Inter- ment will be at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn.Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.Monday, Jan.16,2012 at the church. Survivors include her Tufts of Woodlawn; Denham and of mother, Paula Wilkerson of Mount Vernon; a Dudley and Woodlawn; three and Payton Tufts of Woodlawn and Taylor Tufts of Woodlawn; granddaughter, Cali Dudley of Woodlawn; Denham of several and uncles.

Her grandparents preceded her in death. Rebecca was a member of Woodlawn Christian Chu- rch.She enjoyed spending time with her Bunco Group and loved shopping.She was very proud of all her accomplishments and enjoyed attending Woodlawn Cardinals games and other games and activities in which her children participated. For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Woodlawn Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral 62864. Hughey Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.hugheyfuneral home1969.com for more information and to send condolences.

Leonard Phillips METROPOLIS Leonard at 4:45 p.m.Saturday,Jan.7, INOVA Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Services are at 11 a.m. First United Methodist Church, with the Rev.Gary Motta officiating.Burial is in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William Wright MOUNT VERNON William at 5:35 a.m.Friday, Jan.13,2012,at home. Services will be at 3 p.m.

Sunday in Wolf Prairie Cemetery in Jefferson Pastor Dan Harriman.Per his wishes, there will be no visitation. Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. Brandon Jackson ANNA Brandon at 12:30 p.m.Friday,Jan.13, home. Arrangements are incomplete at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Virginia Cook CHRISTOPHER Virginia Lavana (Wessell) formerly of St.Clair Shores, Parkway Manor in Marion.

She was a homemaker. Virginia was born Dec.19, Henry Lydia (Eggiman) Wessell. She married Oscar Carl he preceded her in death. Survivors include children, Ronald Conrad and Antoinette Cook of Clinton Virginia and Mike Gilbert, both of Christopher; and Rob Seidel of Gilbert and Pheasant, of and Sarah Gilbert of Christopher, Donald and Kirsten Cook of and Angie Cook of Kevin and Dawn Cook of Ronald and Susan Cook of Clinton great- Seidel and Jacob of Jo and Kaili Jo of and Reagan of Christopher and Jesse, and Alyssa of Fraser, brother and sister, Catherine Herzog of Taylor, Mich.and Robert Wessell of Rochester She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three and Calvin Wessell; two Wessell and Maxine Wessell; and one Michael Gilbert. Services will be at 4 p.m.

Gilbert Funeral Home in the Rev.Mark P. Surburg officiating.Inter- ment will be Cadillac Memorial Gardens in Clinton Township, Mich.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m.Monday,Jan. the funeral home. In lieu of may be made to the favorite charity and will be accepted at the funeral home. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.

For more www.gilbertfuneralhomes. com. Maxine Geistdorfer DU QUOIN F. Pyle away at 5:41 p.m.Thursday, Jan.12,2012, in Fairview Nursing Center in Du Quoin. Maxine was a homemaker.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and Senior Citizens. She was born Feb.3,1923, in daughter of John and Bessie (Downs) Ivester. She married Wayne Pyle in Du he preceded her in death Jan. then married Fred Geistdorfer Nov.14, Du he preceded her in death March 22,2008. She is survived by two Pyle and wife, Kevin Pyle and of Du Quoin; one Schneider of Du Quoin; one Ivester of Du Quoin; four grandchildren; two stepgranddaugh- stepgreat-grand- sons; and one great-great- grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; and one grandson, Rodney Pyle. Services will be at 10 a.m. Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, with the Rev.Joe Wagner officiating.Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

For more information or to sign the memorial guest www.searby funeralhomes.com. Robert Jones Jr. ANNA Robert Jones at 11 a.m.Thursday,Jan.12, Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born Aug.15, son of Robert Joseph Sr. and Marlene Francis (Hambley) Jones.

He married Wanda Garrison on Aug.23,1978. She survives him. He was a retired radiological technologist from Choate Mental Heath and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.Bob was a Ham radio operator WB9D was a car he enjoyed his free time by restoring vehicles. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; one Joseph Jones III of Energy; one (Dusty Thorson) Jones of Energy; one grandson, Matthew Clay Hewitt of Energy; one granddaughter, Jaden Paige Thorson of Energy; and two sisters, Barbara Edwards of Carbondale and Bonnie (Robert) Johnston of Centralia. He was preceded in death by his and his parents.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Crain Funeral Home in Anna- Randy Wheaton officiating.Inter- ment will be in Anna Cem- etery.Full military honors will be conducted by VFW Carroll Foster Post 3455. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.today,Jan.14 and from 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.

To leave online www.crains online.com. Vern Owens MOUNT VERNON Vern William died at 12:09 p.m. St.Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Services will be at 1:30 p.m.Sunday in Newell Funeral Home in Mount Rev.Alan Smith officiating. Burial will be at East Salem Cemetery in rural Mount Vernon.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.today at the funeral home. RickeyHoyt Weaver ELDORADO Rickey Hoyt at 8:42 p.m.Thursday,Jan.12, 2012 at his residence. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in College Heights Baptist Church, with the Revs.Mike Weaver and Harl Cockrum officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Raleigh Masonic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.Tuesday at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home in Eldorado. BettyTrotter DAHLGREN Betty Jo Lake of at 12:05 p.m. Jan.11,2012,in Rosewood Nursing Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in IOOF Cemetery in the Rev.

Jeremy Hamson officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m.Sunday at Gholson Funearl Home in Dahlgren. Rosalyn Towne CARBONDALE Rosalyn Adele Skaggs Carlinville, formerly of Pekin and Thursday Heritage Manor in Carlinville. A celebration of life service will be at a later date. Davis Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

VickeyMcDowell MOUNT VERNON Vickey Ellen died at 7:35 p.m.Thursday, Jan.12,2012,at home. Services will be from 5 to 7 p.m.Wednesday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.Per her will be her remains will be buried at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hope Ministry Food Pantry in Geff. Tia Stewart MURPHYSBORO Tia daughter of Timothy and Stephanie away at 3:23 a.m.Friday,Jan.13,2012, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home.

Elnora Jones ULLIN Elnora Yvonne Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Massie Funeral Home in Brother Joseph Keith offici- ating.Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Garden in Villa Ridge.Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m.Sunday at the funeral home. Edith Felts MAKANDA Edith E. at 8:09 a.m. Carbondale Rehab and Nursing Center.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Meredith Funeral Home in the Revs.Gerald Holmes and Gary Darnell officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m.Monday at the funeral home. 4C HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN ATURDAY ANUARY 14,2012 OCAL TATE www.thesouthern.com In Loving Memory of James J.

Redmond We Miss You! Loving Wife Carol, Children: Tom Mary, Mike Connie, Aaron, Shawn Eck, Erika, Sophie, Nathalie, Patti Paul, Drew, Rachel Cameron, Ray Eileen, Ellyce, Jaime, Carly, Jay Leslie, Maxwell, James III MLKbreakfast: 9 a.m. Elementary School Memorial Breakfast with guest speaker the Rev. Anthony Witherspoon. Tickets: Lunch: 12:30 to 2 p.m.Monday,Boys and Girls Club N.Springer St.Carbondale. Free lunch for all veterans, retired or still serving.

Presentation: 7 p.m. Township E.Main St.Shawnee Chapter of Illinois Audubon Society presentation by Dr.Clay Nielsen of SIU.Topic will focus on avian ecology and conservation in Illinois. 618-521-1030. Review course: 9 to 11 a.m.Tuesday,Carbondale Senior N. Springer St.Rules of the Road review course to help residents pass the Illinois driver's license renewal examination and written and road examinations.Visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

Discussion: 6 p.m. Carnegie S.Market.St. Marion.Author Bill Nunes will discuss his book "Southern Illinois Illustrated: History and Nostalgia." 618-993-5935. ODAY VENTS HAT OMING Meeting: 10 a.m.to noon, First United Methodist WMain Carbondale.Annual neighborhood alliance meeting to focus on trends in neighborhoods and litter and enforcement.618-713- 0820. Meeting: 6 to 9 p.m.

Walton Illinois Jedi Order meeting. Open to all fans of Star Wars to discuss 3D release of Star Wars: Episode and other activities.All ages welcome. Movie: 7 p.m.Historic Liberty Murphysboro.Showing of film Gordon MacRae and Gene Nelson.Admission is by requested donation. Concessions available for $1. 618-684-5880.

Cook BITUARIES Sign an online guestbook at www.thesouthern.com/obituaries Tufts Jones Donini Geistdorfer Debate heats up over jailed immigrant ordinance BYDON BABWIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO Controversy over a Cook County ordinance that forbids the sheriff from notifying federal officials when about to release suspected illegal immigrants from jail is heating up after a suspect charged in a fatal hit-and-run posted bail and disappeared. Amid reports that Saul illegal immi- been seen since late last year when his family posted bail, the top immigration official and the board president of the county that includes Chicago have squared off with dueling statements about the ordinance passed last September. ordinance undermines public safety in Cook County and hinders (the Immigration and Customs ability to enforce the immigration the a letter to County Board President Toni addition to undermining local public Ordinance may also violate federal responded in a news release that it fair to link immigration status with his it a Preckwinkle said she is bothered by the case, not because of immigration because his bail was set too low for someone with a prior felony conviction and who posed a flight risk. have tried to blame immigration what allowed Chavez to escape prosecution was an attainable bond that take into account his criminal history and flight said in the news release. Cook County has been at the center of the debate over the treatment of illegal immigrants for several mo- nths.While other places, such as San Francisco, have passed similar measures in response to the Obama program that aims to pursue more criminal County was the first to forbid a sheriff from holding suspected felons as well as those accused of misdemeanors.

Proponents say the previous practice of holding immigrants in jail after they served their time or posted bail until federal agents could pick them up was unfair and unconstitutional. refusing the detain people who are entitled to their merely on a request from (immigration agents) we are upholding our system of commissioner who supported the in a statement at the time. But critics have said the ordinance is a disaster waiting to happen, that ultimately an illegal immigrant who otherwise could have been held by federal authorities is going to walk out of jail and commit another crime. is our Willie Horton moment in Cook Comm-issioner Timothy Schneider at the time he voted against the to the convicted killer who raped a woman after being released as part of a Massachusetts program..