Southern Illinoisan from Carbondale, Illinois • Page 10

BITUARIES Sign an online guestbook at www.thesouthern.com/obituaries Ruth Brewer CARBONDALE Ruth G. Howell at 1:45 p.m.Monday,May 7, her daughter by her side. She was born Feb.22, Ben- ton.Ruth was the youngest of six children born to Lois Milton and Mary Elizabeth (Escue) Howell. Family was the most important thing in life.She was a devoted mother to her two Ann and Marylyn Sue; and was an adoring and loving and grandmother.By example she instilled and a strong sense of family to her daughters and her grandchildren. Ruth was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her (Miller) and Bagley; grandchildren and spouses, Teresa Lay and Leo Lay, Paula Smith and Keith and Jean Lay and Stephen and Cathy Lay; great-grandchildren; Eric Schmidgall, Elizabeth Bodensteiner, Kathryn and Christina and Matthew Lay and Sydney Lay; and McKinley Voisard and Liam May 7, 2012; stepgrandchildren, Tammy (Bagley) Rinella, Rodney Bagley and Brad Bagley; and nieces and and Bobby. She was preceded in death by her Brewer; Sue (Miller) Schmitto; Lay and Michael Smith; siblings, and Mable; Cantrell; and (Howell). Thank you to Paula B.and the staff at the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County and TIP Hospice for your loving care and assistance. Services will be at 1 p.m. Meredith Funeral Home in Bruce Howell officiating.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.today at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Herrin. Memorials to Grace United Methodist Church are the preferred form of remembrance. Gale Allen MOUNT VERNON Gale away at 5:42 p.m.Wednesday,May Deaconess Hospital in Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with the Rev.Brad Ryan officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Sunday at the funeral home. Hughey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marvin Tucker CARBONDALE Marvin of at 8:55 p.m. Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Marvin Tucker was a longtime and active member of University Baptist he served as a in the church clothes closet and served on numerous com- mittees.Marvin loved his church and church family.

He graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1957, received his B.S.in accounting from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green in MBA from Indiana University in 1961 and his Ph.D.in Accounting from the University of Alabama in 1966.Dr.Tucker was a professor in the department of accountancy at Southern Illinois University and retired after 32 years of service.He co-authored three books and had numerous professional publications.On numerous writings were chosen to be presented at various professional accounting meetings and conventions. Marvin was a member of the National Association of University American Management Illinois Retired Teacher Association and the American Accounting Association. Survivors include his wife of 53 Ann Phelps Tucker; three sons, Marvin Tucker III of Phelps (Aynmarie) Tucker of Phoenix and Commander Matthew Patrick (Erin) Tucker of Virginia Beach, and eight Tucker, Tristan Tucker, Abigail Tucker and Grace Tucker. He was preceded in death by his W. Tucker Sr.and Murrell Dean Johnson Tucker.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.today,May University Baptist Church in Carbondale.Services will be at 10 a.m.Saturday,May 12, at the the Rev. Jon Annable officiating. Burial and graveside service will be at 2 p.m.in Mount Kenton Cemetery in Paducah. In lieu of may be made to University Baptist Church, 700 South Oakland, 62901. Marvin was an extremely loving grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Arrangements were handled by Lone Oak Chapel Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Sharma Taylor BENTON Sharma at 9:32 a.m. Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are incomplete at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton. Helena Kelton MARION Helena J.

away peacefully at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, May Parkway Manor of Marion. She was born Friday, Nov.23,1917, in Ferges in Williamson daughter of Herbert Harland and Mamie Dell (Sanders) Grant. Her working career was with Allen Industries of a seamstress in the sewing and trim department, for 20 years until her retirement in 1973. She was a member of Warder Street Baptist Church of Marion.She also was a member of the Williamson County Home Extension for many years.

In addition to caring for her family and loved to cook and bake pies and enjoyed sharing them with her family and friends.She passed many hours working jigsaw puzzles that she would frame and give as gifts.She loved to do quilting and made many quilts for her family and friends. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Harry Marianne McNeill of Herrin and Dennis and Lisa Lyell of Goreville; four Luton and her husband, Tracia Wagley and her Becker of Herrin and Megon Lyell of Christopher; five McNeill and his Michael Lyell of Goreville, Jason Lyell of Christopher, Dylan Lyell of Goreville and Seth Shepherd of Marion; six great-grandchildren, Houston Lyell and Elyssa Lyell; two sisters, Mary Ellen Hinckle of Goreville and Delores Kelton of Marion; brother and and Alma Grant of Ferges; sister-in- Grant of Johnston City; special Frey of Herrin; other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Wilda Faye Davis; two sisters, Lola Bandy and Viola Jones; and three Lee Grant and Lindell Dean Grant. Arrangements for Helena J. Kelton have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral N.Court St.in Marion.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 11 to 1 p.m.Saturday, May Wilson- McReynolds Funeral Home. After the time of visitation, the funeral service will be at 1 p.m.Saturday,with the Rev. Don Colson presiding. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral may be mailed Wilson-McReynolds Funeral IL 62959.

For additional information or to leave an online condolence or www.wilsonmcreynolds. com. GarryDerringer ELLIS GROVE Garry Tim passed away at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 9,2012, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St.Louis. He passed on peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children.

He was born to Billie and Versia (Ozee) Derringer on June Golconda. He married Joan (Averbeck) Wenzel on Dec.15, Chester.She survives. Garry was a Union Carpenter Local 662 for 40 years.He was a member of Chester County Saddle Club and Steeleville Bass Club.He was a former fire chief of Ellis Grove Volunteer Fire Department.He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include wife, Joan Derringer of Ellis Grove; four (Dave) Rodriguez of Kimberley (Penty) Wheeler of Royse (Mark Reeves) Derringer of Coulterville and Lonnie (Erin) Wenzel of Centralia; 15 and Alicia one great-grandson, Levi; four (Jim) Whittenberg of Chester, Bill (Cindy) Derringer of (Terry) Derringer of LaDonna (Jesse) Donjon of Red Bud; one sister-in-law; five brothers-in-law; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Henry Averbeck; and sister- Derringer.

A celebration of his life will be from 11:30 to 3:30 p.m. American Legion Hall in Evansville. There will be a private burial in Ellis Grove City Cemetery. In lieu of may be made to Shriners or Club. To sign the register book, visit www.pmfh.net.

DorothyBowman BROOKPORT Dorothy away South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. Services will be at 2 p.m. Aikins- Farmer Funeral Home in the Rev. David Siere officiating.Burial will be in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. She is survived by Edwards and Betty Hammack of Florida; John and Nelson Edwards, Karen Depner, Pamela Bicknell and Sheila Castleberry; several and nephews; one one Knight, both of Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her and Cinderella (Wilson) Knight; D.Bowman; one Bicknell; and several sisters and brothers. She was a member of Brookport First Baptist Church and was a devoted mother and grandmother. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Saturday at Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons. RodneyJones COLP Rodney E.Jones, away after a prolonged illness at 8 p.m.

his by his wife and family. Rodney was born Feb.11, son of Earl and Marilyn (Campbell) Clark. He married Faith Webb on Feb.15,1975,and to that union was born two and Yvonna. Rodney accepted Christ at Mount Olive Baptist Church at an early age. He was an active member of the community and a friend to both the young and old.Rodney used his maintenance skills to assist local and family in any way he could.

He was a great role model and seen as a father figure to many who were close to him. Rodney graduated from Herrin High School in 1973. With a school record still known as out a football career with 3,859 yards and 44 touchdowns scored for the Herrin tigers.After high school, Rodney received a football scholarship to SIU. Rodney worked at Allen Industries as a machine maintenance Parkway Senior Community as a maintenance supervisor and Herrin Unit Four District as an assistant maintenance supervisor. Rodney was preceded in death by his brother and one sister.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving two Jones of Colp and Yvonna and spouse, Reginald Carterville; four brothers, Louis Jones Jr.of Colp, Bennie Jones of Chicago, Vernell Jones of Colp and Donald and two and spouse, Jackie Waterproof, Dorthell McCurdy of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; and several nephews, nieces and a host of friends and family. Services will be at 1 p.m. Christian Life Center in the Revs.Ralph Jackson and Charlie B.Cross Jr.officiating.Burial will be in Dewmaine Cemetery in Colp.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.Saturday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Jackson Funeral Home in Colp. Kevin Green THOMPSONVILLE Kevin Ross of Thompsonville, died 9, Charleston Area Medical Center in Services will be at 1 p.m.

Monday in Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia.Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Joseph Aloffo CARTERVILLE Joseph Thursday, May Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Arrangements are incomplete at Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville. Rebecca Hanes TEXICO Rebecca E.

away at 6:33 a.m.Wednesday,May 9, rural Texico as the result of an accident. Rebecca was born July Mount daughter of Bill and Janet (Echols) Hanes. She graduated from Mount Vernon Township High School in 1995.She went on to receive her degree from Rend Lake College and later earned her degree at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. She worked as a sales representative at Campbell Fire and Safety.She was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Texico, and also attended Boyd Christian Church in Boyd. Rebecca enjoyed working outdoors on her farm and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her and Janet Hanes of Mount Vernon; and Mount Vernon; Tom Hanes and of Mount Vernon; two and Slade Emery of Mount Vernon; one Hanes of Mount Vernon; special Lieutenant Chris Krupp stationed in Afghanistan; and a host of and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal and Alice Echols and paternal and Wilma Hanes. Services will be 11 a.m. Boyd Christian Pastor Jason Poznich offici- ating.Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery in rural Texico.Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.Sunday, May the church. For those may be made to Boyd Christian Chapel United Methodist Church or Union Chapel Cemetery and will be accepted at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.

For more information, visit www.newellfuneral home.com. RubyBaldino MARION Ruby Nell Hester away 1,2012. Ruby was born Oct.14, Ruby and James Oval Hester.Growing was the only girl amongst three and Leonard. Ruby enjoyed a successful career primarily in the commercial insurance was always eager to try new things. At one point she was a coal later a restaurant the firstMexican restaurant in Benton.

Ruby was a devoted mother to two Foster of Marion and Shannon Girard of Henderson, Nev. Most was three and Riley Evelyn of She was a mother and grandmother to so many those in need of friendship and love into her heart. Ruby will be laid to rest Abner Cemetery in Nason. 4B HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN RIDAY AY 11,2012 OCAL www.thesouthern.com Allergy Season is in Full Bloom! We have a Full Line of over the Counter Medications Specific for Allergy Sufferes. Let one of our Council you to get the Relief you Need! 1315 West Main Street Marion, IL.

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