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HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN ONDAY AY 9,2011 7A OCAL www.thesouthern.com BITUARIES Sign an online guestbook at www.thesouthern.com/obituaries Dale Masser CARMI Retired Illinois State Police Officer Lt.Dale away at 3:39 p.m. Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Dale was born July 2, White son of Lewis and Lura (Newcomb) Masser. He married Joyce Leah Barr on May 6,1954. Dale retired in 1983 from the Illinois State Police, Department of Professional Standards.He had also served in District 12 and 13.

He served in the Illinois National Guard in Korea and was a member of First Christian Church in Carmi. In his retirement years, Dale enjoyed woodworking, gardening and traveling. Dale is survived by the love of his 57 years; two daughters and sons-in- and Mark Koester of Teutopolis and Joni and Don Gulley of a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Colleen Masser of Carmi; two sisters and a Barr of Pamela and Thomas Woelfel of Centralia; a brother and and Shirley Masser of Prescott, five granddaughters, Jennifer (David) Johnson, Amy Koester, Megan Gulley and Kaitlin Gulley; and three great- Gracelyn and Emma Rose. He was preceded in death by a Barr. Services will be at 11 a.m.

First Christian Church in Carmi.Burial will be in Herald Cemetery near Carmi.Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, May Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi and 10 to 11 a.m.Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in memory to the Youth for Christ Summer Camp Fund or Bob Thomas Missions in Ghana and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information, visit www.campbellfuneral services.com. Diana Robinson SESSER Diana Wilma at 5:45 p.m.Saturday,May 7, home. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in the Rev.Julie Smith officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m.Tuesday,May 10, the funeral home. Mrs.Robinson was a homemaker and a member of United Methodist Church of Sesser. She was born March 27, Philadelphia to William and Freda (Shawlot) Eady.

She married Joe Robinson on July he survives in Sesser. Other survivors include her Jennings of San Jennings of Tammy Rait of Merritt Hona Lee Jennings of Morgan and Marie and Roger Clark; Eady; and Gobel. She was preceded in death by her parents; and Baker. For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneral homes.com. Michael Hogrefe MURPHYSBORO Michael of St.

Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Pechacek- McClure Funeral Home in the Rev.Peter Ill officiating.Burial will be in St.John Lutheran Cemetery in Chester. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m.Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St.

Louis. Ivan Sams CAMBRIA Ivan D.Sams,80,died Angel Acres in Marion. Services will be at 1 p.m.Tuesday, May 10,2011, in Riggin- Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in the Rev. R.H.Chitwood officiating. Burial will be in North Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville with military rites performed by Marion VFW Hyde-Pillow Post 1301 and Illinois Army National Guard.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.Tuesday at the funeral home. Ivan was born July 4,1930, in West Salem to Joseph and Mary Sams.He married Beryl Cobble on Dec. DeKalb; she preceded him in death June 1, 1989. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Bruce Tyner of Cambria; grandchildren and their and Brandy Tyner of Cambria and Tobie and Benji Cain of Carterville; Tyner, Devon Cain and Hannah Cain; brother and sister-in- and Millie Sams of California; Hall of Sycamore; and dear Hicks of Ivan was preceded in death by his wife and four brothers and sisters. He honorably served our country in the U.S.Army and Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Ivan retired in 1991 after 42 years of service as a lineman for DeKalb Sandwich and GTE in Carterville and Carbondale. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Moose Lodge and the Club in Sandwich. Ivan was an avid out- enjoyed hunting and fishing.People from all over the area knew him as the To view this obituary and sign the guest www.rigginpillatsch burkefh.com. Elsie Baynes DU QUOIN Elsie away at 10:27 a.m.Friday,May Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Elsie was a homemaker.

She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Du Quoin. She had been an active church choir member and served on several church committees. She also served as a deacon. Elsie had been a member of Du Quoin Garden Club, Monday Club and Domestic Science Club. She was born April 2, the daughter of Alexander and Isabella (Murphy) Hendry.

Survivors include a Baynes Cook and husband Steve of Hinsdale; Alexander Baynes and wife Lisa of and six Baynes, Alec Baynes and Julian Baynes. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m.Tuesday,May First United Presbyterian Church in Du the Rev.Tim Scroggins officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.Tuesday at the church. Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to First United Presbyterian Church and will be accepted at the church or funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest www.searbyfuneralhomes MaryLou Margherio METROPOLIS Mary Lou away at 5:50 p.m.Saturday, May her home with her family by her side. Services will be at 10 a.m.Tuesday, May 10,2011, in Aikins- Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis, with Father Michael Chris Mujule and Father Jerry Wurth officiating.Burial will be in Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.today at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Rodney Cavaness, Andy Prescott, Dalton Mittendorf and Christian Cavaness.

Honorary pallbearers are Scott Margherio and Drew Prescott. Donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes S.La Salle Suite 60603. Mary Lou was born April to Van and Jenny (Mueller) Rider. She was an avid reader and she was a fabulous cook and loved to travel. She was a tireless volunteer for St.Rose of Lima parish and community charities.

Mary Lou always remembered friends who were ill, bereaved or confined to nursing homes with visits and acts of kindness.Her family loved and cherished every moment they spent with her. Survivors include her husband of 65 Margherio; Parrino and husband John of Hess and husband Ron of Cape Margherio and wife Brenda of Prescott and husband Jim of Ann Mittendorf and husband Wally of Metropolis and Lisa Margherio and (Merry) Miller of Quincy; Edwards of Moreland of Quint of Cavaness of Cape Girardeau, Scott Margherio of Prescott of Andy Margherio of Marion, Seth Margherio of Precott of Metropolis and Dalton Mittendorf of Metropolis; nine great-grandchildren; one Williamson of Dowell; three brothers, Richard Rider of Du Quoin and Bob and Joe of Christopher; several nephews and nieces; and countless friends. Besides her was preceded in death by one one infant brother. Online condolences may be left at www.aikins farmerfh.com. DiAnne McLean MOUNT VERNON DiAnne at 9:06 a.m.Saturday,May 7, St.Mary Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Mr.Marty Mills offici- ating.Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church in Mount Vernon. Ruth Pigg MOUNT VERNON Ruth Elizabeth died at 9:26 p.m.Saturday, May St.Mary Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Hughey Funeral Home in Mount the Rev.Steve Dunford and the Rev.Jim Duncan officiating.Burial will be in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to East Side Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. Margaret Tittle BENTON Margaret (Eubanks) beloved and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, May her home in Benton. Margaret was born May Sesser to Hosea and Grace (Myers) Eubanks.

She was a Christian and member of Full Gospel Mission Church in Buckner. Margaret will be remembered for her strong and hospitality.But,most of all, she will be remembered for her strong spirit and amazing capacity to love. Her and great-grandchildren were her most cherished accomplishments and always the main focus throughout her life.She was tremendously proud of her family.Her and support will forever remain within each of them. She is survived by her Tittle of Los Angeles; son and daughter- and Kate Tittle of Benton; grandchildren, Cassandra Ruthann (Reed) Haney of Lexington Loyd Randal Tittle of Benton; Hays, Savannah Haney and Kyla Haney of and Braxton Tittle and Vensin Tittle of Benton; one Eubanks of Buckner and his family; and countless nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loyd Tittle in 1963; son, Loyd Leon Tittle; daughter, Helen Louise Tittle; seven brothers; and three sisters.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.Tuesday,May 10, Zeigler Cemetery, with the Rev.Bernadine Caldwell of Full Gospel Mission Church, officiating.Soloist for the services will be Brenda Bailey (niece) of Buckner. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. Maureen Crouse CARBONDALE Maureen T.Crouse died 7,2011. Arrangements are incomplete at Walker Funeral Home in Carbondale.

Verna Hamment MOUNT VERNON Verna Alice died at 1:15 p.m.Friday,May her residence. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.Wednesday in Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount the Rev.Bud Storey officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon. Harold Miller ULLIN Harold J.Miller, of at 10:40 p.m.Friday,May 6, Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m.Friday in Jones Funeral Home in Villa Ridge, with the Rev.Tronzo Graham officiating.Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Villa Ridge.Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.Friday at the funeral home. Wilbert Ehlers CAMPBELL HILL Wilbert E.Ehlers,86,died at 12:12 p.m.Friday,May 6, Coulterville Care Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Funeral Home in the Rev.Jeff Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Campbell Hill.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.today and 7:30 to 11 a.m.Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Norma Newton BUNCOMBE Norma J. (Kerley) at 4:15 a.m.Sunday,May 8, Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. Arrangements are incomplete at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.

Donald Halbert MARION Donald at 6:05 p.m.Saturday,May 7, his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Leah King HERRIN Leah A.King, of died at 10:11 p.m.Saturday, May Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Arrangements are incomplete at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Masser Sams Baynes Margherio Tittle OIL RDER Benton City Council, 7 p.m.,city hall.

Benton library board, 6 p.m.,library. Bush Village Board, 7 p.m.,village hall. Campbell Hill Village Board, 5 p.m.,village hall. Carrier Mills-Stonefort library board, 7 p.m.,library, Carrier Mills. Christopher City Council, 6:30 p.m.,city hall.

Corinth Water District board ,6:30 p.m.,district Creal Springs City Council, 7 p.m.,city hall. Crab Orchard Library Board, 6:45 p.m.,library, Crab Orchard. De Soto Township Board, 8:30 p.m.,village hall. Dowell Village Board, 7 p.m.,village hall. Du Quoin City Council, 6 p.m.,city hall.

Du Quoin school board, 6:30 p.m.,K-8 Media Center. Grand Tower City Council, 6:30 p.m.,city hall. Grand Tower Township Board, 6 p.m.,township hall. Herrin City Council, 6 p.m.,city hall. Herrin school board, 6 p.m.,unit office.

Hurst City Council, 7 p.m., city hall. Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District board, 7 p.m.,USDAService Center building, Murphysboro. Johnson County Housing Authority board, 4 p.m., housing Johnston City Library board, 7 p.m.,library. Johnston City school board, 6 p.m.,unit office. Marion Carnegie Library board, 6:30 p.m.,library.

Marion City Council, 6:30 p.m.,city hall. Marion Cultural and Civic Center board, 6:30 p.m., civic center. Metropolis City Council, 7 p.m.,city hall. Mount Vernon Tree Board, 4:30 p.m.,community building. Mount Vernon zoning board, 7 p.m.,city hall.

North City Village Board, 7 p.m.,city hall. Pinckneyville City Council ,7:30 p.m.,city hall. Pinckneyville School District 101 school board 5:30 p.m.,high school. Pittsburg Village Board, 6:30 p.m.,village hall. Rick Warren library board, 4 p.m.,library,Elkville.

Saline County Claim Committee, 4 p.m., Sesser library board 5:15 p.m.,library. Sesser-Valier school board, 5:30 p.m.,K-12 Sparta City Council, 7 p.m.,city hall. Vergennes Village Board, 7 p.m.,community center. West Frankfort library board, 7 p.m.,library. OVERNMENT The boil water order in Carbondale that had been in effect for Hickory Ridge Shoal Creek Road to Town Creek been lifted.

ODAY VENTS Presentation: 7 p.m. Carbondale Township Hall, 215 E.Main St.Dr.Jeff Walk will present program on results of census of Illinois birds and bird populations. Free.Sponsored by Shawnee Audubon Chapter of IL Audubon Society.618-521- 1030. SIUC: Grads to be honored this weekend FROM PAGE 5A College of Applied Sciences and a.m. Arena Former pilot Michael Peters will give the keynote speech.

College of Agricultural a.m.Saturday, Shryock Auditorium John and professor emeritus in the College of Forest Resources at Mississippi, will be the keynote speaker. College of Engineering, 1:30 p.m.Saturday,SIU Arena Laurie counsel at The Boeing give the address. College of Mass Communication and Media p.m.,Shryock Auditorium Dennis and CEO of the Illinois Broadcasters Association, will give the address. Broadcast journalist Amy producer of receive an honorary doctorate of Human Discourse. College of Business, 4 p.m.Saturday,SIU Arena Jeffrey client audit partner-banking and securities with give the address.

School of Law, 4 p.m.,Saturday,Shryock Auditorium Judge Michael Wolff of the Supreme Court of Missouri will give the address while Judge Leslie Gerbracht will receive the Alumni Achievement Award. Graduate p.m., Arena The graduate school traditionally does not have guest speakers. SIUC Communications provided the information for this article. FISHING: Day is a rewarding experience FROM PAGE 5A Everything is the fishing equipment and bait to the picnic lunches. The event is sponsored by Frank Bank of Valley Mountain Valley Properties.It has grown over the years from a simple day of fishing for a few special education a special outing that provides lasting memories for participants.

Those who would like to volunteer on Wednesday are asked to call Elizabeth at The Bank of 2181.They also can sign up online at www.tboc.com, or pick up a sign-up sheet at any Bank of Carbondale location. linda.rush@thesouthern.com 618-351-5079 HAT OMING Blood drive: a.m.Thursday,Illinois Department of Transportation, 2801 W.Murphysboro Road, Carbondale..