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Fish fry: 5 p.m.Saturday, Number 8 miles east of Johnston City.Barbeque and fish fry supper.Donations go toward upkeep of the cemetery and grounds.Open to public. Brian Tucker Gene Hampton CARTERVILLE Gary Gene Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev.Dorothy Cook officiating.Burial will be in Willowrest Cemetery in Carterville.Visitation will begin after 6 p.m.today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Apostolic Missouri Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Gene was born June 25, Louis and Ruby (Leghi) Hampton.

He married Linda Louise Chamness on May 25,1963, in Herrin.They shared 47 years wonderful years their love will go on forever.Gene worked for 40 years as a route salesman with Colonial Baking Cakes, Little Cookies and Frito Lay. Everyone he worked with liked Gene. His favorite thing to do was mow the yard and ride on his golf cart with his wife, his special dogs, Maggie and Buddy. Gene was a member of Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club. He enjoyed camping out at Crab Orchard Lake with his special camping friends, Dave and Linda Holland and Janice and Bob Miliano.

Gene was a great husband, father and grandfather.He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving Hampton of Carterville; two sons and and Jami Hampton and Jay and Robin of Carterville; father-in-law, A.J.Chamness of Carterville; seven grandchildren, Austin Hampton, Chelsey Coulter and Jesse of Carterville and David May of Herrin; three and of Carterville and Dax of Herrin; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Phyllis Nelson and her significant and Dwight Borders of Hamilton of Spiller of and Doug Copher of Marion and Joyce Watson of Herrin; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Terry and Mary Crowell of Freeman Spur and Ray Crowell of Herrin; sister-in- law and brother-in-law, Debbie and Butch Browning of Makanda and their family, and Sandy; special Hampton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two Crowell and Roscoe Murray; brother-in- Nelson; mother- Chamness; and a To view this obituary and sign the guest www.riggin pillatschburkefh.com. ShirleyRunion CARBONDALE Shirley A.Runion,75,died at 11 p.m. home.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Walker Funeral Home and Crematory of Wes Henson officiating.Burial will be in Runion Family Cemetery.Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Walnut Street Baptist Church. Jonathan Runion CARBONDALE Jonathan Michael Runion, away at noon St. Louis University to massive head injuries resulting from a tragic car accident.

Jonathan was born in Murphysboro and lived in Carbondale. Jonathan was preceded in death by his beloved Lindsey from Murphysboro; and Runion of Carbondale. Jonathan worked construction with his father for years.In his spare enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He met his wife and soul mate 10 years ago and they fell in love immediately.Jon and Kristen married May 22, 2009.Jon was extremely close to his family.Jon spoke to his parents and sister on a daily basis and lived down the road from them.He really enjoyed playing with his Jon loved and spending quiet evenings at home watching DVDs. He had an excellent sense of humor and loved to make his loved ones smile.Jon’s own beautiful and energy were contagious.

Jon had a loving heart and he was extremely generous. He made friends for life and he would give anything he had to help others.Even in his generosity saved six lives though organ donation. Jonathan will be sadly missed by his take comfort in the fact that he is now in peace in Heaven. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Kristen Carbondale; his devoted Runion; and of Carbondale; a sister and and Zeke Pennington of Carbondale; nephew, Ethan Pennington; Lindsey and Bill Runion; his mother and and Bob Dierkes of Chicago; many and cousins; and a brother and sister-in-law of Chicago. Services will be at 2 p.m.

Walker Funeral Home. Interment will be in Runion Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.today and from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.Thursday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the family. James Smith ELKVILLE James Dale at 6:21 p.m.

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Per mation services have been accorded. Family memorial services will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Taylor MURPHYSBORO Ruth Derr Lombard, formerly of Murphysboro, died at 5:55 p.m.Tuesday, May Lombard. Per her request she was cremated. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m.Saturday in Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m.Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arthritis Foundation, American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Iva Baumgarte WEST FRANKFORT Iva Lee at 5 p.m.Monday,July 5,2010, in Frankfort Care Center in West Frankfort. She was born Sept.12, Melvin Dawes and Ida Mae Dawes. She married Phillip E. Baumgarte and he preceded her in death April 7,1970. She is survived by a Davis of West Frankfort; her A.Sumsky of Elk Grove Village; and by two great-granddaughters, Jaclyn D.Sumsky and Jessica L.Sumsky of Hoffman Estates.

Mrs.Baumgarte was preceded in death by her parents; and by a Dawes Jr. She was a cosmetologist and had worked as a CNA at Franklin Hospital in Benton for many years. Services will be at 11 a.m. Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West the Rev.Sherry Black officiating. Burial will be in Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort.Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m.Thursday at the funeral home.

For more information or to sign the guest www.parkerreedyfuneral home.com. Eda Flynn JUNCTION Eda V. of Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. She was born June 10, 1921 in Italy, to Valentino Fabris and Antonia (Slaviero) Fabris. Eda married John Flynn; he preceded her in death Aug.28,1994.

She was a homemaker and retired from I.H.in Chicago. Eda was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Christopher and a member of Catholic Daughters. Survivors include a and Brian Mann of Junction; Mann and Brittany Mann; great- D. Mann and Jacob R.Mann; and nieces and nephews, Marino Mace and Robert Fabris.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one Mutt Fabris; and one Fabris. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.Friday,July 9,2010, in St.Andrew Catholic Church in Christopher. Interment will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buckner. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:45 a.m.Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneral homes.com.

Ronnie Boswell WEST FRANKFORT Ronnie O.Boswell,60,died his residence. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Father Trevor Murry officiating. Burial will be in St.John’s Catholic Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m.today at the funeral home.

Jacob Treece CARTERVILLE Jacob month-old son of Jessica Maurizio and David Treece, passed away at 3:52 p.m. Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St.Louis. He was born April 20, Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Jacob is survived by his Maurizio and David of Carterville; four brothers, Blake and Conner Maurizio of Boone of Carterville and Dillon Treece of two Maurizio of Carterville and Talor Treece of maternal Boone of Carterville; paternal (Art) Wright of Desoto; paternal (Don) Vaughan of two (Mark) Weeks of Carterville and Amy(Kristopher) Ellis of Desoto; two (Scarlett) Boone of Carterville and Shawn Treece of Carterville; and other relatives and friends. Jacob was preceded in death by his maternal Boone; and paternal grandfather, Gary Treece.

Services for Jacob will be at 1 p.m.today in Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Illinois 13 between Carbondale and the Rev. Bob Sabo officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.today at the funeral home. To leave online www.crains online.com. Anna Curtis ROYALTON Anna Birmingham, away Thursday, July 1,2010, in Fair Haven Retirement Community in Anna was born Feb.21, Margaret, Robert and Martha (Leslie) McMeekin.

She married John R. of Nov.16,1925, in Birmingham.He preceded her in death May 1,1980. Mrs.Curtis was a member of Genesis United Methodist Church in a homemaker. She is survived by a son and Rev.John R.and Margy J. Curtis Jr.of Carlinville; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret A.and Andy L.

Hooper of Birmingham, 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, two grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11:30 a.m.Saturday,July 10, Miners Cemetery east of the Rev.John R.Curtis Jr.offici- ating.Visiting hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m.Saturday at Vantrease Funeral Home in Royalton. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs.Curtis are suggested to Preachers Aid Great Rivers Conference of United Methodist 62794 or Fair Haven Methodist Montclair Road, 35210. To view this obituary and sign the register www.vantreasefuneral home.com.

HE OUTHERN I LLINOISAN EDNESDAY ULY 7,2010 3B OCAL www.thesouthern.com Thank You To everyone who showed their love for our family in so many ways during the passing of our loved one BETTY HITCHCOCK We extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude. For those who sent cards, flowers, donations, brought food, and attended the graveside service, we are grateful. Especially all the individuals and churches who prayed for Betty, your prayers were appreciated. The family of Betty Hitchcock HHeerriittaaggee WWooooddss of Benton OPPORTUNITY 618-439-9431 1305 Bailey Lane Benton, IL 62812 Managed by BMAManagement, Ltd. The Good Featuring Bobby Orr will be performing Wednesday, July 7th 6-8pm Refreshments will be served let the government take home savings.

Call today to find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones. 549-4529 200 N. Emerald Lane, Suite 100 Carbondale 800-336-4529 www.habigerelderlaw.com BITUARIES Sign an online guestbook at www.thesouthern.com/obituaries Hampton Runion Baumgarte Flynn Treece Curtis ANNA Brian S.Tucker, at 1 p.m.Sunday, July St.Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 15, Cape son of Vernon D.and Cynthia K. Vincent Tucker.

He is survived by his and Cindy Tucker of Anna; his maternal J. Vincent of Anna; his paternal G. Tucker of Jonesboro; his uncles and and Connie Vincent of Anna, Allen and Sandy Winchester of and Darla Corzine of Plano, Texas and Patricia Tucker of Pinckneyville; cousins, Jenny (Aaron) Corzine, Deleigh Holder and Barbara Tucker; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his Vincent and Clifton Tucker; and an D. Tucker.

Brian graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Commun- ity High School in 1997 and went on to finish his schooling at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, graduating with a degree in business administration in May of 2002.He used his degree working as an agent and financial advisor for Country Financial in he worked for more than eight years. Brian loved many things in life but he especially loved being with his family and he would keep them entertained for hours on end. He loved to play golf and he was a well-known figure at Union County Country Club.He especially loved to play hole 5 at He loved to hunt and fish and he also enjoyed an occasional night out bowling with will be dearly missed by all of his friends and by his loving family. Services will be at 11 a.m. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in the Rev.Mark Goins offici- ating.Interment will be in Anna Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Brian S.Tucker Golf Scholarship Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Tucker Nicholas Bosecker MOUNDS Nicholas Lloyd of Big away at 10:09 a.m.Sunday, July 4,2010, from a swimming accident in Current River inVan Nicholas was born July 15,1995 in son of Lloyd Bosecker and Linda Huey. Nicholas attended school in Big where he was active in and 4-H.

He recently completed his freshman year of high school at Meridian High School in Mounds. He was preceded in death by his maternal Lou and James Lee Huey and and Pop Cravens. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Lloyd and Jill Bosecker of Mounds; his mother and stepfather, Linda and JR Markham of Big his Butler of Obion, Markham of Big stepsister, Olivia Foster of Mounds; half Bosecker of paternal and Karen Bosecker of and Dea Ann Crown of Mounds; paternal Bosecker of Albert and Lillan Bagby of Mounds; step Ryder and Doug Carrol of Tennessee; paternal uncles and (Steve) (Lisa) and Lori and Doug Shelia Huey; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services for Nicholas Lloyd Bosecker will be at noon Wednesday, July Jones Funeral Home in Villa the Rev.Buddy Walls officiating. Interment will be after in Green Lawn Memorial Gardens in Villa Ridge.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Jones Funeral Home in Villa Ridge is in charge of the arrangements. Bosecker Anna school board, 7 p.m., school. Carbondale Planning Commission, 7 p.m.,city hall.

Jackson County Health Department board, 7 p.m., 415 Health Department Road, Murphysboro. Johnston City school district athletics committee, 4 p.m.,high school. Murphysboro Tourism Commission, 5:30 p.m., Sheley House. Union County 911 board Center, Jonesboro. Vienna City Council, 6:30 p.m.,city hall.

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