All Obituaries

ROSE MARIE McPHERSON, 41, of Benton passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home. She was born in Harrisburg, IL on November 8, 1980, the daughter of Gerald and Mary (Kluge) McPherson. Rose enjoyed spending time with her children. She is survived by her: 2 Children: Miles Doward and Kaden Lindsey Father: Gerald McPherson of West City Sister: Tina Overton and husband Charles of Benton Brother: Jerry McPherson of Anna Nephew: Brandon Jewell Niece: Haylie Jewell Rose was...

Karen Lee Rice, 71, of Macedonia passed away Monday morning December 13, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Christopher, IL on January 4, 1950 the daughter of Harlie & Jessie M. (Lairsey) Webb. She married Warren Rice on June 17, 1971.  Mrs. Rice was a retired School Teacher. In her first year of teaching she taught at Edwardsville. She then spent the rest of her teaching career (34 years) at Ewing-Northern Grade School. She started out teaching...

IONE YVONNE BEATY, 91, of Ewing passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 25, 2021 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. She was born in Benton, IL on May 10, 1930, the daughter of William & Flossie (Rice) Mundell. She married Howard Beaty on June 19, 1948, and he preceded her in death on May 14, 1996. Mrs. Beaty was a devoted Mother and Grandmother. She loved to draw and do puzzles. Mrs. Beaty was loved by all. She is survived by her: 3 Daughters: Linda Howard and husband Larry of Mt....

Kaylee Marie Delahunt, 15, of West Frankfort passed away Wednesday morning December 22, 2021 at her home. She was born in Marion, IL on June 15, 2006. Kaylee is survived by her: Grandmother who raised her: Jackie Johnson of West Frankfort Father who raised her: Donald Bratten of West Frankfort Brother: Gage Allen & his Daughter: Hazel of West Frankfort Great-Grandparents: Fae & Ray Laur Close Cousins: Sadie Allen & Kylie Stacey of West Frankfort Aunt Stephanie, Aunt Tabitha,...

Virginia Fern (Bozovich) Rice Benns, 90, of Benton, passed away on December 9, 2021. Burial services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, December 13th at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Minor of Church of Wittington, officiating. The reception will follow at the Church of Wittington. Arrangements are made by Morton and Johnston Funeral Home. Virginia (Bozovich) Rice Benns was born in Benton Illinois to Nikola Jovan Bozovich and Dollie Fay (Overturf) on June 29, 1931. She...

David Alan German, dearly loved brother, born April 11, 1951, in Christopher, IL passed into his Heavenly home while on his knees, hands folded in prayer on December 12, 2021, at his home in Rockford, IL. He was 70 years old. David was the son of Tona O. (Struble) and Henry E. German Sr., who preceded him in death as well as three brothers, Henry E. German Jr., Thomas R. German, Donald G. German, and one brother-in-law, Douglas Rice. David grew up in Benton, Illinois. After graduating from...

Howard E. Bozovich, 93, of West Frankfort passed away Sunday evening, December 5, 2021 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Bozovich was born in Benton, IL on May 8, 1928, the son of Nick John & Dollie Faye (Overturf) Bozovich. He married Nellie O. Pullum on August 23, 1947 and she preceded him in death on September 16, 2007. Mr. Bozovich was a retired Accountant. He was a member of the Steel City Baptist Church. Howard is survived by his: 3 Children: John H. Bozovich of West Frankfort Ronald E....

Ronald Wayne Malone, 85, of Benton passed away Wednesday evening December 1, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. He was born in Benton, IL on January 27, 1936, the son of Levern "Sie" & Ethel (Armstrong) Malone. He married Linda L. Simpson on July 6, 1962 at the First Baptist Church in Thompsonville, IL officiated by Reverend John West. They were married for 59 years. Ronald owned and operated Malone's Sawmill and Farm for 62 years. He served 2 years in...

TERRY L. RAY, 73, of Benton passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Franklin Hospital. He was born in Benton, IL on August 10, 1948, the son of James and Edith (Lane) Ray. He married Rhonda (Wilkerson) on February 14, 2007. Mr. Ray worked for Benton Township for over 40 years, and when he retired he was Highway Commissioner.  He had also served as Assistant Fire Chief for Ewing Northern Station #3 for several years.  He loved fishing, camping and motorcycle riding. Mr....

Gary W. "Doc" Hale, 73, of Whittington passed away Monday morning, November 22, 2021 at his daughter's home. He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on March 27, 1948, the son of Walter & Racheal (Beaty) Hale. He married Donna (Rone) on November 13, 1967. Mr. Hale worked maintenance at Benton Consolidated High School for several years. Farming was his passion. He could fix anything. Mr. Hale is survived by his: Wife: Donna Hale of Whittington 2 Daughters: Lorrie Whittington &...