All Obituaries

James Calvin Stoffel, 97, of Benton IL,  passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 26 in Gresham, Oregon. The graveside service will be held Saturday, July 2 at 12:00 noon at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery located at 12740 Oddfellow Ln, Benton, IL 62812 with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Benton American Legion Post #280, VFW Post #2671 and the U.S. Army Honors Team. In lieu of flowers, plants and other gifts please consider...

Irene Johnson, 97, of Benton passed away Friday afternoon, June 24, 2022 at Manor Court of Carbondale. She was born in Benton, IL on March 15, 1925 the daughter of Roy & Mary (Runnels) Lefler. She was married to Wendal L. Johnson and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2011. Mrs. Johnson was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her: 3 Children: Sandra Michaelian of Mission Viejo, CA Mark Johnson of Brazil Lorrie Gunzel of Harrisburg 7...

Charles Samuel Bullington (Sam), 78, of Benton, IL peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Sam was born on June 29, 1943 to Charles C. and Maudie (Finney) Bullington in Herrin, IL. Sam graduated from Marysville High School in 1957. On May 7, 1966, Sam married Carol Parkin Olsen in Reno, NV and together they raised two children; Son-Charles "Wayne" Bullington and Daughter-Pamela Annette Bullington. Charles was known as "Sam" or...

CONSTANCE ELAINE VOLZ passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born to Aden and Anita Shepherd in Elgin, Illinois on July 14, 1926. Connie graduated from Benton High School in 1944. World War II was ongoing at the time and Connie Traveled to Oklahoma City, OK to help in the war effort. She worked for Douglas Aircraft Company as a “Rosie the Riveter” until the war was over. On her return to Benton, Connie...

Thelma Nadine (Austin) Norris, 76, of Benton "Went to be with the Lord" on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Mrs. Norris was born in Granite City, IL on August 24, 1945, the daughter of Curtis & Elisa (Orrick) Austin. She married Grant Norris on September 23, 1967, and he preceded her in death on October 22, 2006. Mrs. Norris was a member of the West City Church of God. She loved doing crafts, she loved her church & her family and spending time with them and working in the yard. She...

VARLYN VERLANE BRUCE STANLEY, 82, of Marion and a former Benton resident passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Parkway Manor in Marion. She was born in Benton, IL on September 25, 1939, the daughter of Cleadus & Dena Mae (Baldwin) Gosnell. She married William Henry Bruce, and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1986. She then married Vernon Stanley and he died November of 2012. Mrs. Stanley enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She loved the outdoors, her dogs, birdwatching, hunting and...

Rose Mary Fitzpatrick, 92, of Benton (Rend City), passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at StoneBridge Senior Living Center in Benton. She was born in Rend City, IL on April 29, 1930, the daughter of Charles & Agnes Gertrude (Russell) Freeman. She married Bill Fitzpatrick on October 6, 1946 in Rend City, and he preceded her in death on August 27, 2017. Mrs. Fitzpatrick is survived by her: 3 Children: Bill Fitzpatrick & wife Shirley of Sunnyvale, CA Brian Fitzpatrick & wife Patti of...

Edna Jo "Jody" Fotheringhame, 70, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 in Benton. She was born in Franklin County, IL on June 17, 1951 the daughter of William G. & Birdie Lee (Roberts) Smith. Mrs. Fotheringhame is survived by her: 4 Children: Donald A. Fotheringhame, Jr. & wife Jeanine of Kearney, MO Tracy Cedeno & husband Michael of Ozark, MO Christina Dixon & husband Eric of Granbury, TX Cody Fotheringhame 11 Grandchildren 8 Great-Granchildren 3 Brothers: Jim Smith...

Charles Linn, 89, of Benton passed away on Monday evening May 23, 2022 at Carrier Mills Nursing & Rehab. Mr. Linn was born in West Frankfort, IL on May 7, 1933 the son of Charles O. & Maudie (Sanders) Linn. Charles married Jeanine Page on November 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL. He was a loving husband, wonderful companion and best friend. They enjoyed 66 1/2 years together. Mr. Linn was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. Mr. Linn is survived by his: Wife: Jeanine (Page)...

Steven Gale Dawson, 68, of Benton went to his Heavenly home on May 12, 2022. He was born in Christopher, IL on May 10, 1954 to Richard "Gale" Dawson and Betty (Pilson) Dawson. Steve was a member of Grace Awakening Church where he served as head trustee for many years. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 25 years, Brenda (Jones), his children: Damian (Kelly) Dawson, Derek Dawson, Sara (Josh) Hilton and Amber Blythe, as well as his true loves, his grandchildren: Mayci...