Obituaries
Marie Foster, 102, of Pulaski, died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Metropolis Rehab and Care.
She was born on Aug. 28, 1921, in Pulaski, the daughter of Oliver “Gus” and Essie Mize McClellan.
She married Don Foster on Jan. 10, 1940. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2007.
Survivors include her son,...
We are so very sad to share that our dear mom, Sondra Kay Cooley Boie- “Miss Kay,” left us on July 23, 2024, at the age of 86 at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Our mom was born on August 2, 1937, in Alton, Ill. She married our father, Wesley L. Boie (preceded in death, 2009), in...
Robert Calvin Niemi “Cal” died on July 20, 2024, at the age of 65.
He was born on Aug. 25, 1958, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Robert “Bob” and Marian “Betsy” Niemi.
He married Marci Connell on Aug. 13, 1988, at St. Mary’s Church in Mound City.
He is survived by his wife, Marci Niemi; his two...
Bobby G. Whitehead, 86, of Karnak, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.
His granddaughter Kayla Eddington was by his side, holding his hand and talking to him when he took his last breath.
He was born on March 10, 1938, in Tunnel Hill. He loved...
Carolyn Bracken, 81, of Dongola, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home.
She was born on Aug. 16, 1942, in Elco, the daughter of Floyd James and Ellen Catherine Graves Smith.
She married Junior Bracken. He preceded her in death.
She worked at the Florsheim Shoe Factory for many years. She...
James E. Selinger, 83, of Cobden, died on July 16, 2024, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1941. He married Margaret Blank on May 26, 1962.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his children, Dennis (Carol) Selinger of Carterville, Anne (David) Chidsey of Naples, Fla., and Greg (Ronni) Selinger...
Juanita Miller Pickel, 100, of Anna, died Sunday, July 14, 2024.
She was born on Aug. 27, 1923, in Reynoldsville, the daughter of Charles Cleveland and Ida Josephine Rhymer Miller.
She was preceded in death by siblings Alma, Elmer, Norma, Dorothy, Mary, Charles and Betty.
Her dear sister, Neoma...
Agnes Marie Foster, 102, of Metropolis, and formerly of Marion, died Sunday, July 21, at Metropolis Rehab and Care.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Crain Funeral Home in Ullin, with the Rev. Buddy Walls officiating. Burial will follow at the American Legion Cemetery in...
Marcelo Amezquita, 41, of Cobden, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home.
He was born on July 23, 1982, the son of Pastor and Griselda Flores Amezquita. He married Alma Duran.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Duran Amezquita; children Jennifer and Elizabeth Amezquita and David Duran; siblings...
Patricia Lou Chandler, 89 of Kenton, Tenn., died Friday, July 5, 2024, in Dyer, Tenn.
She was born on Oct. 6, 1934, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Lloyd W. and Verla R. Russell Shelton.
She married Jerry “Jack” C. Chandler on Aug. 2, 1975, in Jasper, Ind. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2002...
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