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William Joseph Clevenger Jr.

William Joseph Clevenger Jr., 61, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died February 22, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Survivors include his brothers, John Clevenger of Cave-In-Rock, IL and David Vernon Clevenger of Rosiclare, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph and Zella Mae Clevenger, Sr. Private services will be held…

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Alma Jean Brookmyer

Alma Jean Brookmyer, 88, of Makanda, IL died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. She was born September 5, 1932 in Cave-In-Rock, IL to the late Jesse and Nellie Derringer. She married Gene Brookmyer on December 11, 1948 in Cave-In-Rock, IL. He preceded her in death on September 4, 1987. Survivors include her…

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Obituary of Gilbert Ray Oetjen

Gilbert Ray Oetjen, age 82, died peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home in Paducah, KY. He was born on July 24, 1938 in Campbell Hill, IL to Walter and Emma (Hornbostel) Oetjen. Gilbert married Norma Lou (Huseman) Oetjen on September 14, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Post Oak in Campbell Hill,…

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Obituary of Michele (Potts) Tinault

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Michele (Potts) Tinault on Saturday, April 3, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at the First Apostolic Church, 1216 Division Street, Rosiclare, IL 62982. There will be a time of visitation and fellowship with the family beginning at 12:30 until Celebration time. The service will be officiated by Rev. Lowell “Butch”…

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Patricia Ruth (Patsy) Kreie

Patricia Ruth (Patsy) Kreie, 77, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1943 to the late Gordon and Hazel Williams. She was raised in Elizabethtown, IL and attended Cave-In-Rock, IL High School. Survivors include her son, Jeff Threadgill; grandsons, Jacob and Josh; great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda (Donnie) Lewis, Steve…

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Obituary of Lawrence C. “Larry” Volkert

Lawrence C. “Larry” Volkert, 82, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born July 22, 1938 in Elizabethtown, IL to the late Charles and Mary Agnes (Forwe) Volkert. Lawrence was a graduate of Rosiclare High School and attended Southern Illinois University where he studied accounting. He retired as…

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Bertis Austin

Bertis Austin, 96, of Rosiclare IL, died Sunday, February 7, 2021. Bertis served in the Pacific during WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his son, Paul (Lisa) Austin of Evansville, IN; grandchildren, Sara Austin of Indianapolis, IN and Devin Austin of Evansville, IN; great-grandchildren Brenna and Emma Dorsch of Indianapolis, IN;…

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Fred Brown Sr.

Fred Brown Sr., 91, of Herod, IL died Friday, February 5, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah. Survivors include his children, Connie (Larry) Baker of Rosiclare, IL, Fred Brown, Jr. of Golconda, IL, Paula Johnson of Harrisburg, IL, Cindy Keeney of Rosiclare, IL, Terry Brown of Golconda, IL, Rodney (Mona) Brown of Mascoutah, IL, Lesley (Susana)…

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Obituary of Ruth Stanford Goins

Ruth Stanford Goins, age 86, passed away at 7:24 a.m., Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Rosiclare Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Rosiclare, Illinois. Melva Ruth, better known to her family and friends as “Ruth” was born in Rosiclare, Illinois, on March 27, 1934, the daughter of Willard Ray and Alma Ilene (Riley) Stanford.…

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Obituary of Jon Arthur Simmons

Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons, age 79 years, of Vienna, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday January 27, 2021, at his home. Funeral services celebrating the life of Jon will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Shawnee Worship Center, 98 Oliver Street, Vienna, Illinois, with Pastor Richard Swiney and Pastor…

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