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Josephine 'Bobbie' Andrews
EBENEZER -- Josephine 'Bobbie' Andrews, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2004, at home. Josephine was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors, Jackson County Home Extension, Chester Hospital Auxiliary, Reid's Pinochle Card Club and was a Western Egyptian volunteer and a poll judge. She was born on Dec. 4, 1920, in Ebenezer, the daughter of Joseph and Corenne (Vogelsang) Vickers. The Rev. Taylor once said, 'Surely, Josephine Vickers was the most beloved child ever reared in Ebenezer. 'Because of serious illness at the age of 15, she was unable to complete her high school education. Proudly, at age 76, Josephine earned her GED with high honors. She married Chesteen Andrews on Nov. 18, 1939, in St. Charles, Mo. He preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 1980. She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia and husband Walter Dierks of Atlanta, Nancy and husband Roy Dierks of Percy, and Sally Polosky of Ebenezer; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Andrews also of Ebenezer; seven grandchildren, Michael and wife Tina Dierks, David Dierks, Dean and wife Denise Andrews, Carol Andrews, Glenn and wife Tammy Andrews, Matthew Polosky, and Carrie and husband David Holder, and Sheba (R. D. ); great-grandchildren, Nicole Andrews, Ashley Andrews, Chett Andrews, and Amanda Dierks; one sister, Mary Alice Lawder and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Joseph Glenn Andrews; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and James Coffey, Florence and husband Ollie Stegelmeyer; brother and sister-in-law, John and Jessie Guthman; and brother-in-law, Shelby Lawder. Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Ebenezer, with the Rev. Cecil Dunning officiating. Interment was in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation was at 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at the Schroeder-McClure Funeral Chapel in Chester and from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Ebenezer. Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Virginia O. Yow
MURPHYSBORO -- Virginia O. Yow, 87, of Murphysboro, passed away at 7:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale, with the Rev. Danny Boyd officiating. Interment will be in McKinney Hill Cemetery in Carbondale. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Virginia was born Sept. 8, 1916, in Jonesboro, to Edward Jefferson and Lucinda Caroline (Ferris) Tompkins. She married James Edward Yow on Oct. 11, 1931, in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1991. She is also preceded in death by her parents, one sister and a half-sister. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Bill Eberhardt of Sun City, Ariz., Doris and Jim Presley of Murphysboro and Patsy 'Pat' and Stanley Dean of Carbondale; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. Virginia was a Protestant. She was employed by the ammunition industry of the Odell area in Crab Orchard Refuge while her husband served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Geraldine 'Gerry' Rosenthal
ANNA -- Geraldine F. 'Gerry' (Shasteen) Rosenthal, 83, born Sept. 1, 1920, in Green County, Ark., died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, after an extended illness. Geraldine was best known for her involvement in the United Pentecostal Church in Anna. During her many years of service, she supported the ministry with her cooking skills and her gentle wisdom. During the years it took for the ministry to construct and pay for the Fellowship Hall, she became a veteran of many a chicken and dumpling dinners and became a true master at making candy to help raise money. If it is true as they say that blood and sweat help make the best mortar, then surely that fellowship hall will stand forever. She and her beloved husband Estel (who has already gone to be with the Lord) spent much blood, sweat, and even a few tears during its construction. But even more important to her than her church was her family. Raising four daughters is surely a challenge for anyone to undertake, but she proved herself to be just as dedicated and strong in this mission. Her daughters stand as living monuments to her wisdom and love. Her family and friends ask that we all consider this event not a tragedy, but a glorious triumph. Coming from a poor family with nothing, she, by the grace of God, was able to touch so many lives and shine as a beacon of hope to all those around her. While many will miss her love, her quiet courage and her gentle strength, let us remember that she is, even now, receiving the heavenly reward that she so richly deserves. She is preceded in death by her husband, Estel and by her daughter, Brenda. She is survived by her three daughters, Sue Whiting, Shirley Van Hoose and Sharon Webb; and by 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004, at Crain Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Richard Pearce officiating. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Crain Funeral Home in Anna. Memorials may be made to the Landmark Pentecostal Church.
Emerson Cardin
LOGAN -- Emerson A. Cardin, 80, of Logan, died at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Brian Mixon officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Logan Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hobbsjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
C. R. Miller
SIMPSON -- C. R. Miller, 80, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at home. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Burial will be in Gilead Cemetery, with military rites by Beggs-Gurley VFW Post 5222 of Vienna. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Gilead Cemetery Association. To leave an online message of condolence for the family, please visit www.baileyfh.com.
Rhoda Mae Cline
MARION -- Rhoda Mae Cline, 81, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at 5:45 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2004, in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Rhoda was the daughter of Henry A. and Zella M. (Bedwell) Spence, and was born Sept. 25, 1922, in the Wolf Creek Community in Williamson County. Her parents preceded her in death as did her stepmother, Flossie Spence. She was united in marriage to Robert Frank Cline on AuG. 19, 1944, in Marion, and together sharing over 59 years of marriage. For many years Rhoda was a switchboard relief operator at the Illinois State Office Building in Marion, making many good friends down through the years. She was a member of Parish Park Baptist Church of Marion and a former longtime member and children's Sunday school teacher at Center Baptist Church of Crab Orchard. Rhoda's commitment to her family was exceeded only by her commitment to her Lord. She was a constant source of encouragement to her family and took great pride in their achievements. Rhoda will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Rhoda is survived by her husband, Robert F. 'Pete' Cline of Marion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis Ann and Harold Dean Hill of Marion and Brenda Mae and Larry Wall of Marion; four grandchildren and their spouses, Brad and Stacey Hill of Huntsville, Ala., Don and Terra Hill of Crab Orchard, Christina and Louie Johnson of Crab Orchard, and Doug and Jennifer Furlow of Williamsville; 10 great-grandchildren; two half brothers, Michael Spence and wife, Brenda of Benton, and Pat Spence and wife, Linda of West Frankfort; half sister, Henrietta Murphy and husband, Leonard of West Frankfort; nieces and nephews, other family members and many good friends. Services for Rhoda Mae Cline will be held at 7 p.m. today at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home in Marion, with the Rev. Tony Foeller officiating. Private burial will be Friday afternoon in Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the funeral from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Steven Howell
CARBONDALE -- Steven Lee 'Steve' Howell, 50, died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, with Father Robert Flannery officiating. Burial will be in Murdale Gardens of Memory in Murphysboro. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Meredith Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Bank of Carbondale for an Educational Fund for Kain or Alcoholics Anonymous.
Helen Peak
GOLCONDA -- Helen E. Peak, 85, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004, in Herrin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Aly Funeral Home in Golconda, with the Rev. Toby Williams officiating. Burial will be in I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Golconda. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Anita Dixon
HARRISBURG -- Anita Durant Dixon, 42, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2004, in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Reed Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Darrell Ford officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
