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Harry Schorfheide
NASHVILLE -- Harry J. Schorfheide, 73, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in the Pinckneyville HospitaL. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, in the Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Timothy Scharr officiating. Burial will be in the church Cemetery, with military rites by the Nashville American Legion Post No. 110. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Styninger-Krupp Funeral Home in Nashville and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Pinckneyville Hospital Skilled Care Unit and will be received at the funeral home.

Betty Sibley
SPARTA -- Betty L. (Schwartzkopf) Sibley, 74, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in St. Louis University Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in McDaniel Funeral Home in Sparta, with Pastor Nan Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

June Hayes 'Granny' Smith
CARTERVILLE -- June Hayes 'Granny' Smith, 77, went home to be with the Lord at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, at home in Carterville, surrounded by her family and friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in Riggin- Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev. Dorothy Cook officiating. Burial will be in Dillingham Shed Cemetery in Johnston City. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home in Carterville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Apostolic Church in Carterville. June was born on June 20, 1927, in Bush, to Thomas and Eunice (King) Worthen. She married Charles Hayes, who preceded her in death, and then married Joe Smith, who has also preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty Whittington of Carterville and Terri and John Griffith of West Frankfort; three sisters, Irene Robinson of Herrin, Lillian Jackson of West Frankfort and Frances Ann Thomas of Murphysboro; two brothers, Lindell Worthen of Admore, Okla., and Loren Worthen of Lake of Egypt; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Randa and Kendall Marvel, Megan and Weylin Wece, Shane and Angie Griffith, Shannon and David Denfip, Jeremy and Lauren Griffith, Tammy and Darrell Hagan, Tom and Misty Whittington, and Theresa and Eugene Sloan; 15 great-grandchildren, Shelby Marvel, Kolten Marvel, Keylin Wece, Hannah Wece, Hunter Griffith, Sheldon Griffith, David Denfip, Madison Denfip, Aaron Denfip, Jason Hagen, Andrew Cooksey, Amanda Cooksey, Kiera Sloan, Kinsey Sloan, and Trevor Whittington; and her special neighbors, Roy and Nadine Davis and Bill and Sarah Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; and one brother, Robert Worthen. June was retired from Mark Twain Boat Company. She enjoyed her friends and her work at Wal-Mart in Marion, where she worked in the fitting department until her illness. She was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Carterville. June enjoyed life to the fulleSt. Her greatest joy was her church and her family. She loved woodworkinG. Her hands constructed many beautiful pieces for her family and friends. She also loved to fish and always seem to know where to catch the 'big ones. 'A special thank you goes out to Dr. Lawrence Hatchett and Dr. Sara Hasek and their staffs, Hospice of Southern Illinois, and the Rev. Dorothy Cook and Francis. June was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Heaven's choir is just a bit louder since she is there.

Kathleen Burns
ANNA -- Kathleen M. Burns, 57, of Anna, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, in Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born Oct. 2, 1946, in Conrad, Mont., the daughter of Joseph Jeremiah and Charlotte Marie Nelson Burns. She is survived by her many friends at New Way, Inc., in Anna. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in the Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna, with Monsignor Dennis Schaefer, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anna, officiating. Interment will take place in Everett, Wash. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Monday at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home.

Henrietta Virginia (Handley) Jones
MURPHYSBORO -- Henrietta Virginia (Handley) Jones, 87, of Murphysboro, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Pettett Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Burial will in Tower Grove Cemetery. Friends called from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and may call until the hour of services Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Children's Home of Mount Vernon and will be accepted at the funeral home. She was born AuG. 31, 1917, in Murphysboro, the only child of Lawrence and Bernice (Ingram) Handley. She married Preston F. Jones on AuG. 8, 1935, in Pinckneyville. After 51 years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 1986. Henrietta survived the tornado of 1925 while attending Longfellow School and after that, she always remained nervous of storms. She graduated from Murphysboro Township High School in 1935. She and her husband owned and operated Jones Newsstand and Card Shop in downtown Murphysboro for more than 40 years. When she was younger, Henrietta served in several capacities at the Methodist church, helping with communion and assisting the financial secretary. She had been a member of the Jackson Country Club, where she and her husband Preston enjoyed playing golf with their weekend golf group. She loved to travel and was ready to go at a moment's notice. Henrietta loved to read mystery novels, and in her later years, when she became afflicted with macular degeneration, she continued to listen to audio mysteries. Maintaining a genuine interest in people, she loved meeting and getting to know new people and visiting with her many friends. Even at the age of 87, she still enjoyed discussing politics and was looking forward to casting her vote in the next election. Her son, daughter and granddaughters were a source of great pride to her and were the lights of her life. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. She is survived by one son, Preston Michael and wife Sharon of Murphysboro; one daughter, Jamie Ingram of Boston; and two granddaughters, Robin of St. Louis and Holly of Murphysboro. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Baby M. Toliver
HERRIN -- Baby M. Toliver, infant son of Melissa Brock of Herrin and Marcus Toliver of Carbondale, died at 1:41 a.m., Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born at 12:01 a.m. Friday at the hospital. He is survived by his parents, Melissa Brock of Herrin and Marcus Toliver of Carbondale; his maternal grandmother, Marilyn and husband Aaron Richardson of Herrin; his maternal grandfather, Dan and wife Carla Brock of Herrin; and his paternal grandparents, Maurice and Marilyn Toliver of Carbondale. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in the Herrin City Cemetery, with the Rev. Terry Griffith officiating. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is handling the arrangements. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.

Mildred Gregory
PINCKNEYVILLE -- Mildred I. Gregory, 82, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 7:23 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in the Pinckneyville Community Hospital Skilled Care Unit. She was born on June 30, 1922, the daughter of John and Emma (Tiemann) Tanner. She married Jim Gregory on Oct. 24, 1942, in Farmington, Mo., and to this union was born one daughter, Gwen (Mrs. Perry Combs), of Jackson, Miss., and two grandsons, Ian and Evan Combs. On Nov. 15, 2003, Evan married Nichole Grice. Mildred was raised on a farm west of Pinckneyville, attended the rural Bauersachs school, and graduated from Pinckneyville Community High School with the class of 1940. She was a housewife and mother, later working at the Pinckneyville Community High School cafeteria for thirteen years and then for three years at the Country Set Garment Factory in Du Quoin. Mildred was a member of the Galum Baptist Church from 1933 to 1944, and then became a member of the First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville. She worked for many years as a teacher in the beginner and junior departments in Sunday school, Bible school and the girl's auxiliary. Mildred also worked for several years as the secretary of the Women's Missionary Union. She loved her church; her family; and spending time with her husband, daughter and two grandsons. Survivors include her husband, Jim, of Pinckneyville; one daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Perry Combs of Jackson, Miss. ; two grandsons, Ian Combs and Evan and wife Nichole Combs; one brother and sister-in-law, Vernie Tanner and wife Mabel, and their two daughters, Sharon and Pat of Oakwood; one nephew, Alan and wife Alice Eicholz; two nieces, Konnie (Hill) Craft and Jane (Tanner) and husband Ken Kruse. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, four brothers, two nieces and three nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in the First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, with the Revs. Charles Boling and Jim Endsley officiating. Interment will be in the Mueller Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville and then from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Pinckneyville Community Hospital Skilled Care Unit.

Velda Mae Forman
GOLCONDA -- Velda Mae Forman, 87, died at 9:04 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in Hardin County Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in Aly Funeral Home in Golconda, with the Rev. E. J. Cole officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Golconda. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Forman was a press operator for 19 years at General Motors Corp. in Pontiac, Mich. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Rebecca Lodge, both in Golconda. She was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Pope County, to Albert and Ida Elizabeth (Igel) Barber. She married Charles H. Forman on Dec. 9, 1934. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1991. Survivors include one niece, Lucille and husband Roy Davis of Golconda, and one nephew, Kenny and wife Betty Owens of Paducah. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ida Elizabeth Barber; her husband, Charles H. Forman; and one sister, Zelma Owens. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Golconda.

Carl Hubbs
ANNA -- Carl A. Hubbs, 86, of Anna, died at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna. He was born Nov. 17, 1917, in Anna, the son of William Walter and Annie Belle Johnson Hubbs. He was married on AuG. 2, 1941, to Mary Rendleman. She preceded him in death on Jan. 5, 2004. Carl was a member of First Baptist Church of Anna, Anna Lodge No. 520 A. F. and a.m., and Anna Easter Star Chapter No. 522. He was a retired electrician and had worked with Cunningham Electric for 30 years. He was a member of IBEW for more than 50 years. Carl served his country during World War II in the U.S. Air Force. He had served as an officer in the Air Force Association. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Steve Westbrooks of Anna; two grandsons and their spouses, Matt and Valerie Westbrooks and Jacob and Amanda Westbrooks, all of Anna; one great-grandson, Jayden Westbrooks of Anna; his sister, Cora Goddard of Schaumberg; several nieces and nephews; his special friends from AJCHS Class of 1937; and other relatives. Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Ralph, and Albert Hubbs; two sisters, Mae and Murriel; and one half-sister, Maude. Services for Carl A. Hubbs will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in Crain Funeral Home in Anna, with the Rev. Tim Sadler officiating. Interment will be in Anna Cemetery, with military honors by the U. S. Air Force. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and until the time of services on Monday at Crain Funeral Home in Anna. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veteran's Home of Anna.

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