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Betty Richardson
CARTERVILLE -- Betty Lou Richardson, 77, of Carterville, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Herrin Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004, at Riggin- Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville, with Pastor Russ Warner officiating. Burial will be in North Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville. Memorials can be made to the Grace Bible Church in Carterville. Betty was born on May 30, 1928, in Herrin, to Dave and Martha (Cleaver) Clark. Betty worked more than 30 years for Allen Industries as a seamstress. She was a member of the Hafer Baptist Church. She enjoyed knitting, quilting and making afghans. She is survived by three sons and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Wilma Richardson of Carterville, Mike Richardson of Carterville and Kent Richardson of Herrin; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Roger Tolber of West Frankfort and Candy and Ted Harris of Herrin; one sister, Ludene Rushing of Garland, Texas; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, three brothers and one sister.
Antoinetta 'Netta' Teresa Braga
HERRIN -- Antoinetta 'Netta' Teresa Braga, 96, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Cardinal Health Care in Energy. Netta was born Jan. 18, 1908, in St. Louis, to Louis and Josephine (Berra) Clavenna. She married Angelo Braga on Sept. 19, 1944, in Herrin. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1959. She had several jobs before she retired which included working at the Illinois Cafe, a clerk at the Illinois Brokerage, as well as tour guide for Presley Tours. Netta was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin, where she was a past president of the Catholic Women's Club, Daughters of Isabella. She volunteered at the Community Food Pantry and was active with the Knights of Columbus ladies auxiliary and the Herrin Senior Citizens. She a was active in the First United Methodist Church 'Willing Workers', AARP. She was also a world traveler. Netta was the Grand Marshall of Herrin Pesta Italiana Parade in 1994. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Herman 'Huck' and Jeannie Clavenna of Herrin; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Clavenna of Herrin, Susan Clavenna of Herrin, Robert and Donna Clavenna of Antioch, Calif., Barbara Clavenna of Birmingham, Ala. ; cousins, Camilla and Carla Colombo of St. Louis; close friends, Jo Gioia and children of St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Bob Clavenna; sister-in-laws, Anna Braga and Louise Clavenna. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, June 18, 2004, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home, with Msgr. Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral. Memorials may be made to OLMC Renovation Fund or St. Mary's Education Foundation.
Mildred McCabe
TAMMS -- Mildred McCabe, 93, died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the Cedar Ridge Health Care Center in Lebanon. She was born on March 25, 1911, in Elco, the daughter of Scott and Mary (White) Mitchell. She married William McCabe, and he died in 1971. Mildred was a homemaker. She was a member of the Tamms Community Church, Tamms Senior Citizens, Friendship Club of Cape Girardeau and the Pulaski-Alexander County Farm Bureau. She has also been a Pink Lady at the Memorial Hospital of Belleville. She is survived by her niece, Mary Kathryn Houchin of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two brothers, Alfred Mitchell and Walter Mitchell. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004, at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, with the Revs. Larry Buckles and Gene Hart officiating. Interment will be in the Provo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Connie Forsynthe
WEST FRANKFORT -- Connie Anna Forsynthe, 55, died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, as the result of an accident at Illinois 149 and Rose Lane. Arrangements are incomplete at Parker-Reedy Funeral Home.
Linda Dunford
THOMPSONVILLE -- Linda K. Dunford, 56, of Thompsonville, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, at home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004, at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton, with the Rev. Jon Cannon and the Rev. Jerry Schell officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery in Thompsonville. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Linda Dunford was born Dec. 13, 1947, in Benton, the daughter of Weldon 'Doc' and Julia (Williams) Flannigan. She married Kent Dunford Sr. on May 6, 1966, in Thompsonville, and he survives. They have been married for 38 years. Linda was a much loved and devoted Free Will Baptist pastor's wife, and served in that role in a number of area churches. She was a Sunday school and Bible schoolteacher, and was loved by the young people that she taught and befriended. She graduated from Rend Lake College with a Culinary Arts Certificate. Linda was a homemaker, and loved spending time with her three grand children. She also enjoyed cooking, camping, and fishing. She is survived by two sons, Kent Jr. and wife Sandy Dunford of Rantoul, Steve and wife Tammy Dunford of Sesser; three grandchildren, Kaylee and Sarah Dunford of Rantoul, Andrew Dunford of Sesser; a brother, David and wife Edie Flannigan of Akin; a sister, Patty and husband Jim Heifner, Akin; father and mother-in-law, Charles and wife Pansy Dunford of Thompsonville and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Billy Ray Flannigan. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Frances Pauline Benton
HERRIN -- Frances Pauline Benton, 87, died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the O'Fallon Health Care Center. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004, at the Second Baptist Church in Herrin, with the Rev. Bill Fox officiating. Viewing will be from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Lakeview Baptist Church in Fairview Heights. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in the Lakeview Cemetery in Fairview Heights. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, June 18, 2004, at the Van Natta Funeral Home. Frances was born on Jan. 23, 1917, in Herrin, the daughter of Ray and Kate (McCalpin) Alexander. Both parents preceded her in death. She married Robert Benton, and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Eva Dekum; and two brothers, James and Dwight. Surviviors are her three sons, Mr. Allen and Karen Benton of St. Louis, James Benton of Little Rock, Ark., Mr. William and Judy Benton of Cahokia; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Woolard of Herrin, and Mrs. Mary Lee McCree of Herrin; she is also survived by nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, where she worked with the seniors and youth of the church.
Frank Kish Jr.
HERRIN -- Frank Kish Jr., 87, died 7:20 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004, at his son's home in Palmer, Alaska. Frank was born Dec. 17, 1916, in Flint, Mich., to Frank and Margaret (Fedglam) Kish. He married Alma Marie May on June 30, 1950, in Herrin. Alma preceded him in death on July 15, 1998. Frank retired in 1980 from Zeigler Coal Company. He served his country during World War II with the United States Navy. He was a member of the Herrin Eagles. He was a protestant. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Jean Kish of Pinckneyville, Frankie and Glenda Kish of Palmer, Alaska, and Johnie and Candy Kish of San Diego; seven grandchildren, Stacie Kish of Emmet, Wash., Jami Jennings and husband, Nathan of Marion, Travis Kish of Portland, Ore., Lindsay Kish of Palmer, Johnie Marie Kish of San Diego, Curtis Kish and wife, Tammy of Du Quoin, and Valerie Baker and husband, Dave of Pinckneyville; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ann Tittle of Grand Prarie, Texas, Mary Louise McClean of Birmingham, Ala., and Helen Jakovich of San Francisco, Calif. ; one brother, John Edward Kish of Flint, Mich. ; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, Steve Kish and one sister, Frances St. Pierre. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004, at Denning Cemetery in West Frankfort, with the Rev. Kenneth Curry officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery on Saturday morning.
Pauline Novak
FREEBURG -- Pauline F. Novak, 99, died at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at the Freeburg Care Center. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Radom, with the Fatherr Von Deeke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Campagna Funeral Home in Ashley.
Brother Harold Jones
BROOKPORT -- Brother Harold Jones, 73, died at 5:23 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Western Baptist Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Aikins-Farmer Brookport Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Siere and the Rev. Charles Tate officiating. Burial will be in Otterbein Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Edmund Douglas
CHRISTOPHER -- Edmund 'Tootie' Douglas, 77, died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at home. There will be no services. Mr. Douglas wished to be cremated. Burial will be at a later date. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is directing. Mr. Douglas was born Jan. 10, 1927, in Christopher, the son of Lee Arthur and Hallie (Booth) Douglas. He married Shirley Jenkins. She survives. He was a veteran of the Navy during World War II.
