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Lawana Crews
Lawana 'Sissy' Crews, 88, of DuQuoin, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2002 at Fair Acres Nursing Home in DuQuoin.
Mrs. Crews was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a resident of Sparta for 30 years and was active in the community.
She was born May 12, 1914 at Murphysboro, the daughter of Franklin P. and Dora (Loy) Crews. She married
Frank E. Crews on July 4, 1934 and he preceded him in death on March 30, 1994.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Janet Crews of DuQuoin; two granddaughters and their husbands, Sheri and Rudy Depyatic of DuQuoin and Kristy and Jon Sanders of DuQuoin and three great-grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua Sanders, Mackenzie Schallom and Nicholas Depyatic.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers.
Funeral services were Saturday, September 21 at 1 p.m. at Neal-McClure Memorial Chapel with Rev. Carl Mesiti officiating. Interment was in Elkville cemetery.
Friends called at Neal-McClure Funeral Home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Allene Jackson
Allene Jackson, 72, of Elkville, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 8:09 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital in Murphysboro.
Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker. She was born February 6, 1930 at Hallidayboro, the daughter of Ola Howard and Goldie Marie (Gossett) Morgan. She married
John E. Kopp on February 26, 1949 in St. Louis and he preceded her in death on May 30, 1983. She then married
Percy Jackson in June of 1986 and he preceded her in death on January 10, 1999.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Moore of West Palm Beach, Fla. and Karen Monroe of DuQuoin; two step-sons, Percy Jackson of Little Rock, Ark. and Frank Jackson of New Orleans, La.; two brothers, Howard Morgan of Festus, Mo. and Norman Morgan of Arnold, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; three sons, Rodney, John and James and two brothers.
Funeral services were Monday, August 19 at 11 a.m. at Neal-McClure Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Lewis officiating. Interment was in Elkville cemetery.
Friends called at Neal-McClure Funeral Home on Sunday, August 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. and again on Monday from 7:30 a.m. until time of service.
Memorials may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Paul Gilbert Kellerman
Paul Gilbert Kellerman, age 83, of rural Pinckneyville, died Wednesday, August 28, 2002 in the Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Paul was born in Perry County on June 20, 1919, a son of George and Rose (Kurtz) Kellerman. He married
Elizabeth Frances Stern on July 28, 1942 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Todd's Mill and she survives. During his lifetime he was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, the Southern Illinois Carpenters Union and was a carpenter for the former Provart Construction Co., Pinckneyville.
Survivors include his wife: Elizabeth of Pinckneyville, sons: Paul E. Kellerman and his wife, Mary Ann, of Nashville and Thomas Michael Kellerman of Pinckneyville, three daughters: Mary H. Giacomo and her husband, Bob of Pinckneyville, Kay Schmidt and her husband, Leo, of Nashville and Rita Hagans and her husband, Richard, of Worden, a brother: George Kellerman and his wife, Agnes, of Mt. Prospect, 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons: David and Phillip and two brothers: James and Charles.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 31 at 10 a.m. at St. Bruno Catholic Church with Fr. John Venegoni officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Friends called at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, on Friday from 5 until 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 until 9:30 a.m. A prayer service was held at the funeral home Friday evening at 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St. Bruno Catholic School.
Adolph W. Scruggs
Adolph W. (Acer) Scruggs, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:28 P.M., Thursday, August 15, 2002 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Acer was a retired machinist at the Arch of Illinois Coal Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Du Quoin, Loyal Soldiers Sunday School Class and was chairman of the ushers. He was a member of the Du Quoin Masonic Lodge and the UMW of A Local 1392. He was a US Navy veteran of W.W. II.
He was born July 26, 1924 at Memphis, TN the son of Adolph W. and Dorothy (Smith) Scruggs.
He married
Wanda L. Heisner on August 14, 1943 at the United Methodist Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, son- Gary Scruggs and wife Elaine of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Rev. Gene Scruggs.
Funeral services were at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, August 18, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Bob Dickerson officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Masonic services were conducted at 7 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home by the Du Quoin Masonic Lodge.
Friends may make memorials to the First Baptist Church of Du Quoin.
Jesse Joseph Weisel
Jesse Joseph Weisel, 87, of Tamaroa, passed away at 6:26 P.M., Saturday, August 17, 2002 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Jesse was a retired section worker for the IC Railroad. He was a member and Elder of the Tamaroa Christian Church. He was a member of the Railroad Union.
Jesse was born June 30, 1915 at Tamaroa, IL the son of Clarence W. and Clarissa D. (Queen) Weisel.
He married
Flora Marie Knapp on June 24, 1935 at Pinckneyville, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Tamaroa, son- Walter Weisel of Culver, Kansas, two daughters- Wanda Burgess of Tamaroa and Wilma King of Tamaroa, two sisters- Susan Crowe and Belle Kurtz both of Tamaroa, fifteen grandchildren and thirty five great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers- Claude and Richard Weisel, sister- Frances Haycraft.
Funeral services were at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Bro. Arven Kirkpatrick officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Interment was in the Antioch cemetery at Tamaroa.
Wesley P. Jones
Mr. Wesley P. 'Buck' Jones, of Nashville, departed this life at the St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital of Centralia on Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 6:30 a.m. He was 87.
Mr. Jones was born in Nashville on August 25, 1914, the son of Perry and Ella (Keil) Jones. He was united in marriage to Beatrice Qualls in Pilot Knob Township in Washington County on August 25, 1935 and she preceded him in death on January 31, 1984.
Wesley was a Veteran of WW II, serving in the United States Army. In 1946, he became an Illinois State Trooper and served 28 years before retiring in 1974 with the rank of Sergeant. He later was elected to a four-year term as Washington County Sheriff.
Mr. Jones was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Nashville and was a member of the VFW Post #4082 and was a member of the John C. Atchinson Post #110 of the American Legion in Nashville. He served four years as a member of the Washington County Board and was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows.
Left to mourn his passing is a son, Roland P. Jones and wife Marian of Nashville; a daughter, Janet Jeffers and husband Jim of Central City; a brother, Lester Jones and wife Imogene of Nashville; two sisters, Bernice Holtgrewe of Raytown, Mo. and Reba Wheatley of Indiana; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews, other relations and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beatrice Jones; a sister, Verdell Jones and two brothers, Ezra and Everett Jones.
Funeral services were held at the Campagna Funeral Home of Nashville on Saturday, August 24 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Allen Mason officiating. Interment was in the Zion Evangelical cemetery at Hoyleton.
Friends called at the Campagna Funeral Home of Nashville on Friday from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until time of services.
Military graveside rites were accorded by the American Legion Post #110 of Nashville.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the donor's choice.
Carmel E. Ballheimer
Carmel E. Ballheimer, 85, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:58 A.M., Friday, September 27, 2002 at her residence. She was a resident of Pinckneyville for 49 years and a resident of Du Quoin for the past 35 years.
Carmel was a retired Under Presser and worked at the Pinckneyville Garment Factory for 26 years. She was a member of Sunfield Baptist Church for 20 years. She was a member of ILGWU for 26 years.
She was born September 20, 1917 in Perry County, IL the daughter of Harman and Winnie Belle (Arnett) Miller. She married
Richard Ballheimer on February 4, 1932 in Murphysboro, IL and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1973.
She is survived by daughter - Barbara Stevens and husband Bill of Du Quoin, son - Ronald Ballheimer and wife Delores of Du Quoin, four grandchildren - Sherry Pfeaster, Gary Fann, Mary Ann McPartlin, and Ronnie Ballheimer Jr., seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son - Floyd Ballheimer, three brothers - Clarence Miller, Murell Miller, and Jewell Miller, three sisters - Lorene Jenkel, Phyllis Morgan, and Bernice Nanney.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Monday, September 30, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Everett Freeman officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Sunday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Mueller Hill cemetery at Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois, American Cancer Society, or Sunfield Baptist Church.
Carlie R. Hutchings
Carlie R. Hutchings, 80, of Columbia, died Saturday, August 3, 2002 at St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Hutchings was born in Tamaroa on Monday, January 30, 1922, the son of the late Marion and Mae (Harris) Hutchings. He retired as an expeditor at McDonnel Douglas, Inc. St. Louis, Mo. after 27 years.
He was the widower of Virginia M. (O'Keefe) Hutchings. They were married
on March 20, 1942 in Perryville, Mo.
He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Columbia. He served in WW II in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Columbia Gymnastic Association and the Special Police of Columbia, Ill.
He is survived by son, Donald R. (Sherry) Hutchings of Columbia; daughter, Guyla (Dean) Reichert of Columbia; son, Col. Rob K. (Brenda) Hutchings (USAF Ret.) of Columbia; daughter, Carla (John) Munton of Columbia; seven grandchildren, Deanna Hoffman, Steven Reichert, Ken Hutchings, Jeff Hutchings, Rob Hutchings, Jessica Munton and Erica Munton; four great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Nathan Hoffman, Abigail and Bailey Reichert; a sister, Faye (Willard) Kellerman; loving companion, Pat Hall and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at Bethany United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. on Monday with Rev. Ron Chase officiating. Interment was at Jefferson Barracks National cemetery in St. Louis, Mo.
Friends were invited to call Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia.
For those who wish, contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church in Columbia, Ill.
Jerome Alongi
Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle-- move over. The man who celebrated baseball legends is among you.
Jerome "Mimi" Alongi was '78' when he died Sunday and his story is borrowed from the life and laughter of baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berri who use to say that "When you come to a fork in the road--pick it up."
That's what Jerome "Mimi" Alongi did, took baseball card collecting and memorabilia from a cigar box hobby to part of a national passion. He bought Topps packages for the cards while most of us bought them for the bubble gum,
He knew that a 1953 Mickey Mantle rookie card--stashed in a shoe box under a bed with butterfly wings and bits of string-- would be worth thousands as the stock in America's national pasttime grew. He was part of that passion.
He knew what had value and what didn't, remembered from the lessons of his father, Guy Alongi, who was born in Cinisi, Italy in 1888 and came to America as an immigrant. He found value in the 10 and 14 hour days at the family restaurant.
He found love in his family, certainly in his great and gracious wife--Dorothy Rothensburger Alongi, raised by Judge Harold Farmer after her own parents died. She was his mate and healer after his stroke in 1994 and was his comfort after his diagnosis of cancer last December.
"I grew up with baseball, " remembers son Guy, longtime director of the Perry County Housing Authority. "I remember the world series game he took me to in 1964. I was 11 and dad was scouting for the New York Mets. Through his connections he got us tickets to the game in the fifth row of the old Sportsman's Park. I remember players like Kenny Boyer, Tim McCarvey and I remember Mike Shannon playing third base, " he said.
"Mimi' wasn't a name-dropper. He knew the players, coaches, owners and managers by their first names--many a phone call away. Certainly anybody connected with the Cardinals, Met, Astros, Mariners and Padres. Locally, he influenced the lives and decisions of local sports greats like Don Stanhouse.
"He's got baseball articles that go back into the 1920s and 1930s, " remembers Guy. "I probably didn't realize until after his death on Sunday how many friends he had. The past two or three weeks, his house had a revolving front door."
His relationships were so strong that even his therapist--"Katie"--who now lives in Phoenix, flew back on Friday to be at Mimi's side over the weekend.
"Dad always loved the restaurant--Alongi's. I was a pizza boy all the way through high school, " he said.
"And, when I came back to Du Quoin to be Perry County Housing director, he taught me something I always remember, " Guy said. "Don't lie to the press--people who buy ink by the barrel and paper by the roll."
"I remember another funny story about dad getting involved in a car deal. We didn't think he came out very well on the deal, " Guy remembers. But, Mimi was philosphical. "They must have needed it more than I did, " he said.
Alongi was not only a charter member of the John A. Logan college board, but a member of the park board. Longtime friend Thelma Pettiford remembers that Alongi always chose to stay the course. Never flamboyant, always unassuming. He was part of the board that established Du Quoin's Municipal Swimming Pool.
"When he died, he was at peace, " said Guy this morning. "He said 'I'm ready'."
Vallie Ray Zettler
Vallie Ray Zettler Sr., 53, of Scheller, passed away at 12:01 A.M. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at his residence.
Vallie had worked as a coal mine laborer and was a Baptist.
He was born February 14, 1949 at Christopher, IL the son of Louie and Annie (Moore) Zettler.
He married
Carolyn M. Knapp on September 12, 1998 at the White Oak Church at Tamaroa and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Scheller, children- Sherry VonnWright of Akin, Vallie Ray Zettler Jr. of Ivesdale, Katrina Ann-Marie Zettler of Scheller, step son- Adam Schwartz of Herrin, four grandchildren- Vincent Ray Zettler, Chelsie Renee Barnfield, Vance Ray Zettler and Brianna Jo Wright, brothers- Frank Zettler of Loda, Clarence Zettler of Sesser, sister- Sarah Jane Cash of Sesser.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother- Samuel Carl Zettler and eight infant brothers & sisters.
Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Rev. Gary Pate and Rev. M. Shaw DeMent officiating.
Friends called from 10 to 11 A.M. Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Interment was in the Paradise cemetery at Tamaroa.
