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Robert David Dennison
Robert David Dennison, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:40 P.M., Thursday, October 17, 2002 at Fairview Nursing Center in Du Quoin.
Robert was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Du Quoin.
He was born December 13, 1923 in Perry County, IL, the son of Lucian John and Frances Cora (Davis) Stickles Dennison.
He is survived by one brother - Orville Dennison of Christopher, two sisters - Emma Sizemore and Mary Kilmer both of Du Quoin, several nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and seven sisters.
Funeral services were at 1:30 P.M., Sunday, October 20, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Steve Bareis officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Elkville Cemetery.
Friends may make memorials to the Second Baptist Church of Du Quoin.
Harry Feazel
Harry 'Phil' Feazel, 74, of Centralia, passed away at 7:46 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at the St. Mary's/Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia. He was born on June 9, 1928 in Harrisburg, the son of Henry and Easter Burton Feazel. He married Elizabeth Jean Stowers and she passed away on January 19, 1975. He is survived by three sons, Phillip Benjamin (Gaye) Feazel of DuQuoin, David Allen (Gina) Feazel of Centralia and Rodney Rean Feazel of Centralia; a brother, Gordon Gwynn Feazel of DuQuoin; an aunt, Vivian Lasley of Indianapolis, Ind.; a special friend, Pat Lusch of Centralia; eight grandchildren seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; a brother, Burton Feazel, and two sisters, Beverly Feazel and Barbara Whitnel.
Mr. Feazel was a lineman for Illinois Power Co. for 42 years and an Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Centralia, VFW Post #2055 where he was past commander and past district commander. He was a member of the American Legion Post #456, past chef degar for the American Legion 40/8, past president of Bears Local 101, a member of the Centralia Moose Lodge, UCT and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 18 in the Boggs Chapel of the Styninger-Pacey Funeral Home in Centralia with Rev. Michael Karunas officiating. Burial was held in the Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia with full military rites accorded by the VFW Post #2055 and American Legion Post #456. Friends called from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Centralia.
Gertie M. Fisher
Gertie M. Fisher 74, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 9:15 P.M., Friday, October 11, 2002 at the Skilled Care Unit of Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Gertie was a homemaker and attended the Roe's Dale Baptist Church in Pinckneyville.
She was born November 17, 1927 at Coulterville, IL the daughter of Albert and Evie (Harrell) Rednour.
She married Marion Laverne Presswood in 1942 at Perryville, MO he passed away November 13, 1957, she then married Everett P. Fisher in 1977 at Pinckneyville, IL he passed away in 1990.
She is survived a son- Chuck Presswood of Pinckneyville, four daughters- Diane Lively of Pinckneyville, Sandy Rybacki of Pinckneyville, Sheila Rowland of Du Quoin, Cathy Metcalf of Chicago, two step daughters- Barbara and Carolyn, sister- Rosalie of Florida, special niece- Carrie Fann, fourteen grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, three brothers- Lyman, Otis and Joe Rednour and one infant brother, one grandchild, one great grandchild.
Per Mrs. Fisher's request cremation services were held.
There was no visitation or funeral service.
The Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin was in charge of arrangements.
Friends may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.
Richard J. Galbraith
Richard J. (Red) Galbraith, 74, of Tamaroa, passed away at 12:20 P.M., Thursday, October 3, 2002 at Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Richard was a crane operator for Western Electric for 37 years. He was a member of Du Quoin American Legion and Du Quoin VFW. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II.
He was born June 9, 1928 at Tamaroa, IL, the son of Christopher (Toot) and Rachel (Rice) Galbraith.
He married Josephine Ruby Elder on December 8, 1952 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by two daughters - Pamela Runnels of Tamaroa and Vickie Aguirre of Chicago, two sisters - Maxine Huite of Du Quoin, Lola Mae Askew of Tamaroa, one brother - Larry Galbraith of Tamaroa, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one sister - Pauline Davis.
Funeral services were at 1:30 P.M., Sunday, October 6, 2002 at Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Bro. Arven Kirkpatrick officiating.
Military Graveside Rites were conducted by Du Quoin VFW Post 513.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M. Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Herbert Dwight Hitt
Herbert Dwight Hitt, 78, of Benton, a loving husband, father, and grandpa, passed away at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 24, 2002 at the Herrin Hospital.
Dwight was a retired mine manager having worked for Freeman Coal Company and Peabody Coal Company.
He was of the protestant faith. He was a 32 degree Mason and was a member of the Freeburg Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
He was born February 3, 1924 in Perry County, IL the son of John and Beulah (Hamilton) Hitt.
He married Ora Jean Moore on July 10, 1946 at Morganfield, Kentucky.
He is survived by his wife Ora Jean Hitt of Benton, children- Brenda Crabtree and husband Bob of St.Louis,MO, Peggy Hall and husband Jerry of Benton, Dwight Dean Hitt and wife Rita of Mulkeytown and Lisa Sabo and husband Raymond of Benton, sister- Sharon Hubbard and husband Jiles of Tamaroa, thirteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers- Marion Guy and Bob Hitt.
Private family services were held Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin, with Rev. Claude Hampleman officiating.
Friends called on the Herbert Dwight Hitt family on Monday, October 28, 2002 from 1 to 3 P.M. at the Green wood United Methodist Church at Mulkeytown.
Wanda A. Holloway
Wanda A. Holloway, age 82, of Pinckneyville, passed away in the Pinckneyville Community Hospital Emergency Room on Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 10:17 p.m.
Wanda was born on May 23, 1920 in Pinckneyville, the daughter of Oscar A. and Mary (Miller) Keene. She married Clifford Holloway in Tamaroa March 15, 1936 and he survives. Wanda was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Pinckneyville. She was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Pinckneyville, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the ladies Auxiliary and very involved in church activities. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband and loved her grandchildren and flower gardening.
Survivors include her husband Clifford of Pinckneyville; a son, Ron Holloway and wife Darlene of Pinckneyville; a sister, Geneva Foster of DuQuoin; a son-in-law, Frank Stein of Pinckneyville; four grandchildren, Julie Davis, Megan Wommack, Doug and Scott Wedeking; five great-grandchildren, Ashley Simpson, Chloe Wommack, Laura Pierce, Reise and Kaitlyn Wedeking. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Judith Rae Stein; one brother, Winnie Keene and two sisters, Bessie Carson and Ethel Kellerman.
Funeral services were held Monday morning, October 28 at 10;30 a.m. at the First Apostolic Church in Pinckneyville with Reverend Leonard Glover officiating. Interment was in the Mueller Hill Cemetery.
Visitation was held at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville on Sunday, October 27 from 6 until 9 p.m. and on Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. then at the church from 10 a.m. until services.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
