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Jacob H. Lunnemann
Jacob H. 'Jake' Lunnemann, age 84, of rural Pinckneyville, IL, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002 4:50 p.m. with his family members by his side in St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Jacob was born December 4, 1917, at his home in Pinckneyville, IL the son of Henry and Theresa (Todd) Lunnemann. He was united in marriage to Helen B. Yung on October 25, 1941, in Pinckneyville, IL. Jacob was a retired farmer, a profession he enjoyed most of his life. He was also a member of the St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville, IL, a member of the K. of C. in Pinckneyville, and a member of the Perry County Farm Bureau. He also served on the Pinckneyville Community Hospital Board for many years.
Jacob is survived by his wife, Helen of Pinckneyville, IL, one son, Jim Lunnemann and his wife Julie of Pinckneyville, IL, two daughters, Judy Backhus and her husband George of Belleville, IL, and Donna Fedderke and her husband Stanley of Pinckneyville, IL, eight grandchildren, Stephen Backhus of Tampa, FL, Jennifer (Lunnemann) Robb and husband Richard of Pinckneyville, IL, Jamie (Lunnemann) Schrader and husband Chad of Girard, IL, Christine Backhus of Belleville, IL, Jillian Lunnemann of Champaign, IL, Jenea Lunnemann of Champaign, IL, Darren Bumann of Pinckneyville, IL, and Jason Lunnemann of Pinckneyville, IL, and one great grandson, Tanner Backhus of Belleville, IL. He is also survived by one brother, Leroy Lunnemann and wife Eleanor of Pinckneyville, IL, one sister-in-law, Gladys Roberson and husband Arthur of Baldwin, MO, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Anna Marie Lunnemann, and two brothers, James and William Lunnemann.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, with Fr. John Venegoni officiating. Interment was in the Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends called at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, on Friday from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. A rosary was said at the funeral home on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Vernon William Miller
Vernon William Miller, 71, of Cutler, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2002 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
Mr. Miller was retired from the Air Force, having attained the rank of Master Sergeant. He was veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Grandview Lodge #618 in Grandview, Mo.
He was born Monday, September 14, 1931 in Marissa, the son of Frank W. and Florence (Holman) Miller. He married Anncliesel H. Stopel on February 16, 1957 in Frankfurt, Germany and she preceded him in death on December 22, 1994.
Surviving are his mother, Florence Miller of Cutler; five brothers, Merle (Martha) Miller of Campbell Hill, Roy 'Jinx' (Jo) Miller of Cutler, Quenton (Yvonne) Miller of Cutler, Ronald (Tammy) Miller and Kenneth (Karen) Miller of Percy; four sisters, Wanda (Don) Snyder of Pittsfield, Patsy (Cork) Spann of Pittsfield, Sheryl (Jack) Hardy of Cutler and Lavonna (Roy) Conway of Cutler and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Frank B. and one sister, Lavonne.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 25 at 10 a.m. at Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville with Rev. Larry G. Revelle officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery at Swanwick.
Friends called after 6 p.m. Sunday at Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville and on Monday from 7:30 a.m. until the hour of service.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Virginia M. Mills
Virginia M. Mills, 71, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:45 P.M., Friday, November 22, 2002 at her residence.
Virginia was owner-operator of Mills Janitor Service. She was an avid flower gardener. She was associated with the Tamaroa Christian Church.
She was born December 14, 1930 at Du Quoin, IL the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Bird) Queen.
She married Walter W. Mills Jr. in 1986 at St. Louis, MO he passed January 2, 1999.
She is survived by two sons- Walter Blake Neal and wife Shirley of Hurricane, W. VA, Douglas Allen Neal and wife Nora of Pinckneyville, three sisters- Delores Hensler of Collinsville, Peggy Taylor of Tamaroa, Anita Dennison of Waterloo, six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son- Terry Dale Neal and one brother.
Graveside services were at 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 25, 2002 at the Cudgetown Cemetery at Du Quoin with Bro. Jerry Aken officiating.
The Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin was in charge of arrangements.
There was no visitation and those attending the services are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Interment was in the Cudgetown Cemetery.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Hospice.
Mary E. Morgenthaler
Mary E. Morgenthaler, 78, passed away on November 18, 2002 at 12:35 a.m. at Chester County Healthcare in Henderson, Tenn.
Mary was born on June 17, 1924 in DuQuoin, the daughter of the late Ray and Flora (Fergus) Pritchett. She was reared in DuQuoin and attended schools there, graduating High School in 1944. She married Welcher 'Ted' Morgenthaler on April 22, 1944 in DuQuoin and he preceded her in death on November 8, 2002, just 10 days prior to Mary's death.
After Mr. Morgenthaler returned from service they made their home in DuQuoin where they farmed and did dairy work. They later lived in Monmouth, where they owned and operated Ted's Furniture and Upholstery until they retired in 1983. They moved to Johnston City and lived there until 1997, when they moved to Jackson, Tenn. to make their home with their daughter, Marilyn. They moved to Chester County Healthcare in 2002.
Survivors include two sons, Homer Nelson and Brenda Morgenthaler of Johnston City and Carroll and Sharon Morgenthaler of Decatur, Ala.; one daughter, Marilyn Sue and William Johnston of Jackson, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 21 at Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home at 10 a.m. with Rev. Val Treece officiating. Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery at Goreville.
Visitation was held on Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Mitchell-Hughes.
Zellah May Provart
Zellah May Provart, 81, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:48 A.M., Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at Pinckneyville Community Hospital in Pinckneyville.
Zellah was a homemaker and beautician. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Du Quoin and Euzelian Sunday School class. She was involved in Training Union and Clothing for the Needy.
She was born February 21, 1921 at Tamaroa, IL, the daughter of Everett James and Josie (Morrow) Crawford.
She married Gerald Gordon Provart on August 24, 1941 at Marble Hill, MO and he preceded her in death on August 2, 1999.
She is survived by one son - Gordon Wayne Provart and wife Margaret of Woodland Park, CO, one daughter - Joan Margaret Russell of Du Quoin, IL, four grandchildren - Laura Klump of Murphysboro, IL, Meredith Alexander of Highlands Ranch, CO, Josh Russell and Brandon Russell of Du Quoin, IL, and two great-grandchildren - Aaron Klump and Quincy Klump.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 15, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Bob Dickerson officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Tamaroa Cemetery.
Friends may make memorials to the First Baptist Church of Du Quoin.
Marion L. Quillman
Marion L. 'Vern' Quillman, 72, Pinckneyville, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2002 at Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Mr. Quillman was a Service Manager for various auto dealers in the area and a Musician. He was a member of Loyality Missionary Baptist Church in Eden. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He was born September 30, 1930 at Ava, the son of Raymond Quillman and Edna (Wrolen) Quillman. He married Ruby Pearl Farris on June 18, 1951 at Steeleville.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby Pearl Quillman of Pinckneyville; three children, Mickeal (wife Trienna) Quillman of Sikeston, Mo., Gary (wife Antoinette) Quillman of Pinckneyville and Robert Quillman of Sparta; two daughters-in-law, Cathy Quillman of Willisville and Cristine Quillman of Pinckneyville; one sister, Norma Richter of Centralia; two other brothers and one sister; 21 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Jeffery Lynn Sr. and Dennis Ray Sr.
Funeral services were Monday, November 25 at 1 p.m. at Loyality Missionary Baptist Church in Eden with Pastor Mickeal Quillman assisted by Pastor Tom Foster officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery at Swanwick.
Friends called at Loyality Missionary Baptist Church in Eden from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 7:30 a.m. until the hour of service Monday.
Memorials may be made to Loyality Missionary Baptist Church.
McDaniel Funeral Homes, Sparta, was in charge of arrangements.
