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Helen R. Dennis
Helen R. Dennis, 85, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:00 A.M., Saturday, December 21, 2002 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Helen was a homemaker and had worked at the Dennis Brothers Grocery Store for many years and at the Dooley Grocery Store for several years. She was a member and active in the activities of the Du Quoin Gospel Assembly Church. She was a member of the Marshall Browning Hospital Auxiliary.
Helen was born June 14, 1917 at Clifford, IL the daughter of Lee and Nola (Gohlier) Spears.
She was married to Oliver Dennis for thirty nine years and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1974.
She is survived by a daughter- Diana Dudas and husband Don of Valparaiso, FL, three grandsons- David A. Dudas and wife Kristine of Mesa, AZ, Dan Dennis and wife Patricia of Humble, TX, Roger Dennis and wife Melissa of Du Quoin, IL, five great grandchildren- David R. Dudas of Mesa, AZ, Evan and Tyler Dennis of Humble, TX, Morgan and Madison Dennis of Du Quoin, IL, one brother- Dick Spears and wife Betty of Marion, IL,brother-in-law- Chuck Dennis and wife Ruby of Du Quoin, IL sisters-in-law- Luella Spears of Marrisa,Kathryn Pair of West Frankfort, IL, Amanda Hamburger and husband of Wayne of Eldorado, IL special caregiver- Becky Carrothers of Du Quoin, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son- James Dennis, two brothers- Harry and Bill Spears, two sisters- Ruth Hawk and Mary Bell Caviness.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at the Gospel Assembly Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Dennis Fitzsimmons officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M. Monday, at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin and from 9 A.M. until time of service at the church on Tuesday.
Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Gospel Assembly Church of Du Quoin.
Dennis Wayne Dimitroff
Dennis Wayne Dimitroff, 22, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2002 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Mr. Dimitroff was a Food Prep at Gilster Mary Lee and a member of the Church of Nazarene in Du Quoin. He was also a member of the Jaycees.
He was born February 27, 1980 at Pinckneyville, the son of John E. Dimitroff and Patsy S. Conner.
Surviving are his father, John Dimitroff of Du Quoin; his mother, Patsy Teffertiller of Tamaroa; brother, Shannon Dimitroff of Benton; paternal grandmother, Madlene Dimitroff of Du Quoin; maternal grandfather, Lester Conner of Tamaroa and a host of aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by one brother.
Funeral services were Monday, December 23 at 1 p.m. at Neal-McClure Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jerry Whittington officiating.
Friends called from 11:30 a.m. until time of service on Monday.
Woodrow Marion Fildes
Woodrow Marion Fildes, 85, of Pekin, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2002 at his home. He had emphysema.
Woody taught Math at Pekin High School for 27 years. He was the head of the Math Department for 16 years, retiring in June 1978. The Pekin Times recounted in the May 11, 1978 edition that Mr. Fildes 'built a reputation in his field for his accomplishments, which he achieved through careful planning and dedicated service.'
He served in the Army during WW II in the counter-intelligence division. He was a member of Parkway Christian Church in Pekin where he taught an adult class for many years.
Woody was born November 28, 1917 in Elm River Township in Wayne County, the son of Rice Emery and Pansy (Laird) Fildes. He married Dorthy Rath on October 7, 1939 in St. Genevieve, Mo. and she preceded him in death on April 2, 1970. He then married Doris Thomas Rosenlieb on January 17, 1975 in the Christian Church in Clay City.
He celebrated his 85th birthday surrounded by family.
Surviving are his wife, Doris Fildes of Pekin; two daughters, Ramona (Larry) Graves of Pekin and Jeanne (Bill) Kunz of Portola Valley, California; three step-daughters, Cheryl Tennant, Sandra Carpenter and Connie Hudgeons, all of Albquerque, New Mexico; one son, David (Chris) Fildes of Tremont; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one brother, Willis Fildes of Spotsylvania, Virginia and two sisters, Hilda Hamic of Haynesville, Louisiana and Velmalene Farris of Abilene, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters and one son, Roger Fildes.
Funeral services were Wednesday, December 18 at 7 p.m. at Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin with Pastor Joshua Bennett officiating. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2002 in Parris Cemetery in Vergennes.
Memorial contributions may be made toward a Woodrow M. Fildes math award at Pekin High School or to his church.
Donald Loyd Gidak
Donald Loyd Gidak died December 10 at his home in Casa Grand, Arizona.
He was the son of Nick and Glorene Gidak.
Surviving are his wife Gracie; two daughters, Melinda Aldrete and Sandra Tucker of Casa Grand; grandchildren and sisters, Helen Beidel of Carlsbad, New Mexico and Mary Ann Harris of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Gidak; sister, Eileen and his parents.
Daniel G. Gray
Daniel G. Gray, age 48, of Benton, formerly of London Mills, died as the result of a mining accident at Catenary Coal Co. near Cabin Creek, West Virginia on December 26, 2002.
He was born November 18, 1954 at Canton, the son of William G. and Bridget (O'Lain) Gray. He married Judy Pence on October 3, 1993 in the state of Kentucky. She survives with his mother of London Mills; two sons, Brandon Gray of Maquon and Timothy Gray of Benton; two grandchildren, Chase and Kaitlyn Gray; one sister, Catherine Leah Gray of Galesburg and two foster daughters, Chelsea and Jade. He was preceded in death by his father.
He worked as a coal miner since 1975, working at Southern Illinois Mines and later working at the Catenary Coal Mine in Cabin Creek, West Virginia until his death.
He was a graduate of Valley High School at London Mills, a member of the Moose Lodge in West Virginia and was an avid coon hunter.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, where visitation was held two hours prior to services. Burial was in the Cuba Cemetery at Cuba, Ill.
Richard G. Hubler
Richard G. 'Mousey' Hubler, Sr., age 64, of Pinckneyville, IL, died Monday evening, December 16, 2002 at 11:53 p.m. in the St. Louis University Hospital as a result of an auto accident.
Richard was born in Du Quoin, IL on November 1, 1938, a son of Herman 'Bud' and Mabel Ruth (Heberer) Hubler. He served with the U. S. Navy from 1956-59, was a coal miner for Consolidated Coal Company #2 Mine, Pinckneyville, loved fishing, playing cards, and was a member of the Nine Mile Sporting Club.
Survivors include Edna Hubler of Hammonton, NJ, three sons: Richard G. Hubler, Jr., and his wife, Beverly of Woodbury, TN, John H. Hubler, and his wife, Paula, of Pinckneyville, Michael J. Hubler of Hammonton, NJ, four daughters: Deborah Parisi, and her husband, Jack, of Hammonton, NJ, Jennifer Hubler of Hammonton, NJ, Margaret Schleinkofer, and her husband, James, of Everett, PA, and Kathleen Smith of Berlin, NJ, two sisters: Ruth Ann Opp, and her husband, Don, of Pinckneyville, Rose Mary Alvarez, and her husband, Robert of San Antonio, TX, eight grandchildren: Dalton Hubler, Dalis Marie Hubler, Jinny Stinnett, James Brewer, Misty Gillenwater, Mica Hubler, Domenic Parisi, Trey Ridgeway, thirteen great-grandchildren, along with numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son in infancy: Mark and a grandson: Bryan James Parisi.
Funeral services were Thursday morning, December 19, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. in the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL with Fr. John Venegoni officiating. Interment was in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville. Graveside military rites were provided by Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post #2504 of Pinckneyville.
Friends called at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville, IL Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. and again on the day of services from 8:00 a.m. till services.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Robert Douglas Jackson
Robert Douglas Jackson, 64, Tamaroa, formerly of Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2002 at Ft. Meyers, Fla.
Mr. Jackson was born June 27, 1938 in Phoenix, Ariz, the son of Robert H. and Margaret (O'Flaherty) Jackson. He married Linda McManus.
He worked as a construction painter for Painting Local #215. He was a member of Liberty Church of Du Quoin.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Jackson of Tamaroa; his mother, Margaret Jackson of Godfrey; step-daughters, Shelley (Michael) Reehle of Caseyville, Kimberly (Robert) McDaniel of Pittsburg, Kan.; Tamara Santos of Pinckneyville and Victoria (Terry) McCrary of Pinckneyville; brothers, Rex (Janet) Jackson of Lehigh Acres, Fla., Daniel Jackson of Columbia, Mark Jackson of Lehigh Acres, Fla. and Michael (Sarah) Jackson of Denham Springs, La.; one sister, Cheryl Goodall of Troy and seven step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Gary Richard Jackson.
Funeral services were Thursday, December 12 at 1 p.m. at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights. Interment was in Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights.
Friends called Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be given to Mrs. Linda Jackson of Tamaroa.
