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02/19/2026

Ruth Ann Thies

PERCY – Ruth Ann J. Thies, 81, of Cutler, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Manor Court, Carbondale, IL.

Ruth Ann was born January 11, 1945, in Jacob, IL to Roland and Mildred (Wichern) Kranawetter. She married Gerald L. Thies on September 5, 1964, in Neunert, IL. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2019. Ruth Ann was retired from Spartan Aluminum and a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Steeleville.

Ruth Ann is survived by her children: Brian (Allisen) Thies of Cutler, IL, Carla Jarrett of Willisville, IL, Kevin (Michelle) Thies of Ava, IL, Jason Thies of Jacob, IL; her grandchildren: Rachel, Katelyn, Chelsea, Austin, Douglas, Aimee, Zach, Paige, Abbey, Logan, Olivia; her great grandchildren: Camilla Ruth and Brooks Lee, her brothers: Earl (Linda) Kranawetter of Campbell Hill, IL, Dale Kranawetter of Jacob, IL, Lloyd Kranawetter of Jacob, IL; her sisters: Wanda (Mark) Holt of Gorham, IL, Rita (Brian) Vanpelt of Gorham, IL; her in-laws: Diann (Jerry) Moore of Willisville, IL, Zeke Thies of Willisville, IL, Terry Thies of Willisville, IL, Mary Ann (Rick) Bowerman of Campbell Hill, IL, and Connie (Bruce) Shockley of Lenzburg, IL.

Ruth Ann was also preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws: Betty & Renee Kranawetter, Dennis Korando, Lonnie “Buck” Thies, Kenny “Cornbread” Thies, Allie Thies, Randy “Nip” Thies, Bonnie Faverty, and Judy McFadden.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:00 am, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL, with Rev. Mark Harriss officiating. Burial to follow at Percy Village Cemetery, Percy, IL. Visitation will be Friday evening, February 27, where friends may call from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and on Saturday morning from 7:30 - 9:30 am, at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Steeleville, then from 10:00 until time of service at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and School and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.

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02/17/2026

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02/14/2026

Michael Burns

STEELEVILLE - Michael Burns, 72, of Steeleville, passed away at 7:24 am, Friday, February 13, 2026, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.

Michael was born on July 24, 1953, in Sparta, Illinois, the son of Lee and Edith Henrici Burns. He married Michele Fricke on August 14, 1982 at the Rockwood Presbyterian Church, Rockwood, Illinois. Michael was a Grain Manager at Gilster Mary Lee in Steeleville, Illinois. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church, Rockwood. Michael loved spending time with grandchildren, playing games and doing puzzles. He enjoyed taking time to work and enjoy his cattle. He spent several years participating in the Bowling League in Sparta. He had a great love for his Chevy Camaro.

Michael is survived by his wife, Michele Burns of Steeleville; children, Michael (Tricia) Burns, Jr. of DeSoto, IL, Joshua E. (Elysia Iwao) Burns of Herrin, IL, and Jessica Burns of Chester, IL; grandchildren, Hayden, Wyatt, Edie, Alekzander, Audrey, and Alayna; brothers and sisters, DeWayne C. (Debra) Burns of Coulterville, Judith Burns of Coulterville, Dennis (Rose) Burns of Coulterville, Brenda Sue Burns of Broken Arrow, OK, and Brian Burns of Coulterville; and several nieces and nephews.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Larry Burns; and one brother-in-law, Eddie Fricke, Jr.; and one sister-in-law, Gina Fricke.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 am, at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, with Rev. Thomas Klausing officiating. Burial will follow at Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, where friends may call on Monday from 6 pm until 8 pm, then on Tuesday from 7:30 am until the hour of service. Memorials may be given to the Disabled American Veterans.

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02/13/2026

Glenda M. Minton

STEELEVILLE – Glenda M. Minton, 88, of Steeleville, IL, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.

Glenda was born February 3, 1938, in Rhinelander, WI, the daughter of Archibald John Anderson and Ruth Elizabeth (Raulie) Anderson. She was a 1956 graduate of Rhinelander high School and joined the U.S. Air Force upon graduation. Glenda was stationed in Texas and Florida, working in Statistical Services.

While in the Air Force and stationed at Elgin Air Force Base in Pensacola, FL, she met fellow Airman Jerry Lee Minton. They were married on October 17, 1959, in Chapel #2 at Eglin Air Force Base. He preceded her in death on February 15, 2014.

Together, Jerry and Glenda built the Minton Insurance Agency in Steeleville. She enrolled in computer classes at a local community college in the 1970s, a forward-thinking approach at the time, and her new-found computer skills enabled the insurance agency to gain efficiency and prosperity.

Glenda was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Steeleville, where she served for more than 20 years as the financial secretary. Once again, her computer skills brought a modern approach to tracking finances and attendance. Later in life she helped gather volunteer servers for funeral lunches and assembled weekly church bulletins. She also delivered Meals on Wheels for a decade.

Glenda loved returning to the family cottage which dates back to the 1930s in her native Rhinelander, WI. Her children still own the waterfront family cottage in Rhinelander, WI, and traveling there each summer is a long family tradition for the Minton family. At the cottage, she enjoyed playing cards, visiting with family and watching the beautiful sunsets over the Wisconsin River, just as she had done as a little girl when her grandparents owned the cottage.

Glenda is survived by her three children: Jon (Geralyn) Minton of Steeleville, Meta Minton and husband, David Towns of Lady Lake, FL, Mark (Linda) Minton of Rochester, IL, her grandchildren: Matthew Minton, Michael (Allie) Minton, Joseph Minton, Eva Minton and Elena Minton; her three brothers: Jeffrey Anderson of Florida, Michael (Judy) Anderson of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Timothy Anderson of Kansas City, KS; her cousins: Kathy Anderson of Rhinelander, WI, Kevin Anderson of Tomahawk, WI; as well as nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Edward Anderson, stepmother, Norma Anderson, sisters-in-law, Anne Anderson and Carol Anderson, and cousin, Mark Anderson.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 11:00 am, at St. Marks’s Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL, with Reverend Mark Harriss officiating. Burial to follow at St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery, Steeleville, IL. Visitation will be Sunday evening, February 15, where friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and then on Monday morning from 7:30 – 9:00 am at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL, and then 10:00 am until time of service at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or Steeleville Public Library and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.

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02/11/2026

Richard Heine

CAMPBELL HILL – Richard Dean Heine, 81, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born in Pinckneyville, IL, on July 30, 1944, to Wesley and Vera (Hodge) Heine. He graduated from Trico High School in June 1962 and received an associate’s degree at Belleville Area College. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Holder on June 20, 1964, at Denmark Baptist Church. They enjoyed nearly 59 years together before she preceded him to heaven in 2023.

Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and is survived by his children, Belinda and Scott Conner of Gilbertsville, KY, Rosemary and Joel Boswell of Richland Hills, TX, Bryan and Lisa Heine of Campbell Hill, IL, and Matthew and Lisa Heine of Tamaroa, IL. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Rebecca and Steven Linares of Queens, NY, Benjamin and Alicia Conner of Nolinsville, TN, Jacob and Bekah Boswell of Ft Worth, TX, Luke Boswell of North Richland Hills, TX, Isaac Heine, Reese Heine, Eloise Heine, and Everett Heine and great grandson, Joshua Boswell. Additional survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, his parents, brother, Gerald Wesley Heine, his daughter, Karen, and one infant grandchild.

Richard was an active member of Denmark Baptist Church where he attended his entire life and held many leadership roles including deacon and trustee. He was active on the Cottom Cemetery Board for many years. He worked a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime in agriculture, electrical and plumbing, and business ownership (Percy Hardware) and finished his career with many years at Wrights Building Center in Sparta. He was very knowledgeable and helped many people solve home maintenance problems and was often giving of his own time to help others. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family across the United States. After the passing of his beloved wife, Richard stayed active attending his grandchildren’s sports events, eating out with his friends, attending gospel singing and visiting with his family and friends. He was always up for an enjoyable conversation.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, 1:00 pm, at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Ava, IL, with Pastor Marty DeRoche and Pastor Lee Valerius officiating. Burial to follow at Cottom Cemetery, Cutler, IL. Visitation will be Saturday evening, February 14, 2026, where friends may call from 3:30 – 6:00 pm, and then on Sunday morning, 7:30 am until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Cottom Cemetery or Denmark Baptist Church and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Ava, IL 62907.

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02/08/2026

Todd D. Ehlers

WINE HILL – Todd Dean Ehlers, 48, of Wine Hill, Illinois, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Todd was born on October 30, 1977 in Chester, IL, the son of Darrel D. and Carol A. (Huseman) Ehlers of Campbell Hill. Todd was an educator at Menard Correctional Center, a police officer in the surrounding area, and a former Ag Teacher at several local high schools. He was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Post Oak, where he held several leadership positions.

His greatest pride and joy was his son, Bryce, who was not only his only child, but also his best friend and hunting buddy. The two shared countless hours together outdoors, making memories in the woods, telling stories and enjoying the simple moments that meant the most. Todd was a proud graduate of Trico High School and SIU. During his time at Trico, he was actively involved in FFA, encouraged by his teacher and Uncle Lawrence Huseman. He earned both the State and the prestigious National FFA Degrees. He remained active in the FFA Alumni. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His memory will live on in the stories shared, the lessons he passed along, the junk he bought and the love he gave to all.

Todd is survived by his son, Bryce of Wine Hill; Father, Darrel Ehlers of Campbell Hill; sister, Amy (Josh) Brown of Campbell Hill; nephews, Connor and Carter Brown; Bryce’s mom, Mary (Sam) Oberle of Ste. Genevieve, MO; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Todd was preceded in death by is Mother, Carol; twin brother, Tyson; Uncles, Lawrence Huseman, Leonard Huseman, Jerry Ehlers and Gilbert Oetjen; aunts, Marla Cushman and Marsha Ehlers; and his grandparents.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church-Post Oak, Campbell Hill, IL with Rev. Michael Foppe and Minister Deb Rathert officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery-Post Oak, Campbell Hill. Visitation will be at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Ava, where friends may call on Wednesday, from 3:30 pm until 8 pm, and on Thursday from 7:30 am until 9 am and then from 10 am until 11 am at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to a scholarship fund set up for Bryce Ehlers or the Todd Ehlers Memorial Fund to be distributed to his favorite charities and organizations. Contributions can be made through the following https://venmo.com/u/ToddEhlersMemorial

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02/06/2026

Liam Allen Dale Armstrong

STEELEVILLE – Liam Allen Dale Armstrong, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Liam was born January 27, 2026, in Carbondale, IL, son to Haylie B. Armstrong. He was a member of Steeleville Baptist Church, Steeleville, IL.

Liam is survived by his mother, Haylie B. (Noah Martin) Armstrong of Steeleville, IL, his grandmother, Jennifer A. Armstrong of Steeleville, IL, his grandfather of David Armstrong of Steeleville, IL, his maternal great grandmother, Cynthia Bayer of Percy, IL, his maternal great grandmother, Lori Schroeder of Chester, IL, his maternal great grandfather, Doug Armstrong, Harlem, GA, and his maternal great great grandparents, Glenn (Sue) Armstrong of Steeleville, IL.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:00 pm, at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL, with Minister Debra Rathert officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 pm until 7 pm. Memorials may be given to the Family and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.

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02/03/2026

Ann S. Cross

AVA – Ann Cross, 86, of Ava, IL, left this world to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Ann was the daughter of Elbridge Creasy and Cora (Bone) Creasy and was born on October 23, 1939, in Seneth, Mo. She married Donald (Duck) Cross on November 5, 1955, in St Louis, Mo. Ann was a Nurse and loved her profession dearly. She wore many hats during her life but the one she treasured most was her family. Ann was known as the community Mom to all her kids’ friends through the years. She loved telling jokes and making people laugh.

Ann is proceeded in death by her parents, her sister, Joyce, her son, Donnie, and her grandsons, Blake and Duce.

Ann is survived by her daughters: Mitzie (Gabby) McBride, Dee (Julie) Cross; grandchildren: Darin Glodo, Tracy (Tony) Gill, Stacy (John) Hartung; great grandchildren: Morgan Weber, Daykota Burnett, Madison Reynolds, Sierra Gill, Aiden McBride, Alexa McBride; brother: Carl (Barb) Creasy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

It was Ann’s wish to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Southern Illinois and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Ava, IL 62907.

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02/02/2026

01/29/2026

Lloyd Hanna

CAMPBELL HILL - Lloyd Hanna, passed away at his home in Cambell Hill, IL, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 59.

Lloyd was born on August 20, 1966, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of William and Marjorie (Gerler) Hanna. He married Angela Keeton on July 3, 2003, in Chester, IL. Lloyd was a Dietary Manager at Menard Correctional Center, Chester, IL. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Jacob, IL, and held memberships in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Scottish Rite, Ainad Shrine in East St. Louis, IL, Murphysboro Masonic Lodge #0498 A.F. & A.M., Randolph County Shrine Club, Elks Lodge #572 in Murphysboro, IL, and the Steeleville Eagles Aerie #3960, as well as the Chester Eagles Aerie #3252.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Angela Hanna, of Campbell Hill, IL, his children: Rae Hanna (James Krelo) of Murphysboro, IL, Shawna Gibbs of Freeburg, IL, Tiffany (Josh) Couch of Willisville, IL, and Aaron Choate of Chester, IL, his grandchildren: Elizabeth Gibbs Frazer, Blake Frazer, Jordan (Dwight) Tuthill, Chelsea Cole, and Korbin Couch, his great-grandchildren, Aliyah Gibbs Frazer and Waylon Tuthill, his mother, Marjorie Hanna of Chester, IL, his brother, Larry (Pam) Hanna of Rockwood, IL, and his father-in-law, Roger Keeton of Chester, IL.

Lloyd is preceded in death by his father and his mother-in-law, Pamela Harnagel.

Funeral services will be held at Wilson's Funeral Homes, Ava, IL on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 am, with Minister Deb Rathert officiating. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Campbell Hill, IL. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Ava, IL, where friends may call on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, with a Masonic Service at 6:30 pm, and again on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 7:30 am until time of service. Memorials may be given to the Shriner's Hospital and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Ava, IL 62907.

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01/28/2026

Shayna Mychel Jo Bradley

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Shayna Mychel Jo Bradley, 36, formerly of Murphysboro, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Shayna was born to Kevin G. Rogers and Barbara Jo Bradley. Shayna was a CNA, in Home Health Care for twenty years. She was an advocate for Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia.

Shayna is survived by her mother, Barbara Bradley-Eisenhauer of Harrisburg, IL, her brothers: Kevin T. (Caitlin) Rogers of Murphysboro, IL, Cody Rogers of Murphysboro, IL, Keegan (Michelle Saillez) Rogers of Carterville, IL; her aunt, Cindy Bradley of Jacksonville, FL, and several nieces and nephews.

Shayna was preceded in death by her father, her infant son, Hudson James, her sister, Kiana, her grandparents, Betty and Lee Dale Bradley.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, 1:00 pm, at Elm Street Baptist Church, Murphysboro, IL, with Sandy Wisdom-Martin officiating. Burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale, IL. Visitation will be Friday, where friends may call from 12:00 noon until time of service at the church. The preferred form of remembrance are memorials to the family, to be used toward funeral expenses.and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Ava, IL 62907.

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01/24/2026

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