Obituaries in Benton, IL

Joanne Rago 71 of West Frankfort passed away at 451 a.m. on Tuesday January 6 2026 at her home in West Frankfort IL. She was born on June 28 1954 to Joseph F. and Adele D. Whelan Rago in Fall River MA. Joanne was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School Fall River MA. Joanne owned a beauty salon for 30 ...

Jami Marie Tate 45 of Benton passed away on Friday December 19 2025 at Franklin Hospital in Benton IL. She was born on May 1 1980 to Marvin Abrams and Roseann Mullins Adams in Mount Vernon IL. Jami worked as a General Manager for Mach 1 in Benton. Jami enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. S...

Patsy Ann SummersDavis 92 of Benton passed away at 1200 a.m. on Thursday December 18 2025 at Stone Bridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton IL. She was born on July 20 1933 to Alva and Dolly Cluck Shockley in Benton IL. Prior to her retirement Patsy worked as a Secretary for Elkhorn Middle School. ...

Duward Dee Bean 95 of Nashville IL passed away at 340 a.m. on Saturday December 6 2025 at Axiom Gardens in Nashville IL. He was born on January 5 1930 to Herman and Nannie Elam Bean in Anna IL. He was a 1947 graduate of AnnaJonesboro High School and earned his Bachelor s degree in Business in 1952 f...

Deborah WilsonBurgess Benton Illinois IL Franklin

He was born on April 10 1948 to Arnold and Eula Smith Baker in Lundale WV. Larry married Karen Shuping and she preceded him in death on July 10 2005. He attended the New Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Benton. Larry was Past Master of the Benton Masonic Lodge 64 Past Commander at the Benton Americ...

Frank Martin Williams age 72 of Benton Illinois died Wednesday January 7 2026 at the Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services of Illinois. Per his wishes he will be cremated and a private family Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date. Frank was born on February 17 1953 in Benton Ill...

Phillip Warren Kelley age 86 of Benton Illinois passed away at 522 a.m. Thursday January 15 2026 at the Franklin Hospital of Benton. Phillip was born on April 28 1939 in Carterville Illinois the son of Leslie and Lois Kelley. He married the former Phyllis June Kelley on April 6 2015 and she survives...

Blaine Joseph Baseden age 17 of Benton passed away Saturday December 20 2025 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Funeral Services will be held at 200 p.m. Saturday December 27 2025 at the Benton Civic Center 414 West Hudelson Street Benton Illinois with Pastor Brian Williams offic...

Gola Richard Eckles age 85 of Harrisburg and formerly of Franklin County passed away at 227 a.m. Monday December 29 2025 at the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Richard was born on May 24 1940 in Christopher Illinois. He was raised by his grandparents Oliver Benton and Elizabeth GulleyEckles and...

Donald Eugene Owens Jr. age 68 of Benton IL passed away at 433 p.m. Tuesday January 6 2026 at the Deaconess Regional Healthcare Services of Illinois. He was born on September 14 1957 in Benton IL the son of Donald Eugene Owens Sr and Mary Jilek Owens. He married the former Christine Casey on August ...

Jennifer Lee Franklin age 54 of Christopher Illinois died Saturday January 10 2026 at the Franklin Hospital of Benton Illinois. Per her wishes she will be cremated and a private family Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date. Jennifer was born on November 23 1971 in Chicago Illinoi...