Shirley (Sielbeck) Rottmann
Jan 27, 2022
Richard Rottmann, age 92, of rural Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 3:19 pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital and 21 hours later his wife, Shirley Rottmann, age 85, passed away at 12:20 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.
Richard was born on June 20, 1929 in Arlington,...
Richard Rottmann
Jan 26, 2022
Richard Rottmann, age 92, of rural Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 3:19 pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital and 21 hours later his wife, Shirley Rottmann, age 85, passed away at 12:20 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.
Richard was born on June 20, 1929 in Arlington,...
Helen Ruth (Jones) Sharp
Jan 26, 2022
Mrs. Helen Ruth (Jones) Sharp, age 91, of Grand Chain, IL passed away at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, Illinois on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.
Graveside services will be Monday, January 31, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, Illinois with Rev. Terry Mathis and Rev....
Johnny Willis
Jan 24, 2022
Johnny Willis, 74 of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 12:54 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Baptist Health Paducah.
A visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.
Johnny loved to hunt and fish and was of the Baptist...
Flora P Meyers
Jan 24, 2022
Flora P. Meyers, age 72 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 2:25 pm on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Ohio Chapel Cemetery with Father Michael Christopher Mujule officiating.
Flora was a member of the St. Rose of...
Bill Burton
Jan 20, 2022
Bill Burton, 85 of New Columbia, IL, passed away on Thursday evening, January 20, 2022 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Forthman Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
Bill retired as a heavy...
Sgt. James A. Johnston
Jan 17, 2022
Sgt. James A. Johnston, age 73 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Monday morning, January 17, 2022 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Justin Wolfe and Ivan Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery with military rites.
James...
Janet (Mizell) Pullen
Jan 14, 2022
Loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and faithful friend, Janet (Mizell) Pullen died on Friday, January 14, 2022 in Alpharetta, Georgia. Ms. Pullen had been spending the holidays with her family.
Janet attended Metropolis, Illinois Public Schools, graduating from Metropolis Community High School in 1964 as Valedictorian. She went on to become a business woman and owner...
Elaine Coram
Jan 14, 2022
Helen Elaine Coram, 80 years old from Brookport, IL, went home to be with the Lord at her daughter's home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 14th, 2022. She passed from a battle with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
Elaine was born on Good Friday, April 11, 1941. She had previously worked at Peggie's Dress Shop and...
Mary Ruth (Parker) Fossie
Jan 13, 2022
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Kathy Ann (Morehead) Myrick
Jan 13, 2022
Kathy Ann Myrick, 62, of Karnak passed away January 13, 2022 at Mercy Health Paducah.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 43 years, Randy Myrick; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Kristy Myrick; grandson, she affectionately called her angel baby, Brian Myrick; brothers, Clifford (Cristine) Morehead, Larry (Roberta) Morehead, Bruce (Tina) Morehead, and Bobby Morehead; father-in-law and...
Robert "Bob" Dove
Jan 13, 2022
Robert "Bob" Dove, 64, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bob had previously worked for Barry Dummitt and Heartland Tree Service before running his own tree cutting service for the past 16 years. He played basketball and baseball...
Jeff Schnaare
Jan 10, 2022
Jeff Schnaare age 49 of Paducah, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at his residence in Anna, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home with Bro. Justin Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in the Pell Cemetery.
Jeff was of the...
Joshua Robert Story
Jan 8, 2022
Joshua Robert Story, age 30 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:58 pm on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Round Springs Cemetery.
Joshua attended The Loft Church in Herrin, Illinois.
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Brenda M. Fulkerson
Jan 7, 2022
Brenda M. Fulkerson, 64 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Lourdes Mercy Health Paducah.
Private services will be held.
Brenda is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Kevin Fulkerson; stepmother, Sharon Martin; two sons, Dustin Kotter and Brandon Kotter; special granddaughter, Skye Kotter; 4 grandchildren, Caleb Balderas, Kaitlyn...
Max Delano Beeding
Jan 6, 2022
Max Delano Beeding, age 51 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Max was born on June 11, 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Joy Lorene Mathis. He was adopted by Maurice "Sam" Beeding in 1972 and had several...
Guy W. Wilcox
Jan 6, 2022
Guy W. Wilcox, 87 of Metropolis, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Buchanan officiating. Burial will follow in Metropolis Memorial Gardens, with a flag presentation by the Navy.
Guy was...
Gerald "Jerry" Swenney
Jan 5, 2022
Gerald W. "Jerry" Swenney, age 61 of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Mercy Health Paducah.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Jerry...
James Ronald Bazor
Jan 3, 2022
James Ronald Bazor, age 79 of Metropolis, passed away January 3, 2022, in Merritt Island FL. James was born February 9, 1942, in Reevesville, IL. to James and Dora Bazor. He was married to his loving wife Wanda (Logeman) Bazor for more than 60 years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Metropolis and a retiree of...
Betty Joann Atkinson
Dec 28, 2021
Betty Joann Dyer Atkinson, age 86 of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. There are no services at this time.
Betty attended St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Metropolis.
Betty is survived...
