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Ida Louise (Hillebrand)  Sparks

Ida Louise (Hillebrand) Sparks

Aug 8, 2020

Ida Louise Sparks, age 63, of Metropolis, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Ida Louise Hillebrand was born on June 13, 1957 to George and Mildred (Rogers) Hillebrand. She worked for years at Walmart until her health would not allow it. Ida loved the flowers...

Wilford "Pete" E. Wachter

Wilford "Pete" E. Wachter

Aug 7, 2020

Wilford E. "Pete" Wachter, age 94 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 9:08 pm on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Graveside services with military rites will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Shalom Renner and Rev. Jon Cockrel officiating....

Donald R. Laird Ii

Donald R. Laird Ii

Aug 6, 2020

Donald R. Laird II, age 47, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Mike Hardison officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Donald attended Community...

Imogene Mizell

Imogene Mizell

Aug 6, 2020

Mrs. Imogene Mizell, age 79, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Robin Mizell officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the...

Joann L. (Lawrence)  Fletcher

Joann L. (Lawrence) Fletcher

Aug 5, 2020

Joann L. Fletcher age 90, formerly of Metropolis, IL passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Brooking Park Nursing Home in Chesterfield, MO.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Joann was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Metropolis for...

Arthur J. Owens

Arthur J. Owens

Aug 4, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur J. "Art" Owens of Bay City, Illinois. Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2020, at the age of 82 after suffering a severe stroke.

Art was born on May 15, 1938, in Kankakee, Illinois to Truman H. and Frances...

Kim Randolph

Kim Randolph

Aug 1, 2020

Kim Randolph, age 61 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 6:52 pm on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Shane Rust officiating.

Kim is survived by her husband of 35 years, Tony Randolph; son, Jason...

William "Bill" Jacobs

William "Bill" Jacobs

Jul 30, 2020

William "Bill" Jacobs, age 89 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:32 am on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Monday, August 3, 2020 for family and close friends at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Charles Tate officiating.

William was a businessman in Metropolis...

Sydney Renee' Artman

Sydney Renee' Artman

Jul 27, 2020

Ms. Sydney Renee' Artman, 26, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home.

Graveside services will be on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10 am at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. Trad York officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

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Elmer L. Hammond

Elmer L. Hammond

Jul 26, 2020

Mr. Elmer L. Hammond, 86, of Metropolis, IL, formerly of Temple Hill, IL passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Snell officiating. Burial will...

Robert Mccutcheon

Robert Mccutcheon

Jul 19, 2020

Robert McCutcheon, 53, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah, KY.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, July 24, 2020 at First Baptist Church Metropolis with Bro. Harvey Baxter officiating. Burial will follow with military rites in Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

Robert served...

Shirley A. (Bell)  Stewart

Shirley A. (Bell) Stewart

Jul 19, 2020

Shirley A. Stewart, 76, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Rev. Travis Wilson officiating. There will be no visitation. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

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Geraldine "Geri" (Korte)  Holland

Geraldine "Geri" (Korte) Holland

Jul 18, 2020

Geraldine "Geri" K. Holland, 85, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the family farm where she was born surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Metropolis with Revs. Shalom Renner and Jon Cockrel officiating....

James Wynn

James Wynn

Jul 17, 2020

James Wynn, 31, of Belknap, IL, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Canaan Cemetery in Massac County, IL.

James worked in construction.

James is survived by his...

Troy Collins

Troy Collins

Jul 14, 2020

Troy Collins, age 63 of Anna, Illinois formerly of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Tuesday evening July 14, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Anna.

Memorial services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Tilford officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Mt. Carmel...

Bobby Butterfield

Bobby Butterfield

Jul 7, 2020

Bobby Butterfield, age 59 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Baker officiating. Private family burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery.

Bobby is survived...

Mary Sobat

Mary Sobat

Jul 6, 2020

Mary Sobat, age 63 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Family burial services will be held in Gilead Cemetery near Simpson, Illinois.

Mary was of the Pentecostal Faith.

Mary is survived by her husband, Jerry Latham; daughter, Mary Brown and husband...

Rebecca Marie Jaco

Rebecca Marie Jaco

Jul 4, 2020

Rebecca Marie Jaco, 49, of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 6:16 pm on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Massac Memorial Hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Hillerman Baptist Church Cemetery.

Rebecca worked as a finance manager.

Rebecca is survived by her husband, James Wynn;...

Patricia L. (Flora)  Krueger

Patricia L. (Flora) Krueger

Jul 4, 2020

Patricia L. Krueger, age 70 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 12:03 pm on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the IOOF Cemetery in Metropolis with Pastor David Krueger officiating.

Patricia worked for many...

David Hearn

David Hearn

Jul 1, 2020

David "Poppy" Hearn, 67, of Metropolis, IL, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 surrounded by his family after a courageous struggle with cancer. He has passed on to his heavenly home where he will no longer suffer, but will live forever in peace and comfort. He was born on December 7, 1952, in Excelsior Springs, MO,...

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