Source: Don Lee Etherton Obituary

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CARTERVILLE -- Donald "Don" Lee Etherton, 78, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, surrounded by his family. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Revs. Alan Milligan and Dorothy Cook officiating. Burial will be in Willowrest Cemetery in Carterville with military rites performed by Herrin VFW and American Legion Post and Illinois Army National Guard. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Don was born Sept. 30, 1932, in Carterville to Wilbert "Wig" and Zella (Bishop) Etherton. He married Beverly Jayne Talley on July 25, 1953, in Carterville. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Jayne Etherton of Carterville; daughter, Alyce Lynn Gossage of Carter-ville; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Susie Etherton of Carterville; grandchildren, Beverly Jo Brandon and her husband, Charlie, of Benton and Robert Rowatt Etherton and Justin Lee Etherton, both of Carterville; great-grandson, Travis Wayne Bird of Herrin; brother, Michael Coriasco of Carterville; aunt and uncle, Rose Marie and George Jensen of Herrin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Marsha Talley of Carterville; three nieces; and several cousins. Don was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Arlie Marvin Gossage; and grandson, Arlie Lee Gossage. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Don was of Protestant faith. He retired from UMWA Local 9037. Not only was Don a welder and farmer, he also was a craftsman who made beautiful wooden furniture. Don loved his farm and enjoyed raising cattle. He also liked to garden. Don always said, "Every day is pretty, but some are just prettier than others." To view this obituary and sign the guest register, visit www.rigginpillatschburkefh.com. Published in The Southern Illinoisan from March 14 to March 15, 2011

Type: Public Announcement

Date: 2011-03-15

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