In Memoriam May 23rd

1597 Alice (Hanson) Bradford buried in Austerfield, England age 34.  She was baptized in Austerfield in 1562 the daughter of John & Margaret (Gressam) Hanson.  Alice married William Bradford in 1584 and they had at least three children: Margaret, Alice and William.

1898 ? Lovelle son of Charles & Lottie (Colclasure) Lovelle.

1989 Rev. Harry Erkman, 99, uncle of Genevieve Powers of Evansville, died yesterday in a nursing home in Amsterdam, N.Y.

Rev. Erkman, a Presbyterian minister, was born in Carmi, Ill., and graduated from Carmi High School in 1908.  He graduated in 1913 from the University of Missouri, and from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary in 1916.

Rev. Erkman, a World War I Army veteran, was honorary mayor of the village of Broadalbin, N.Y.

Surviving in addition to the niece are nephews, Chelsea Erkman of Enfield, Ill., John Erkman of Silver Springs, Md., and Roy and [sic] Erkman of Richwood, W. Va.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Carmi, Ill.  The Halgas Funeral Home in Broadalbin, N.Y., is in charge of arrangements.

The family said friends, if they wish, may make memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, 62 W. Main, Broadalbin, N.Y. 12025.

2005 Herrin-Bernard "Bernie" E. Chapman, 71, passed away at 2:22 A.M., Monday, May 23, 2005 at his residence.

He was born August 14, 1933 in Wayne City, Illinois to N.J. & Louella (Talbert) Chapman. He married Mabel Davis on September 5, 1953 at the Mulkeytown Christian Church. Mabel survives.

He was retired accountant from Gray, Hunter & Stenn in Marion. He received his Bachelors of Science in accounting from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

After retirement he did volunteer work at the Williamson County States Attorney's office.

He was a member of the West Frankfort Christian Church where he co-taught the 20th Century Class. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved to play pool.

He enjoyed watching his oldest grandson Zach play baseball, basketball and football and enjoyed when the other grandchildren came to visit during their school vacations.

Survivors Include:

Wife: Mabel Chapman of Herrin

Two Sons & Daughter-In-Laws: Bernie & Sandra Chapman of Elmhurst, IL.

Paul & Rachel Chapman of Lombard, IL.

Two Daughters & Son-In-Laws: Melody & Paul Hale of Doylestown, PA.

Robyn & Philip Hicks of Mulkeytown, IL.

Seven Grandchildren: Zachary Hicks, Max & Emma Hale, Alex, Jenny, Dylan & Amanda Chapman

Mother: Louella Newby of Wayne City, IL.

He was preceded in death by his father, one infant daughter, Kimberly Chapman and one infant granddaughter, Maggie Hicks.

Private Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 25th, 2005 at the Mulkeytown Cemetery with Gene Fox officiating. Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery on Wednesday.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May, 24th at the Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the West Frankfort Christian Church, Southern Illinois Christian Service Camp or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.