Jeptha U. Place

	Jeptha U. Place, age 67, of Alton, formerly of Pinckneyville, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at his residence.
	Jeptha was born June 15, 1933 in Pinckneyville, the son of Herschel and Inza May (Watts) Place.  He is survived by three daughters, Margaret Scholebo and husband David of Pinckneyville, Patty Scholebo and husband Jeff of Pinckneyville and Laura Smith and husband John of Alton; one brother, Herschel Place Jr.; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
	He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James and one grandchild, Christopher Scholebo.
	Funeral services were Friday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville with Rev. J.O. Mathenia officiating.  Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery in Pinckneyville.
	Friends alled at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville Friday morning from 9 a.m. until services.
