Mrs. Alta M. Jeralds, age 83, of Herrin, IL, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. Mrs.Jeralds was born in Cave in Rock Ill on February 24, 1925 to James and Alta (Patton) Frailey. She went to be with her loved ones in heaven on November 27, 2008 in the Fountain View Nursing Home in Eldorado Ill. She is survived by companion Fred Ice of Herrin, 1 son James C. and wife Dana Jeralds of Herrin. 1 daughter Diana and husband Bub Millikan of Cave in Rock Ill. Also there are 4 grand Children Kayley ,Chris, Bradley and Greg. 4 great grand sons, 1 great grand daughter, 1 great great grand son. Services will be Monday at 11:00am at Van Natta Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00am until 11:00 am at the funeral home. Please make memorials to Fountain View Nursing Home 1001 Jefferson St. in Eldorado Ill, 62930. Arrangements are being handled by Van Natta Funeral Home, 427 South Park, Herrin, IL Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Herrin, IL