Obituaries
Laura Mildred Bryant
Oct 8, 2025
Laura Mildred Bryant, age 102, a resident of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away on October 8, 2025.
She was born in Bucanan County on July 31, 1923 to the late John Elisha and Ella Bell Clayton. Lish and Ella Clayton established a Christian home and nurtured their children in the Christian faith. All of their 6 children who lived to adulthood,...
Norma "Snook" Langan
Oct 7, 2025
CARBONDALE - Norma “Snook” Langan, age 83, passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2025 in Belleville.
Norma was born on November 11, 1941 in De Soto, to Authanile and Lois (Grizzell) Hicks. Norma married Donald Langan on April 24, 1971 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2002.
Norma worked for over 60 years as an x-ray technician in...
Barbara Faye Peterson
Sep 24, 2025
CARBONDALE - Barbara Faye Peterson, age 88, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away September 24, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Barbara was born August 4, 1937, in Jefferson County, Illinois, to Marion Wesley and Fern Loretta (Breeze) Carroll. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Marjorie Rueter and Imogene "Imie" Streeter, her brothers, Lavern and Kenneth Carroll, her...
Tommy Miller
Sep 24, 2025
MARION - Tommy D. Miller, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Tommy was born on April 21, 1936 to Fred and Margaret (Darby) Miller in Carbondale.
Tommy devoted much of his professional life to Landmark Chemicals, where he excelled as a Sales Manager in the industrial chemicals industry. His remarkable career was...
John A. Pieczka
Sep 23, 2025
John A. Pieczka was born in Bielsko, Poland on October 1, 1955, where he lived with his parents Jan and Helena, and his older sister Margaret. When he turned 6, the family moved to Ghana and later spent time in Zambia. He told exotic stories of his favorite beach with black sand, talking drums, and sounds of African nights. At...
George Kupczak
Sep 20, 2025
Carbondale - George Howard Kupczak, 68, passed away peacefully at 11:30 p.m. on September 20, 2025 at his daughter's home surrounded by his family. After a courageous fight of battling pancreatic cancer for over a year.
George was born on January 26, 1957 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Nicholas and Betty Kupczak. He married Betty L. Hartung-Kupczak in...
Walter Burl Shipley
Sep 11, 2025
Walter Burl Shipley, 82, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 at 12:31pm at home surrounded by family. He was born on March 14, 1943, in Lenoir City, TN, to John and Bessie (Huskey) Shipley. He was the beloved father of Laura Ann Bishop (Matthew) of Carbondale, IL, and John L. Shipley (EunMi Choi) of Davis, CA, and the cherished...
Laverne F. Chastain
Sep 9, 2025
DESOTO - Laverne F. Chastain, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 96 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in De Soto. Born on July 16, 1929, in Prairie Du Rocher to Daniel and Cora (Barr) Brewer, Laverne dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love...
Pastor Peggy Camp
Sep 3, 2025
GRAND TOWER – Pastor Peggy M. Camp, a beloved minister and compassionate soul, passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Tower, Illinois, on September 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on July 13, 1951 to Frankie and Irene (Hartline) Nimmo, Pastor Peggy dedicated her life to spreading love and kindness, touching the hearts of all who knew...
Perry Hal Patterson
Aug 26, 2025
CARBONDALE – Perry Hal Patterson, 84, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Perry was born on April 4, 1941, to Hal Raymond and Bessie Marie (Cummins) Patterson in Athensville, IL. He married Susan Mary Switzer on June 18, 1966, in Murphysboro.
Perry is survived by his wife Susan Mary, daughter Jennifer Hazel Patterson of...
Gene Kristoff
Aug 26, 2025
CARBONDALE/ELKVILLE - Eugene "Gene" Kristoff, a beloved father, brother, uncle, proud Navy veteran, and local business owner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on May 10, 1944, in Carbondale to Anthony 'Tony' Kristoff Jr. and Sophia (Rumkus) Kristoff, Gene led a life marked by hard work, dedication, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to...
Dr. Harold James "Jim" Sylwester
Aug 25, 2025
CARBONDALE - Dr. Harold James "Jim" Sylwester, 90, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Manor Court of Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born on September 23, 1934 to Walter and Paula (Georg) Sylwester in Roseburg, OR. He married Kathleen Ruth Schwartzkopf on July 25, 1965 in Larned, KS. He later married Gretchen Poe on December 5,...
Judy Ann Akers
Aug 25, 2025
MURPHYSBORO - Judy Ann Akers, 74, of Murphysboro passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born on August 29, 1950 in Florence, South Carolina to George and Dorothy (Flowers) Prior. Judy married Lewis Akers on June 16, 1979 in Chester, Illinois. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2022.
Judy and Lewis owned...
Alex Hopkins
Aug 19, 2025
Alex Hopkins, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Born in Austin, Texas, and the son of a U.S. Army Major, Alex was raised in a military family with three brothers and a sister. Stationed at different bases in Germany and the United States, Alex and his siblings enjoyed countless adventures together, forming bonds that would last a lifetime.
In his...
Ramona Brockmeyer
Aug 18, 2025
MURPHSYBORO – Sarah Ramona Brockmeyer (Dean), 90, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Saint Louis University Hospital.
Ramona was born on July 14, 1935, to Ernest Dean and Ollie Bell Dean (Heard) in Percy, Illinois. She married Leonard Brockmeyer on June 6, 1953, in Steeleville, Illinois.
Ramona is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68...
Rebecca Ann Morris
Aug 18, 2025
CARBONDALE - Rebecca Ann Morris, age 69, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living in Marion surrounded by her loving family.
Rebecca was born on January 9, 1956 in Chicago to Byron and Hilda (Herzmann) Wilkinson. Rebecca married Alan Morris on February 29, 1992 at Beau Chateau in Alsip, IL.
A lover of travel, all animals, music,...
Cheryl Ann Mayer
Aug 17, 2025
CARBONDALE –Cheryl Ann Mayer, 66, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Cheryl was born on July 13, 1959 to Raymond Leslie and Wanda Lou (Steele) Herd in Murphysboro. She married Dallas Mayer on October 18, 1991 in Carbondale.
Cheryl is survived by her husband Dallas, daughter Jennifer Zeiba, son Levi Mayer, grandchildren Dusty...
Beverly June Baine Walker
Aug 13, 2025
It is with deep love and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce that Beverly June Baine Walker passed into the presence of her Savior and Lord on August 13 at the age of 95.
Beverly was born on a farm in rural Carterville on July 1, 1930, the youngest of seven children to Ily Britten Baine and Jessie Delaware "Della"...
Janet Anderson
Aug 9, 2025
CARBONDALE - Janet Arlene Anderson, age 80, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Janet was born on May 25, 1945 in Bakersfield, CA to Dale and Ruth (Baughn) Oxford. Janet married Jimmy Anderson of Herrin, IL. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2007.
Janet loved the Christian faith above all else. She was also...
Brenda Kay Weatherford
Aug 8, 2025
CARBONDALE – Brenda Kay Weatherford, 82, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at her home.
Kay was born on July 9, 1943, to William Forrest and Evelyn Naomi (Reeder) Potter in Murphysboro. She married Larry Weatherford on December 28, 1963, in Murphysboro.
Kay graduated from SIU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in 1976 and, in 1981, established the...
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