Sara "Sally" Schauwecker

Dec 21, 2024

CARBONDALE - Sara "Sally" Schauwecker, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Manor Court of Carbondale.

Services are pending with Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale and will be announced soon.

John "Jack" Hagan

Dec 19, 2024

John Francis (“Jack”) Hagan passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at Herrin Hospital. Jack was born March 16, 1930 in Alton, Illinois to Francis Hagan and Mary Hagan (Gates) (nee Reid). He married Joan Lavelle Walker on June 23, 1956 and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage until her death in January, 2015.

Jack attended Marquette High School in Alton,...

Matthew C. Medlin

Dec 14, 2024

CARBONDALE - Matthew C. Medlin, age 55, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024 at his home in Carbondale.

 Matthew was born on November 1, 1969 in Carbondale to James and Patricia (Marshall) Medlin-Guyon. 

 Matthew is survived by his mother, Patricia Guyon, two brothers, Stuart (Kelly) Medlin and Christopher Medlin; two nephews and a niece. Matthew is also survived by his special...

George Franklin Bumpus

Dec 10, 2024

GRAND TOWER - George Franklin Bumpus, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.

George was born on February 2, 1944 in Mount Vernon, IL to Dallas and Willadean (Howell) Bumpus. George married Carol Bumpus on October 20, 1962 in Woodlawn. She preceded him in death on January 10, 2022.

George enjoyed fishing and...

Stanley A. Schneider

Dec 3, 2024

Stanley A. Schneider peacefully passed away on December 3, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois at the age of 81. Stan was born on December 26, 1942, in Hermann, Missouri. He proudly served in the Army National Guard and was an accountant at Bemis Curwood in Murphysboro, Illinois for over 30 years.

Outside of his professional career Stan enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and barbecuing....

Aidan Arif Ali

Nov 29, 2024

With great sadness we announce that Aidan Arif Ali, 26, passed away on November 29, 2024. His passing came after a fight to recover from injuries he sustained in a tragic accident. Tragically, Aidan was struck by an automobile while mountain biking at the Touch of Nature trails in Carbondale, IL. 

Aidan studied at Carbondale Community High School, Northwestern University, and...

Doris Snider

Nov 25, 2024

DeSoto – Doris Snider, 97, of DeSoto, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2024.

   Doris was born on August 5, 1927 to Dale and Viola Knight. She was united in marriage to Ralph Snider in 1946. They shared 69 years together, before he preceded her in death in 2015.

   Doris retired from Allen Industries in...

Vertis Meacham

Nov 24, 2024

MARION - Vertis Meacham, 90, passed away on November 24, 2024 at Herrin Hopsital surrounded by her loving family.

Vertis was born on October 3, 1934 in Cobden, IL to Claude Casper and Martha (Smith) Casper. Vertis married Earl Meacham on April 3, 1954 in Pinckeyville, IL. 

Vertis loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed doting on every one of them and...

Shelby Jean Hill

Nov 13, 2024

CARBONDALE - Shelby Jean Hill, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Energy.

Shelby was born on November 18, 1939 in Carbondale to Raymond and Carrie (McKinney) Wright. Shelby married Bennie Joe Hill on June 4, 1958 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1986.

Shelby was raised on a small farm near...

Rosa Lee Plunkett

Nov 6, 2024

CARBONDALE – Rosa Lee Plunkett, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at The Landings at Reed Station Crossing.

Rosa Lee was born March 7, 1931 in Sesser to the late Albert and Viva (Harrison) Cockrum. She attended Southern Illinois University where she met and fell in love with Anderson Buell “A.B.” Plunkett at the Baptist Student Union. Rosa Lee...

Raymond Carl Lenzi

2024

Raymond Carl Lenzi peacefully passed from this world on Monday, October 21. He was surrounded by family on the farm, Bella Vista, that he shared with his wife Maggie, overlooking Draper’s Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest.

Raymond was born in 1946 to Shirley Wilcoxen, a baker, and Joseph Lenzi, a coal miner who passed away when Raymond was 18 months...

John T. Cherry

Oct 20, 2024

John Thomas Cherry passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 20, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois, after a two-week stay resulting from a fall. 

John was born on May 6, 1931, in Carbondale to Luther and Evelyn (Mathis) Cherry. He married his sweetheart, Aveniel Arensman, on December 6, 1953, in Metropolis. They celebrated their 70th wedding...

Joetta Lynn King

Oct 19, 2024

CARBONDALE - Joetta Lynn King, 68, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at her home.

Joetta was born on December 21, 1955 to Lenard Gaylord and Patricia J. (Stroud) Milton in Murphysboro. She married Rev. Jerry L. King on October 27, 1979 in Carbondale.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Jerry L. King, children, Jaryn Lee King and Jessica Leigh...

Truman Wayne Burk

Oct 15, 2024

Truman Wayne Burk, 79, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale of heart failure with family by his side.

Truman was born on May 11th, 1945 in Carbondale, to Lee and Violet Burk.

In 1963, Truman graduated high school and began working as a roofer with his father. Eventually, he moved to Joliet and worked as...

Graydon "Smitty" Smith

Oct 12, 2024

CARBONDALE - Graydon “Smitty” Smith, age 86, a beloved member of the Carbondale community known for his selfless nature and unwavering faith, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his family. 

Smitty was born on February 27, 1938 to Robert and Lucy May (Dailey) Smith. He married Irmalee Alta Betts on May 30, 1956 in...

Carol Edith Carter

Oct 5, 2024

CARBONDALE - Carol Edith Carter, 63, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home.

Carol was born October 11, 1960 in East Saint Louis, IL to Robert W. and Ruth (Schmidt) Carter.

She is survived by her greatest loves. Her children: Brian (Courtney) Wilson, Robi (John) Stephenson, both of Ava, Jennifer Michelle Koch of Lafayette, IN, Andrew Banks of Carbondale,...

Alden Hickman

Oct 3, 2024

Alden Hickman June 10, 1931 - Oct 3, 2024

 With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Alden Hickman who was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the age of 93. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great-Great-Grandfather, friend and a cherished member of many communities.

 Alden was born on June 10,...

Betty L. Kiefer

Sep 24, 2024

CARBONDALE – Betty Louise Kiefer, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on March 20, 1929 in Hurst to Ernest and Mary (Lindsey) Mize. Betty married Robert Kiefer on April 27, 1946 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1984.

A woman of quiet...

Henry "Hank" Souders

Sep 21, 2024

Henry “Hank” Souders, 19, of Oak Park died on Sept. 21, 2024, victim of a traffic accident on the Southern Illinois University campus in Carbondale. He was heading to work as a certified motorcycle license school instructor. Born on June 3, 2005, he grew up and spent nearly his whole life on South Elmwood in Oak Park, attending preschool at...

Earline "Sally" Hill

Sep 18, 2024

CARBONDALE - Earline "Sally" Hill, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Reflections Memory Care in Herrin.

Sally was born on September 27, 1931, in Lincoln to Harold and Ava (Simmons) Payne. She married Marion Hill and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2023.

She touched the lives of all who knew her with...