Obituaries
Janis Crooks
Jan 19, 2025
CARBONDALE, IL – Janis Crooks, 72, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with her loving husband of 48 years by her side.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To share a story or memory of Janis visit www.meredithfh.com.
George R. Bricker
Jan 16, 2025
George R. Bricker 12/25/1961 – 1/16/2025
George, Randy to many, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Evansville, IN.
George was born on December 25, 1961 to George R. Bricker and Jane Milligan in Carbondale.
George served his country proudly aboard several submarines with the USS Navy as a nuclear technician and military police among other posts. He later served in the...
Russell L. Smith, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
CARBONDALE - Russell “Bud” L. Smith, Jr., age 82, passed away on January 12, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Russell was born on June 12, 1942 in Carbondale to Russell, Sr. and Frances (DeWitt) Smith. Russell married Carolyn (Eichholz) Smith on June 22, 1963 in Carbondale.
Russell graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1960 where he played in the band...
Priscilla "Doodle" Russell
Jan 10, 2025
GRAND TOWER - Priscilla "Doodle" Russell, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home in Grand Tower surrounded by her loving family.
Doodle was born on January 6, 1951 in Carbondale to William and Fronie (Riegger) Baltzel. Doodle married Benny Russell on June 14, 1974. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2001.
Doodle enjoyed spending time...
Dr. Arnold Roland Ulner
2025
Dr. Arnold Roland Ulner, 94, of Carbondale, IL, died on January 9, 2025. He was born in Moline, IL in 1930 to Judith Carlsson Ulner and Alfred Ulner, who both had emigrated from Sweden. Arnold received his BA in Spanish at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. He received an MA in Spanish with a double minor in French and...
Reverend Mark Stephen Lohnes
Jan 7, 2025
CARBONDALE – Reverend Mark Stephen Lohnes, 68, passed away at 12:25 P.M., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children, at Manor Court of Carbondale, IL.
He was born in Garden City, KS the son of Paul and Lynn (Kook) Lohnes on September 14, 1956. He married Sheri Lynn Bray on December 4, 1977, in Ashkum, IL. Mark and...
Juanita Fae Porter
Jan 7, 2025
Juanita Fae Porter, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Deaconess Heartland Hospital in Marion.
Juanita was born on July 2, 1933 in East Alton, IL to Walter “Pop” and Nellie (Stanley) Satterfield. Juanita married Kenneth Porter on October 29, 1965 in Du Quoin. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2004.
Juanita worked at the Du Quoin...
Gary Hawk
Jan 2, 2025
Gary Dale Hawk, 74 of Ocala, FL formerly of Murphysboro, IL died Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Gary was born on December 1, 1950 in Canton, IL to Raymond Lee and Esther Ruth (Rowald) Hawk.
He married Gale Vaughn on June 12, 1999 at the First Baptist Church in Carbondale. IL and she survives.
Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Sherry (Scott) Swalek of Ocala,...
Kevin Michael Herron
Jan 1, 2025
CARBONDALE – Kevin Michael Herron, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Kevin was born on July 26, 1952 to Robert W. and Sylvia E. (Greer) Herron in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Kevin is survived by his children, Paul Herron, Whitney Herron, Lucas Herron, and Kelly Herron, grandchildren Dalton, Lili, Brayden, Lana, and Kai, brothers Brian (Martha)...
Melanie Lea Hayes
Dec 31, 2024
Melanie Lea Alford Hayes, of Carbondale Illinois, passed away on December 31, 2024. She was 48. Melanie was born on February 20, 1976, to Gail Marie Schebella Alford of Onaway Michigan.
Melanie graduated from Onaway High School in 1994, having excelled in creative writing, drama and over the next two years she wrote her first novel, “Dead and Buried.”
She was employed...
Mary Louise Carruthers
Dec 30, 2024
AVA - With heavy hearts yet fond memories, we celebrate the life of Mary Louise Carruthers, who passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 66, with her family by her side. Born in Springfield, on November 29, 1958, Mary brought joy, kindness, and a passion for life to those who knew her.
Mary dedicated her career as a...
Anna Lee Hiller
Dec 30, 2024
MAKANDA - Anna Lee Hiller, age 91, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Anna Lee was born on November 13, 1933 in Makanda to Owen and Bronice (Pribble) Presley. Anna Lee married Carlos “Bud” Hiller on January 30, 1958 in Makanda. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2010.
Anna Lee worked...
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,...
Virginia Lee Holt
Dec 15, 2024
CARBONDALE – Virginia Lee Holt, age 96, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at The Anchor of Marion.
Virginia was born on April 26, 1928 in Akron, OH to Raymond and Berta (Hoffman) Buice. Virginia married George Holt on December 31, 1948 in Sturgis, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1997.
Virginia worked as a secretary for Carbondale...
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...
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