Obituaries
Barbara Eaglen Grace
Oct 16, 2022
Barbara Eaglen Grace, 73, of Carbondale, peacefully passed from this life on October 16, 2022, at home, with her husband, Charles, by her side. She is also survived by her daughter Katey, her granddaughter, Gemma Rose, and her stepson Chip.
She was born on July 30, 1949, in Danville and her family lived in Pekin. Her mother, Delores Hack Eaglen, and...
Rolland "Dan" Patch
Oct 15, 2022
CARBONDALE – Rolland “Dan” Patch, 92, passed away on October 15, 2022 in Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.
Dan was born on June 15, 1930 in Smithshire, IL to Wilbur and Esther (Brent) Patch. Dan married Joan Lang on April 15, 1951 in Roseville, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 4, 2009.
Dan served his country in the U.S....
Thomas Fausto Lightfoot
Sep 30, 2022
CARBONDALE - Thomas Fausto Lightfoot, 28, of Carbondale, IL, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 30, 2022 in Philadelphia.
Thomas leaves behind his mother Maria, siblings Jorge (wife Rae), Sarah (husband Rob and beloved niece Sabina), and Marcos; and a large extended family spanning across the globe. He was preceded in death by his father David in 2020.
Thomas (or Tom,...
Joyce Rosalie Winget
Sep 29, 2022
MURPHYSBORO - Joyce Rosalie (Davis) Winget, age 95, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on September 29, 2022.
Joyce was born on February 26, 1927, to Clarence and Verna Mae (Greer) Davis. She was born the oldest daughter of ten children and took pride in caring for her younger siblings. She married Glenn O. Winget on February...
Mary Kathryn Fite
Sep 28, 2022
CARBONDALE – Mary Kathryn Fite passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Carbondale.
She was born in Golconda on April 4, 1932 to Orville Lee and Nancy Elizabeth (Keeling) Brown. Mary married Harold A. Fite Sr. on December 2, 1950. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2020.
Mary was a loving caring wife and homemaker. She enjoyed making quilts...
Rev. Gerald "Jerry" Kissell
Sep 26, 2022
CARBONDALE – The Reverend Gerald "Jerry" Kissell, 88, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Parkway Manor in Marion surrounded by his loving family, including their devoted Greyhound, Spencer.
Jerry was born on November 30, 1933 in Erie, PA to John Jacob and Helen C. (Miller) Kissell. Jerry married Ruth Newborgh on September 3, 1960 in Maywood, IL.
Jerry attended Colgate...
Robert Glenn Sanches
Sep 20, 2022
Robert Glenn Sanches, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale after years of living with a traumatic brain injury.
Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, graduated from Western Illinois University class of 1973 earning his Bachelor Degree in Industrial Arts. With his degree, he enjoyed teaching high school...
Terrance Lee Wright
Sep 14, 2022
GRAND TOWER - Terrance Lee Wright, 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Terry was born on September 9, 1954 in Murphysboro, IL to Orville “Jim” and Barbara Ann (Jackson) Wright. Terry married his High School sweetheart Brenda Qualls on April 27, 1972. Of that union was born three children, Jamie...
Herbert "Jack" Schauer
Sep 14, 2022
CHICAGO - Herbert “Jack” Schauer, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Jack was born on July 15, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Herbert and Elizabeth (Glosa) Schauer. Jack married Donna Lullo in Chicago. She preceded him in death on November 10, 1993.
Jack loved vacations, going on trips and spending time with his family.
Jack is...
Melissa Marie Reynolds
Sep 13, 2022
CARBONDALE – Melissa Marie Reynolds, 40, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Nashville, TN.
Melissa was born on March 10, 1982, in Rock Island, to Katrina Lynne (Hexamer) Bigler.
Melissa is survived by her four daughters: Kara (William) Cook, Kuri Spivey, Ayrian and Arianna; her mother, Katrina (John R) Bigler of Carbondale; siblings, Chantiel (Patrick) Attmore of Portland, OR., Amy...
Anthony Ron Herring
Sep 13, 2022
Anthony Ronald Herring, age 83, of Carbondale passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to his heavenly home surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 12, 1939 in Grand Tower, to the late John Herring Jr. and Mary Ellen (McRaven) Herring. He was united in marriage to Martha Grace (McKinney) Young on November 24, 1971.
He was a member of...
Evelyn Lucille Davis Chamness
Sep 2, 2022
CARBONDALE - Evelyn Lucille Davis Chamness, 101, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Evelyn was born on May 12, 1921 in Carterville, IL to Fred and Minnie (James) Yancey. Evelyn married Howard Davis on December 17, 1938 in Charleston, MO. He preceded her in death in March 1970. She married Clifton Chamness on January 1,...
Mary Margaret Winters
Aug 27, 2022
Mary Margaret Winters, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale after a brief illness.
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Carol (Manwaring) Dahm.
Surviving to cherish her memory are daughter, Elizabeth Winters; son, Christopher Winters; brother, Richard Dahm and many friends whose lives she enriched by her...
Violet Irene Covington
Aug 21, 2022
Carbondale - Violet Irene (Crawshaw) Covington, 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Violet was born on March 6, 1938, to Teddy Lawrence and Iva Irene (Wright) Crawshaw in Carbondale, IL. She married Amos Harold Covington on July 15, 1956 in Corinth, Mississippi. Violet was one of nine...
Trigger Lindsey
Aug 10, 2022
CARBONDALE – James Trigger Lindsey, 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home in Carbondale. Trigger was born on August 19, 1961 in Carbondale to James “Trigger” and JoAnn (Melville) Lindsey. Trigger grew up in Carbondale and after graduating high school he attended Southern Illinois University and received a degree in accounting. He then moved to...
Theresa Darlene Henry
Aug 9, 2022
CARBONDALE – Theresa “Terri” Henry, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home in Carbondale. Terri was born on September 26, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, her parents are William and Sally (Winfield) Walters. Terri married John “Mike” Henry on July 18, 1998 in Carbondale. She worked as a real estate agent since 1993, most recently at...
Fronie Louise Baltzell
Aug 9, 2022
GRAND TOWER - Fronie Louise Baltzell, 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Manor Court in Carbondale. Fronie was born on January 22, 1929 in Murphysboro to William and Emma (Robertson) Riegger. Fronie married William Baltzell on March 31, 1928 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2010. Fronie enjoyed doing embroidery and turning into...
James Roy Deming
Aug 7, 2022
James Roy Deming died peacefully at his home in Murphysboro, Illinois, on August 7, 2022 surrounded by his daughters. Roy was born in Makanda on May 3, 1938 to Cyrus and Bessie (Furlow) Deming. He married Joyce Lee Wright on July 26, 1958. His wife and parents preceded him in death, as did a brother, Paul E. Deming, and three...
Reveta Arlene Black
Jul 31, 2022
CARBONDALE - Reveta Arlene Black, age 83, passed away on July 31, 2022 at her home in Carbondale surrounded by her loving family. Reveta was born on June 2, 1939 at home in Clay City, IL to Kenneth and Edna (Zimmerman) Hosselton. Reveta married Charles “Fred” Black on February 2, 1957 in Clay City, IL. Reveta graduated from Clay City...
Darrell Joseph Hudson
Jul 30, 2022
GRAND TOWER – Darrell J. Hudson, 65, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis surrounded by his loving family. Darrell was born on March 19, 1957 to Frank and Dolores (Lindsey) Hudson in Murphysboro. He married Sheila Coomes on November 20, 1981 in Anna, Illinois. Darrell had a lawn mowing service where he mowed...
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