Mar 2, 2021

DESOTO – Betty Ruth Heiar, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on July 16, 1929 in De Soto to Albert and Rebecca (Nausley) Jones on her family’s local farm. Betty was steadfast in pursuing her goal in achieving a college degree and graduated from SIU on the Dean’s List with...

Feb 24, 2021

CARBONDALE - Merle R. Rankin, 75, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Harrisburg. Merle was born on November 16, 1945 in Springerton to Emerson and Ruby (Garrett) Rankin. He married Cheryl Diane Chase on December 23, 1967. She preceded him in death on December 23, 1997. Merle served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked...

Feb 24, 2021

MARION – Billy “Shon” Gene Roberson, 65, of Marion, formerly of Grand Tower, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2021. Shon was born August 31, 1955 to Billy and Myrtle (Abbott) Roberson in Oak Park, Illinois. Shon was a member of the rescue dog organization. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and going on Poker Runs with his friends. Shon...

Feb 15, 2021

CARBONDALE - Anne Hill, age 104, of Carbondale, died peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois. Anne was born on April 9, 1916 in Westwood New Jersey, and called many places home during her long life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Camilla, brother, Edgar, and beloved cousin, Lila Deis-Lauby. Anne is survived by...

Feb 15, 2021

Rex Allen Bridgeman, 69, of Cobden, Illinois, passed away on February 15th, 2021 after a three-year battle with cancer. Rex was predeceased by his siblings Dennis Lee and Janice Kay and his wife Linda. He is survived by his siblings Carolene Olson (nee Bridgeman) and Doug Bridgeman, as well as his sons, Bryan and Kent, his step-daughter Robin (Skip) Cutting...

Feb 14, 2021

CARBONDALE - Wilma “Lucy” Ruffolo, age 92, a Carbondale native died peacefully Valentine’s morning 2021 at Manor Court. Lucy was born on October 10, 1928 to Lorraine and Pearl (Holder) Forby.  She spent her early life working as a waitress, where she met her soulmate, Albert Ruffolo, working in Waukegan Il. Albert adored Lucy and they were married August 20,...

Feb 11, 2021

NORMA DREYER SCHIMPF DESOTO - Norma Mae (Cluster) Dreyer Schimpf, 91, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Manor Court Nursing Home in Carbondale, Illinois with loving members of her family present. Services will be at Meredith Funeral Home at 11:00 on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 with Pastor Larry Gilbert officiating. There will be visitation prior to the funeral from 9:30...

Feb 2, 2021

CARBONDALE – Orene “Nana” Faye Williams, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home. Orene was born on January 26, 1952 to Preston and Flossie (Gilmore) Grady in Hope, Arkansas. Nana is survived by her sons, Kenny Mays of Chicago and Orlan Mays of Carbondale; her siblings, Henry Grady and Twinet of Washington D.C, and Wilma of...

Jan 31, 2021

CARBONDALE - Prudy (Ledbetter) Rushing, entered her eternal reward on January 31, 2021 with her loving husband and children near. She now joins her parents and a brother John Ledbetter. Her wonderful sister Barb and Borden Hines and bonus sister Mary (Robinson) Ledbetter remain. She graced us for 76 years teaching us how to be peacemakers and demonstrating that true...

Jan 28, 2021

CARBONDALE – Matthew Ian Holloway, 49, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Matthew was born on October 28, 1971 to Frederick B. and Barbara A. (Hill) Holloway in Carbondale, Illinois. Matthew is survived by his mother, Barbara; brother, Brian; sister-in-law, Salina; and nephew, Jonathon. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Harold U. Hill, Vesta W....

Jan 22, 2021

HERRIN - Kathryn Jo Starbuck, 92, of Herrin died on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Herrin Hospital. Kathryn was born on May 3, 1928, in Abilene, Kansas, the oldest of eight children, to Wallace and Maude Funston. Kathryn married Kenneth (Ken) Starbuck on June 23, 1952. They were married by Ken’s Uncle Martin Starbuck in Salina, Kansas. They had six...

Jan 21, 2021

De Soto – Betty Jo Tegethoff, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on February 26, 1935 to Ferdinand and Jeannetta (Davie) Humphrey in Carbondale. Betty married Bobby Joe Tegethoff on April 5, 1953. Betty is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bobby; sons, David and wife...

Jan 14, 2021

In loving memory of John M. Williams On Thursday, January 14, John Matthew Williams, lifelong resident of Carbondale, Illinois, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at the age of 93 of natural causes. Preceded by his wife, he’s with her again in Heaven. John was born in 1927, at his parent’s home in Carbondale, in a house that still...

Jan 12, 2021

Jane Marie Snail, aged 94, a resident of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021, at Shawnee Senior Living nursing home in Herrin, Ill. She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, to John J. and Anna M. (née Gates) Will on April 30, 1926. Jane graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in Leavenworth and married Charles (Chuck) L. Snail on...

Jan 8, 2021

DeSoto – John “Jack” James Lockwood, 95, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital. Jack was born on September 15, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to Max and Gladys (Wilson) Lockwood. Jack married Ann Stone 11 years ago on August 14, 2009 in De Soto, Illinois. Jack is survived by his wife Ann Lockwood, daughters Sandra Baron...

Jan 8, 2021

CARBONDALE – Mr. William Eichfeld, age 71, passed away on January 8, 2021. William was born in Brookfield, WI to William Eichfeld and Ruth Eichfeld. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Richard Eichfeld. He is survived by his first cousins Charles Wagner, Lynn Berkes, Dawn Adams, and Lana Kawakami. Due to the Covid pandemic concerns for...

Jan 6, 2021

Jan 1, 2021

MURPHYSBORO – James A. Brasel Sr., 83, of Murphysboro passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, Illinois. He was born on September 30, 1937 in Anna to Wretha (Clutts) Brasel and Roy E. Brasel. He married Peggy Hale in Carbondale on May 25, 1957. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2019....

Dec 31, 2020

CARBONDALE – Elmer Wesley Petri Jr.79, passed away early Thursday morning, December 31, 2020 after a long illness with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. . Elmer was born on December 23, 1941 in Chicago to Elmer Petri Sr. and Svea (Ekegren) Petri. Elmer was a meat cutter in Chicago and later in Carbondale at Wal-Mart. He met his wife, Janice in a...

Dec 27, 2020

MARION - Nancy J. Youngblood, age 85 of Marion, IL and formerly of Danville, IL died on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1935 in Warren County, IN the daughter of Helen Hushaw and Charles Handy. She married Lyle Franklin Youngblood on January 3, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 10, 2005. Nancy...