Obituaries
Kristen Dortheus Juul
Mar 19, 2020
Carbondale - Kristen “Kris” Dortheus Juul, of Carbondale, died peacefully in his sleep at home on March 19, 2020 following a long illness. Kris was born on August 2, 1923 in Rjukan, Norway to Hans and Olga (Gjertsen) Juul. The youngest of eight children, he grew up in Årøsund, a small village on an island in the Oslo Fjord. It...
Helen Louise Moon
Mar 18, 2020
Helen L. Moon Helen “Gigi” Louise Moon, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on May 12, 1944 to Richard and Pruella (Dietz) Crane in Carbondale. She married Larry Moon on November 2, 1962 in De Soto. Helen is survived by her loving husband, Larry Moon...
Donald Lloyd Morehead
Mar 17, 2020
Donald L. Morehead CARBONDALE – Donald “Don” Lloyd Morehead, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on August 12, 1940 to Lloyd and Credie (Roberson) Morehead in Humboldt, Tennessee. He married Nancy Lee Conover on January 27, 1969 in Wheaton, Illinois. Don is survived by his loving wife,...
Donald E. Lovejoy
Mar 8, 2020
Donald E. Lovejoy, Marion IL, formerly of Grand Tower, IL Donald E. Lovejoy, 85, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020 at 4:25 am in Carbondale Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born March 22, 1934 in St Louis, MO to Mary Clarice Qualls and Edward Lovejoy. He spent much of his youth living with his grandmother...
Alice Joan Vaught
Mar 6, 2020
HERRIN - Alice Joan Vaught, 87, formally of Olympia Fields, passed peacefully on March 6, 2020, at 11:52 a.m., at Reflections Memory Care, Herrin, Illinois. Survived by her three children; Lynn D’Angelo (Paul), Mark Vaught (Debbie), and Timothy Vaught, three grandchildren Peter and Ryan D’Angelo and Nathan Vaught, and one great-grandchild, Dominic D’Angelo. Alice was born on October 1, 1932,...
Bonnie J. Davis
Mar 6, 2020
MAKANDA – Bonnie J. Davis, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020. Bonnie was born October 20, 1932 in Jackson County to Hershel and Elsie (Schwartz) Mayer. Bonnie is survived by her two sons: Kerry and wife Junita Davis of Makanda.IL; Glenn Davis and wife Claire Davis, of West Frankfort, IL. Four Grandchildren and...
Mildred Margaret O'Fallon
Mar 3, 2020
CARBONDALE – Mildred O’Fallon, 93, passed away on March 3, 2020 at Century Assisted Living. Services will be private. Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is in charge of arrangements.
Stella Marie Rice
Feb 29, 2020
CARBONDALE - Stella Marie Gallegos Rice died on February 29, 2020 in Winfield, Illinois. Stella the 10th child out of 23, of the late Julian and Amalia Quintana Gallegos. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul, her son Richard Paul (Ricky), and 12 brothers and sisters. She was born in Solar Colorado on December 11, 1923 and...
Lynn Alan Morrison
Feb 27, 2020
CARBONDALE – Lynn Alan Morrison, 83, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion. Lynn was born on May 4, 1936 in Lincoln, NE to Vernon and Helen (West) Morrison. Lynn is survived by his son, Vernon K. Morrison and wife Peggy of Zwolle, LA; daughters, Marcella K. Part and husband Stafford and...
Johnny L. Baltzell
Feb 26, 2020
GRAND TOWER - Johnny Lee Baltzell, 57, of Grand Tower, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital. Johnny was born on June 19, 1962 to William “Billy” and Fronie (Riegger) Baltzell in Carbondale. He married Laura Brooks on January 23, 1998 in Newton. Johnny is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Brock Baltzell, Cassandra Baltzell,...
Kelley Ray Sims
Feb 26, 2020
ALTO PASS - Kelley Ray Sims, 61, of Alto Pass IL, passed away on February 26, 2020, following an Alzheimer’s journey of over 8 years that was made rich and joyful through much music and unyielding golden friendships, connecting his community with love and generosity in ways that could not have been imagined. Kelley was born July 2, 1958, in...
M. Francelle "Fran" Thorne
Feb 24, 2020
CARBONDALE – M. Francelle “Fran” Thorne, 82, passed away on Monday, February, 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Fran was born on September 11, 1937 to Frank Paul Brock and Julia Estelle Brock (Horrell) in Carbondale. She married Philip Vincent Thorne on September 7, 1957 in Anna, Illinois. Fran is survived by her husband, Phil; son,...
Ronald Kujawa
Feb 24, 2020
MURPHYSBORO – Ronald “Ron” Kujawa, 71, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born October 9, 1948 to Edward and Mildred (Williamson) Kujawa in Murphysboro. He married Vickie Kiefer on February 14, 1981 in Pinckneyville. He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie; children, Ronald Kujawa, Jr., Monica Kujawa and...
Ryzhion "Ryry" Z. Payne
Feb 21, 2020
CARBONDALE – RyZhion “RyRy” Z. Payne, 16, of Carbondale passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. RyZhion was born on May 18, 2003 to Christopher Broadnax and Syreena Payne in Carbondale, IL. RyRy was a student attending Rebound at Carbondale Community High School. RyRy always had a contagious smile and loved cars. He...
William "Bill" Ray Crippen
Feb 15, 2020
CARBONDALE – William “Bill” Ray Crippen, 66, passed on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on April 30, 1953 in Cairo, Illinois to George Harold Crippen and Betty Jean (Goins) Crippen. The family moved to Carbondale in 1960. He married Joyce Ann Goldsby on November 9, 1974 at First United Methodist...
Joyce Pease Nelson
Feb 13, 2020
COBDEN – Joyce Pease Nelson, 74, of Cobden, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden. Joyce was born on February 7, 1946 to Laurel and Marian (Ellis) Pease in Mitchell, South Dakota. Joyce started playing violin at ten years old. She studied music performance and education at Mount Union College, University of Iowa, SIU Edwardsville,...
Kathryn Lee Lindsey
Feb 7, 2020
CARBONDALE – Kathryn Lee Lindsey, 85, passed on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Manor Court in Carbondale. Kathryn was born on December 30, 1934 in Gorham, Illinois to Ruby Johnson. She married Raymond Odell Lindsey on December 10, 1953 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on December 23, 1973. Kathryn is survived by her children, Robert (Jennifer) Lindsey, Cindy...
Edward James "Ej" Anderson
Feb 4, 2020
CARTERVILLE – Edward James “EJ” Anderson, 10, entered heaven on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. EJ was born November 9, 2009 to Anthony and Katie Anderson in Omaha, Nebraska. EJ was a fourth grade student at Carterville Intermediate School. He swam for the Carbondale Cyclones swim team...
Charles Larry Wood
Jan 27, 2020
CARTERVILLE – Charles Larry Wood, 78, of Carterville, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Herrin Hospital. Charles was born on January 30, 1941 to John and Naomi (Hicks) Wood in Carbondale. When John Wood passed away his mother remarried John G. Menteer who helped raise Charles. He married Mary Ann Easter on May 2, 1981. She preceded him...
Cathy Dover
Jan 24, 2020
DE SOTO – Cathy Darlene Dover, 63, of De Soto passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Cathy was born on October 4, 1956 in Carbondale to Ralph and Doris (Crawshaw) Dover. Survivors include two sisters, Linda Dover of Carbondale, and Gayla Wilson of West Frankfort; one brother, Alan (Karen) Dover of De Soto; one...
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