Obituaries
Stafford James Part
Aug 14, 2020
CARBONDALE – Stafford James Part, 61, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Stafford was born on August 30, 1958 to Stafford and Evelyn (St. Blanc) Part in Murfreesboro, TN. He married Marcella Kay Morrison on May 7, 1983 at Slidell, LA. Stafford is survived by his loving wife, Marcella Part of Carbondale;...
Maurice Edward Blaise
Aug 5, 2020
CARBONDALE – Maurice Edward Blaise, 78, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Maurice was born on September 26, 1941 in Ava to Rev. Louis and Nova (Dillon) Blaise. He married Mary Eileen McCrellis on February 22, 1964 at Carbondale. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Eileen Blaise; son...
Dr. Jerry Edward Levelsmier
Jul 29, 2020
CARBONDALE - Dr. Jerry Edward Levelsmier, 91, passed away at The Landings at Reed Station Crossing on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Jerry was born April 11, 1929 to Ora Edward and Thelma Mae (O’Keefe) Levelsmier in Carbondale. He married Roberta “Bobbi” Louise (Kayser) Armit on October 30, 1972 in Carbondale. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include two...
Holly Mae Stanley
Jul 27, 2020
Holly Mae Stanley, 40 years of age, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Holly was born on July 12, 1980 in Alton, Illinois. Mark and Rebecca E. Stanley, along with Matthew and Brenton Stanley, welcomed Holly into their lives and family on August 16, 1988. Holly was a kind and loving daughter and sister who always enjoyed spending time...
Howard Russell "Rusty" Anderson Ii
Jul 18, 2020
AVA - Howard Russell “Rusty” Anderson II, 73, of Ava, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born May 29, 1947 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Howard and Virginia (Lusk) Anderson. His first marriage to Kathleen Mitchell blessed him with two sons, Howard “Buddy” Anderson III, and Paul Edward “Eddie” Anderson. He married...
Jimmie Wayne Rambeau
Jul 16, 2020
CARBONDALE – Jimmie Wayne Rambeau, 78, of Carbondale, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Jimmie was born May 26, 1942 in Wickliffe, Kentucky to William and Ona (Wamble) Rambeau. He married Kathleen Denise LeGrand on September 21, 1979 in O’Fallon. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, by children; Pamela Rambeau of Anna,...
Clarence "Red" Niehaus
Jul 15, 2020
CARBONDALE - Clarence “Red” Niehaus died at age 92 on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his daughter’s Hillsboro, Missouri home. He was born in Farina, Illinois on November 13, 1927, the son of Louis and Alma (Wacholtz) Niehaus. He married Lillian Ruth (Carter) Niehaus in Rock Hill, South Carolina on September 3, 1955. Ruth proceeded Clarence in death on March...
Eileen Catherine Listen
Jul 13, 2020
CARBONDALE – Eileen Catherine Listen, 96, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Eileen was born on September 17, 1923 to William and Irene (Haggerty) Curley in Chicago. She married Herbert Listen on January 26, 1945 at Ft. Sill, OK. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2003. Eileen is survived by her daughter,...
Deborah Lee Sedlar
Jul 12, 2020
CARBONDALE – Deborah “Debbie” Lee Sedlar, 72, of Carbondale, passed away at the Integrity Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Debbie was born September 3, 1947 in Chicago to Lee and Dorothy (Markov) Zurich. She is survived by her two children, Matthew (Kimberley) Sedlar of Virginia and Christina (Chad) Owens of California; grandchildren, Graham Michael Sedlar, Katelyn,...
Shirley Connelly
Jul 10, 2020
CARBONDALE – Shirley Connelly, 88, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Manor of Court of Carbondale. Shirley was born on October 13, 1931 to Frank and Ellouise (Snyder) Smith of Carbondale. Shirley is survived by her children, Robin Elizabeth Platt-Reed , Laurie Ann Easley (Platt) and Shawn Patrick Connelly, all of Carbondale; her grandchildren, Cecile Aimee Potter, Devarsi...
Edward C. Varsa
Jul 8, 2020
CARBONDALE – Edward C. Varsa, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Ed was born on October 18, 1938 to Albert and Annie (Nickel) Varsa in Marissa, Illinois. He married Sally Jane Dimiceli on August 28, 1965 in Bartlett, Illinois. Ed is survived by his wife, Sally; children Stephen (Maryann Ryan) Varsa and Jessica (Eric) Johnson;...
Golda Sue Bagby
Jul 5, 2020
CARBONDALE – Golda Sue Bagby, 81, of Carbondale, passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Sue was born February 3, 1939 in Carbondale to Clarence and Virginia (Wild) Reiman. She married Homer Matt “Speed” Bagby on May 26, 1979 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2003. She is survived by her two grandsons, Zach...
Ruby L. Morris
Jun 29, 2020
CARBONDALE – Ruby L. (Goldsmith) Morris, 98, of Carbondale, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at The Landings. Ruby was born on May 10, 1922 in Campbell, MO to Enos Eli and Jessie Valentine (Hamilton) Goldsmith. She married Carl E. Morris in 1940. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1999. They had no children. When Ruby was...
John Henry Clyde
Jun 26, 2020
CARBONDALE – John Henry Clyde, 69, passed on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home. John was born on June 8, 1951 to William and Winfred (Brady) Clyde in Syracuse, New York. John worked at El Greco Restaurant in Carbondale for over 35 years and was a resident of Carbondale since the early 1970’s. No services will be held. Meredith...
Linda Sue Heern
Jun 22, 2020
Makanda – Linda Sue Heern, 71, of Makanda, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at The Anchor of the Voyage Senior Living in Marion. Linda was born on June 9, 1949 to Lester and Evelyn (Dublin) Spiller in Herrin. She married Wayne Pharis Heern on August 3, 1968 in Carterville. Wayne preceded Linda in death on May 5, 2015....
Martin Ray Bloodworth
Jun 18, 2020
CARBONDALE – Martin Ray Bloodworth, 68, of Carbondale, passed away on June 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Martin was born on June 18, 1953 to Billy and Betty Bloodworth in Glendale, California. Martin is survived by his Mother, Betty Runion, 3 Brothers Gene (Debbie), David (Marna), Kurt Bloodworth, Sisters Carla Nerio, Kelley Neal, 4 Children Daniel (Jessica) Bloodworth,...
Carolyn Saunders
Jun 17, 2020
Carolyn Ray Malzahn Saunders passed away peacefully at her home in Carbondale at the age of 89 on June 17, 2020. Carolyn, affectionately known as Honey to most, was born to Karl and Alta Malzahn on August 27, 1930 in Royalton, Illinois. She graduated high school in 1948 and married Robert Saunders in 1952. Carolyn and Bob were married for...
Gillian Graham Harrison
Jun 12, 2020
Gillian Graham Harrison, of Carbondale, departed this life on June 12, 2020. She was born November 24, 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her parents Eelin Stewart Harrison and George J. Harrison preceded her in death as did her sisters Susan Harrison and Marta Reily. She is survived by her brother Jack (Barb) Harrison, nieces, nephews and an extended family of...
Nina I. Mick
Jun 4, 2020
CARBONDALE – Nina Irene Mick, 91, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Nina was born on September 22, 1928 to William and Elizabeth (Turner) Hooten in Karber’s Ridge. She married James Mick, Jr. on March 3, 1947 in Harrisburg. He preceded her in death. Nina enjoyed spending time with her family and provided loving support to everyone. She will...
Carolyn Johnstone Andersen
Jun 4, 2020
CARBONDALE – Carolyn Johnstone Andersen, 84, of Carbondale died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020, at home with her family. Private graveside services were held on June 8, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro, with the Rev. John Annable officiating. Mrs. Andersen was born in East Chicago, IN on Nov. 20, 1935. Her parents were Jack and...
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