Obituaries
Imajean "Jean" Snell
Apr 15, 2020
Carbondale – Imajean “Jean” Snell, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born September 4, 1942 to Connie William and Zella Le Nora (Robertson) Meggs in Wynne, Arkansas. She married Richard Lee Snell on June 15, 1962 in Thebes, Illinois. Jean had a great love of school. She graduated from...
Richard H. Sherwood
Apr 12, 2020
CARBONDALE – Richard “Dick” H. Sherwood, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home. Dick was born April 14, 1927 to Richard and Blanche (Harman) Sherwood in Alton. Dick served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was self-employed as a residential construction contractor for 30 years until he retired in 1995. He was a member of...
Maria Elena Brehm
Apr 11, 2020
CARBONDALE - Maria Elena Brehm, born May 22, 1946 to Charles and Marie Brehm in Lake County, IL passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Carbondale, IL at the age of 73. Maria graduated from Waukegan High School, class of 1964. She worked for more than 18 years for the City of Highland Park until she retired. She then...
Darren William Haney
Apr 11, 2020
CARBONDALE – Darren William Haney, 53, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at home. Darren is survived by his wife, Laura Van Abbema of Carbondale; father, George William Haney and step-mother, Sylvia Beck of Greensboro, NC; brother, David Haney of Lawrence, KS; sister, Dawn Haney (Paul Engelhardt) of Oak Park; step-sisters, Liz Spidell and Lori Jarrett; uncle, Roland Kratzner;...
Robert Gerald Bowlby
Mar 31, 2020
De Soto – Robert “Jerry” Gerald Bowlby, 76, died March 31, 2020 at his home. Jerry was born June 28, 1943 to Glen and Naomi (Stearns) Bowlby in De Soto. Jerry and Rosemary's love for each other was faithful and a beautiful example for all who knew them. They were best friends for 58 years. He was an amazing husband,...
Gilbert Thomas Slater
Mar 24, 2020
MARION – Gilbert Thomas Slater, 70, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Gilbert was born on December 9, 1949 in Creal Springs to James and Eva (Parker) Slater. Gilbert is survived by children, Janet and David Slater of Champaign-Urbana; sister, Verna Briscoe of Johnston City; brother, Albert Slater of Pittsburg;...
Richard Dietz
Mar 23, 2020
De Soto – Richard Dietz, 75, of De Soto, passed away on March 23, 2020 in St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Richard was born on June 10, 1944 to Louie and Hazel (Dixon) Dietz. He married Diana Farris on June 26, 1965 in De Soto. He survived by his loving wife, Diana Dietz; children, Michelle Eisenhauer and...
Gary Heinrich
Mar 21, 2020
On March 21, 2020 Gary Heinrich passed away at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Gary was born on December 10, 1951 to William and Alberta (Lavell) Heinrich in Murphysboro, Illinois. Gary is survived by his sisters, Karen and Michael Etherton (Murphysboro, IL), and Janis Keehn (Deltona, FL). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, John Hudson (Hillsboro, MO), Stacey...
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...
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...
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