Harris Grant Mosley, Jr.

May 12, 2024

Professor Harris (Harry) Grant Mosley Jr. passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Reflections Memory Care Center in Carterville, IL.  Harry was the son of Harris Grant Mosley Sr and Gussie (Hill) Mosley. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 26, 1946.  He is survived by his sister, Forest Ganza and her family, of Las Vegas, NV.

Harry...

Alaina Flodstrom

May 11, 2024

Alaina Gail Flodstrom, age 18, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at University of Chicago Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 3, 2006 in Marion to Amber Leverett.

Alaina had a passion for music that was unmatched, and her infectious energy and zest for life made her a larger-than-life presence in the hearts of those...

Dr. Steven P. Barrett

May 11, 2024

CARBONDALE - Dr. Steven P. Barrett, 55, son of James and Ann Storme-Barrett, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. 

 

Dr. Barrett graduated Palmer Chiropractic College in 1995. He owned his business, Simple Chiropractic, alongside his wife, Rhonda Barrett, in Carbondale for 28 years. He was incredibly passionate about serving his patients. His goal was to improve their...

Dennis William Leitner

May 9, 2024

Dennis William Leitner, 80, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

 

Dennis Leitner was born in Alton, IL on December 4, 1943. His father, the late Oscar William Leitner was a bank operator, and his mother, the late Muriel Gertrude (Block) Leitner was a bookkeeper. 

 

In the early 1950’s, they moved to Lakewood, CO, where he...

Maxine Rendleman

May 7, 2024

CARBONDALE - Maxine Rendleman, age 96, passed away on May 7, 2024 at Manor Court of Carbondale. 

 

Maxine was born on May 7, 1928 in Herrin, IL to William and Ina (Brown) Cunningham. Maxine married Raymond Rendleman in Morganfield, Kentucky.  He preceded her in death in 1967.

 

Maxine worked as a receptionist for Southern Illinois University for many years.  She enjoyed watching...

Ward J. Sutton

May 6, 2024

Bettie, TX – Ward Jr. Sutton, age 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2024. He is now reunited with his loving wife, Marge; who he had missed dearly for the past five years.

   He was born in Carbondale, Illinois on April 29, 1937 to Ward and Dorothy Sutton and was a graduate of...

Brenda Kay Yucas

May 6, 2024

MAKANDA - Brenda Kay Yucas, 76, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. 

 

Brenda was born on June 29, 1947 in Tyrone, PA to William and Thelma (Port) Snyder.  She married Joseph Yucas on May 31, 1975 in the Penn State Chapel at State College, PA.   He preceded her in death on January 3, 2024.

 

Brenda...

Helen Elizabeth Sorgen Deniston

May 4, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Sorgen Deniston, 90, widow of George Deniston, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born in St. Louis, Missouri she was the daughter of the late Ernest W. and H. Lucille Taylor Sorgen. Helen devoted her life to her family, church, and community.

Due to her tireless volunteerism, Helen was honored with the Inspiring...

Marian Leftwich

May 4, 2024

CARBONDALE - Marian L. Leftwich, 90 of Carbondale, IL passed from Earth into Heaven on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Marian was born April 10, 1934 in Belleville, St Claire County, Illinois, to Ruben W. J. Kammler and Edith B. (Montgomery) Kammler. 

She gave her heart early to Jesus. As a little girl she listened to a cherished teacher tell stories about children...

Bradley Weiss

May 2, 2024

CARBONDALE - Bradley Scott Weiss, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Bradley Scott Weiss, 71, beloved husband for nearly 45 years to Lori; proud and devoted father of Brian and daughter-in-law Shilpa; fun and energetic grandfather to Kalen and Keiren; son to loving mother, Rita Weiss; brother of the favorite...

Dr. Manjit S. Kang

May 2, 2024

CARBONDALE –Dr. Manjit S. Kang, 76, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

 

Manjit was born on March 3, 1948 to the late Gurdit S. and the late Parminder K. (Brah) Kang in India. He married Dr. Neeta D. Sinnappah (Kang) on November 28, 2001 in Malaysia.

 

Manjit is survived by his wife, and his siblings and...

Bernard Gantenbein

Apr 29, 2024

CARBONDALE - Bernard “Bernie” Gantenbein Jr., age 80, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Reflections Memory Care in Carterville, IL.

 

Born on December 11, 1943, in Olney, IL, Bernie was the son of Bernard and Catherine (Zimmerle) Gantenbein. On May 13, 1972, he married Barbara (Lipe) Gantenbein in Carbondale.

 

Bernie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara...

Margaret Ellen Huck

Apr 28, 2024

CARBONDALE - Margaret “Margie” Ellen Huck, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale. 

Margie was born on March 20, 1936 in Springfield, IL to Robert and Genevieve (Keller) Murphy. Margie married John “Jack” Huck on January 21, 1967 at St. Agnes Church in Springfield, IL.  He preceded her in death on June 25, 2006.

 Margie...

Donald L. Leigeber

Apr 27, 2024

Donald “Don” L. Leigeber, 73, of Carbondale passed away at 2 PM, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral service will be held Sunday May 5, 2024 at Meredith Funeral Home with viewing at 11:30am and a brief service at 12:00pm with Rev. Kerry Bean officiating. 

Don was born April 20, 1951, in Michigan City, Indiana to Robert...

Mary Ann Snider

Apr 24, 2024

DESOTO - Mary Ann Snider, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Manor Court of Carbondale. 

 Mary Ann was born on February 7, 1938 in Hurst to Frank and Mildred (Spytek) Olkoski.  Mary married George Snider on April 21, 1961 in Carbondale. 

 Mary Ann worked as a Registered Nurse at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale until her retirement after 45...

Robert Doty

Apr 22, 2024

Robert Eugene Doty, 83, passed away on April 22, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Born in Effingham to Sidney and Roberta Doty, on August 25, 1940, Bob grew up in the oil fields at Wrights Corner with a sister, Barbara.

At St. Elmo High School he was an outstanding runner. As a speedster, he set many downstate track records, winning first place...

Betty Calhoun Howell

Apr 11, 2024

Betty Calhoun Howell, 88, joined her savior Jesus in heaven on Thursday, April 11, 2024 with the support of Southern Illinois Hospice at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.Betty was born on April 11, 1936 to Ivan and Eileen (Roberts) Wilson in Anna. She married Donald Calhoun on June 7, 1952 in Anna. He preceded her in death on December...

Crystal Owens

Apr 3, 2024

CARBONDALE - Crystal Yvonne Owens, 53, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Crystal was born on June 13, 1970 to Donald Wayne Farmer and Mary Farmer in Murphysboro.

Crystal is survived by her son Michael Wayne Owens and her husband Michael Eugene Owens.

She was preceded in death by her parents Donald Wayne Farmer.

Crystal was a kind...

Gary Dean Childers

Mar 30, 2024

MAKANDA - Gary Dean Childers passed away on March 30th, 2024. Gary was born in Sterling Illinois to Basil and Lena (Littlejohn) Childers. Gary married Richadene Lence Sept 13th, 1954, in Cleveland Ohio. They enjoyed 70 years of marriage.

Together they had four children. Curtis (wife Sandy) of Cobden Illinois. Connie Cooley (husband Kem) of Muscle Shoals Alabama. Lorie Childers of...

Daniel Ray Francis

Mar 29, 2024

Daniel Ray Francis passed away on March 29, 2024, in Makanda, Illinois, at the age of 68. 

He was born on November 26, 1955 in Marion, Illinois to Herman "Bill" and Anna Kathleen (Bratcher) Francis.

Dan is survived by his brothers; David (Martha) Francis, Bruce (Beth) Francis, Tim (Roberta) Francis, and John (Susie) Francis; sister-in-law, Julie (Nannie) Francis; as well as his...