Prem Shankersing Advani

Mar 28, 2024

Prem Shankersing Advani, age 93, of The Woodlands, TX passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, IL. 



Prem was born on October 28, 1930 in India to Shankersing and Kishni Advani. Prem married Theresa Fontenote on December 7, 1956 in Port Neches, TX.  She preceded him in death on August...

Marion Lorene Kleinau, PH.D.

Mar 27, 2024

Dr. Marion Kleinau, Professor Emeritus, passed away in the early morning hours of March 7, 2024, at the age of 98.

 

Dr. Kleinau was at the side of her beloved Marvin when he passed on November 22, 2021.  The Drs. Kleinau wished to be celebrated together after both had passed.  In keeping with their wishes, SIU School of Communication Studies will...

Theresa Saporoschenko

Mar 23, 2024

CARBONDALE - Theresa Saporoschenko, 91, of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.

Theresa was born on December 28, 1932 in Kalush, Western Ukraine to Anton and Rosalia Czmil. She was in a refugee camp where she learned to speak German to help her family. She later moved to Chicago with her parents and...

James J. Williams

Mar 22, 2024

James (Jim) J. Williams age 69 of De Soto, IL passed away on March 22, 2024.

Jim was born on November 14, 1954 in Hammond, IN to James Robert and Mary Evelyn (Graham) Williams. He Married Cheri Lynn Smith on February 14, 1974 in Hammond, IN.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years Cheri; brother David (Regina) Williams and sister...

Jim Scroggins

Mar 19, 2024

MAKANDA - James P. Scroggins, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the VA Medical Hospital in Marion.

Jim was born on December 22, 1939 in Makanda to Bernard and Connie (Short) Scroggins.

Jim served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. Jim worked as a truck driver for several...

Lawrence McGovern

Mar 19, 2024

Lawrence E. McGovern Obituary

Lawrence (Larry) E. McGovern (84) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, in Belleville, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Donna McGovern, his three children: Sean McGovern (Stefan Freed), Holly Loyer (Frank Loyer), and Mikelle Rappaport (William Messerschmidt); his step-daughter, Dana Banks (Kevin Banks); his grandchildren: Zach Rappaport, Taran McGovern-Freed and Leah...

Ronda Gail Robertson

Mar 14, 2024

GRAND TOWER - Ronda Gail Robertson, age 65, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo.Ronda was born on January 22, 1959 in Murphysboro to Merle and Shelba (Qualls) Robertson. Ronda worked as a phlebotomist for the American Red Cross and Memorial Hospital in Carbondale until she retired. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts.Ronda is...

Edward Little

Mar 14, 2024

Makanda - Edward F. Little, MSW died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 2:00 pm. His death followed a long illness. Edd died at his home surrounded by loving friends and in the arms of his husband of 53 years, Raymond B. Barone, Ph.D.

Edd was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 8, 1933. Edd was a bright student...

Philip L. Jackson

Mar 13, 2024

CARBONDALE - Philip L. Jackson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home.

Philip was born on August 14, 1949 to Lewis and Jewell (Wilson) Jackson in Hidalgo, Illinois. He married Carol Connor on December 27, 1969.

Philip is survived by his wife, Carol Jackson of Carbondale; his sons, Kristian (Alecia) Jackson of Boone, NC...

Leonard Andrescavage

Mar 12, 2024

Leonard James "Whitey/Andy" Andrescavage, age 80, was born in Chester, PA in 1943. He was the son of the late Edward J Andrescavage and Ione (Richard) Matyasik. Leonard was the second oldest of eleven brothers and sisters. A child of a coal miner, Leonard grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and Camden, New Jersey. After High School, Leonard enlisted in...

Ronald Lovsey

Mar 12, 2024

MURPHYSBORO - Ronald "Ron" Lovsey, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on February 19, 1940 to James Edwin Lovsey and Claudine Frances Lovsey in Edwardsville. He married Carmen Delores Newell on November 25, 1959 in Edwardsville.

Ron is survived by his wife, Carmen; his daughters, Ginger (Joseph) Snyder and...

Aveniego M. Elefane

Mar 3, 2024

PINCKNEYVILLE – Aveniego “Vinie” M. Elefane, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3:38 p.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Aveniego was born on March 4, 1944, to Constancio M and Asuncion Merador Elefane in the Philippines. On November 17, 1969, he married Angela “Heling” Lapurga (Dadoy) Elefane in the Philippines.

Before immigrating to the United States in year...

Brenda Harrison

Mar 3, 2024

MURPHYSBORO – Brenda Harrison passed away at her home in Murphysboro on March 3rd, 2024 at 10:02am.

Brenda loved Elvis.

Brenda was born on August 12th, 1950 in Carbondale to William Eugene Holder and Laura Mae Phemister Holder Dodge.

Brenda married her best friend, Ervin Harrison on August 13th, 1993 in Murphysboro.  She was a faithful member of Mount Carbon Christian Church until it closed...

Larry G. Fine

Mar 1, 2024

MAKANDA - Larry G. Fine, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Marion VA Medical Center Community Living Center.

Larry was born on May 18, 1939 in Plattsmouth, NE to Regie and Geraldine (Shryock) Harvill. Larry married Karen Hawk on November 25, 1981 in Emmett, ID.

Larry served his country in the U.S. Army from 1962 - 1964....

Steve Danley

Feb 29, 2024

MURPHYSBORO - Steven Jesse Danley, age 67, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by his loving family. 

Steve was born on November 4, 1956 in Ottawa, IL to William and Peggy (Martin) Danley. Steve married Jan Wolfe on August 8, 1980 in Murphysboro. 

Steve found his passion in playing music and spending time with his...

Ruth Hicks

Feb 26, 2024

De Soto - Ruth Helen Hicks, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 in her home.

Ruth was born September 13, 1929 Herrin to George and Myrtle (Blue) Legan.



She married Isaac "Ike" Hicks on January 19, 1950 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2022. They were married for 72 years.

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Ellen Roxanne Conley

Feb 25, 2024

MAKANDA - Ellen Roxanne Conley, aged 65, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.

Roxanne came into the world on September 19, 1958, in Murphysboro, born to Bonnie (Gwaltney) Davis. On February 17, 1977, she joined hands in marriage with Richard Conley in Elizabethtown, Illinois, who preceded...

Sandra Lynn Milligan

Feb 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and stalwart member of the Vienna community Sandra Lynn Milligan. Sandra peacefully departed from this world on her 75th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories in the hearts of those who were privileged to know her.

Born and raised in Joliet,...

Earl A. Czajkowski

Feb 9, 2024

CARBONDALE - Earl A. Czajkowski, 69, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home.

Earl was born as a beloved son of the late Joseph A. and Frances I. Czajkowski in Chicago.

He is survived by his brother Joseph M. (Alicia) Czajkowski. He was a loving uncle of Joseph R. and Brian D. Czajkowski, and a special friend of Lynn...

Montie L. Mezo

Feb 4, 2024

AVA – Montie L. Mezo, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his home.

Montie was born on January 25, 1954 to Sherman L. and Frieda J. (Reed) Mezo in Murphysboro. He married Linda LeForge on March 24, 1985 in Kentucky.

Montie is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Christina Mezo, Jessica (Matt Stein) Mezo, Monica (Phillip) Harbaugh; grandchildren, McKenzie...