Obituaries
Anna Pauline Smith
Apr 14, 2016
Makanda - The kind and gentle soul of Anna Pauline Smith, was set free at 11:30pm, Thursday, April 14, 2016. Now free of earthly burdens she is once again in the arms of loving family she treasured and has long missed. Anna was born August 28, 1934, in Chillicothe, Illinois, to parents Stella Carlotta (Barello) and Willis Henry Hunt. Anna’s...
Raymon "Jim" Wilson
Apr 11, 2016
Grand Tower – Raymon “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Grand Tower passed away on April 11, 2016 at 8:10 p.m. in the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. Jim was born on Wednesday, September 14, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Louis and Helen (Koch) Wilson. Survivors include one sister, Jewel “Judy” and Fred Eggley of Cape Girardeau; two daughters Amy...
Kathy Edgar
Apr 4, 2016
Makanda – Kathy Edgar, 55, of Makanda passed away at 10:45 pm on Monday, April 4, 2016 at her home attended by her husband. Kathy was born July 25, 1960 to Bill and Shirley (Stucker) Hill in Harrisburg. She was united in marriage with Charles “Chuck” Edgar on February 14, 2003 in West Frankfort, IL and he survives. Other survivors...
Dr. Myron Timothy Potter
Apr 2, 2016
Makanda - Myron Timothy "Tim" Potter, MD, of Makanda, Illinois, died of natural causes Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Manor Court in Carbondale, Illinois. He was 80 years old. Dr. Potter was born on April 17, 1935, in Cincinnati to Myron T Potter and Florence Arabella (Coe) Potter, and grew up in Oxford, Ohio. Dr. Potter graduated from the William...
Gene E. Jordan
Mar 28, 2016
Carbondale – Gene E. Jordan, 65, of Pittsburg passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on January 3, 1951 to Clarence and Erma (Beers) Jordan in Herrin. Gene married Cindy Kelley on December 19, 1993 in Makanda and she survives and is of Pittsburg. He is also survived...
Liberty Throgmorton
Mar 28, 2016
Anna – Liberty M. Throgmorton, 98, of Anna, formerly of Makanda, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016 in Union County Hospital, Anna. Liberty was born April 2, 1917 in Royalton to Francesco and Julia (Chabloz) Balla. Her Italian immigrant parents named her Liberty in honor of the Statue of Liberty. At the age of six years,...
Richard Allen Hertzing
Mar 22, 2016
Carbondale – Richard Allen Hertzing, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 8:10 p.m. at his residence with his family reflecting in memories of a life well lived. Richard was born on Sept 30, 1947 in Hammond Indiana to parents Edgar and Lillian (Kulczyk) Hertzing. He attended Thorton Fractional North High School in Calumet City, IL and Northern...
Gary Hudson
Mar 22, 2016
Grand Tower – Gary Hudson, 52, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Gary was born on October 12, 1963 to Frank and Delores (Lindsey) Hudson in Murphysboro. Gary was united in marriage to Stacey Cooper on June 24, 1988 in Jackson, Missouri. They were married for 26 years and she survives. Survivors include two daughters, Dianna (Nathan)...
Pete Stefko
Mar 16, 2016
Carbondale – Pete Stefko, 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 7:06 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale . Pete was born on Saturday, January 23 1943 in Chicago to Paul and Mary Ann (Holbrook) Stefko. Survivors include his life partner of 20 years, Carole Shirley; four children, Justin, Christopher, Katherine and Jeremy; 5 Grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren,...
H. George Whitehead
Mar 8, 2016
Carbondale – H. George Whitehead, 70, passed away at 10:59 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Herrin Hospital. George was born on December 16, 1945 in Ava, Missouri to Herbert Cecile and Jennie Leona (Greer) Whitehead. George was united in marriage with Jo Ann Branan on June 14, 1970 in Peoria. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors...
Linda Cripps
Mar 8, 2016
Carbondale – Linda F. Cripps, 55, passed away at 5:27 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her home. Per Linda’s request, there will be no services. The preferred form of remembrance are Memorial donations made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association and will be accepted by Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale. To leave an on-line condolence,...
Linda Camp
Mar 4, 2016
CARBONDALE – Linda Camp, 69, of Carbondale passed away 5:18 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016 at her home. Linda was born on April 28, 1946 in England, Arkansas to Haves Travis and Mary Alice (Johnson) Stewart. Survivors include her children, Luther (Becky) Camp of Houston, Arkansas, Teresa Camp and Lisa (Randall) Gustafson all of Carbondale; grandchildren, Jessie Ray Freeman...
Bernice Boyd
Feb 27, 2016
Carbondale - Bernice Boyd, 91, of Carbondale passed away peacefully at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Carbondale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Carbondale. Bernice was born February 24, 1925 in Parker City, IL to James Dophlas and Hulda Elizabeth (Newbold) Hancock. Bernice was united in marriage with Hugh Boyd on November 8, 1942 in Jackson, Missouri. He preceded...
Mark E. Chaney
Feb 20, 2016
Carbondale -- Mark Edward Chaney, 47, born July 8, 1968, in Marion, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, while plying his life's occupation as master automobile mechanic. Mark was a member of the Third Baptist Church in Marion. He is survived by his mother, Izetta Elaine Lentz and stepfather, Terry Lentz, of Carbondale; brother, Jeremy Chaney and...
Paula "Jeanie" O'Cull
Feb 15, 2016
Grand Tower - Paula Jean "Jeanie" (Cooper) O'Cull, 64, of Grand Tower, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Paula was born August 23, 1951 in Grand Tower, IL to Paul and Lillian (Self) Burke. Paula was united in marriage to Rick O'Cull on November 10, 1965. Paula was preceded in death by her husbands, Rick O'Cull and Bob Cooper, her...
Shelby J. Corbin
Feb 15, 2016
Grand Tower - Shelby J. Corbin, 76, of Grand Tower passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at her residence. Shelby was employed as a nurse's aide at Roosevelt Square. Shelby was born March 10, 1939 in Grand Tower, IL to Ivy Lewis Cripps and Maude Ellen Hancock Cripps. Shelby was one of 11 children. Shelby was united in marriage with...
Velda "June" Thornton
Feb 12, 2016
Goreville - Velda "June" Thornton, 89, of Goreville passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Reflections Memory Care Center, Carterville. June was employed as a Dining Room Supervisor in Food Service at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. June was born June 30, 1926 in Makanda, IL to Thomas J. and Iota (Hopkins) Escue. June was united in marriage with John...
Thomas Mcdonnell
Feb 7, 2016
Carbondale - Thomas McDonnell, 65, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Eureka, Missouri. Thomas was born on November 28, 1950 in Chicago to Francis and Mary (Vrazic) McDonnell. He married Debra Ann Fleming on July 7, 2001 in Watseka, IL. She survives and is of Eureka, MO. Other survivors include his daughter, Kathleen M. McDonnell of Eureka, MO....
Kevin Graham
Jan 30, 2016
Carbondale - Kevin Joseph Graham, 53, beloved father, life partner, son and brother, of Carbondale passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He is survived by his daughter, Ivy Layne Graham, his life partner, Sue Mullen, his mother, Eileen Cullen Graham of Waukegan, brothers Thomas (Lynn Pearson) Graham of Wheeling, Brian (Donna) Graham of...
Eric W. Mcmillan
Jan 29, 2016
CARBONDALE - Eric W. McMillan, 69, formerly of Danville, passed away on Friday morning, January 29, 2016 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Eric was born April 7, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to William James and Florence (Meister) McMillan. He married Bonnie Stowell on June 14, 1969 in Hatboro, PA. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include his...
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