Obituaries

Brenda  Wright

Brenda Wright

Jul 5, 2016

MURPHYSBORO – Brenda Wright, 61, of Murphysboro passed away on July 5, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. Brenda was born on March 31, 1955 to Bobby Dean and Joyce (Henley) Qualls. They survive and are of Metropolis. On April 27, 1972 she married Terrance Wright in Perryville, MO. He survives and is of Murphysboro....

Bob Hayne, Jr.

Bob Hayne, Jr.

Jul 4, 2016

Carbondale – Bobby Gene Hayne, Jr., 58, of Carbondale passed away on July 4, 2016 at 2:54 a.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Bob was born March 10, 1958 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Bobby and Marilyn (Thompson) Hayne. He married Janice Kay Ellis on April 7, 1983 at Terre Haute, Indiana and she survives. Other survivors include his daughter,...

Patricia  L Musgraves

Patricia L Musgraves

Jul 4, 2016

GRAND TOWER – Patricia Louise (Robertson) Musgraves, born on June 6, 1940, passed away in her home peacefully with her family by her side on July 4, 2016 at 8:45 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Musgraves of Wolf Lake; her mother, Irene Robertson of Grand Tower; two daughters, Debbie Fowler of Grand Tower, and Caroline Bergman of...

Leland  H. Smith

Leland H. Smith

Jun 30, 2016

De Soto – Leland Hawley Smith, 89, of De Soto passed away on June 30, 2016 at 2:19 p.m. with his loving family by his side. Leland was born August 18, 1926 in Holstein, Iowa to Harold and Carrie (Nelson) Smith. On December 20, 1947 he married Jo Ann Harvey in Quimby. She survives and is of De Soto. Other...

Harriett Evanan Fulmer

Harriett Evanan Fulmer

Jun 19, 2016

CARBONDALE- Harriett Evanan Fulmer passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her residence in Carbondale. Harriett was born on August 12, 1927 in Shipman, to John Henry and Emma Margaret (Collman) Ketring. She married Frank M. Fulmer Jr. on October 17, 1947 at Mountain Home, AR. He preceded her in death on August 28, 1991. She is survived by...

Alice  Faye Morgan

Alice Faye Morgan

Jun 18, 2016

CARBONDALE – Alice “Ali” Faye Morgan, 65, of Carbondale passed away Saturday June 18, 2016 at 7:30am at her home with longtime companion and fiancé John Manis at her side. Ali was born Feb 20, 1951 at Holden Hospital in Carbondale to J P and Wanda (Davis) Morgan of Anna. Ali was a 1969 graduate of Elverado High School. She...

V. Darlene Hale

V. Darlene Hale

Jun 18, 2016

GRAND TOWER – V. Darlene Hale, 59, of Grand Tower, passed away 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 peacefully with her husband Travis Hale by her side. Darlene was born on September 25, 1956 at St. Anne, MO to Melvin Eugene and Ann (Hart) Howard. She married E. Travis Hale on December 8, 1979 in Anna. She enjoyed 36 years...

Mary I. Stanley

Mary I. Stanley

Jun 15, 2016

Carbondale- Mary I. Stanley, 76, passed away at 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana with her loving family by her side . Mary was born on Saturday, September 23, 1939 in Makanda to Cecil Everett & Felma Fern (Hardy) Nance. She married Carl L. Stanley on September 8, 1956 at the home of...

L. Louise Golliher

L. Louise Golliher

Jun 8, 2016

CARBONDALE - Lena Louise (Harper) Golliher, 91, of Carbondale, passed away Wednesday June 8, 2016 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion, IL. She was born November 14, 1924 in Carbondale, the daughter of John Taylor Harper, and Viola Margaretta (McGee) Harper. Louise married John L. Golliher on June 13, 1944 and they were married 50 years until his death...

Elizabeth Goodale

Elizabeth Goodale

Jun 4, 2016

Elizabeth Eve Goodale, 50, died while resting comfortably at home surrounded by her family on June 4, 2016. Her passing ended Beth’s long and courageous battle with cancer. Beth was born April 16, 1966, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to Floyd and Sharon Schmitt. She grew up in Washington Township, New Jersey, and then attended Michigan State University where Beth earned...

Ruth M. Wills

Ruth M. Wills

Jun 3, 2016

GRAND TOWER- Ruth M. Wills, 93, of Grand Tower, entered her eternal home 4:50 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Ruth was born on May 31, 1923 to Hollis Jennings and Edith Mae (Ellet) Burke in Grand Tower. She married Louis C. Wills on May 15, 1943 in Texarkana, TX. He proceeded her in death on...

Paul  H. Plunkett

Paul H. Plunkett

May 29, 2016

Carbondale – Paul H. Plunkett, 77, of Carbondale passed from life here on earth May 29, 2016, at 7:25 pm in the Memorial Hospital, Carbondale. Paul was born and raised on a farm in Saline County. He was born November 28, 1938, to Howard and Blanche (Porter) Plunkett in Eldorado. He married Marian Jean Frakes on March 30, 1962, 54...

Constance  Marjorie Reimbold

Constance Marjorie Reimbold

May 17, 2016

Carbondale – Constance M. Reimbold, 104, passed away peacefully in her son’s home on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Connie was born on July 30, 1911 to Aloysius and Anna (Haas) Faulkner in Nauvoo. She married Henry E. Reimbold on June 17, 1936 in Nauvoo. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1992. They were married for 56 years. She...

Frieda L. Hoover

Frieda L. Hoover

May 8, 2016

CARBONDALE - Frieda L. Hoover, 86, passed away Sunday, May 8th, 2016 in Herrin Hospital. She was born in Xenia, Illinois, on January 2, 1930 to Samuel and Araminta (Case) Ellis. Frieda married Bobby Broker from Alto Pass, Illinois in 1948. They were married for 40 years. Bobby preceded her in death in 1988. Frieda met William G. Hoover and...

David L. Sarver

David L. Sarver

May 7, 2016

CARBONDALE – David L. Sarver, 57, of Carbondale passed away at 9:31 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. David was born October 21, 1958 to Lloyd and Virginia (Klump) Sarver in Carbondale. He married Debra R. Hacker in 1992 at Edwardsville and she survives. Other survivors include son, Alvie B. Hacker of Carbondale; grandchildren,...

Ethan James  Baker

Ethan James Baker

May 7, 2016

Carbondale - Ethan James Baker was born on May 11, 1997 to Douglas and Amy (Koontz) Baker. He met his lord Jesus on May 7, 2016. There to greet him were his grandfather’s Robert William Baker and Howard Eugene Koontz, and cousins Kyle Peterson and Justin Baker. He is survived and greatly missed by his parents, Douglas James and Amy...

F. Diane Hickman

F. Diane Hickman

May 2, 2016

CARBONDALE – F. Diane “Cookie” Hickman, 74, of Carbondale passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Diane was born on November 19, 1941 to Vernon and Virginia (Bain) Biggs in Chicago. She married Ronald Duane Hickman on January 18, 1975 in Carbondale and he survives. They were married for over 40 years. Other survivors...

Harry Ammon

Harry Ammon

Apr 29, 2016

CARBONDALE – Professor Harry Ammon of Carbondale died in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale on Friday, April 29, 2016 as the result of complications following a fall. Harry was born in Watertown, CT ninety-eight years ago. He attended Georgetown University and received his doctorate from the University of Virginia in 1948. Harry came to Carbondale in 1950 to teach in SIU’s...

Ruth Bernardine Doetch

Ruth Bernardine Doetch

Apr 27, 2016

CARBONDALE – Ruth Bernardine Doetch, 79, of Carbondale passed away at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Pastor Phil Nelson officiating. Interment will be in Hiller Cemetery, Carbondale. Visitation will be from...

A. Lee  Smith

A. Lee Smith

Apr 24, 2016

CARBONDALE – A. Lee Smith, 81, of Carbondale passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Lee was born on December 14, 1934 to Arvel and Otha (Patrick) Smith. He married Merita Smith on December 24, 1957 in Gulf Port, Mississippi. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include his son, James Lee...

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