Obituaries

Jack  Sims Earll

Jack Sims Earll

Apr 21, 2016

Makanda – Jack Sims Earll, 81, of Makanda passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 12:50 a.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jack was born on February 9, 1935 in Carbondale to George Clinton and Edna Lucile (Wiley) Earll. He married Barbara Throgmorton on December 27, 1957 in Makanda. She survives and is of Makanda. Other survivors include his daughter,...

Michael Burton Reese

Michael Burton Reese

Apr 20, 2016

CARBONDALE - Michael Burton Reese died after a long illness at home in Carbondale, Illinois on April 20, 2016 at the age of 73. Michael is survived by his son Mark Reese, in Chicago; daughter Leslie Korando, in Carbondale, Illinois; former wife Wilma Reese, in Carbondale, Illinois; and sister Terry Galloway in Maryland. He is preceded in death by his...

Niculina Fuioaga

Niculina Fuioaga

Apr 16, 2016

DeSoto – Niculina Fuioaga, 81, of DeSoto passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 5:43 a.m. in Manor Court of Carbondale. Niculina was born on December 6, 1934 in Itesti, Romania to Gheorghe and Maria (Cojocaru) Fuioaga. She was united in marriage with Ioan Fuioaga on March 4, 1951 in Romania. He survives and is of Murphysboro. Other survivors...

Leslie  Meredith  Jr.

Leslie Meredith Jr.

Apr 15, 2016

MARION - Leslie Meredith, Jr. 92, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2016, at the River to River Community Assisted Living in Marion, Illinois. A celebration of his life will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Zion United Church of Christ, 930 W. Cherry, Marion, with Pastor John Holst officiating. Friends may...

Anna Pauline Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Gary  Hudson

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)...

Richard  Allen Hertzing

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...

Pete Stefko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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