Obituaries
Sandra S. Lowell
Aug 1, 2015
Carbondale - Sandra S. Lowell, 77, of Carbondale passed away 1:10 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Sandy was born on December 17, 1937, in Carbondale, to James A. Williams and Jennie E. Williams. She married Charles W. Peterson on March 31, 1957. She later married C. Milton Lowell in October 1982. They preceded her in...
Virginia Lee Neill
Jul 31, 2015
Carbondale - Virginia Lee Neill, 90, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born on August 31, 1924 in Tilden to J. Herbert and Ida L. (Sim) McQuater. She married Dr. Clifford Grant Neill on December 20, 1944 in Tilden. Together they shared an astounding 70 years of marriage....
Margaret Rendleman
Jul 19, 2015
Chester - Margaret Rendleman, 71, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family. Margie was born January 14, 1944 in Chester to the late, William Robert Sr. and Martha Camilla (Vance) Byram. She married William Rendleman in Chester on August 26, 1961. He survives and is of Chester....
Daniel W. Williams
Jul 18, 2015
Daniel W. Williams, 72, of Perryville, MO, passed away 3:05 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2015, at Walker Hill Cemetery, Grand Tower, with Pastor Peggy Camp. Memorial the family are the preferred form of remembrance. Dan was born on December 13, 1942 at...
Josephine Mae Cooper
Jul 13, 2015
DuQuoin - Josephine Mae Cooper, 86, passed away peacefully at 3:00 p.m. at her home on Monday, July 13, 2015. Jose was born August 8, 1928 in Herrin, to Burton and Hallie (Murrey) Bond. She married Jack B. Cooper on May 11, 1959 in Carbondale. Together they celebrated 20 years of marriage. Jose is survived by her son, Stephen W....
Robert "Bob" Spires
Jul 4, 2015
Carbondale - Robert "Bob" Spires, 91, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at his home. Bob was born December 25, 1923 in Herrin, to Lem Samuel and Laura (Carico) Spires. He married Ruth A. Harlan in Carbondale. She preceded him in death on November 25, 2006. Bob is survived by his two sons, Jeff and Keith...
Joe Cash
Jul 2, 2015
Carterville - Joe Cash, 72, of Carterville, formerly of Macomb, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2015, in Mt. Vernon Healthcare Center. Joe was born August 27, 1942 in Macomb, to Carroll Frazier and Elizabeth "Betty" Mae (Leftridge) Cash. He married Diane (Lingenfelter) Nalley on August 6, 1988 in Carbondale. She survives and is of Carterville. Joe...
M. Kent Bishop
Jun 29, 2015
Carbondale - M. Kent Bishop, 76 of Carbondale, passed away at 4:15 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Kent was born on June 23, 1939 in Dongola, to Marvin "Bud" and Alene (Jenkins) Bishop. On September 6, 1959, Kent was united in marriage with his high school sweetheart, Betty Jo Bird in the Lutheran Church of...
James Arthur Farr
Jun 28, 2015
Anna - James Arthur Farr, 81, of Anna, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Mulberry Manor in Anna, Illinois. James was born September 15, 1933 in Egypt, Mississippi, to William McKinley and Josephine (Fowler) Farr. He is survived by four sisters, Nellie Mae Bennett, Carbondale, Dora Jean Farr, New York, NY, Irene Graves, Woodbine, NJ,...
Sherri L. Rowlands
Jun 27, 2015
Carbondale - Sherri Lynne Rowlands, , 58, of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Sherri was born March 4, 1957 in Carbondale to James Walter and Deleta Darlene (Dobbs) Fisher. She is a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her five children, James, Brendan (Trina), Gwen...
Paul A. Chancey
Jun 24, 2015
DeSoto - On June 24th, 2015, the gates of Heaven opened and Paul Amos Chancey, 86, was welcomed home. He was greeted at Heaven's gate by his parents, Harry Chancey and Miriam (Walker) Chancey and a daughter, Miriam Elizabeth Chancey. Mr. Chancey was born October 29th, 1928 in Venice, Illinois. He was also known as "Sonny Boy" (a name his...
William G. Maggos
Jun 21, 2015
Murphysboro - William G. Maggos, 63, passed away, 9:16 p.m. on Sunday June 21, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. There will be private services at a later date. Memorials are to be made to the Fishing Expedition for Special Population % The Bank of Carbondale, 216 East Main Street, Carbondale 62901. Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale...
Tom Carroll
Jun 20, 2015
Tom Carroll, 67, passed away at 5:55 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Manor Court of Carbondale, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born January 26, 1948 in Providence, RI to Thomas Carroll and Rita Kildae. He married his Scottish sweetheart Allison J. Millar on September 25, 2010 in Ozark, IL. Tom is also survived by his daughter, Maggie...
Delma Frick
Jun 11, 2015
CARBONDALE - Delma Frick, 86, of Carbondale passed away at 9:25 a.m., on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at her home. Delma was born November 19, 1928, in Levan Township (Murphysboro) to Evert Hansen and Emma Irene (Hanna) Graeff. She married the late Frank Frick on June 17, 1950, in Murphysboro. Delma is survived by two daughters, Velda Frick Lloyd of...
Earl D. Cantrell
May 26, 2015
Zeigler - Earl D. Cantrell, 74, of Zeigler, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion, with his loving family by his side. Earl was born on January 22, 1941 in Hamilton, AL to Leroy and Annie Mae (Creed) Cantrell. He married the love of his life, Dottie Fraley, on July 6, 1973 in...
Lavern John Dietz
May 19, 2015
De Soto - Lavern John Dietz, 86, of De Soto, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his loving family by his side. Lavern was born July 7, 1928 in De Soto to Charles Edward and Ida Anna (Dahmer) Dietz. They preceded him in death. He married his first wife, Patricia Sue Jackson on...
John M. O'Connor
May 14, 2015
Alto Pass - John M. O'Connor, 72, passed away at 5:47 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his loving family by his side. John was born July 28, 1942 in Rochester, NY. He married the love of his life, Judith L. Sartore on September 24, 1971 in Wheaton. Together they shared 43 years of...
Buddy B. Murphy
May 13, 2015
Marion - Buddy B. Murphy, 63, passed away on May 13, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Buddy was born February 22, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles and Gladys Murphy. He graduated Murphysboro High School in 1970; and was a military police officer in the United States Army from 1972-1975. After honorable discharge from the U. S. Army, Buddy...
Steve Kraus
May 8, 2015
Cobden - Steve Kraus, 60, of Cobden, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Steve was born June 17, 1954 in Oshkosh, WI, to Lyle and Marilyn (Lange) Kraus. He is survived by his two step-sons, Kevin (Amy) Allen and their son, Connor, all of Cobden, and, Chad Allen of Carbondale, IL;...
Wayne Pharis Heern
May 5, 2015
Marion - Wayne Pharis Heern, 67, of Marion, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. Wayne was born October 22, 1947 in Carbondale, to Samuel Pharis and Norma Louise (Pribble) Heern. They precede him in death. He married Linda Sue Spiller on August 3, 1968 in Carterville,...
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