Obituaries
Robert Laczynski
Dec 5, 2023
CARBONDALE - Robert Alan Laczynski, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his loving family by his side.
Robert was born on October 14, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Albin and Lillias (Cairns) Laczynski. Robert married Julie Gundberg on October 13, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Robert served his country in the U.S. Airforce...
Robert Kristoff
Nov 20, 2023
Carbondale - Robert Lee Kristoff, 85, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on October 31, 1938 in Carbondale to Anton and Anna (Maynarich) Kristoff. Robert married Janice Lindhorst on December 5, 1964 in Makanda.
Robert was a 1956 graduate of Carbondale Community High School. He was...
Terry Nance
Nov 15, 2023
Terry Lee Nance, age 67, of Carbondale, Illinois and Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away on the morning of November 15, 2023, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Terry was known for his wit, handiness, and stubborn nature. While Terry was not a perfect father, husband, son, brother, or friend, he spent the last few years praying to the Lord for forgiveness and asking...
Elizabeth Tomac
Nov 10, 2023
CARBONDALE – Elizabeth “Liz” Jane Tomac, 73, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Century Assisted Living in Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Liz was born on January 22, 1950 in Highland Park, MI to Steven Tomac and Josephine (Hornick) Tomac. Elizabeth married William “Bill” Crimando on August 14, 1976 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Liz worked as a Rehabilitation...
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Wild-Buckley
Nov 9, 2023
CARBONDALE - Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Wild-Buckley, 66, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Beth was born on October 9, 1957 in Litchfield to Charles Peterson Sr. and Sandra (Williams) Lowell. Beth married Fredrick Wild on July 1, 1978. He preceded her in death on December 6, 2010. She married Donald Buckley on October 10, 2015...
Brian Brannan
Nov 4, 2023
Brian Christopher Brannan, son of Phyllis Cavanaugh and Michael Colón, was born on June 17, 1980, in Hialeah, Florida at Hialeah High Hospital. He was raised in Winter Haven, Florida, and attended the public schools of Polk County, where he achieved his diploma at Lake Region High School. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ our Lord at an early...
Lloyd M. Haims
Nov 4, 2023
ALTO PASS– Lloyd M. Haims, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Lloyd was born on November 19, 1949 to Hymen and Bella (Cohen) Haims in Chicago. He married Marcia Jean Brown on September 19, 2003 in Murphysboro.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, sister Cheryl (Louis) Cassuto of Mundelein; niece Felicia (Michael)...
Marilyn A. Mansfield
Oct 29, 2023
DESOTO – Marilyn A. Mansfield, 72, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at home with her family by her side.
Marilyn was born September 4, 1951 to Lewis and Mary Jane (Beasley) Breeden in Carbondale.
Marilyn was the office manager for Dr. Fasnacht for many years.
She is survived by her son, Chris (Michelle) Shelton of DeSoto; daughter, Mary Jane Trexler of...
Charles Clarence Leming
Oct 29, 2023
Carbondale - Charles Clarence Leming, 87, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Charles was born November 23, 1935 in Sparta to Clarence and Agnes V (Schmidt) Leming.
He married Donna Leming on October 29, 1960 in Cobden. She survives and is of Carbondale.
Other survivors include three sons; James (Dawn) Leming of Carbondale, Philip (Laura)...
Jack M. Shelby
Oct 19, 2023
CARBONDALE - Jack M. Shelby, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Jack was born on August 22, 1936 in Harrisburg to Garland and Mary (Ferrell) Shelby. Jack married the love of his life, Avah Louise Phillips, on February 8, 1959 in Harrisburg. He earned his Bachelor of Science...
Shirley White
Oct 18, 2023
DE SOTO – Shirley Gay White, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on May 7, 1934 in Elkville to Ross and Phyllis (Ford) Rees. Shirley married the love of her life, Calvin White on September 15, 1951 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on...
Gladys Irene Chancey
Oct 12, 2023
DE SOTO – Gladys Irene Chancey, 93, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was greeted at Heaven’s gate by Jesus, her husband, Paul, infant daughter, Miriam Elizabeth and her parents, Raymond and Rose (Neace) Robinson.
Gladys was born on September 14, 1930 in Sand Ridge. She married Paul Amos Chancey on April...
Thomas "Tom" Shackleton
Oct 9, 2023
DE SOTO - Thomas “Tom” Shackleton, 83, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.
Tom was born on September 17, 1940 in Carbondale to W. Maximilan and Mildred (Goforth) Shackleton. Tom married Gale Shackleton on April 28, 1973 in Carbondale.
Tom worked as the Airport Superintendent at the Southern Illinois Airport until his retirement after 30...
Shirley Jean Robertson
Oct 9, 2023
GRAND TOWER – Shirley Jean Robertson, 74, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home in Grand Tower, IL.
Shirley was born on March 17, 1949 in Saint Louis, MO to Loren Thomas "Sleepy" Robertson and Irene Idell (Cotner) Robertson.
Shirley lived in Grand Tower all of her life. She attended The Lighthouse Church in Grand Tower. Shirley was a...
Gary Dale Mcdaniel
Oct 9, 2023
Gary Dale McDaniel, 77, of Marion, KY, formally of Carbondale, IL, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY.
Gary was born on September 24, 1946 in Carbondale, IL to William “Bill” and LaVerne (Hall) McDaniel.
Gary served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in various manufacturing facilities in Kentucky for...
Charles Robert Greene
Sep 30, 2023
Charles Robert Greene, 73, passed away on September 30th, 2023 at his home in Columbia, Missouri surrounded by his family. Charles was born December 6, 1949 in Monee Illinois to Helen Elizabeth (Youngstrom) (decd. 2021) and Charles Eugene Greene (decd. 1951), and was raised by his mother and his stepfather Loren Americus Ross (decd. 2008).
Charles, known as “Bob” to all...
Lorraine Benner
Sep 27, 2023
MAKANDA – Lorraine Benner, 91, of Makanda, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Lorraine was born on July 20, 1932 in Dubuque, IA to Elmer and Susan Parsons.
Lorraine is survived by her long time companion, Allan Stuck; son, Thomas Benner of Austin, TX, daughter, Sue Benner of Makanda, IL...
Steven Douglas Hacker, Jr.
Sep 23, 2023
Steven Douglas Hacker Junior made his last wildly inappropriate and probably smart comment on September 23rd, 2023.
Steven was born and immediately dubbed “the miracle child” by his father Steven Douglas Hacker Senior on July 7, 1988. The constant love, support, caring far exceeded anything Steven deserved. His mother Meleah Paschall worked tirelessly to get him to be a good man...
Blake Alexander Morrison
Sep 20, 2023
Blake Alexander Morrison passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 31 on September 20, 2023. He was raised by a loving family who cherished him deeply. Through the years, he brought great joy to his adoring wife, family, friends and his two dogs, Luna and Lily.
Blake was an unwavering Saluki sports fan and wholeheartedly supported the Jacksonville Jaguars. He...
Kimberly F. Hassebrock
Sep 20, 2023
GORHAM – Kimberly Fay Hassebrock, 58, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Grand Tower surrounded by her loving family.
Kim was born on May 30, 1965 in Carbondale to Merle and Ella (Ellet) Baltzell. She married August “Squeek” Hassebrock in Murphysboro in 1990.
Kim loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and dice. She also...
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