Gary Dean Childers

Mar 30, 2024

MAKANDA - Gary Dean Childers passed away on March 30th, 2024. Gary was born in Sterling Illinois to Basil and Lena (Littlejohn) Childers. Gary married Richadene Lence Sept 13th, 1954, in Cleveland Ohio. They enjoyed 70 years of marriage.

Together they had four children. Curtis (wife Sandy) of Cobden Illinois. Connie Cooley (husband Kem) of Muscle Shoals Alabama. Lorie Childers of...

James "Jim" Glover

Sep 8, 2024

CARBONDALE - James "Jim" Robert Glover, 94, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Manor Court of Carbondale.

Jim was born in Makanda Township on September 11, 1929 to William Hiram and Mary (Damron) Glover. He married Betty L. Sutton on March 12, 1954 in Carbondale, Illinois. She preceded him in death on November 17, 2010.

Jim...

Judi Rossiter

Sep 5, 2024

CARBONDALE - Judith Carolyn Rossiter, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Anna Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Judi was born on December 14, 1945 in Aurora to Robert Henderson and Gloria (Laning) Henderson-Bentz. Judi married James "Jim" Rossiter on July 18, 1983 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2015.

She was a...

Michael Patrick Dorsey

Aug 10, 2024

CARBONDALE – Michael Patrick Dorsey, 44, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Freeport, IL.

Patrick was born on June 23, 1980 in Burlington, IA and adopted four days later by the late Diane Neill Dorsey and J. Kevin Dorsey.

Patrick is survived by his children, Baden Dorsey of Murphysboro and Ava Dorsey of Carbondale; father Kevin Dorsey (Linda) of Springfield,...

Joseph Lee Burrow

Jul 31, 2024

CARBONDALE - Joseph Lee Burrow, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him. 

Joseph was born on September 8, 1931 in Neelyville, MO to Joseph and Dovie (Griffith) Burrow. Joseph married Mabel Lucille Heern on June 5, 1963 at East...

Frances "Jeanne" Casey

Jul 29, 2024

DE SOTO – Frances “Jeanne” Casey, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

Jeanne was born on August 5, 1965 in Anna and was adopted by Francis and Helen (Craig) Lingle. She married James Patrick Casey in 1989 in Jackson, MO.

Jeanne is survived by her husband Pat. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jeanne was dedicated...

Fay Heern

Jul 27, 2024

CARBONDALE - Fay F. Heern, 92, passed away on July 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Fay was born on February 21, 1932 in Boskydell to Hugh and Edith (Tabouring) Stearns. She married Charles Heern on June 17, 1951 in Boskydell. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2021. Together they shared over 70 years of...

James "J.C." Morrow

Jul 9, 2024

CARBONDALE – James “J.C.” Morrow, 34, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

J.C. was born on August 31, 1989 to David Andrew and Cynthia Jo (Clark) Morrow in Paducah, KY. He married Kay Ellen Brewer on October 12, 2017 at Fort Walton Beach, FL.

The newest addition, a baby girl, Maysen Grace is due to arrive in October. J.C. is also...

Russell Howell

Jul 9, 2024

John Russell Howell, 65, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 9, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with his family by his side.Russell was born on March 20, 1959 to John and Phyllis Howell (Nance) in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1977 and became a Brick Mason for 23 years.He loved people and didn’t know a stranger,...

Christopher J. Wisinski, Sr.

Jul 3, 2024

CARBONDALE - Christopher J. Wisinski, Sr. age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Christopher was born on December 25, 1936 in Chicago to Benjamin and Loretta (Daczkiewicz) Wisinski. He married Helen F. Lisak on November 1, 1958 in Chicago.

Christopher served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 until 1955. He was...

Joyce L. Dailey-Hanson

Jul 3, 2024

DESOTO - We mourn the passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Joyce Louise Dailey-Hanson, a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, who peacefully departed this life on July 3rd, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her journey was one of resilience, love, and unwavering dedication to those she held dear.

Born on April 20,1942, Joyce grew up in DeSoto, IL. to the...

Gary Dean Ray

Jun 29, 2024

CARBONDALE - Gary Dean Ray, 72, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a proud Navy veteran, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home in Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on June 2, 1952, in Richland Center, WI to Roland and Eileen (Johnson) Ray. He married Julie Anderson on April...

Wilma Margaret Hill

Jun 29, 2024

CARBONDALE - Wilma Margaret Hill, 85, of Carbondale, IL formerly of Lincoln, IL passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 peacefully at Manor Court in Carbondale, IL. 

Wilma was born February 14th, 1939, at home in Lincoln, IL to LaVerne E. Sr. and Edna D. (Robbins) Olmstead. She was born the 8th child out of 9. 

Survivors include her two daughters, Denise...

Dale G. Grasher

Jun 27, 2024

CARBONDALE - Dale G. Grasher, 74, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital surrounded by family members.

Dale was born on August 8, 1949, to Ray and Lois Grasher in Aurora, IL. He was united in marriage to Marsha Patrich on June 16, 1979. She survives. He is also survived by daughters Amanda (BJ) Groaning of Carbondale...

Mary Nell Chew

Jun 25, 2024

CARBONDALE - Mary Nell Chew, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale.

Mary Nell was born on July 1, 1937 in Olney to James and Mary Alice (Nix) West. Mary Nell married Harold Lavern Chew on October 19, 1957 at Crab Orchard Christian Church. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1989.

She and...

Brian J. Lucas

Jun 17, 2024

Brian J. Lucas, age 67 of Jackson, passed away on June 17, 2024 at his home.

Brian was born on May 25, 1957 in Illinois to the late George Lucas, Jr. and Nadine Flatt Lucas. He attended Carbondale Community High School going on to attend and graduate from Freed-Hardeman University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and, later, became a Resident...

Dwain Dallas Forby

Jun 13, 2024

MAKANDA- Dwain Dallas Forby, 64, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 13th, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, with his children by his side, following a difficult battle with cancer. He spent his final days surrounded in love by his children, siblings, and many dear family members and friends.

Dwain was born on February 20, 1960, to Gerald D. Forby and...

Carl "Dump" Wilson

Jun 10, 2024

GRAND TOWER - Carl "Dump" Wilson, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Marion VA Medical Center. Carl was born on September 4, 1936 in Wittenberg, MO to Harold and Della (Strickland) Wilson. Carl married Mary Wilson on March 6, 1965, in Lockport, IL. Carl served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 - 1962. He worked...

Doyle J. Odum

Jun 8, 2024

CARBONDALE - Doyle J. Odum, 76 of Carbondale passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

He was born October 17th 1947, in Creal Springs to the late Annebelle (Boyd) Odum and Joseph F. Odum, formerly of Marion.

Doyle worked for the United States Postal Service for many years until his retirement in...

Stella Rowan

Jun 5, 2024

Stella M. Rowan passed away at her home on June 5, 2024, with her husband of 51 years, Jesse, and her son, Ben, and daughter, Gayla, by her side. She was 71 years old.



Stella was born on July 9, 1952, to Phillip and Juanita Welch of Makanda, Illinois. She married Jesse Rowan, also of Makanda, in April 1973. She is...