Obituaries
Gerlinde Henneberger
Aug 26, 2023
CARBONDALE – Gerlinde Henneberger, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Gerlinde was born on September 7, 1938 to Alfred and Hildegard (Eckstein) Gleissner in Nuremberg, Germany. She married Walter Carl Henneberger on August 17, 1967 in Bad Neustadt/Saale, Germany.
Gerlinde is survived by her husband, children Petra (Jean) Utke of Lisle, Bernard Henneberger of Carbondale;...
Shiek Yassin Dallow
Aug 19, 2023
Shiek Yassin Dallow (Yassin), passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, at the age of 88 in Carbondale, IL. He was born on January 1, 1935, in Syria, where he received his education. He launched his early career in banking and finance in different countries. Returning to Syria, he later became the chief financial officer of a salt mining company...
John R. Savitz
Aug 13, 2023
CARBONDALE – John R. Savitz, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home.
John was born on September 8, 1943 to Jack and Helen (Austin) Savitz in Carbondale. He married Ardell Smith on July 11, 1962 in Carbondale.
John is survived by his wife, Ardell; brother-in-law, Charles Smith and wife, Dana; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Robinson and husband, Oliver and Shena...
Gary Wells
Aug 11, 2023
GRAND TOWER - Gary Wells, 65, passed away on August 11, 2023 in Grand Tower.
Gary was born on March 18, 1958 in Murphysboro to Francis and Shirley (Robertson) Wells.
Gary worked as a deck hand for many years.
Gary is survived by his sisters, Linda (Randy) Ellet of Grand Tower and Sue Lawson of Makanda and nephew, Tony Lawson...
Marilyn Jean Annable
Aug 7, 2023
CARBONDALE - Marilyn Jean Annable, 80, of Carbondale, passed away at 3:00 a.m. in St. Louis, Missouri Monday, August 7, 2023.
Marilyn was born in St. Louis, MO, on October 15, 1942, to Grace (Hartmann) Syrett and Alfred Syrett. She married Robert O. Brown on August 17, 1963. He passed away in 2004. She married John Annable in 2005 and they...
Sandy Thompson-Webster
Aug 3, 2023
CARTERVILLE – Sandra Kay Thompson-Webster, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at her home.
Sandy was born on September 11, 1947 in Carbondale to Russell E. Thompson and Mary Jane (Justice) Thompson. They preceded her in death.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. Elmer and Florence Justice,...
Rose Mary Nadaf
Aug 1, 2023
CARBONDALE - Rose Mary Nadaf, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at her home in Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Rose Mary was born on February 18, 1931 in Anderson, IN to Victor and Mildred (Dunlevy) Heritage.
Rose Mary worked as secretary for 27 years at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She enjoyed her grandsons. They were her pride...
Nancy Barron Brown
Jul 26, 2023
Nancy Barron Brown of Makanda, Illinois passed away July 26, 2023 with husband and family at her side.
She was in a coma as a result of head injury, but came out of it to say goodbye to her husband and family, after husband prayed specifically for this chance to say goodbye.
Nancy was born November 15, 1954, in Jonesboro, GA. She...
Dr. Alan Hugh Schoen
Jul 26, 2023
Dr. Alan Hugh Schoen, Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Schoen, a physicist and computer scientist, is best known professionally for his discovery of the gyroid. He is remembered among his family and friends for being an energetic storyteller, creative puzzle inventor, and a mind filled with science, literature, history, music, and...
Joyce Marie Lipe
Jul 26, 2023
CARBONDALE – Joyce M. Lipe, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Joyce was born on July 16, 1951 to Willard Robert “Bo” and Mary Elizabeth (Hooker) Lipe in Carbondale.
Joyce is survived by her siblings Kate Behrens of Carbondale, Glen Lipe of Carbondale, Willard C. Lipe of Ballwin, MO, Julia Lipe of Murphysboro, and many...
Patty Sue Edwards
Jul 14, 2023
CARBONDALE - Patty Sue (Pitman) Edwards, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Carbondale on Friday, July 14th.
Patty was born Aug 4, 1942, in Evansville, IN. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Ross Pitman and Elaine Vivian (Snyder) Pitman.
She married the love of her life, George Edwards, on July 02,1960. They shared over 59 years of marriage....
Gene C. Stearns
Jul 12, 2023
CARBONDALE – Gene C. Stearns, 81 beloved Father of Beth and Heather, passed away at his home on July 12, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy illness.
He was born April 10, 1942 to Gilbert and Berniece (Cox) Stearns. He was a 1960 graduate of CCHS and at one time was the youngest business owner in Carbondale. He...
Jerry Robinson
Jul 7, 2023
CARBONDALE - Jerry Robinson, 80, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at his residence.
Jerry was born on August 30, 1942 in Murphysboro, IL to David Leo Robinson and Mary Ellen Robinson. Jerry married Linda O'Dell on August 2, 1969 in Carbondale.
Jerry owned and operated J&L Robinson Construction. He enjoyed work, photography, golf, following SIU sports and spending time with...
Cora Belle Childers
Jul 5, 2023
GOREVILLE - Cora Belle Childers, 98, passed away on July 5, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Cora would have been 99 on August 19th. Cora married Harold Childers on March 10, 1946 in Pittsburgh, IL. He preceded her in death on September 5, 1993.
Cora grew up on a farm in rural Johnson County, surrounded by her older...
Shirley Reimbold
Jun 30, 2023
Shirley Reimbold was born December 9, 1955 in Chicago IL to Lillian and Harry Ekstrom. She passed away June 30, 2023, having lived in Carbondale IL since 1981. A lifelong relationship with John Reimbold began in 1977 at Northern Illinois University, where she earned a B.S. in Nursing. Her nursing career spanned more than four decades, including 30 years at...
Kevin Donald Tackett
Jun 26, 2023
CARBONDALE – Kevin Donald Tackett, 59, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home.
Kevin was born on March 27, 1964 to Verlin Ray Tackett and Joann (Clabby) James in Carbondale.
Kevin is survived by his brothers Ken Tackett and Keith Tackett, and niece Katherine Hines.
He was preceded in death by his father and niece Amanda Tackett.
Kevin was an avid...
Richard Lee Lipe
Jun 19, 2023
Richard Lee Lipe of Carbondale, Illinois passed from this life on Monday June 19 at Manor Court in Carbondale while surrounded by his family.
Mr. Lipe was born on June 18, 1930 in Makanda, Illinois. He served honorably in the US Army and was deployed to Korea during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Lipe worked for the signal department of the Illinois...
Sharon Lee Knupp
Jun 13, 2023
GRAND TOWER – Sharon Lee (Edwards) Knupp, 82, of Grand Tower, IL passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023.
Born September 28, 1940, she was raised in Sand Ridge, IL. Sharon attended Gorham High School and graduated from there in 1958. June 25, 1960, was Sharon's greatest day in that she married the love of her life, Jack Knupp. They were...
Tina L. Baltzell
Jun 2, 2023
GRAND TOWER – Tina L. Baltzell, 62, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Tina was born on August 11, 1960 to William Ford and Fronie Louise(Riegger) Baltzell in Murphysboro.
Tina is survived by her sons, Dylan Baltzell and Joe Baltzell, brothers William (Suzanne) Baltzell, and Larry (Mary Beth) Baltzell; sisters Terrie (John) Schaeffer, Priscilla Russell, and...
Helen M. Imhoff
May 25, 2023
CARBONDALE – Helen M. Imhoff passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 99. She was born on October 9, 1923 to Barney and Oma Beard in La Center, KY. Her childhood living in Cairo, Illinois was joyous with her many brothers and sisters. She had fond memories returning each summer to her aunt and uncle’s beautiful Kentucky...
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