Obituaries
Jesse Ray Mann
May 21, 2023
MAKANDA – Jesse Ray Mann, 50, of Makanda, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Jesse was born on June 18, 1972 in Carbondale to Ronald and Shirley (Rowden) Mann. He married Laura M. McCague on June 17, 1995 in Herrin.
Jesse worked at SI Motorsports for many years and then went on to work for the Illinois Department of Corrections for...
Kathryn Marie Andrescavage
May 16, 2023
Kathryn “Kathy” Marie Andrescavage (nee Horn), 76, was born in Belleville, Illinois. She was the daughter of Lt. Colonel Richard K. and Patricia M. Horn and was the oldest of seven brothers and sisters. A child of an Air Force Officer, Kathy moved several times throughout her childhood and often spoke fondly of her family’s time in Maine, New York,...
Sharon Kay Shacklee
May 14, 2023
MAKANDA – Sharon Kay Shacklee, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.
Sharon was born on September 13, 1947 to Herman Eugene (Gene) and Mary (Stoltz) Ferguson in Willow Hill, Illinois. She married William Lee Shacklee on October 3, 1964 at Oblong, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2020.
Sharon worked as...
Bennie Christine Rice
May 9, 2023
Bennie Christine Rice died at age 98, on May 9, 2023, and visitation and services will be held on Monday, May 15, at 10:00 am, at Meredith Funeral Home, 300 S. University Ave, Carbondale. Mrs. Rice had lived in Carbondale since 1959.
Her husband W. Manion Rice died in 2013. Mrs. Rice is survived by her children and their families: son...
Betty Ellis
Apr 30, 2023
MAKANDA – Betty Ellis 97, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her home in Makanda IL.
Betty was born on February 26, 1926, in Makanda to James and Vera (Brimmer) Newberry. Betty married Paul J. Ellis who preceded her in death on May 24, 1978.
Betty received her degree in Nursing and worked nearly 40 years at Memorial Hospital of...
Frank "Chico" Coniglio
Apr 28, 2023
CARBONDALE - Frank “Chico” Coniglio, 81, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.
Frank was born on July 28, 1941 in Chicago to Christopher and Florence (Rawlings) Coniglio. Frank married Teresa Coniglio on July 2, 1980 in Murphysboro.
Frank owned and operated his own construction business for over fifty years for which he was building for Jesus. He loved...
Dr. Richard L. Thalman
Apr 19, 2023
CARBONDALE – Dr. Richard Lowell Thalman, aged 62, passed away April 19, 2023 at his home in Carbondale, IL. He was a long-time chiropractor and beloved community member.
Dr. Thalman was born August 27, 1960 in Carbondale to Jeanne and Dr. Wellington C. Thalman. Richard graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1978. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from...
Glenda Simpkins
Apr 17, 2023
MURPHYSBORO – Glenda Simpkins, 75, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Glenda was born on October 20, 1947 in Carbondale to Glenn and Joyce (Davis) Winget. Glenda married Ronald Simpkins on January 8, 1965, in De Soto and he preceded her in death on September 3, 2018.
Glenda was a loving...
Jill Berube
Apr 14, 2023
On Friday, April 14, 2023, Jill Kawin Eckhouse Berube, 76, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery.
Jill was born on July 25, 1946, to Barbara and James Eckhouse in Beaumont, Texas. She grew up in Texas, England, and Glencoe, Illinois. She received a BA in Anthropology, her RN in Nursing, and her Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Jill met the...
Richard Johnson
Apr 12, 2023
CARBONDALE – Richard Johnson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Richard was born on January 4, 1947 to William L. and Dora D. (Meredith) Johnson in Centralia.
Richard is survived by his cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1972 while achieving the rank of SP5...
David Edward Easton, Jr.
Apr 4, 2023
GORHAM – David Edward Easton, Jr., 37, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Gorham.
David was born on January 3, 1986, to Teresa Ann and David Edward Easton Sr. in Murphysboro.
David is survived by his 10 year old son, Christian Landon Easton of North Carolina whom David loved very much; parents, Teresa and David Easton, Sr.; brothers Joshua Easton...
Helen F. Downey
Apr 1, 2023
CARBONDALE – Helen F. Downey, 101, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home in Carbondale.
Helen was born January 26, 1922 in Brighton, Illinois to Lucius E. Jones and Lydia (Scheffel) Jones. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1940.
Helen married Robert D. Downey on June 22, 1947 – they celebrated nearly 61 years of marriage. The Lord...
Marion Hill
Mar 31, 2023
CARBONDALE - Marion Hill, 88, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Graveside services for Marion will be 12:00pm on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Rowan Cemetery in Makanda.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Marion visit www.meredithfh.com.
Rebecca Cerven
Mar 30, 2023
CARTERVILLE – Rebecca “Becky” Cerven, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Evelyn's House in Saint Louis, MO.
Becky was born on November 20, 1946 in Urbana, Illinois to James and Wilma (Jennings) McGhee. Becky married James Cerven on January 29, 1972 in Normal, Illinois.
Becky had a variety of careers in her life, working as an educator, forensic scientist,...
Deborah L. Priko
Mar 27, 2023
CARBONDALE - Deborah L. Priko, 68, passed away suddenly in her home on March 27th.
She is survived by her niece, Keiko Louise Priko McCall of Troy, NC, nephew Robert Priko of Lincoln, NE, and her life partner of nearly 48 years, Daniel Nolton of Carbondale. She was preceded in death by her father William, brothers Billy and Robert, and her...
Jesse William Crow
Mar 25, 2023
DESOTO - Jesse William Crow, 96, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
Jesse was born on June 11, 1926 in Queens Village, NY to Jesse and Ida (Hendrickson) Crow.
Jesse proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Division – Parachute Infantry during WWII from 1943 until 1947. He worked...
James Raymond Hayes
Mar 24, 2023
CARBONDALE- James "Jim" Raymond Hayes, 79, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Carbondale.
Jim was born on December 12, 1943 in Danville to James Hayes and Evelyn Sims. He earned a bachelors degree at University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne, after which he joined the Air Force. Jim worked as a counselor at Menard Correctional Center for many years. Jim...
Anna Lou Gooch
Mar 23, 2023
MURPHYSBORO - Anna Lou Gooch, 90, was called to heaven Thursday, March 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She entered the pearly gates to meet her Lord and Savior, while being reunited with her beloved husband and all of her loved ones who had gone before her.
Lou was born on October 14, 1932 to John and...
Joyce Johannesen Hamilton
Mar 13, 2023
Joyce Johannesen Hamilton, 103, of Lakeridge, passed away peacefully Monday, 13 March 2023, at Westminster at Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Virginia.
Joyce was born December 4, 1919, in Erwin, South Dakota to Martin Johannesen and Cora Mae (Schanck) Johannesen. She attended Erwin Consolidated School and graduated in 1937, Valedictorian of a graduating class of 15 students. She attended Nettleton Commercial College in...
Barbara Marie Swinburne
Mar 11, 2023
Barbara Marie Swinburne of Carbondale passed on March 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on September 26, 1932, to Loren J. and Eulalah P. (Smith) Miller. She grew up on the family farm in rural Union County and attended Saratoga Methodist Church. She married Ivan L. Lirely in 1951. During the next 31 years, Barbara and...
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