Obituaries
Debra Ann Mitchell
Mar 7, 2023
CARBONDALE - Debra Ann Mitchell, 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Manor Court in Carbondale.
Debra was born on March 29, 1957 in Biloxi, MS to Harold and Phyllis (Pena) Mitchell. Debra and Janet Coffman have been together since 1981 and were married in 2008 at their home in Carbondale.
Debra was a passionate artist who saw beauty in...
Michael Earl Blankenship
Mar 5, 2023
CARBONDALE - Mike Blankenship, 77, passed away on March 5, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale.
Mike was born on January 6, 1946 in Marion to Robert and Julia (Jenkins) Blankenship.
Mike was an adrenaline junkie and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed working with children. Mike had many engineering jobs across the states.
Mike is survived by his spouse; son, Robert...
Michael Turton Gaffney
Feb 28, 2023
Michael Turton Gaffney, age 43, of Carbondale, IL. passed away on February 28, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Michael was born on January 27, 1980 to Gerald and Elizabeth (Turton) Gaffney at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Michael is survived by his children, Bailey and Max Gaffney of Santa Rosa Beach, FL., his father Gerald Gaffney of Makanda, IL.,...
Harry Wieland Schulz, Jr.
Feb 26, 2023
CARBONDALE - Harry Wieland Schulz, Jr., 71, passed away on February 26, 2023 at his home in Carbondale.
Harry was born on September 21, 1951 in Anna to Harry W. Schulz, Sr. and Helen (Womick) Schulz.
Harry’s pride in caring for athletes of all abilities and sports started with managing the 1968 CCHS Hall of Fame undefeated football team. While studying at...
Alan H. Jacobson
Feb 24, 2023
Energy, IL. - Alan H. Jacobson, 67, of Energy, IL, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Alan was born on May 19, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to Herbert and Juanita (Genga) Jacobson. Alan obtained with honors an Associate in Liberal Arts from The Loop College in Chicago on June 6, 1975. He later received with honors his Bachelor of...
Duane L. Cole
Feb 22, 2023
Duane L. Cole of Carbondale passed away peacefully at his home in Carbondale on February 22, 2023, holding the hand of his husband, Joe Powers.
Duane was born in Hammond, Indiana, on November 16, 1947; his life was an adventure. He grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago but spent most of his childhood summers with various relatives in Southern...
Sandra Jo Fuller
Feb 21, 2023
CARBONDALE – Sandra Jo Fuller, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home.
Sandra was born on May 24, 1947 to Edward and Doris (Bourland) Fuller in East St. Louis.
Sandra’s wishes were to be cremated.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is in charge of arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Sandra, visit www.meredithfh.com
Shirley Ann Morrison
Feb 20, 2023
CARBONDALE - Shirley Ann Morrison, 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1935 to James Henry and Mary Alice Hawkins in Carbondale, Il.
Shirley Morrison is survived by daughters: Marcy Part and Mary Vincent, both of Carbondale, Il. Son: Vernon (Peggy) Morrison of Zwolle, La. Sister: Betty (Bob)...
Glenn D. Keneipp
Feb 20, 2023
CARBONDALE - On Monday, February 20, 2023, Glenn D. Keneipp passed away at the age of 92 from the effects of Mesothelioma. Glenn was born on Sunday, October 12, 1930, on Park St., Harrisburg, Illinois to Esco and Evelyn Keneipp. He grew up in Harrisburg surrounded by a large extended family and with his younger sister Marlene Keneipp Smith. He...
Betty Ann Mcneill Lipe
Feb 18, 2023
CARBONDALE – Betty Ann Lipe, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
Betty was born on October 21, 1939 to Lewis O. McNeill Jr. and Gladys L. (Menees-McNeill) Littlefield in Mound City. She married Bill Lipe and he preceded her in death.
Betty loved to sew and crochet and was very good at it....
Wilma Imogene Futrell
Feb 18, 2023
MARION – Wilma Imogene Futrell, 90, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Imogene was born on April 30, 1932 to Joe and Pearl (Gurley) Fite in Williamson County, Illinois. She married Charles “Tom” Futrell on July 1, 1950, and he preceded her in death on July 13, 2005.
Imogene is survived by her...
Marilyn Starkey
Feb 13, 2023
Marilyn S. Starkey, age 67 of Carterville, IL died on February 13, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1955 in Danville, IL to Lyle and Nancy Youngblood. She married Skip Starkey on April 16, 1977.
Marilyn is survived by husband Skip Starkey of Carterville, daughter Sarah (Kelly) Ferguson of Rigby Idaho, sisters Connie Bush of Montgomery, IN, Linda Barr of...
Deborah "Debbie" Mayer
Feb 11, 2023
MAKANDA – Deborah “Debbie” Mayer, 69, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Deborah was born on September 26, 1953 to Louie and Kathleen (Yearian) Casey in Murphysboro. She married Bob Mayer on January 9, 1971 in DeSoto.
Deborah is survived by her husband Bob, son Michael Mayer, daughter Lacie (Russell R.) Mayer, grandson Justin Mayer, brothers...
Janet Kay Fassel
Jan 31, 2023
CARBONDALE – Janet Kay Fassel, 84, passed away surrounded by her loving daughters on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Janet was born on August 25, 1938 to Delbert and Hazel (Dixon) Dietz in Murphysboro. She married Kenneth Lee Fassel on November 10, 1956 in DeSoto, IL. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2011.
Janet is survived...
Sally J. Varsa
Jan 28, 2023
CARBONDALE – Sally J. Varsa, 81, passed away peacefully with family present on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Swedish Hospital in Englewood, Colorado.
Sally was born on November 8, 1941, to Dr. Salvatore A. and Hilda Jane (Steendahl) Dimiceli in Oak Park, Illinois. She married Dr. Edward C. Varsa on August 28, 1965, in Bartlett, Illinois.
Sally is survived by her children...
Sean Michael Keel
Jan 23, 2023
DESOTO – Sean Michael Keel, 38, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.
Sean was born on July 2, 1984 to Michael and Robin (Littrell) Keel in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He married McKenzie Harger on April 12, 2019 in Marion.
Sean is survived by his wife, parents, brother Christopher Keel, sister Lacey Keel, niece Delaney Keel, nephew Keaton Keel, grandparents...
Christian Hollis Moe
Jan 20, 2023
Christian Hollis Moe died January 20, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois, at age 93, after a series of illnesses.
Through his long career, Chris was a recognized playwright, director, and scholar of theater. He was a dedicated, tireless, and beloved mentor to countless students at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and elsewhere.
Chris was born in New York City July 6, 1929, the...
Laurel Wendt
Jan 19, 2023
CARBONDALE - Laurel Wendt, 79, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Anna Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Anna.
Laurel was born on September 21, 1943 in Fort Wayne, IN to Elmer and Alice (Geisler) Wendt. She attended school in Indiana, graduating from Indiana University with a B.A. in 1967, an M.L.S. in 1968, and a J.D. in...
Penny Gay Pullen
Jan 18, 2023
CARBONDALE - Penny Gay Pullen, 61 of Carbondale passed away January 18, 2023 following a short illness. Born in Paducah, Kentucky, Penny is survived by her wife, Kim Doerfler, her mother, Kay Ivitts, mother-in-law, Irma Doerfler, brother Dwayne (Amy), sister Joy (Tracy), brother-in-law Todd (Julie), nephews Stephen, Scotty, Trey, Chase, Josh and Jack and her substantial friend family. She was...
Robert Allen Hoagland
Jan 5, 2023
Robert (Bob) Allen Hoagland, Jr., age 83 of Carbondale, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, with his wife and children by his side.
Bob was born April 26, 1939 to Robert and Gertrude (Fox) Hoagland in Oak Park, IL. He was an exceptional athlete playing baseball and basketball at Oak Park High School as well as Tabor Academy in...
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