Jan 5, 2022

GRAND TOWER – Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Mezo, 79, of Grand Tower, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at home. Kenny was born in Grand Tower on March 18, 1942 to Albert and Nora (Taylor) Mezo. He married Brenda Gulley on July 21, 2000 in Grand Tower. Kenny served his county in the U.S. Airforce from 1962 until 1966. He...

Jan 4, 2022

Carbondale – Ruth M. Parker, nee Meyer, departed this life on January 4, 2022. She was born in Sterling, Illinois on August 8, 1917, the third of four daughters born to Reverend Fred and Mrs. Clara Meyer. Ruth graduated from Annawan High School where she met and married the love of her life, Hayden Parker, on June 4, 1938. Together...

Jan 2, 2022

CARBONDALE – Rev. Joseph Ray Hankla, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Joseph was born Mary 25, 1930 in Union County to Amos and Opal (Williams) Hankla, He married Viola Mae Clayton on September 16, 1949. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2018. Joe was a United Methodist Pastor for 42...

Jan 2, 2022

CARBONDALE – Dr. Sheffield Boardman, Jr., 79, passed away on Sunday, January, 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Sheffield was born on February 23, 1942 in Ravenna, OH to Sheffield Boardman, Sr. and Leta (Glover) Boardman. He married Jane F. Bessler on April 8, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH. Sheffield served his country as a Physician in the...

Jan 1, 2022

Mary E. Whittenberg, 97, of Carbondale, IL, passed away peacefully at her home January 1, 2022. She was born October 12, 1924, to Grace and Toy Knauss. Mary is survived by her two daughters, Penny Clutts and Patti Peters; three granddaughters, Kelly Kerckhove (Tom), Kiley Peters (Kyle), Paige Peters (Megan); and two great granddaughters, Maddie and Cate Kerckhove. She is...

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 29, 2021

CARBONDALE – Marie Evelyn Yow, 99, of Carbondale passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on October 25, 1922 to Harmon and Mae (Koen) King in Murphysboro. She married John Yow on July 27, 1940 in Cape Girardeau, MO and spent over 77 years making memories. He preceded...

Dec 22, 2021

CARBONDALE – Robert “Bob” Spain, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at home. Bob was born on February 13, 1939 to Arvel R. and Mary Wilma (Roach) Spain in Logan. He married Evelin F. Kahl on March 4, 1967 in Du Quoin. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Evelin; son, Robert Spain, Jr. and...

Dec 20, 2021

CARBONDALE – Betty Belbas, 71, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at home. Betty was born on January 14, 1950 to Harry and Emma (Dangbar) Smith in Carbondale. She married Phil Belbas on December 24, 1969 in Omaha, NE and enjoyed over 51 years of marriage. Betty worked in many jobs over the years in Southern Illinois. Most recently...

Dec 20, 2021

Ernest Leon Dunning, Ph.D., 101, departed this life at 5:00 a.m. Monday December 20, 2021 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Leon was born November 13, 1920, in the “Sock Bend Hollow” Community of Livingston County near the towns of Joy and Carrsville, Ky, the son of Ernest and Beulah Marrs Dunning. He received his BSME from the University of Rochester...

Dec 14, 2021

CARBONDALE - Patricia Ann Schultz, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Patricia was born on January 25, 1961 in Aurora, IL to Alvin and Mary (White) Anderson. Patricia married Eric Schultz on October 7, 1994 in Wheaton, IL. Patricia was a fun, resourceful and independent person who loved working in her garden...

Dec 12, 2021

CARBONDALE – Patricia Hewins Sievers, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Century Assisted Living Center in Carbondale, Ill. Pat was born on December 24, 1932 to Rodney and Helen (Pierce) Hewins in Freeport, Ill. She is survived by her children, Rod Sievers (Bonnie Reisin-Sievers) of Carterville, Ill., Holly Cafazzo (Robert Cafazzo) of Taos, NM and Rebecca Sievers...

Dec 9, 2021

04/06/52 - 12/09/21 Jacqueline “Jackie” Crane Bailey, age 69, daughter of Ezra Crane and Alta Johnson, born April 06, 1952, has passed away at Carbondale Memorial Hospital on December 09, 2021. Jackie is proceeded in death by both parents and three siblings: Patricia Crane, Marjorie “Margie” Crane, and Barbara “Barb” Sagartz. Survivors include six siblings: Roberta Vinson, Jeannie Balsano, Robert...

Dec 1, 2021

MAKANDA - Timothy Edward Harrison, 37, of Makanda, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tim was born on July 10, 1984 in Du Quoin to Emmett Thomas Jr. and Terri (Gee) Harrison. He married Elizabeth Giesey in 2004 when the two were students at Lincoln Christian College.Tim is survived by Elizabeth and...

Nov 30, 2021

GRAND TOWER – Sadie A. Ellett, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sadie was born on August 7, 1932 to Bert and Bertha (Nation) Clover in McClure, Illinois. Sadie is survived by her sons, Johnny (Kay) Ellet of Bluffs, IL; Gene (Cindy) Ellet of Grand Tower, IL; daughters, Denise (Mike)...

Nov 30, 2021

CARBONDALE – Martha Elizabeth Kent, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Martha was born on March 20, 1935 in McLeansboro to Clifford and Letha (Trobaugh) Hargrave. She married Walter Kent on August 9, 1959 at McLeansboro. He proceeded her in death on November 29, 2016. She is survived by her two daughters, Sara (Austin) Raunikar and Mary (Don)...

Nov 24, 2021

Alejandro Caceres Joseph passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2021 at the age of 75. Born and raised in Montevideo Uruguay, Alejandro is preceded in death by his loving parents, Alejandro Cáceres Pereira, Carmen Joseph de Cáceres and his wife Carmen Pittaluga de Caceres. He is survived by his sister, Carmen Caceres de Cuneo, brother in law...

Nov 23, 2021

Nov 20, 2021

MARION – William “Bill” A. Edwards, Jr., 67, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Bill was born on January 27, 1954 in Carbondale to Betty L. (Bell) and William Arden Edwards, Sr. Bill worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation for over 35 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, and driving and working on...

Nov 20, 2021

MAKANDA - Barbara Jane Schwartz, 95, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in Makanda surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on October 6, 1926 in Carbondale to Walker and Mabel (Smith) Schwartz. She married John S. Rendleman of Anna in 1949. Barbara is survived by her son, Charles Mathew Rendleman (Claudia); five grandchildren, Julia Marie Rendleman (Robert Zullo),...