Obituaries
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...
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...
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