Obituaries
Ann Hughes Karmos
Nov 12, 2022
CARBONDALE – Ann Hughes Karmos, 84, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.
Ann was born on April 23, 1938 to Cary and Millie Williams in Baltimore, Maryland.
As a child, Ann moved frequently due to her father’s work as a Social Security Administrator. The family eventually settled in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she graduated from...
Isaac "Ike" Hicks
Nov 10, 2022
De Soto – Isaac “Ike” Hicks, 98, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Marion Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
Ike was born February 7, 1924 in De Soto to Arthur William and Ollie (Doran) Hicks.
He married Ruth Helen Legan on January 19, 1950 in Jonesboro. They celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this past January.
Ike is survived by his wife, Ruth...
Ruth Kissell
Nov 6, 2022
Carbondale – Ruth N. Kissell, 95, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 5:40 am in her own home, comfortable, and at peace.
Ruth was born on July 18, 1927 in Chicago to Arthur and Gertrude (Hjelkrem) Newborgh.
She attended school in Downers Grove and was a graduate of the University of Illinois in 1956.
During her four years at U of...
Rosemary "Rose" Clam
Nov 5, 2022
CARBONDALE - Rosemary “Rose” Clam, 70, of Carbondale, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 5, 2022, after a brave 14-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Rose was born December 9, 1951 to Mary and Rudolf Schierer of Chicago. She married James “Jim” Clam, also of Chicago, on June 4, 1974. Two years later, daughter Daisy was...
Glynn Murphy
Oct 30, 2022
CARBONDALE - Glynn Murphy, 57, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Glynn was born on June 22, 1965 in Springhill, LA to Albert and Shirley (Kistner) Murphy.
Glynn worked as a flooring installer for over twenty years. He deeply loved his family. He enjoyed collecting various items and was very creative. He traveled to...
Alora Throop
Oct 26, 2022
Alora Throop, newborn, passed away on October 26, 2022. Alora was born October 26, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Alora is survived by her parents, Jessa Thomas and Devin Throop. Her Maternal Grandparents William and Jennifer Thomas, Paternal Grandparents Misty Holderfield and James Throop. Her Beautiful Great grandmothers, Cindy Huck, Lisa Hubbs, Rita Ramsey, Martha Phillips, and Lyne Cook. Her...
Stanley Cashion
Oct 25, 2022
BUSH - Stanley Cashion, age 79, passed away on October 25, 2022 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.
Stanley was born on June 21, 1943 in Elkville, IL to Everett and Beulah (Barnes) Cashion. Stanley married Rita Halstead on October 29, 1960 in Hallidayboro, Illinois.
Stanley worked as brick mason for over 35 years. His work can...
Calvin L. White
Oct 24, 2022
DESOTO - Calvin L. White, 90, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home in DeSoto, surrounded by his loving family.
Calvin was born on September 15, 1932 in Murphysboro to Lowell and Lilly (Wisely) White. Calvin married the love of his life, Shirley Rees on September 15, 1951 in Piggott, AR.
Calvin was a family man to his core....
Anita L. Baltzell
Oct 23, 2022
GRAND TOWER – Anita Louise Baltzell, 58, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion.
Anita was born on May 1, 1964 in Carbondale to Merle and Ella (Ellet) Baltzell.
Anita loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and dice. Also, in her earlier years she played pool winning multiple tournaments. She also...
Patricia Anne O'Day
Oct 22, 2022
CARBONDALE - Patricia Anne (Duncan) O'Day, age 84, passed away on October 22, 2022 at home in Carbondale, Illinois.
Pat was born on March 17, 1938, in Oelwein, IA, and was adopted as an infant by Delmont "Monte" Duncan and Neola (Stevens) Duncan. Her parents and her adopted brother, Donald "Don" Craig Duncan, all preceded her in death.
Pat is survived by...
Melissa A. Perrigan
Oct 21, 2022
MURPHYSBORO – Melissa Perrigan, 91, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Melissa was born on April 3, 1931 to Charles and Genevieve (Robinson) Fetter in Venice, Illinois. She married Ben Perrigan on December 4, 1954 in Kankakee, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September 10, 2000.
Melissa is survived by her children, Richard (Wendy) Perrigan...
Kathryn Burdick
Oct 19, 2022
GRAND TOWER - Kathryn Burdick, 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at her home in Grand Tower surrounded by her loving family.
Kathryn was born on August 22, 1940 to Robert and Dorothy (Reed) Knupp in Grand Tower. Kathryn married Charles Burdick on September 15, 1962 in Ava.
Kathryn worked as a District Manager Assistant for Wal-Mart until her retirement...
Robert P. Griffin
Oct 19, 2022
Robert P “Griff” Griffin died on October 19, 2022, at the age of 94. He was born in
Waterbury, Connecticut on July 7, 1928. He was the second of nine children born to George
and Margaret (Crowe) Griffin. George worked in construction and Margaret, after her children
grew, owned a real estate agency and started a local day care center which bears her...
Bobbie J. Schmit
Oct 18, 2022
CARBONDALE - Bobbie Schmit, 87, passed away on October 18, 2022 at her home in Carbondale.
Bobbie was born on November 30, 1934 in Paintsville, KY to Leslie and Elsie (Jones) Reynolds. Bobbie married John Baldridge Sr. and later Robert Panzer. Both of whom preceded her in death.
Bobbie’s passion was caring for others. She worked as a Nursing Assistant for many...
Barbara Eaglen Grace
Oct 16, 2022
Barbara Eaglen Grace, 73, of Carbondale, peacefully passed from this life on October 16, 2022, at home, with her husband, Charles, by her side. She is also survived by her daughter Katey, her granddaughter, Gemma Rose, and her stepson Chip.
She was born on July 30, 1949, in Danville and her family lived in Pekin. Her mother, Delores Hack Eaglen, and...
Rolland "Dan" Patch
Oct 15, 2022
CARBONDALE – Rolland “Dan” Patch, 92, passed away on October 15, 2022 in Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.
Dan was born on June 15, 1930 in Smithshire, IL to Wilbur and Esther (Brent) Patch. Dan married Joan Lang on April 15, 1951 in Roseville, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 4, 2009.
Dan served his country in the U.S....
Thomas Fausto Lightfoot
Sep 30, 2022
CARBONDALE - Thomas Fausto Lightfoot, 28, of Carbondale, IL, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 30, 2022 in Philadelphia.
Thomas leaves behind his mother Maria, siblings Jorge (wife Rae), Sarah (husband Rob and beloved niece Sabina), and Marcos; and a large extended family spanning across the globe. He was preceded in death by his father David in 2020.
Thomas (or Tom,...
Joyce Rosalie Winget
Sep 29, 2022
MURPHYSBORO - Joyce Rosalie (Davis) Winget, age 95, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on September 29, 2022.
Joyce was born on February 26, 1927, to Clarence and Verna Mae (Greer) Davis. She was born the oldest daughter of ten children and took pride in caring for her younger siblings. She married Glenn O. Winget on February...
Mary Kathryn Fite
Sep 28, 2022
CARBONDALE – Mary Kathryn Fite passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Carbondale.
She was born in Golconda on April 4, 1932 to Orville Lee and Nancy Elizabeth (Keeling) Brown. Mary married Harold A. Fite Sr. on December 2, 1950. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2020.
Mary was a loving caring wife and homemaker. She enjoyed making quilts...
Rev. Gerald "Jerry" Kissell
Sep 26, 2022
CARBONDALE – The Reverend Gerald "Jerry" Kissell, 88, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Parkway Manor in Marion surrounded by his loving family, including their devoted Greyhound, Spencer.
Jerry was born on November 30, 1933 in Erie, PA to John Jacob and Helen C. (Miller) Kissell. Jerry married Ruth Newborgh on September 3, 1960 in Maywood, IL.
Jerry attended Colgate...
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