Obituaries

Jim Stevens

Jim Stevens

Aug 29, 2021

CARBONDALE - Jim Stevens, 63, of Carbondale, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Jim was born in Bedford, IN to Paul and Joan (Wilhite) Stevens. Jim married Becky Stevens on March 3, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. Jim went to school at the University of Illinois. He went on to work for several insurance...

Anna  Obermayr Price

Anna Obermayr Price

Aug 21, 2021

CARBONDALE - Anna “Ann” Obermayr Price, age 89, of Carbondale, formally of Falls Church, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Marion, IL. Ann was born in Marchtrenk, Austria in 1932. A GI bride, she married Jeremiah “Gene” Price of West Milton, PA, in Linz, Austria in 1955. She agreed to go out with him after his feet...

Kathleen Garis Fahey

Kathleen Garis Fahey

Aug 20, 2021

CARBONDALE - Kathleen Fahey, 76, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home. Kathleen was born on May 9, 1945 to William Thomas and Ardis (Rice) Fahey in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kathleen is survived by her two sisters, Moira Fahey of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Mrs. Ron (Sheila) Boerner of North Platte, Nebraska; six nieces and nephews; and many...

Lauri Ellen Fitzgerald

Lauri Ellen Fitzgerald

Aug 19, 2021

MAKANDA - Lauri Ellen Fitzgerald, 66, of Makanda passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Lauri was born on April 30, 1955 in Denver, CO to Walden and Betty (Softley) Joura. Lauri married Robert Fitzgerald of New York on May 16, 1980. She was preceded in death by her parents. Lauri earned a bachelor’s degree...

Kenneth Deon Mcreynolds

Kenneth Deon Mcreynolds

Aug 19, 2021

CARBONDALE – Kenneth “Kenny” McReynolds, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Kenny was born on November 28, 1937 to James and Pauline (Roll) McReynolds in Johnston City, Illinois. He married “Arti” Arthella Glenda Wingerter (Nannie) on November 20, 2009 at Murphysboro, Illinois. Kenny is survived by his wife “Arti” Arthella, sons, Scott (Pam)...

Doris Eileen Smith

Doris Eileen Smith

Aug 17, 2021

CARBONDALE - With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Doris Eileen Smith, our loving mother, devoted grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 17, 2021. She was 91 years old. Doris was born July 20, 1930 in Grassy Township to Thomas Cleveland and Esther Starling Monroe, where she lived until her marriage on June 24,...

Virginia "Jimmy" Lee Mezo

Virginia "Jimmy" Lee Mezo

Aug 6, 2021

GORHAM – Virginia “Jimmy” Lee Mezo, 88, of Indian Trail, NC, formally of Gorham, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews, NC. Virginia was born on March 9, 1933 in St. Genevieve, Missouri to Ralph and Laura Sarah (Casey) Stone, Sr. She married Ralph E. “Squeak” Mezo on May 24, 1952 in Gorham....

Lucia Leyva Tomas

Lucia Leyva Tomas

Aug 6, 2021

CARBONDALE – Lucia Leyva Tomas, 20, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her home. Lucia was born on June 23, 2001 to Irineo Leyva and Rosaura Tomas in Carbondale, Illinois. Lucia is survived by her parents, brother, Juan Diego Leyva; sisters Cindy and Angelica (Salvador Charicatah) Leyva, and her beloved nieces. Lucia was loving woman who recently enlisted...

Dr. Donald R.  Darling

Dr. Donald R. Darling

Aug 1, 2021

Donald Robert Darling, M.D., of Carbondale, went to his eternal rest on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Parkway Manor in Marion, at the age of 90. He was born on October 30, 1930, in Chicago, the second child and oldest son of Laura Rogerson Darling and Robert Robertson Darling. He attended Fenger High School on Chicago’s south side, where he...

Donald A. Ahrendt

Donald A. Ahrendt

Jul 17, 2021

Carterville – Donald Albert Ahrendt, age 93, was called to heaven on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, wonderful friend and neighbor to many. A Chicago native, he was born on September 20, 1927, the son of Albert Charles and Lucille Marie (Faletti) Ahrendt in Chicago. He grew up on the south...

Don Paul Boehne

Don Paul Boehne

Jul 10, 2021

CARBONDALE – Don Paul Boehne, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on June 28, 1940 to Rev. H. Paul and Lucille (Mueller) Boehne in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Jean Martin on December 27, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri. Don is survived by his wife, Jean; sons,...

Catheryn "June" Freeman

Catheryn "June" Freeman

Jun 27, 2021

GRAND TOWER – Catheryn “June” Freeman, 86, of Grand Tower, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Manor Court of Carbondale. June was born on August 28, 1934 in Grand Tower, Illinois to Albert and Nora (Taylor) Mezo. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bryan (Kathy) Freeman of Jonesboro, and John Freeman of Grand Tower; one daughter and...

Craig D. Holt

Craig D. Holt

Jun 22, 2021

CARBONDALE – Craig D. Holt, 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Craig was born on March 22, 1953 to George and Virginia (Buice) Holt, Jr. in Evansville, IN. Craig worked as floral designer in Tulsa, OK and Dallas, TX until his retirement. Craig was a member of The Ridge Church (formally Walnut Street...

Marvin Jones

Marvin Jones

Jun 21, 2021

CARBONDALE - Marvin Jones, 78, passed away on June 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Marvin owned Marvin Jones Painting for many years. Private family services will be held at a later date. Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Marvin visit www.meredithfh.com.

James "Jim" Heern

James "Jim" Heern

Jun 16, 2021

ALTO PASS – James “Jim” L. Heern, 87, of Alto Pass, Illinois and formerly of Carbondale, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on February 27, 1934 as the son of Carl and Lela (Taborine) Heern. He married Ola Williams on...

Robert William Rushing

Robert William Rushing

Jun 9, 2021

CARBONDALE – Robert William Rushing, entered his eternal reward on June 9, 2021. He now joins his wife, Prudy, his sisters, Janet Gibbs, Wanda Smith, Mary Lou Witherspoon and their parents. He lived for 81 years and was a faithful and loving husband to his wife Prudy (Ledbetter) Rushing for 57 years. He served as a U.S. Marine and worked...

Matthew Perpignani

Matthew Perpignani

Jun 8, 2021

CARBONDALE - With deepest sorrow, Matthew Alec "Matt" Perpignani, 30, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home. Matt was born on March 16, 1991 to Todd and Zenith (Byron) Perpignani in Anaheim Hills, California. Matt will be missed everyday by his parents Todd and Zenith Perpignani; brother Andrew; sister, Miranda; loving godparents, Uncle Ralph and Aunt Pam;...

Ralph E. Rowden

Ralph E. Rowden

May 20, 2021

CARTERVILLE – Ralph Rowden, 84, of Carterville, formally of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born on March 19, 1937 to Clifford and Alma (Brewer) Rowden in Carbondale, Illinois. He married Helen Goss on October 22, 1961 in Wall Township, NJ. She proceeded him in death on September...

Charles Mansley

Charles Mansley

May 19, 2021

CARBONDALE – Charles Mansley, 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale. Charles was born on July 17, 1955. To leave a story or memory of Charles, visit www.meredithfh.com Full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Melvin Eugene Holm

Melvin Eugene Holm

May 17, 2021

VERGENNES – Melvin “Mel” Eugene Holm, 79, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by his loving family. Mel was born on February 8, 1942 to Milo and Evelyn (Mahannah) Holm in Streator. He married Mary Lynn Hylka on June 28, 1970 in Joliet. Mel served his country in the Army from February 19,...

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