Obituaries
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...
Alexander R. Walters
Dec 26, 2022
CARBONDALE - Alexander R. Walters, 33, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Alex was born on August 21, 1989 in Carbondale to Rory and Sharon (Gibson) Walters.
Alex was a pillar of the online communities of both RuneScape and Monumenta.
Alex is survived by his parents; his beloved aunt, Karen Gibson; aunt,...
Beverly Ann Holmes
Dec 15, 2022
CARBONDALE – Beverly Ann Holmes, 74, passed away on December 15, 2022 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Beverly was born on January 29, 1948 to Earl Sylvester Evans and Wilma Lucille (Forby) Ruffolo in Carbondale. She married Rev. Gerald Holmes on July 9, 1965 at Union Hill Christian Church in Carbondale.
Beverly is survived by her husband, children, Denice (Jeffrey) Fullerton, Melissa...
George Lindsey
Dec 13, 2022
MURPHYSBORO - George Lindsey, 81, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
George was born on March 10, 1941 in Creal Springs to Henry and Emma (Cowsert) Lindsey. George married Leatha Joe Wild on June 27, 1986 in Murphysboro and she survives.
Surviving family include three children: Steve, Kevin and Debbie; sisters: Della Mae Clark and...
William Mcdaniel Herr
Dec 10, 2022
William McDaniel Herr, born June 7, 1930, in Westminster, Maryland, departed this life on December 10, 2022, at his adopted hometown of Carbondale, Illinois, at the age of 92.
Throughout his life, Bill was a strong advocate for the value of education. He completed his undergraduate education at Cornell University (B.S., 1951), earned a master’s degree from the University of Illinois...
Sandra "Sandy" Payne
Dec 7, 2022
CARBONDALE - Sandra “Sandy” Payne, 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sandy was born on July 14, 1959 in Waukegan to Harley and Muriel (Burge) McCormack. Sandy married Bruce Payne on April 22, 1989 in Marion.
Sandy loved the Word of God and sharing Him with others, especially children. She homeschooled her...
Virginia Hollis
Dec 6, 2022
CARBONDALE – Virginia Hollis, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Virginia was born on October 25, 1940 to Ollie and Millie (Spence) Boaz in East St. Louis. Her parents and one sister, Estee Cornelious preceded her in death.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour over 50 years ago. She was a...
Gary Thomas Marx
Dec 4, 2022
Gary Thomas Marx, writer, editor and journalist, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at home
in Carbondale, of cancer. He was 70.
He had a singular voice that was clear, friendly, and approachable. His dedication to
craft and language never wavered. Gary’s favorite number was 31, he said, because
in journalism the symbol “-30-“ means “the end” and he never wanted to stop
writing.
He was an...
Jerry Brooks
Dec 4, 2022
CARBONDALE - Jerry Ray Brooks, 79, of Carbondale passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Jerry was born on September 15, 1943 in Carbondale to Charles and Cynthia (Croft) Brooks.
Jerry owned and operated Jerry’s Flower Shoppe for almost sixty years.
Jerry is survived by his sisters, Barbara (John) Origliosso and Virginia (David) Watson; four nieces and nephews;...
Norma Catherine Stevens
Nov 29, 2022
CARBONDALE – Norma Catherine Stevens, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Norma was born on December 22, 1931 to Rudolph and Kate (Nance) Lipe in Pomona. She married Charles Laverne Stevens on April 24, 1951 in De Soto. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2000.
Norma is survived by her children, Kathy (Tom)...
Carla J. Young
Nov 29, 2022
Carla Jean Young walked through Heaven's gates on Tuesday morning surrounded by the love and support of her family. "MaMa Carla" as she was to so many of us, dedicated her life to spreading the Gospel of Grace to everyone wherever she went. With God as her first in life, her kids were a close second. She would spend most...
Betty Jean Crippen
Nov 27, 2022
CARBONDALE- Betty Jean Crippen, 94, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Betty was born on February 24, 1928, in Ullin, Illinois, to James F. and Marie (Harmon) Goins. After returning from service in WWII, George Crippen captivated the young and beautiful Betty Goins. They were soon engaged and married on June...
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