Ellen Roxanne Conley

Feb 25, 2024

MAKANDA - Ellen Roxanne Conley, aged 65, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.

Roxanne came into the world on September 19, 1958, in Murphysboro, born to Bonnie (Gwaltney) Davis. On February 17, 1977, she joined hands in marriage with Richard Conley in Elizabethtown, Illinois, who preceded...

Sandra Lynn Milligan

Feb 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and stalwart member of the Vienna community Sandra Lynn Milligan. Sandra peacefully departed from this world on her 75th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories in the hearts of those who were privileged to know her.

Born and raised in Joliet,...

Earl A. Czajkowski

Feb 9, 2024

CARBONDALE - Earl A. Czajkowski, 69, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home.

Earl was born as a beloved son of the late Joseph A. and Frances I. Czajkowski in Chicago.

He is survived by his brother Joseph M. (Alicia) Czajkowski. He was a loving uncle of Joseph R. and Brian D. Czajkowski, and a special friend of Lynn...

Montie L. Mezo

Feb 4, 2024

AVA – Montie L. Mezo, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his home.

Montie was born on January 25, 1954 to Sherman L. and Frieda J. (Reed) Mezo in Murphysboro. He married Linda LeForge on March 24, 1985 in Kentucky.

Montie is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Christina Mezo, Jessica (Matt Stein) Mezo, Monica (Phillip) Harbaugh; grandchildren, McKenzie...

Garry Otey

Feb 2, 2024

CARBONDALE - Garry L. Otey, 63, of Carbondale, formally of Robinson, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his home.

Garry was born on February 8, 1960 in Terre Haute, Indiana to William and Mary (Dunlap) Otey. Garry married Myra Dawn York on October 13, 2005 in Robinson, IL. She preceded him in death on July 19,...

Betty Martell

Jan 31, 2024

CARBONDALE - Betty Martell, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by family.

Born on April 6, 1942, in Anna, Illinois, Betty was the sixth of twelve children born to Roscoe David Craft and Florence Juanita Craft (née Adams). Her childhood was spent on a farm outside Anna.

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Nancy L. Green

Jan 30, 2024

CARBONDALE - Nancy L. Green, 79, passed away January 30, 2024 at 12:10 am at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO surrounded by family and friends.

Nancy was born on August 6, 1944 in Carbondale to Jefferson “Autie” Hightower and Lucille (Holmes) Hightower.   Nancy graduated from Marion High School in 1962 and married Thomas A. Green on September 22, 1962....

Pam Austin

Jan 29, 2024

DESOTO - Pamela Austin, born in 1946, in DeSoto, IL, was the daughter of Ruby Batteau and Ernest Pirofalo.

 

Part of her childhood was spent with her Aunt Eathlee Batteau McCord, and her husband, Robert. Pam looked to Eathlee as a maternal figure until she passed prematurely. Pam then lived with her Uncle Ray and Aunt Sue Batteau on the outskirts...

Herbert Donow

Jan 28, 2024

On January 28, 2024, Herbert Stanton Donow, 87, died in Reflections Memory Care due to complications of dementia.  Herb was born on June 6, 1936, to Arthur and Judith Donow in Brooklyn, New York.

Herb was preceded in death by both parents and a brother-in-law, Martin Cornell.  Surviving is his wife, Carolyn Donow, and his children and stepchildren.  Other survivors are...

Sondra Kay Dalton

Jan 24, 2024

MAKANDA - Sondra Kay Dalton passed away on January 24th, 2024, at her home in Makanda. She was 78 years old.

Sondra was born on November 25th, 1945, in Anna, IL, to Arthur and Mildred (Butterfield) Vincent.

She is survived by her two sons, Kevin Dalton of Makanda, IL, and Richard Dalton of Arthur, IL; three grandsons, Justin (Christina) Dalton of Schaumburg,...

Teresa Smith

Jan 15, 2024

CARBONDALE - Teresa L. Smith, 64, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Teresa was born on January 3, 1960 in Carbondale to Maurice "Ed" Betts and Laverne (Brewer) Chastain. Teresa married Bobby Smith on December 17, 1976 in Jackson County.

Teresa worked for Unity Point School for almost thirty years as...

Kimberly Winget

Jan 6, 2024

ELKVILLE - Kimberly Kay Winget, 59, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Born on March 8, 1964 in Murphysboro, the youngest child of Hobert and Charlotte (Clough) Winget. She was a joy to the family and the De Soto neighborhood that she grew up in. Kim never...

Joseph Yucas

Jan 3, 2024

MAKANDA - Joseph L. Yucas, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Joseph was born on December 25, 1951 in Vandergrift, PA to Anthony and Connie Yucas. Joseph married Brenda Snyder on May 31, 1975 in the Penn State Chapel at State College, PA.

Joseph was a professor...

Jane Treece

Jan 3, 2024

CARBONDALE - Jane Treece, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Carbondale.

Jane was born on November 3, 1943 in Harrisburg to William and Helen (Beasley) Riddle. She married Byron Treece on April 2, 1971 in Marion. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1980.

Jane worked in the medical field, primarily in...

Jack Chancey

Dec 25, 2023

DESOTO - James "Jack" Henry Jackson Chancey, 93, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.

 

Jack was born on July 16, 1930 in Granite City to Harry and Mariam (Walker) Chancey. James married Fayetta Loyd on December 13, 1952 in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2019.

 

Jack served his country in...

Shawna Hale-LaDage

Dec 24, 2023

MURPHYSBORO - After a five-year battle with colon cancer Shawna Hale-LaDage, 52, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

Shawna was born on January 5, 1971 in Carbondale to Terry and Sherri (West) Hale.

 

Shawna was an amazing person that brought great joy to her family and friends. She had many...

Robert Hunter

Dec 24, 2023

MAKANDA - Robert Hunter, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Memorial donations may be made in Robert's name to the Humane Society of Southern Illinois; PO Box 291, Carbondale, IL 62903.

Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Bob visit www.meredithfh.com.

Troy Daly

Dec 22, 2023

Troy Daly, 28, a loving, creative, and kind soul, passed away December 22, 2023 in Portland, ME where he has lived for several years.

He owned a professional window cleaning business and was finishing a degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine, following his associate degree from John A Logan College. He was an adventurer...

Karen Crow

Dec 22, 2023

DE SOTO - Karen Ann Crow, 73, passed away on December 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on September 6, 1950 in Carbondale to Marion and Iva (Hill) Lewis. Karen married Jesse Crow on February 12, 1971 in Murphysboro.

Karen worked as a bookkeeper for many years and...

Robert "Bob" Joe Wheatley

Dec 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Joe Wheatley, 72, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family in De Soto.

Bob was born May 29, 1951 in Du Quoin to Robert and Leora Jane (Tatum) Wheatley. Robert married Beverly Wyatt July 15, 2005 in Sevierville, TN.

Bob retired from E.T. Simonds where he...