Feb 3, 2022

HERRIN - Claud Benjamin ‘Ben’ Cripps entered the eternal gates of heaven on February 3, 2022. Ben was born in Murphysboro, IL on September 22, 1967, to Claud and Ada Cripps. Ben was a devoted father, husband, and friend. He was a member at Victory Christian Church in Murphysboro and had an unshakable faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ. He...

Jan 31, 2022

GRAND TOWER - Rickey Lynn Smith of Grand Tower, Illinois passed away at his home on January 31st 2022. Rickey was born on August 11th 1950 to Luther Gilbert Smith and Mable Lucille McDonald in Minglewood, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Victoria and 3 grandchildren. Rickey is survived by four children. Bill and Stacey...

Jan 31, 2022

CARTERVILLE – Charles John Godlewski, 76, of Carterville, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Landings of Reed Station Crossing. Charles was born on February 12, 1945 to Edwin and Elsie (Kramasz) Godlewski in Chicago. Charles married Donna Lynn Dluzen on April 19, 1969 at St. Tarcissus Church in Chicago. Charles is survived by his loving family members:...

Jan 26, 2022

ELKVILLE - Carolyn Sue White, 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.Carolyn was born on July 29, 1940 to Mitchell and Velma (Bowlby) Buckles. She married Frank White on December 19, 1958. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2020.Together Frank and Carolyn had four children, Tammy (Roger) Asbury, Cheryl (Jim Goodnight) Lincoln,...

Jan 25, 2022

De Soto - Bobby Joe Tegethoff, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.Bobby was born on September 26, 1930 in Fulton, Kentucky to Raymond and Mattie (Williams) Tegethoff. Bobby married Betty Jo Humphrey on April 5, 1953. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2021.Bobby is survived by...

Jan 24, 2022

Murphysboro- Dr. Bill Gooch, 85, traded in his earthly home Monday, January 24, 2022 surrounded by loving family and entered into the pearly gates of Heaven. Bill was born on November 28, 1936 to Mary Enna (McCullough) and Maurice Barton Gooch “in a one room shack” in Mill Shoals, Illinois. He married Lou (Stewart) on April 17, 1957 in Fairfield,...

Jan 12, 2022

CARBONDALE – Robert “Bob” Bruce Piland, 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home. Bob was born on June 24, 1927 to Bruce and Ethelene Piland in Rosiclare, Illinois. He married Minnie Imogene Drumm on July 25, 1953 at Rosiclare. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2020. Bob is...

Jan 10, 2022

**The service has now been rescheduled for Carol. Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Walker Hill Cemetery.** GRAND TOWER - Carol Bumpus, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022 surrounded by her family.Carol was born on November 3, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Donald McPaul and Bertha (LeRoy) Lusby. Carol married George...

Jan 8, 2022

CARBONDALE - Susan Eddy Chase Corker passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was born May 25, 1935, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, daughter of Homer and Helen (Peers) Chase with one brother William Chase. She attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA and in 1982 received her Master’s in Speech Pathology at SIU-C. She worked as an Audiologist at...

Jan 5, 2022

GRAND TOWER – Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Mezo, 79, of Grand Tower, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at home. Kenny was born in Grand Tower on March 18, 1942 to Albert and Nora (Taylor) Mezo. He married Brenda Gulley on July 21, 2000 in Grand Tower. Kenny served his county in the U.S. Airforce from 1962 until 1966. He...

Jan 4, 2022

Carbondale – Ruth M. Parker, nee Meyer, departed this life on January 4, 2022. She was born in Sterling, Illinois on August 8, 1917, the third of four daughters born to Reverend Fred and Mrs. Clara Meyer. Ruth graduated from Annawan High School where she met and married the love of her life, Hayden Parker, on June 4, 1938. Together...

Jan 2, 2022

CARBONDALE – Rev. Joseph Ray Hankla, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Joseph was born Mary 25, 1930 in Union County to Amos and Opal (Williams) Hankla, He married Viola Mae Clayton on September 16, 1949. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2018. Joe was a United Methodist Pastor for 42...

Jan 2, 2022

CARBONDALE – Dr. Sheffield Boardman, Jr., 79, passed away on Sunday, January, 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Sheffield was born on February 23, 1942 in Ravenna, OH to Sheffield Boardman, Sr. and Leta (Glover) Boardman. He married Jane F. Bessler on April 8, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH. Sheffield served his country as a Physician in the...

Jan 1, 2022

Mary E. Whittenberg, 97, of Carbondale, IL, passed away peacefully at her home January 1, 2022. She was born October 12, 1924, to Grace and Toy Knauss. Mary is survived by her two daughters, Penny Clutts and Patti Peters; three granddaughters, Kelly Kerckhove (Tom), Kiley Peters (Kyle), Paige Peters (Megan); and two great granddaughters, Maddie and Cate Kerckhove. She is...

Dec 31, 2021

Dec 29, 2021

CARBONDALE – Marie Evelyn Yow, 99, of Carbondale passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on October 25, 1922 to Harmon and Mae (Koen) King in Murphysboro. She married John Yow on July 27, 1940 in Cape Girardeau, MO and spent over 77 years making memories. He preceded...

Dec 22, 2021

CARBONDALE – Robert “Bob” Spain, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at home. Bob was born on February 13, 1939 to Arvel R. and Mary Wilma (Roach) Spain in Logan. He married Evelin F. Kahl on March 4, 1967 in Du Quoin. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Evelin; son, Robert Spain, Jr. and...

Dec 20, 2021

Ernest Leon Dunning, Ph.D., 101, departed this life at 5:00 a.m. Monday December 20, 2021 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Leon was born November 13, 1920, in the “Sock Bend Hollow” Community of Livingston County near the towns of Joy and Carrsville, Ky, the son of Ernest and Beulah Marrs Dunning. He received his BSME from the University of Rochester...

Dec 20, 2021

CARBONDALE – Betty Belbas, 71, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at home. Betty was born on January 14, 1950 to Harry and Emma (Dangbar) Smith in Carbondale. She married Phil Belbas on December 24, 1969 in Omaha, NE and enjoyed over 51 years of marriage. Betty worked in many jobs over the years in Southern Illinois. Most recently...

Dec 14, 2021

CARBONDALE - Patricia Ann Schultz, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Patricia was born on January 25, 1961 in Aurora, IL to Alvin and Mary (White) Anderson. Patricia married Eric Schultz on October 7, 1994 in Wheaton, IL. Patricia was a fun, resourceful and independent person who loved working in her garden...