Obituaries
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,...
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...
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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Darwin Shane Koch
May 14, 2021
CARTERVILLE - Darwin (Shane) Koch, 55, of Carterville, Illinois, lost a courageous battle with cancer on May 14, 2021. He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, the son of Dienard (Bud) and Verna Koch of Herrin, Illinois. He is survived by a sister Shannon Koch of Denton, Texas and three children Tabitha Elizabeth, Abigail Jordan Koch, and Darwin Michael Anthony Koch...
Ray C. Finstad, Jr.
May 10, 2021
ANNA – Ray Carrol Finstad Jr., 64, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. Ray was born on May 14, 1956 to Ray and Barbara (Devaney) Finstad, Sr. in Clifton, Texas. He married Laura Susan Conner on December 26, 1979 in Dumas, Texas. Ray is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Erica, Charles, Barbara and William; grandchild...
Stephen Alan Vaughn
May 7, 2021
Stephen Alan Vaughn Anna, IL - Stephen "Steve" Alan Vaughn, 74, originally of Danvers, IL, beloved brother and son, died peacefully at the Illinois Veterans Home at Anna, IL on May 7, 2021 where he spent his final weeks surrounded by family and his many loving friends and devoted caregivers. He was born June 16, 1946 in Bloomington, IL to...
Richard N. Klaine
Apr 27, 2021
CARBONDALE – Richard Norbert Klaine, 95, of Carbondale passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on August 17, 1925 in Covington, Kentucky to George and Margaret (Tuemler) Klaine. He married Dorothy Caroline Huesing in Covington on September 30, 1950. She preceded him in death on August...
Sara "Sally" Marie Yarbrough
Apr 21, 2021
On April 21, 2021 Sara (“Sally”) Marie Yarbrough passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born June 15, 1934 in Carbondale, Illinois to Mable and Walker Schwartz, Sally graduated from Carbondale Community High in 1952. At the tender age of 16, Sally and her best friend, Sally Lewis, left Illinois to attend Stevens College in Missouri. Subsequently, Sally returned...
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