Obituaries
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...
Michael Keith Francis
Apr 16, 2021
ANNA - Michael Keith Francis, 62, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Landmark Hospital of Cape Girardeau, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on November 20, 1958 to Herman "Bill" and Anna Kathleen "Kay" (Bratcher) Francis in Carbondale, Illinois. He married Julie Bernadean Nannie on February 10, 1988 in Paducah, KY. Michael is survived by...
Donald Lee Watson
Apr 14, 2021
Donald Lee Watson, 87, of rural Williamson County, IL, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on April 14, 2021, following a battle with Alzheimer's. His faith, his loving family, and their firm belief in God supported them all through this heartbreaking time. Donald was born to Fred and Reba Watson on July 20, 1933 in Williamson County, IL....
Sheila Estelle Bengtson
Apr 12, 2021
Carbondale, IL – Sheila Estelle Bengtson died on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, surrounded by her daughter, Andrea, and family friends, following complications brought on by a fall at the start of the year. Sheila was preceded in death by her best friend and loving husband Dale in 2019, her parents, and her brother David Gordon....
Gary Allen Highland
Apr 7, 2021
CARBONDALE - Gary Allen Highland, 77, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at the SIH Memorial Hospital at Carbondale. Gary was born March 21, 1944 in Carbondale, Illinois to Lewis R. and Dorothy L. (Petty) Highland. He married Meribeth Lerner in Carbondale, Illinois on June 22, 1968. Gary is survived by his wife Meribeth (Betsy) and three...
Russell Wayne Biggs
Mar 26, 2021
CARBONDALE – Russell “Rusty” Wayne Biggs, 54, of Carbondale passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Rusty was born on June 13, 1966 in Carbondale to George and Almeta Lynn (Hicks) Bean. Rusty’s father, George, died while serving his country in the Vietnam War. Almeta Lynn married Frank Biggs who adopted and...
Katherine Lavone Fulmer
Mar 19, 2021
CARBONDALE – Katherine Lavone Fulmer, 70, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Katherine was born on December 13, 1950 to Frank M. and Harriett E. (Ketring) Fulmer in Carbondale. Katherine is survived by her brother, John (Donna) Fulmer; sister, Alesia Fulmer Lipe; several special nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Emma. She was...
John Albert Harrison
Mar 19, 2021
MURPHYSBORO - On Friday, March 19th 2021, John Albert Harrison of Murphysboro, Illinois passed from this life into an eternity with his Lord and Savior. Born on January 9th, 1954 to Hollis and Evelyn (Jones) Harrison, John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a devout Christian as well as an ordained minister. As a successful business owner,...
Brian Anderson
Mar 14, 2021
Brian Anderson, 68, of Murphysboro, Illinois (formerly of Chicago, Illinois) passed away March 14th, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois. Brian was born in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Mary Anderson of Chicago Heights, Illinois. He graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 1970 and later from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Brian taught himself to play the...
Allen Ray Nunnery
Mar 13, 2021
DESOTO - Allen Nunnery, age 75, formerly of Grand Tower, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Allen was born on November 16, 1945 in Ridgely, TN to Chester and Willimane (Saulsberry) Nunnery. Allen married Sharon Leonard in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Nunnery; daughters, Tabitha (Bill) Merrell, Melina (Scott Henson) Howard,...
Betty Ruth Heiar
Mar 2, 2021
DESOTO – Betty Ruth Heiar, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on July 16, 1929 in De Soto to Albert and Rebecca (Nausley) Jones on her family’s local farm. Betty was steadfast in pursuing her goal in achieving a college degree and graduated from SIU on the Dean’s List with...
Merle R. Rankin
Feb 24, 2021
CARBONDALE - Merle R. Rankin, 75, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Harrisburg. Merle was born on November 16, 1945 in Springerton to Emerson and Ruby (Garrett) Rankin. He married Cheryl Diane Chase on December 23, 1967. She preceded him in death on December 23, 1997. Merle served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked...
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