Jan 6, 2021

Jan 1, 2021

MURPHYSBORO – James A. Brasel Sr., 83, of Murphysboro passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, Illinois. He was born on September 30, 1937 in Anna to Wretha (Clutts) Brasel and Roy E. Brasel. He married Peggy Hale in Carbondale on May 25, 1957. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2019....

Dec 31, 2020

CARBONDALE – Elmer Wesley Petri Jr.79, passed away early Thursday morning, December 31, 2020 after a long illness with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. . Elmer was born on December 23, 1941 in Chicago to Elmer Petri Sr. and Svea (Ekegren) Petri. Elmer was a meat cutter in Chicago and later in Carbondale at Wal-Mart. He met his wife, Janice in a...

Dec 27, 2020

MARION - Nancy J. Youngblood, age 85 of Marion, IL and formerly of Danville, IL died on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1935 in Warren County, IN the daughter of Helen Hushaw and Charles Handy. She married Lyle Franklin Youngblood on January 3, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 10, 2005. Nancy...

Dec 22, 2020

CARBONDALE - Dr. John Benton Stahl, 90, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. John was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 28, 1930 and spent much of his youth in Washington D.C. and Chicago. As a young man, John traveled the country, working at various jobs from hoeing strawberries in Washington to canning fish...

Dec 21, 2020

CARBONDALE – Kimberly Susan Alexander, 62, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Kimberly was born on March 3, 1958 to Ronald and Jenny (Alexander) Kohlenberger in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Kimberly is survived by her sons, Russell (Bambi) Stoner and Brian Bohlmann; brothers, William (Carlene) Kohlenberger and John (Nicole) Silberman; and life companion, Gerald De...

Dec 12, 2020

CARBONDALE – Deborah Sue Pleasants, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Debbie was born on November 5, 1952 to Thomas and Nova (Roark) Hooper in Christopher. She married Samuel Dale Pleasants on October 23, 1981 in Freemanspur. Debbie is survived by her husband, Sammy; sister-in-law, Jennie Stein; nephews, Anthony and Cody Stein; and niece, Cassidy...

Dec 12, 2020

Carbondale - Harold Anson Fite Sr. passed away on December 12th in Carbondale. He was born in Illinois July 13, 1929. Harold married Mary K Brown December 2nd 1950. Harold worked for CIPS for many years. He was a member of IEBW Local 702. He was also a faithful member of the United Pentecostal Church in Carbondale. Harold was a...

Dec 11, 2020

CARBONDALE – William Lee Shacklee, 75, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. William was born on July 17, 1945 to Louis and Letha (York) Shacklee in Robinson, Illinois. He married Sharon Kay Ferguson on October 3, 1964 at Oblong, Illinois. William is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughter Tiffany (Ted) Donner; grandson Austin Donner;...

Dec 9, 2020

CARBONDALE - Susan Eddings, age 74, passed away due to COVID-19 on the morning of December 9, 2020. Susan was born March 30, 1946 in Christian Welfare Hospital, East St. Louis, IL to Ralph R. Jenne and Wilma Jane (Zeigler) Jenne. She graduated from Herrin High School in 1964 and continued to study four years at Southern Illinois University. Susan...

Dec 6, 2020

HERRIN - On the morning of December 6th, 2020, Evelyn Berniece Wright wrenched free from the bed holding captive her tired bones and danced into the arms of her late husband Bill once again. The years since Bill's passing melted away and Evelyn found herself once again being cherished by the man who held her heart and hand for over...

Dec 2, 2020

William Ernest Eaton, Bill to his friends, was born on September 4, 1925 and passed away December 2, 2020 in his home after struggling with pneumonia. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Carol Eaton Brandenburg and Alan Brandenburg: his four grandchildren: Lea Eaton Hinchcliff, Kit Fox, Kathryn Eaton Brandenburg, and William Eaton Brandenburg; and his two great-grandchildren: Archibold...

Dec 1, 2020

CARBONDALE – Elnora “Wee Wee” Houchens, 90, of Carbondale passed away on December 1, 2020 at The Landings at Reed Station. Elnora was born on July 23, 1930 in Shelbyville, KY to Clarence and Alice (Porter) Bowles. She married Clarence “Cotton” Houchens on April 29, 1949 in Shelbyville, KY. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2016. Survivors include...

Nov 29, 2020

Elijah Nelson White, resident of Carbondale, IL, passed from this earth November 29, 2020 after a pedestrian/vehicle accident. Elijah was born on June 24, 2002 in Bagley, MN. He was a charismatic, loyal, and funny person who was true to himself regardless of the consequences. Elijah was a 2020 high school graduate and recently enlisted in the US Army. He...

Nov 24, 2020

GRAND TOWER – Virgil Wayne Knupp, 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was born on August 6, 1947 to Robert and Dorothy (Reed) Knupp in Grand Tower. He married JoAnn Qualls on November 29, 1966 in Murphysboro. Virgil is survived by his wife of 54 years, JoAnn Knupp; son,...

Nov 23, 2020

CARBONDALE - Shirley Sue Dunagan, 88, of Carbondale, passed away on Monday November 23rd at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born May 11th, 1932 to James Elmer Rudd and Zella Irene (Bohanan) Rudd in Chicago IL. She married Tommy Dunagan on August 12, 1956 in Maryville TN. He preceded her in death on December 7th,...

Nov 22, 2020

CARBONDALE – Jill Therese Gobert, 53, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her family. Jill was born on February 27, 1967 to Glen and Theresa (Lobue) Thompson in Princeton, MN. She married Dan Gobert on October 1, 1993 in Negril, Jamaica. Jill is survived by her husband Dan Gobert, children, David, Steven...

Nov 13, 2020

CARBONDALE – Timothy Eugene Carter, 65, of Carbondale, went to be with his wife, son and Lord and Savior on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Tim was born September 20, 1955 to Bernie and Pearl (Parker) Carter in Little Rock, AR. He married Dolly Marie Nance on December 31, 1974 in Carbondale. She preceded him...

Nov 8, 2020

CARBONDALE - Colleen May Dillard, 93, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Carbondale, IL. Colleen was born on May 17, 1927 on a farm near Walt Hill, Nebraska to Asher Fantley and Edna Rachel (Hughson) Dillard. She was the only daughter in a family that included six brothers. In young adulthood, she became a teacher, starting in a...

Nov 7, 2020

DESOTO - Elizabeth “Bettye” Moroni, 103, of DeSoto, entered life immortal at 3 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Bettye was born on April 4, 1917 in Campbellsville, KY the daughter of Martin and Minnie (Coyle) Barnett. She married Jesse Moroni on June 12, 1944. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2003....