Obituaries
Kimberly Susan Alexander
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...
Deborah Pleasants
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...
Harold Anson Fite Sr.
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...
William Lee Shacklee
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;...
Susan K. Eddings
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...
Evelyn Berniece Wright
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...
William Ernest Eaton
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...
Elnora "Wee Wee" Houchens
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...
Elijah Nelson White
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...
Virgil Wayne Knupp
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,...
Shirley Sue Dunagan
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,...
Jill Therese Gobert
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...
Timothy Eugene Carter
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...
Colleen May Dillard
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...
Elizabeth "Bettye" Moroni
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....
Alice Godfrey Berger
Nov 1, 2020
Alice Godfrey Berger, 80, of Marion, Illinois—formerly of Olney, Illinois and Jasper, Indiana—passed away on Sunday, November 1 in Marion due to complications from COVID-19. Alice was born August 13, 1940, in Cisne, Illinois, the daughter of Fostine “Frosty” and Thelma Hedges Godfrey. She moved with her family to Olney when she was four and lived there until 1994 when...
W. Kent Werner
Oct 29, 2020
CARBONDALE – W. Kent Werner, 91, of Murphysboro, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Kent was born on July 22, 1929 in Belleville to Warren and Ida (Stehfest) Werner. Kent served his country in the US Airforce from 1951 – 1955. He received his degrees from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, University of Illinois...
Joann Lindsey
Oct 27, 2020
CARBONDALE – JoAnn Lindsey, 85, of Carbondale, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at The Landings at Reed Station Crossing. JoAnn was born November 14, 1934 to Ralph Ray and Nora (Kenner) Melville in Ava. She married James “Trigger” Lindsey on December 30, 1960 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2011. JoAnn worked as an...
Dennis Allan Palmer
Oct 27, 2020
CARBONDALE – Dennis Allan Palmer, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born January 22, 1954 to Charles and Florine (Warren) Palmer in Elmurst, IL. He married Kerry Lynn (Taylor) Palmer on June 22, 2002 in Pueblo, Colorado. Dennis is survived by his wife, Kerry; daughters, Susan (Gage) Miller,...
Mykola Saporoschenko
Oct 21, 2020
CARBONDALE – Mykola Saporoschenko, 96, of Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale. Mykola was born on May 19, 1924 in Pidhordja, Eastern Ukraine to Melony (Taran) and Simon Saporoschenko. He married Theresa Czmil in January 1960 in Chicago. Mykola is survived by his wife of 65 years, Theresa; daughter, Melanie; son, Andrew; brother,...
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