Obituaries
James Hurley Myers
Apr 23, 2020
CARBONDALE - James Hurley Myers, 79, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away on April 23, 2020 due to complications from cancer, at his home surrounded by close family. He was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale, Illinois. Hurley was born on September 28th, 1940 in Memphis, TN to Nell Hurley and William Pinkney Myers. He graduated from...
Marion Jean Hansen
Apr 22, 2020
CARBONDALE – Marion Jean Hansen, 79, of Carbondale formally of Palos Heights, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Marion was born on January 26, 1941 in Blue Island, IL to Earl and Esther (Martensen) Stokes. She married Richard L. Hansen in Blue Island, IL. He preceded her in death in October 1994. Marion...
Bonnie Rose Copeland
Apr 19, 2020
DeSoto – Bonnie Rose Copeland, 81, of DeSoto passed away at 3:58 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her residence. Bonnie was born on June 2, 1938 to Ross and Phyllis (Ford) Rees in DeSoto. She was united in marriage with Stanley D. Copeland at United Church of the Brethren in Independence, Ohio on June 7, 1958. He preceded...
Danny Willard Griffith
Apr 19, 2020
GRAND TOWER– Danny Willard Griffith passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Manor Court. Danny was born November 1, 1928 to Herbert and Nellie (Cox) Griffith in West Frankfort. Danny worked as a deck hand for Archer Daniel Midland Company for 21 years and retired in 1991. He was a member of the Pilgrim Chapel Church in Grand Tower since...
Richard (Dick) Joseph Grammer
Apr 17, 2020
Carbondale - Richard (Dick) Joseph Grammer was born on November 09, 1939 in Harrisburg, IL to Gus & Pearl Grammer. He was affectionately known to family and old friends as, “Dickie Joe”. Richard passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 in the CLC Unit of the Veteran’s Hospital. He was always an adventurous and industrious child. He broke the same...
Robert Paul Hisgen
Apr 17, 2020
CARBONDALE – Robert “Bob” Hisgen, 76, of Carbondale, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Bob was born February 14, 1944 to George and Evelyn (Maskol) Hisgen in Lincoln, Nebraska. He married Marilyn Woods on June 21, 1969 in West Frankfort. Bob entered the Army in 1967, serving nine months in Viet Nam...
Mary E. Dillon
Apr 15, 2020
Carbondale – Mary E. Dillon, 98 passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Mary was born July 15, 1921 to Harry and Hattie (Biggs) Lipe. She was married to Ennis Dillon on March 25, 1940 in Cape Girardeau. Mary attended Murdale Baptist Church and was a Supervisor Cook at District 95 in Carbondale until she...
Imajean "Jean" Snell
Apr 15, 2020
Carbondale – Imajean “Jean” Snell, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born September 4, 1942 to Connie William and Zella Le Nora (Robertson) Meggs in Wynne, Arkansas. She married Richard Lee Snell on June 15, 1962 in Thebes, Illinois. Jean had a great love of school. She graduated from...
Richard H. Sherwood
Apr 12, 2020
CARBONDALE – Richard “Dick” H. Sherwood, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home. Dick was born April 14, 1927 to Richard and Blanche (Harman) Sherwood in Alton. Dick served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was self-employed as a residential construction contractor for 30 years until he retired in 1995. He was a member of...
Maria Elena Brehm
Apr 11, 2020
CARBONDALE - Maria Elena Brehm, born May 22, 1946 to Charles and Marie Brehm in Lake County, IL passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Carbondale, IL at the age of 73. Maria graduated from Waukegan High School, class of 1964. She worked for more than 18 years for the City of Highland Park until she retired. She then...
Darren William Haney
Apr 11, 2020
CARBONDALE – Darren William Haney, 53, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at home. Darren is survived by his wife, Laura Van Abbema of Carbondale; father, George William Haney and step-mother, Sylvia Beck of Greensboro, NC; brother, David Haney of Lawrence, KS; sister, Dawn Haney (Paul Engelhardt) of Oak Park; step-sisters, Liz Spidell and Lori Jarrett; uncle, Roland Kratzner;...
Robert Gerald Bowlby
Mar 31, 2020
De Soto – Robert “Jerry” Gerald Bowlby, 76, died March 31, 2020 at his home. Jerry was born June 28, 1943 to Glen and Naomi (Stearns) Bowlby in De Soto. Jerry and Rosemary's love for each other was faithful and a beautiful example for all who knew them. They were best friends for 58 years. He was an amazing husband,...
Gilbert Thomas Slater
Mar 24, 2020
MARION – Gilbert Thomas Slater, 70, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Gilbert was born on December 9, 1949 in Creal Springs to James and Eva (Parker) Slater. Gilbert is survived by children, Janet and David Slater of Champaign-Urbana; sister, Verna Briscoe of Johnston City; brother, Albert Slater of Pittsburg;...
Richard Dietz
Mar 23, 2020
De Soto – Richard Dietz, 75, of De Soto, passed away on March 23, 2020 in St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Richard was born on June 10, 1944 to Louie and Hazel (Dixon) Dietz. He married Diana Farris on June 26, 1965 in De Soto. He survived by his loving wife, Diana Dietz; children, Michelle Eisenhauer and...
Gary Heinrich
Mar 21, 2020
On March 21, 2020 Gary Heinrich passed away at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Gary was born on December 10, 1951 to William and Alberta (Lavell) Heinrich in Murphysboro, Illinois. Gary is survived by his sisters, Karen and Michael Etherton (Murphysboro, IL), and Janis Keehn (Deltona, FL). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, John Hudson (Hillsboro, MO), Stacey...
Kristen Dortheus Juul
Mar 19, 2020
Carbondale - Kristen “Kris” Dortheus Juul, of Carbondale, died peacefully in his sleep at home on March 19, 2020 following a long illness. Kris was born on August 2, 1923 in Rjukan, Norway to Hans and Olga (Gjertsen) Juul. The youngest of eight children, he grew up in Årøsund, a small village on an island in the Oslo Fjord. It...
Helen Louise Moon
Mar 18, 2020
Helen L. Moon Helen “Gigi” Louise Moon, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on May 12, 1944 to Richard and Pruella (Dietz) Crane in Carbondale. She married Larry Moon on November 2, 1962 in De Soto. Helen is survived by her loving husband, Larry Moon...
Donald Lloyd Morehead
Mar 17, 2020
Donald L. Morehead CARBONDALE – Donald “Don” Lloyd Morehead, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on August 12, 1940 to Lloyd and Credie (Roberson) Morehead in Humboldt, Tennessee. He married Nancy Lee Conover on January 27, 1969 in Wheaton, Illinois. Don is survived by his loving wife,...
Donald E. Lovejoy
Mar 8, 2020
Donald E. Lovejoy, Marion IL, formerly of Grand Tower, IL Donald E. Lovejoy, 85, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020 at 4:25 am in Carbondale Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born March 22, 1934 in St Louis, MO to Mary Clarice Qualls and Edward Lovejoy. He spent much of his youth living with his grandmother...
Alice Joan Vaught
Mar 6, 2020
HERRIN - Alice Joan Vaught, 87, formally of Olympia Fields, passed peacefully on March 6, 2020, at 11:52 a.m., at Reflections Memory Care, Herrin, Illinois. Survived by her three children; Lynn D’Angelo (Paul), Mark Vaught (Debbie), and Timothy Vaught, three grandchildren Peter and Ryan D’Angelo and Nathan Vaught, and one great-grandchild, Dominic D’Angelo. Alice was born on October 1, 1932,...
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