Feb 29, 2020

CARBONDALE - Stella Marie Gallegos Rice died on February 29, 2020 in Winfield, Illinois. Stella the 10th child out of 23, of the late Julian and Amalia Quintana Gallegos. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul, her son Richard Paul (Ricky), and 12 brothers and sisters. She was born in Solar Colorado on December 11, 1923 and...

Feb 27, 2020

CARBONDALE – Lynn Alan Morrison, 83, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion. Lynn was born on May 4, 1936 in Lincoln, NE to Vernon and Helen (West) Morrison. Lynn is survived by his son, Vernon K. Morrison and wife Peggy of Zwolle, LA; daughters, Marcella K. Part and husband Stafford and...

Feb 26, 2020

GRAND TOWER - Johnny Lee Baltzell, 57, of Grand Tower, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital. Johnny was born on June 19, 1962 to William “Billy” and Fronie (Riegger) Baltzell in Carbondale. He married Laura Brooks on January 23, 1998 in Newton. Johnny is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Brock Baltzell, Cassandra Baltzell,...

Feb 26, 2020

ALTO PASS - Kelley Ray Sims, 61, of Alto Pass IL, passed away on February 26, 2020, following an Alzheimer’s journey of over 8 years that was made rich and joyful through much music and unyielding golden friendships, connecting his community with love and generosity in ways that could not have been imagined. Kelley was born July 2, 1958, in...

Feb 24, 2020

MURPHYSBORO – Ronald “Ron” Kujawa, 71, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born October 9, 1948 to Edward and Mildred (Williamson) Kujawa in Murphysboro. He married Vickie Kiefer on February 14, 1981 in Pinckneyville. He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie; children, Ronald Kujawa, Jr., Monica Kujawa and...

Feb 24, 2020

CARBONDALE – M. Francelle “Fran” Thorne, 82, passed away on Monday, February, 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Fran was born on September 11, 1937 to Frank Paul Brock and Julia Estelle Brock (Horrell) in Carbondale. She married Philip Vincent Thorne on September 7, 1957 in Anna, Illinois. Fran is survived by her husband, Phil; son,...

Feb 21, 2020

CARBONDALE – RyZhion “RyRy” Z. Payne, 16, of Carbondale passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. RyZhion was born on May 18, 2003 to Christopher Broadnax and Syreena Payne in Carbondale, IL. RyRy was a student attending Rebound at Carbondale Community High School. RyRy always had a contagious smile and loved cars. He...

Feb 15, 2020

CARBONDALE – William “Bill” Ray Crippen, 66, passed on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on April 30, 1953 in Cairo, Illinois to George Harold Crippen and Betty Jean (Goins) Crippen. The family moved to Carbondale in 1960. He married Joyce Ann Goldsby on November 9, 1974 at First United Methodist...

Feb 13, 2020

COBDEN – Joyce Pease Nelson, 74, of Cobden, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden. Joyce was born on February 7, 1946 to Laurel and Marian (Ellis) Pease in Mitchell, South Dakota. Joyce started playing violin at ten years old. She studied music performance and education at Mount Union College, University of Iowa, SIU Edwardsville,...

Feb 7, 2020

CARBONDALE – Kathryn Lee Lindsey, 85, passed on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Manor Court in Carbondale. Kathryn was born on December 30, 1934 in Gorham, Illinois to Ruby Johnson. She married Raymond Odell Lindsey on December 10, 1953 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on December 23, 1973. Kathryn is survived by her children, Robert (Jennifer) Lindsey, Cindy...

Feb 4, 2020

CARTERVILLE – Edward James “EJ” Anderson, 10, entered heaven on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. EJ was born November 9, 2009 to Anthony and Katie Anderson in Omaha, Nebraska. EJ was a fourth grade student at Carterville Intermediate School. He swam for the Carbondale Cyclones swim team...

Jan 27, 2020

CARTERVILLE – Charles Larry Wood, 78, of Carterville, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Herrin Hospital. Charles was born on January 30, 1941 to John and Naomi (Hicks) Wood in Carbondale. When John Wood passed away his mother remarried John G. Menteer who helped raise Charles. He married Mary Ann Easter on May 2, 1981. She preceded him...

Jan 24, 2020

DE SOTO – Cathy Darlene Dover, 63, of De Soto passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Cathy was born on October 4, 1956 in Carbondale to Ralph and Doris (Crawshaw) Dover. Survivors include two sisters, Linda Dover of Carbondale, and Gayla Wilson of West Frankfort; one brother, Alan (Karen) Dover of De Soto; one...

Jan 23, 2020

Jan 23, 2020

Bryan Zane Brower was born in Moberly, Missouri on April 28, 1976. He passed away on January 23, 2020, at his home in Murphysboro, Illinois. Bryan was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a Senior Airman from 1994 to 2000. He was an avid reader and explorer of philosophy, wrote both poetry and prose,...

Jan 22, 2020

CARBONDALE - Carmen Joline Davis passed away January 22, 2020 @ 3:07 am at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Carmen was born to Joe J. Manus and M. Pauline Chapman Manus on November 18, 1942 in Holden Hospital, Carbondale, IL. As a child Carmen had a regular attendance at Grace Methodist Church and in later years attended Murdale Baptist Church and...

Jan 21, 2020

CARBONDALE – Minnie Imogene Piland, 85, passed away Tuesday January 21, 2020, in Carbondale, Illinois. Imogene was born January 2, 1935, in Karbers Ridge, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Ray and Christal Drumm. She graduated from Cave In Rock High School. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bob Piland; son John Piland (Carol), daughter Polly Mains...

Jan 14, 2020

Sophia Richardson Holloway, 85, of Covington, Louisiana passed on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Carbondale, Illinois surrounded by her loving family. Sophia was born on September 10, 1934 to Walter and Sophia (Roach) Richardson in New Orleans, LA. Sophia is survived by her children, Elizabeth Southerland “Betsy”, Luther W. Holloway III “Trip”; Walter Richardson Holloway “Rick”;...

Jan 10, 2020

CARBONDALE – Lois Carol Calhoun, 62, of Carbondale, passed on Friday, January 10, 2020 at her home. Lois was born on September 17, 1957 to Richard and Ida Messersmith Shipton in Lisbon, ND. Lois is survived by her sons, Breck Calhoun and wife Karla and Paul Cattin and wife Crystal; and a mother to many lost children who needed her;...

Jan 6, 2020

Murphysboro – David Joseph Frost, 69, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. He wanted it known that “This Guy Is Gone”. David is survived by family and friends. Per David’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to ALS. Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To...