Obituaries
Lois Ann Payne
Dec 28, 2019
CARBONDALE – Lois Ann Payne, 88, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born November 29, 1931 in Mattoon, to Ora and Mary Etta (Marshall) Westrup. She married Frankie Payne on May 17, 1952, in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2010. Lois was a graduate of Mattoon High School...
Terry Douglas Robb
Dec 27, 2019
Terrel Douglas Robb passed away on December 27. After months of failing health, he died peacefully in his home with his beloved wife Tommye and daughters Carrie and Laura by his side. A memorial gathering will take place at Meredith Funeral Home, 300 S. University Avenue, Carbondale IL on Sunday, January 5, 2:00-4:00 pm. All are welcome to join us...
Marlis Bank
Dec 19, 2019
Murphysboro – Maria Luise Bank, 85, passed away at 6:55 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at The Landings at Reed Station Road. Marlis was born in Köln, Germany on November 15, 1934 to Hermann and Maria (Hedderich) Kramer. Marlis was united in marriage with the love of her life Hans Bank on April 21, 1957 in Köln, Germany. They...
Michael Lee Stein
Dec 8, 2019
CARBONDALE – Michael Lee Stein, 54, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mike was born on July 21, 1965 to Robert and Juanita (Stearns) Stein in Carbondale. He married Jennie Lee Pleasants on February 14, 1986 in Carbondale. He is survived by his wife Jennie of Carbondale; sons, Anthony Stein and Cody...
Tommy Dunagan
Dec 7, 2019
CARBONDALE – Tommy Tolson Dunagan, 88, of Carbondale passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on October 17, 1931 to William and Erna (Gordon) Dunagan in Hamilton, Texas. He married Shirley Sue Rudd on August 12, 1956 in Maryville, TN. Tommy is survived by his wife of over 60 years,...
Ellen Morse Bradley
Dec 3, 2019
CARBONDALE – Ellen Morse Bradley, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Ellen was born on July 7, 1940 in Riverside, Illinois to George and Eleanor (Ickes) Morse. On July 27, 1962 she married Richard “Dick” Bradley at Riverside, Illinois and spent over 55 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death on August...
Randall Smith
Nov 26, 2019
CARBONDALE – Randall Smith, 56, of Carbondale passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at home, with his family by his side. He was born March 24, 1963 in Urbana to Donald and Joyce (Stephens) Smith. Randall served his country in the Army National Guard from 1984 to 1996. He worked as a cook for over 20 years in Southern...
Josephine E. Renshaw
Nov 25, 2019
CARBONDALE – Josephine Renshaw, 96, of Carbondale passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. Jo was born Josephine Emilie DeMaria in Meriden, Connecticut, on October 20, 1923 to Italian immigrant parents James and Concetta DeMaria. She came of age at the outset of World War II and determined to do her part. She became...
Sue E Forby
Nov 19, 2019
MAKANDA – Sue E. Forby, 89, of Makanda went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday night, November 19, 2019 at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living in Marion. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2019 at SICC Youth Camp in Makanda located at 295 Youth Road, Makanda with Jason Forby officiating. Burial will be in Boskydell Cemetery,...
Patricia A. Rushing
Nov 13, 2019
DE SOTO – Patricia A. Rushing, 83, of De Soto, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home. Patricia was born on December 28, 1935 in Carbondale to Harry and Irene (Smith) Cannon. She married Harley Rushing on May 19, 1954 in Murphysboro. They shared 55 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2010....
Valerie S Henshaw
Nov 11, 2019
MARION – Valerie S. Aikman Henshaw, age 64, of Marion, passed away peacefully on November 11th, 2019, at home. Valerie was born on June 20, 1955, to Sam V. and Elflora (Kaeser) Aikman in Marion. For many years she was a caregiver for several members of her family and others. Valerie is survived by her son Christopher Henshaw of Marion,...
Brenda Louise Robertson
Nov 10, 2019
GORHAM - Brenda Louise Robertson, 67, of Gorham, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Brenda was born October 10, 1952 to August and Peggy Hassebrock. Brenda enjoyed watching the TCM Channel especially John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Jennifer)...
Beatrix Faith Pritchert
Nov 9, 2019
Beatrix Faith Pritchert Baby Beatrix, beloved seventh child of Bryon and Jacquelyn, sister to Roman, Aubrey, Ares, Cecelia, Piper, and Calliope, was born sleeping on Saturday November 9, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Although Beatrix passed away while still in the womb, she was a beautiful little girl who touched many lives during her short time here on Earth....
Thomas Wayne Smith
Nov 9, 2019
DESOTO – Thomas Wayne Smith, 77, of De Soto, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Tommy was born on October 9, 1942 to Marriett and Irene (McKinnies) Smith of DeSoto. He married Brenda Sue Talley on October 12, 1963 in DeSoto. They had celebrated 56 years of marriage prior to his death. She...
Juanita June Walker
Nov 2, 2019
GOREVILLE – Juanita “June” Walker, 91, of Goreville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion surrounded by her family. June was born June 12, 1928 to Loren and Marbia (Simmons) Johns in Creal Springs. After her mother’s passing, her father remarried Louise Johns. She married Gene Ward Walker on December 28, 1947 in...
Joann Louise Diedrick
Oct 29, 2019
CARBONDALE – Joann Louise Diedrick, 88, of Carbondale, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her family. Joann was born on August 17, 1931 to Charles and Marie (Kish) Ellis in Shawneetown. Joann was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carbondale. She worked at the Bank of Carbondale for over...
Barbara Robinson
Oct 14, 2019
CARBONDALE – Local resident, Barbara Robinson, passed away at Manor Court on Monday, October 14, 2019 in Carbondale after a long life of service and dedication to family, friends, country and community. She was born July 18, 1944 to David “Leo” and Mary (Etherton) Robinson in Carbondale. Barb is survived by three brothers and their wives, Jerry and Linda Robinson...
Marsha L Hughes
Oct 8, 2019
Marsha L. Hughes Obituary Marsha Lou Hughes, 65, quietly passed away on Tuesday evening, October 8, 2019, at home with her loving family after a courageous battle with ALS. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12 at Murdale Baptist Church in Carbondale with the Reverend Paul L. Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery...
Christopher Whitehead
Oct 5, 2019
CARBONDALE – Christopher George Whitehead, 36, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at his home. Chris was born on February 23, 1983 in Murphysboro, to Jo Ann (Branan) and H. George Whitehead. He is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Whitehead of Carbondale; brother, Jonathon Whitehead of Carbondale; niece, Caylee Whitehead of Carbondale; grandfather, Harold Middleton; aunts and uncle,...
Jon Charles Tribble
Oct 2, 2019
CARBONDALE - Jon Tribble, an award-winning poet, writer, teacher, and editor, died October 2, 2019 in Carbondale, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Allison Joseph (Carbondale, IL), mother Betty G. Tribble (Silver Spring, MD), brother and sister-in-law Dr. David and Laura Tribble (Rockville, MD), sister-in-law Sharon Joseph (Carbondale, IL), nephew Jonathan Luther (Phoenix, AZ) and nieces Katherine Tarwacki (Steve...
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