Jul 12, 2020

CARBONDALE – Deborah “Debbie” Lee Sedlar, 72, of Carbondale, passed away at the Integrity Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Debbie was born September 3, 1947 in Chicago to Lee and Dorothy (Markov) Zurich. She is survived by her two children, Matthew (Kimberley) Sedlar of Virginia and Christina (Chad) Owens of California; grandchildren, Graham Michael Sedlar, Katelyn,...

Jul 10, 2020

CARBONDALE – Shirley Connelly, 88, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Manor of Court of Carbondale. Shirley was born on October 13, 1931 to Frank and Ellouise (Snyder) Smith of Carbondale. Shirley is survived by her children, Robin Elizabeth Platt-Reed , Laurie Ann Easley (Platt) and Shawn Patrick Connelly, all of Carbondale; her grandchildren, Cecile Aimee Potter, Devarsi...

Jul 8, 2020

CARBONDALE – Edward C. Varsa, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Ed was born on October 18, 1938 to Albert and Annie (Nickel) Varsa in Marissa, Illinois. He married Sally Jane Dimiceli on August 28, 1965 in Bartlett, Illinois. Ed is survived by his wife, Sally; children Stephen (Maryann Ryan) Varsa and Jessica (Eric) Johnson;...

Jul 5, 2020

CARBONDALE – Golda Sue Bagby, 81, of Carbondale, passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Sue was born February 3, 1939 in Carbondale to Clarence and Virginia (Wild) Reiman. She married Homer Matt “Speed” Bagby on May 26, 1979 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2003. She is survived by her two grandsons, Zach...

Jun 29, 2020

CARBONDALE – Ruby L. (Goldsmith) Morris, 98, of Carbondale, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at The Landings. Ruby was born on May 10, 1922 in Campbell, MO to Enos Eli and Jessie Valentine (Hamilton) Goldsmith. She married Carl E. Morris in 1940. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1999. They had no children. When Ruby was...

Jun 26, 2020

CARBONDALE – John Henry Clyde, 69, passed on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home. John was born on June 8, 1951 to William and Winfred (Brady) Clyde in Syracuse, New York. John worked at El Greco Restaurant in Carbondale for over 35 years and was a resident of Carbondale since the early 1970’s. No services will be held. Meredith...

Jun 22, 2020

Makanda – Linda Sue Heern, 71, of Makanda, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at The Anchor of the Voyage Senior Living in Marion. Linda was born on June 9, 1949 to Lester and Evelyn (Dublin) Spiller in Herrin. She married Wayne Pharis Heern on August 3, 1968 in Carterville. Wayne preceded Linda in death on May 5, 2015....

Jun 18, 2020

CARBONDALE – Martin Ray Bloodworth, 68, of Carbondale, passed away on June 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Martin was born on June 18, 1953 to Billy and Betty Bloodworth in Glendale, California. Martin is survived by his Mother, Betty Runion, 3 Brothers Gene (Debbie), David (Marna), Kurt Bloodworth, Sisters Carla Nerio, Kelley Neal, 4 Children Daniel (Jessica) Bloodworth,...

Jun 17, 2020

Carolyn Ray Malzahn Saunders passed away peacefully at her home in Carbondale at the age of 89 on June 17, 2020. Carolyn, affectionately known as Honey to most, was born to Karl and Alta Malzahn on August 27, 1930 in Royalton, Illinois. She graduated high school in 1948 and married Robert Saunders in 1952. Carolyn and Bob were married for...

Jun 12, 2020

Gillian Graham Harrison, of Carbondale, departed this life on June 12, 2020. She was born November 24, 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her parents Eelin Stewart Harrison and George J. Harrison preceded her in death as did her sisters Susan Harrison and Marta Reily. She is survived by her brother Jack (Barb) Harrison, nieces, nephews and an extended family of...

Jun 4, 2020

CARBONDALE – Nina Irene Mick, 91, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Nina was born on September 22, 1928 to William and Elizabeth (Turner) Hooten in Karber’s Ridge. She married James Mick, Jr. on March 3, 1947 in Harrisburg. He preceded her in death. Nina enjoyed spending time with her family and provided loving support to everyone. She will...

Jun 4, 2020

CARBONDALE – Carolyn Johnstone Andersen, 84, of Carbondale died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020, at home with her family. Private graveside services were held on June 8, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro, with the Rev. John Annable officiating. Mrs. Andersen was born in East Chicago, IN on Nov. 20, 1935. Her parents were Jack and...

May 28, 2020

CARBONDALE – Michele Chicks, 70, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Michele was born on November, 24, 1949 in Merrill, WI to LaVerne and Dolores (Caron) Buetow. She married Ken Chicks on August 24, 1975 in Madison, WI. He preceded in death on February 2, 2015. Michele worked as a nurse until her...

May 22, 2020

CARBONDALE – Patrick Joseph Harris, 76, of Carbondale, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Patrick was born on December 18, 1943 to John and Catherine (Cody) Harris. He married Yvonne Walsh on May 20, 1972. Patrick served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in...

May 18, 2020

GRAND TOWER – Frankie Cripps, 73, of Grand Tower, went to be with the two loves of his life, his Lord and Savior and his wife Sandy on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home. Frankie was born on November 11, 1946 to Frank and Mary Lee Etta (Wright) Cripps in Grand Tower. Frankie married Mary Sandra McClure on October...

May 16, 2020

CARBONDALE – Kathleen DeYoung Alix, 79, passed away on May 16, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale from a hemorrhagic stroke. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ernest K. Alix of Carbondale and her son, Christopher E. Alix, of Urbana. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alvina DeYoung of South Holland; and her...

May 12, 2020

George L. Hossfield, Jr. May 12, 2020 George L. Hossfield, Jr, 97, of Mattapoisett MA died May 12, 2020 in his apartment in Carbondale IL. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, M. Jaqueline (Dwyer) Hossfield in 2015. Born in Paterson, NJ to the late George L. Hossfield and Frieda E. (Marty) Hossfield, he lived...

May 11, 2020

May 10, 2020

GOREVILLE – Beverly June (Walker) Martin, 55, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Beverly was born February 17, 1965 to Gene Ward and June (Johns) Walker in Marion. Beverly worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections and later as a school social worker. Through the years she attended numerus ballgames, horse shows and...

May 9, 2020

MAKANDA – William “Billy” Franklin Baggett, 61, of Makanda passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Carbondale. Billy was born August 14, 1958 to William and Jenny Baggett in Carbondale. Billy worked as a mechanic and a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, working on cars and watching NASCAR. Billy is survived by his daughter,...