Obituaries
Roscoe Chester Nance
Feb 13, 2025
COBDEN - Roscoe Chester Nance, 87, of Cobden, passed away peacefully in his home at 5:03 am, Thursday, February 13th, 2025.
Roscoe was born on March 30th, 1937 in Pomona, the son of Charles Stanley and Ida Louise Canada Nance.
He married Linda Rae Harrison on August 1st, 1963 in Murphysboro.
Roscoe is survived by his wife, Linda Rae Nance of Cobden; three...
Katherine Benedict
Feb 7, 2025
CARBONDALE - Katherine "Kathy" Benedict died Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2025 at Century Assisted Living after a brief illness. She was in the company of friends and Century staff who knew and loved her.
Kathy was a bright, quiet, elegant, committed, and kind person. She studied design, ceramics, and weaving at the University of Michigan (BS), Alfred University, and Cranbrook Academy...
Margaret D. Wood
Feb 6, 2025
Margaret D. (Mighall) Wood, age 93, of Manitowoc, WI passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her son’s home surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born September 29, 1931 in Surrey, England, daughter of the late Harry and Phoebe (Jones) Mighall. Margaret and her family immigrated to America in 1954 and pursued the American Dream. Margaret was united in...
Everett Lee Bittle
Feb 4, 2025
ALTO PASS – Everett Lee Bittle, 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Everett was born on February 20, 1950 to Bob and Virginia (Hickam) Bittle in Alto Pass. He married Christina Heern on December 27, 1971 at the Boskydell Church.
Everett is survived by his wife, Chris; parents, Bob and Virginia Bittle;...
Betty Jo Braswell
Jan 28, 2025
CARBONDALE – Betty Jo Braswell, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Herrin with her family by her side.
Betty was born on May 23, 1931 in Carbondale to Lawrence and Bessie (Barnett) Hopkins. Betty married Harold Braswell on February 14, 1948 at Carbondale. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2001.
Betty and Harold created their own...
Eric Schultz
Jan 19, 2025
CARBONDALE – Eric Schultz, 59, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Eric was born on May 17, 1965 to Gerald and Linda (McDaniel) Schultz in Elmhurst. He married Patricia Anderson on October 7, 1994 in Wheaton, IL. She preceded him in death.
Eric is survived by his daughter, Chelsea Schmidt; son, Andrew Schultz;...
Janis Crooks
Jan 19, 2025
CARBONDALE, IL – Janis Crooks, 72, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with her loving husband of 48 years by her side.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To share a story or memory of Janis visit www.meredithfh.com.
George R. Bricker
Jan 16, 2025
George R. Bricker 12/25/1961 – 1/16/2025
George, Randy to many, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Evansville, IN.
George was born on December 25, 1961 to George R. Bricker and Jane Milligan in Carbondale.
George served his country proudly aboard several submarines with the USS Navy as a nuclear technician and military police among other posts. He later served in the...
Russell L. Smith, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
CARBONDALE - Russell “Bud” L. Smith, Jr., age 82, passed away on January 12, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Russell was born on June 12, 1942 in Carbondale to Russell, Sr. and Frances (DeWitt) Smith. Russell married Carolyn (Eichholz) Smith on June 22, 1963 in Carbondale.
Russell graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1960 where he played in the band...
Priscilla "Doodle" Russell
Jan 10, 2025
GRAND TOWER - Priscilla "Doodle" Russell, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home in Grand Tower surrounded by her loving family.
Doodle was born on January 6, 1951 in Carbondale to William and Fronie (Riegger) Baltzel. Doodle married Benny Russell on June 14, 1974. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2001.
Doodle enjoyed spending time...
Dr. Arnold Roland Ulner
2025
Dr. Arnold Roland Ulner, 94, of Carbondale, IL, died on January 9, 2025. He was born in Moline, IL in 1930 to Judith Carlsson Ulner and Alfred Ulner, who both had emigrated from Sweden. Arnold received his BA in Spanish at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. He received an MA in Spanish with a double minor in French and...
Reverend Mark Stephen Lohnes
Jan 7, 2025
CARBONDALE – Reverend Mark Stephen Lohnes, 68, passed away at 12:25 P.M., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children, at Manor Court of Carbondale, IL.
He was born in Garden City, KS the son of Paul and Lynn (Kook) Lohnes on September 14, 1956. He married Sheri Lynn Bray on December 4, 1977, in Ashkum, IL. Mark and...
Juanita Fae Porter
Jan 7, 2025
Juanita Fae Porter, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Deaconess Heartland Hospital in Marion.
Juanita was born on July 2, 1933 in East Alton, IL to Walter “Pop” and Nellie (Stanley) Satterfield. Juanita married Kenneth Porter on October 29, 1965 in Du Quoin. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2004.
Juanita worked at the Du Quoin...
Gary Hawk
Jan 2, 2025
Gary Dale Hawk, 74 of Ocala, FL formerly of Murphysboro, IL died Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Gary was born on December 1, 1950 in Canton, IL to Raymond Lee and Esther Ruth (Rowald) Hawk.
He married Gale Vaughn on June 12, 1999 at the First Baptist Church in Carbondale. IL and she survives.
Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Sherry (Scott) Swalek of Ocala,...
Kevin Michael Herron
Jan 1, 2025
CARBONDALE – Kevin Michael Herron, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Kevin was born on July 26, 1952 to Robert W. and Sylvia E. (Greer) Herron in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Kevin is survived by his children, Paul Herron, Whitney Herron, Lucas Herron, and Kelly Herron, grandchildren Dalton, Lili, Brayden, Lana, and Kai, brothers Brian (Martha)...
Melanie Lea Hayes
Dec 31, 2024
Melanie Lea Alford Hayes, of Carbondale Illinois, passed away on December 31, 2024. She was 48. Melanie was born on February 20, 1976, to Gail Marie Schebella Alford of Onaway Michigan.
Melanie graduated from Onaway High School in 1994, having excelled in creative writing, drama and over the next two years she wrote her first novel, “Dead and Buried.”
She was employed...
Mary Louise Carruthers
Dec 30, 2024
AVA - With heavy hearts yet fond memories, we celebrate the life of Mary Louise Carruthers, who passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 66, with her family by her side. Born in Springfield, on November 29, 1958, Mary brought joy, kindness, and a passion for life to those who knew her.
Mary dedicated her career as a...
Anna Lee Hiller
Dec 30, 2024
MAKANDA - Anna Lee Hiller, age 91, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Anna Lee was born on November 13, 1933 in Makanda to Owen and Bronice (Pribble) Presley. Anna Lee married Carlos “Bud” Hiller on January 30, 1958 in Makanda. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2010.
Anna Lee worked...
Sara "Sally" Schauwecker
Dec 21, 2024
Sara “Sally” Schauwecker passed away peacefully December 21, 2024, with her husband, Harry, faithfully by her side along with family and friends.
Sally had bravely fought through her dementia and declining physical health and had a remarkable rebound 3 months prior to her death. She was able to come home and be with Harry. They cherished those last few months together.
Sally...
John "Jack" Hagan
Dec 19, 2024
John Francis (“Jack”) Hagan passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at Herrin Hospital. Jack was born March 16, 1930 in Alton, Illinois to Francis Hagan and Mary Hagan (Gates) (nee Reid). He married Joan Lavelle Walker on June 23, 1956 and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage until her death in January, 2015.
Jack attended Marquette High School in Alton,...
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