Obituaries
Edward James "Ej" Anderson
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...
Charles Larry Wood
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...
Cathy Dover
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...
Bryan Zane Brower
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,...
Carmen J. Davis
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...
Minnie Imogene Piland
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...
Sophia Richardson Holloway
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”;...
Lois Carol Calhoun
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;...
David Joseph Frost
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...
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....
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