Obituaries
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...
Janet Irene Dwight
Sep 19, 2019
CARBONDALE – Janet Irene Dwight, 77, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at home. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan. For more information visit www.meredithfh.com
Randal Kent Vaughn
Sep 11, 2019
CARBONDALE – Randal Kent Vaughn, 68, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at home. He was born August 1, 1951 in Peoria to Elmer and Betty (Beckman) Vaughn. Randal retired after working 29 years at Keystone Steel and Wire in Bartonville. He was a phenomenal bowler and a member of the Greater Peoria Bowling Association Hall of...
Donald L. Smith
Sep 11, 2019
CARBONDALE – Donald L. Smith, 84, of Carbondale passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, with his family by his side. He was born October 15, 1934 in Carbondale to Loyd and Alberta (Skaggs) Smith. Don married Joyce Stephens on April 3, 1959 and they spent 60 years together. Don served his country from 1954...
Vickie Gooden
Sep 10, 2019
DE SOTO – It is with human sadness but Spiritual Joy the family of Vickie Covington Gooden, 74, announces her transition on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 with her loving husband by her side. Vickie was born on January 31, 1945 in Carbondale to “PeeWee” R.E. and La Vera (Vaughn) Covington. She married Larry Gooden on July 11, 1989 in Wickliffe,...
Rayburn Fox
Aug 31, 2019
CARBONDALE – R. Rayburn Fox, 87, of Carbondale passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Residences at Deer Creek Assisted Living in Schererville, Indiana. He was born October 1, 1931 in Elkville, Illinois. Son of Raleigh Fox and Magnolia (Rees) Fox. Married Charlene (Williams) Fox on June 2, 1957. Preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother,...
George W. Black, Jr.
Aug 28, 2019
CARBONDALE – George W. Black, Jr., 89, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. George was born April 1, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York. He married Katherine Mary McKenna on March 3, 1962 in Flushing, New York. She preceded him in death. After two years serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, he...
Jose Rafael Mendoza, Jr.
Aug 23, 2019
DE SOTO – Jose Rafael Mendoza, Jr., 39, of De Soto, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jose was born June 15, 1980 to Jose and Judy (Stanley) Mendoza in Carbondale. After attending Carbondale Community High School, Jose served his country in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2013 as a Staff Sargent. During...
Charlyne Wohlwend
Aug 15, 2019
HERRIN – Charlyne Wohlwend, 78, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Charlyne was born October 13, 1940 to Charles and Jewell (Grear) Heisler in Murphysboro, IL. She married Jackie D. Wohlwend on August 28th, 1959, he preceded her in death in January of 1996. Survivors include her son, Charles Wohlwend of Carterville; daughter, Jaci...
Donald Louis Burchyett
Aug 13, 2019
Obituary for Donald Louis Burchyett Born – McClure, IL August 7, 1932 Died – Anna, IL August 13, 2019 Donald Louis Burchyett passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 surrounded by family in the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Audrey Burchyett and Fanny Marie Phillips Burchyett. He was...
Howard Ziegler
Aug 12, 2019
CARBONDALE – Howard Ziegler, age 71, of Carbondale, passed away on August 12, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Howard was born in Princeton to Howard F and Carolyn (Allen) Ziegler, on November 27, 1947. Howard married Catherine McCoy on December 20, 1969, in Carbondale. He is survived by his wife and his brother Craig (Jodi Saletzki) Ziegler...
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