Mar 17, 2018

James Robert Hooker, of Goreville, Ill., formerly of Dwight, passed away Saturday, March 17, at his home. Known as Papa: the man, the myth, the legend; Jimmy; Jim Bob; Jim, my daddy; and as a dear uncle and friend - Jim gave cancer hell for two years. It didn’t win. Jim was born in St. Elmo, Ill., on May 17,...

Mar 10, 2018

MURPHYSBORO – Linda LaVonne Morgan, 74, of Murphysboro passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 12:02 p.m. in her residence surrounded by her loving husband and family at her side. LaVonne was born on Monday, October 4, 1943 to Rev. Jesse Dixon and Bessie Orelda (Brandt) Cotherman in Decatur, IL. On August 15, 1970 LaVonne married Graham Alan...

Mar 9, 2018

CARBONDALE – Barbara Ann O’Hara, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 6:15 a.m. in her home with her loving husband at her side. Barbara was born May 2, 1949 in Raymond, Washington to Robert and Linda Givens. She married Paul Eugene O’Hara, Jr on June 2, 1997 in Springfield, Tennessee and he survives. She is preceded in...

Mar 6, 2018

CARBONDALE - Walter Rudolph Rehwaldt, 79, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Walter was born in York, Nebraska, on June 17, 1938, to Henry and Helga (Meyer) Rehwaldt, the oldest son of their six children. At that time, his father, a Lutheran pastor, was serving a congregation in Hampton, Nebraska, and his mother was the organist....

Mar 6, 2018

Shirley Ann Meyer, long-time Carbondale resident and business professional, homemaker and mother of three sons, friend and associate of innumerable southern Illinoisans, died on Tuesday, March 6, unexpectedly after a brief illness. She will be honored and her life celebrated at a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, June 9. The event will take place at the Unitarian Fellowship...

Mar 4, 2018

CARBONDALE – John Adam Yow, 95, of Carbondale passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family at his side. John was born on Thursday, June 1, 1922 to Adam and Nettie (Sandars) Yow in Carbondale, IL. On July 27, 1940 John married the love of his life Marie Evelyn King...

Mar 3, 2018

CARBONDALE-Thomas (Tom) H. North III., 72, of Carbondale, died on Saturday March 3, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born Friday, March 23, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas Hayton and Alta Marie (Woodrow) North Jr. Thomas graduated from Carbondale Community High School (CCHS) in 1963 and went on to attend Southern Illinois University earning an Associate Degree....

Mar 1, 2018

CARBONDALE – Mary Elizabeth Greer Rendleman, 86, passed away peacefully in her home at 1:18 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Mary was born on January 8, 1932 to Dr. Mark and Iris Camille (Klasing) Greer of Vandalia, Illinois. She married Dr. David Ford Lee Rendleman on June 5, 1954 in Vandalia. They spent many wonderful years together until his...

Feb 28, 2018

DuQuoin – Delores Luella Rich, 86, formerly of Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Delores was born Wednesday, April 1, 1931 to Robert E. Lee and Mildred (Bulliner) Craft in Neosho, Missouri. She married Glenn Edward Rich on April 29, 1949 in Herrin. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage until his...

Feb 20, 2018

MARION-Dr. William G. (Bill) Kammlade, Jr., 92, of Marion, and Estes Park, CO died Tuesday February 20, 2018 in Marion. He was born in Champaign, April 2, 1925 the son of Dr. Wm. G. Kammlade, Sr. and Mary (Bell) Kammlade. He married Helen Louise Sieferman in Urbana, June 13, 1948 who preceded him in death on May 30, 1994. He...

Feb 14, 2018

ANNA – Lawrence (Buzz) M. Busby, 67, passed away on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 at 4:30 P.M. at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. He was born on April 4th, 1950 in Harvey, Illinois. Lawrence graduated from Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights on June 13th, 1968 and immediately enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served...

Feb 8, 2018

Feb 8, 2018

CHESTER – Cheryl Darlene Holder, 65, of Chester, passed away at 5:05 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Cheryl was born on March 21, 1952 in Carbondale to Marion Lee and Iva Lorene (Hill) Lewis. She married James Delvin Holder on June 30, 1972 in Carbondale and were married for over 45 years. He survives...

Feb 7, 2018

CARBONDALE – Florence M. McMillan, 95, of Carbondale, passed away at 8:08 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Florence was born on July 31, 1922 to Nicholas H. and Minnie Alma (Lomax) Meister in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On September 19, 1942 Florence was united in marriage with William James McMillan in Philadelphia. He preceded her in...

Feb 1, 2018

CARBONDALE – Jessica Theresa White, 68, originally from New York passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Jessica was born on November 26, 1949 to Thomas John and Martha Erma (Tarbox) White in Flushing, New York. She grew up in New Jersey and demonstrated an affinity for...

Jan 28, 2018

ST. MARY, MISSOURI – Jamie L. Wright, 45, of St. Mary, Missouri, passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. Jamie was born on December 21, 1972 to Terrance Lee and Brenda Joyce (Qualls) Wright in Cape Girardeau, MO. Jamie is survived by his father Terrance Lee Wright of Grand Tower;...

Jan 24, 2018

CARBONDALE – Imogene Berkey, 93, passed away at 9:20 AM on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Village in Herrin. Imogene was born August 23, 1924 to James Jefferson and Mamie Estelle (Forby) Davis in Pomona.  She married Darl Carl Berkey on August 24, 1944 at the First Baptist Church in Carbondale.  He preceded her in death on May...

Jan 8, 2018

CARBONDALE – Tommy Glisson, 83, of Carbondale, passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.        Tommy was born on June 19, 1934 to Tommy and Velma Nannie (Hartley) Halstead in Carbondale.  On April 25, 1964 Tommy was united in marriage with Bonnie Kay (Gwaltney) Glisson.      Tommy is survived by his...

Dec 31, 2017

Frances Key Lentz, 98, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of Sunday, December 31, 2017, at home. Frances was born on April 28, 1919, in rural Ramer, TN, to Marcus C. and Flora L. (Hamm) Key.  Her father was a doctor and delivered her at home.  She married John Ryder Lentz on November 3,...

Dec 28, 2017

Barbara Kay Belford Millette passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Herrin Hospital, Herrin.    Barb was born on August 21, 1941 to Frank and Maurine (Craig) Belford.  She married her childhood buddy, Jerry Millette in 1963.  Barb is survived by her Daughter Camille Dorris (John) and her reason for living, her Grandchildren Ryan and Emma Dorris.  Brother-in-Law Ron Boss...