Obituaries
Judith Ann Seiters
Nov 9, 2017
Seventy-six years ago on July 8, 1941, Judith Ann Seiters was born to Kenneth and Leola (Phillip) Axelson in Woodstock, Illinois. She was the middle child between her brothers, Bruce and David. She died November 9 2017. She graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, received a B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan, and earned an M.A. and PhD...
Alexander Stefan White
Nov 8, 2017
CARBONDALE - Baby Alexander Stefan White Carbondale, died at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born on Wednesday November 8, 2017 to parents Shawn White and Chenoa Nicole Schott of Carbondale. Alexander is survived by his parents and older brother Jaden White of Carbondale. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents...
Beth D. Haas
Nov 6, 2017
CARBONDALE - Beth Doeringsfeld Haas died in Herrin Hospital on November 6. She was born in Minneapolis on June 4, 1924. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Minnesota and then went to New York City for two years and gained her Master’s degree in Education from Columbia while also doing peace work for the Fellowship...
Christopher Anthony Ziolkowski
Nov 2, 2017
MAKANDA - Sgt. Christopher “Chris” Anthony Ziolkowski, age 42, of Makanda, Illinois passed away November 2, 2017. He was born September 17, 1975 in Harvey, Illinois to Ron and Ann Ziolkowski, currently residing in Peotone, Illinois. Chris looked up to his two older sisters: Debbie (John) Kijowski of Channahon, Illinois and Elisa (Chuck) Krcilek of Arizona. He loved his 4...
Karen J. Bigler
Oct 29, 2017
CARBONDALE - Karen J. (Dietz) Bigler, 75, of Carbondale, died peacefully at home, surrounded by a loving family on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Karen had a passion for writing, animals and the great outdoors. She and her husband, John, who proceeded her in death, enjoyed raising animal and throughout the years had reared horses, cows, pigs, goats, raccoons and even...
Karen Brooks
Oct 25, 2017
CARBONDALE – Karen Brooks, 75, formally of Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Harrington, Delaware. Karen was born on September 7, 1942 in Chicago to John and Mary (Bain) Wooten. She married John R. Brooks on May 19, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Brooks of Harrington, DE;...
James Frederick Walker
Oct 17, 2017
CARBONDALE – James Frederick Walker, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Loving spouse to Jan Walker. Proud father to Jamie, Eric, and Jennifer. Fun loving Papa to Brianna, Bradly, and Grady. He leaves behind many family members and close friends whom he dearly loved. He will be truly missed. Memorial contributions may be made...
James Edwin Clayton
Oct 16, 2017
Johnston City-James E. Clayton, 87, of Arlington, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, in Virginia. James, the son of Judge John Herman Clayton and Vinnie Ethel (Black) Clayton was born on November 14, 1929 in Johnston City. He graduated from Johnston City High School in 1947 and served in the US Army during the Korean War. His education...
Dr. Vernold Karl Feiste
Oct 15, 2017
CARBONDALE – Dr. Vernold Karl Feiste, 82, of Carbondale, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Carbondale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC. Dr. Feiste was born on June 27, 1935 in Farrar, MO son of Karl and Lydia (Petzoldt) Feiste. He was united in marriage with Nelda Arlene (Renne) Feiste on August 14, 1965 at Forest...
Ronald Lewis Glidewell
Oct 6, 2017
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Ronald Lewis Glidewell, 63, of Cape Girardeau, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2017 in Southeast Hospital, MO. Ronald Lewis Glidewell was born on July 15, 1954 to Lewis and Melba Jane (Williams) Glidewell in El Paso, TX. On July 12, 1988 Ronald Lewis was united in marriage with Donna Kay (Clark) Givens and...
Charlene F. Fox
Sep 28, 2017
CARBONDALE – Charlene F. Fox, 83, of Carbondale passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Manor Court in Carbondale. She was born May 29, 1934 in Carbondale. Daughter of Charles T. Williams Sr. and Allene M. (Ellis) Williams. She married Rayburn Fox on June 2, 1957. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary earlier this summer. He survives and...
Anna M. Mager
Sep 21, 2017
CARBONDALE - Born July 27, 1937 in Dillard Missouri. Daughter of Thurston Hogan and Norma Cottrell Hogan. The town of Dillard is named for Dillard Cottrell, Anna's great grandfather. Graduated Steelville High School 1955 and attended University of Missouri. Married Troy Richard “Dick” Mager of Steelville, MO, March 31, 1956. Army wife to Lt. Mager in Fort Sill, OK and...
Carolyn White
Sep 9, 2017
CARBONDALE – Carolyn White, 78, of Carbondale passed away at 8:23 P.M., Saturday, September 9, 2017 in her residence. Carolyn was born on August 13, 1939 to Cecil Valentine and Vesta Ivern (Bradley) White in Anna. She is survived by two brothers and one sister, Kenneth (Jean) White of Land O’ Lakes, FL; Cecil (Ruben Artery) White of Hayward, CA;...
Richard Stearns
Sep 6, 2017
CARBONDALE – Richard “Dick” Stearns, 74, of Carbondale, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in his residence surrounded by loving family. Richard was born on August 28, 1943 to Claude Ray and Mabel Lorena (Lipe) Stearns in Carbondale. On March 10, 1984 Richard was united in marriage with Kim Ellen Kilman in Carbondale and they spent...
Mary Louise Brown
Aug 17, 2017
CARBONDALE - Mary Louise Brown, 98, died Thursday, August 17, 2017, at her home in Carbondale, surrounded by loving family. She was born October 30, 1918, in Kirksville, MO, to George E. and Nannie Moore Leslie. She grew up in Memphis, MO, where she attended public schools and was valedictorian of her high school class. Following graduation with a Bachelors...
Joann Smith
Aug 7, 2017
De Soto – JoAnn Smith, 89, of De Soto passed away on August 7, 2017 at 10:06 p.m. at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Murphysboro with her loving family by her side. JoAnn was born on May 22, 1928 in Kingsley, Iowa to Floyd Guy and Gladys (Freeman) Harvey. On December 20, 1947 she married Leland Smith in Quimby with whom...
Patsy J Crow
Aug 2, 2017
Marion - Patsy J. Crow, 80, formerly of De Soto, passed away at 9:06 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion. Patsy was born on March 11, 1937 to Hiram and Catherine (Puckett) Hankla. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday August 9 at 1:00 p.m. in De Soto Cemetery with Rev. Mark Surburg officiating. Memorials...
Thomas Henry Hormann
Jul 30, 2017
Grand Tower – Thomas Henry Hormann, 78, of Grand Tower, passed away 8:15 p.m., July 30, 2017, at his residence. He was born on March 23, 1939 in Venice, Illinois to William D. and Grace (Hackney) Hormann who have passed away. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Herbert ‘Sonny’ and a sister-in-law, Patsy. He served his country...
A. Nadine Ogletree
Jul 28, 2017
Carbondale – A. Nadine Ogletree, 91, of Carbondale, formerly of Mattoon passed away 9:24 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2017 at Century Assisted Living, Carbondale with her daughters by her side. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Hopkinsville, KY. Memorials are the preferred form of remembrance and may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois...
Thomas James "T.J." Montgomery
Jul 10, 2017
CARBONDALE – Thomas James (T.J.) Montgomery, 93, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 in St. Francis Medical in Cape Girardeau, MO. Thomas James was born on January 7, 1924 in Desoto to James Montgomery and Myrtle Broadway. T.J. married Shirley Dell Maness on June 12, 1948 in Carbondale, IL with whom he shared 61 wonderful years together until her...
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