Obituaries
Lorraine Benner
Sep 27, 2023
MAKANDA – Lorraine Benner, 91, of Makanda, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Lorraine was born on July 20, 1932 in Dubuque, IA to Elmer and Susan Parsons.
Lorraine is survived by her long time companion, Allan Stuck; son, Thomas Benner of Austin, TX, daughter, Sue Benner of Makanda, IL...
Steven Douglas Hacker, Jr.
Sep 23, 2023
Steven Douglas Hacker Junior made his last wildly inappropriate and probably smart comment on September 23rd, 2023.
Steven was born and immediately dubbed “the miracle child” by his father Steven Douglas Hacker Senior on July 7, 1988. The constant love, support, caring far exceeded anything Steven deserved. His mother Meleah Paschall worked tirelessly to get him to be a good man...
Kimberly F. Hassebrock
Sep 20, 2023
GORHAM – Kimberly Fay Hassebrock, 58, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Grand Tower surrounded by her loving family.
Kim was born on May 30, 1965 in Carbondale to Merle and Ella (Ellet) Baltzell. She married August “Squeek” Hassebrock in Murphysboro in 1990.
Kim loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and dice. She also...
Blake Alexander Morrison
Sep 20, 2023
Blake Alexander Morrison passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 31 on September 20, 2023. He was raised by a loving family who cherished him deeply. Through the years, he brought great joy to his adoring wife, family, friends and his two dogs, Luna and Lily.
Blake was an unwavering Saluki sports fan and wholeheartedly supported the Jacksonville Jaguars. He...
Pamela Kay Burke
Sep 17, 2023
GRAND TOWER – Pamela Kay Burke, 62, of Grand Tower, IL passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Pamela was born on July 13, 1961 to Jack and Sharon (Edwards) Knupp in Murphysboro, IL. She married Broderick Burke in 1980 in Grand Tower.
Pamela is survived by her husband, sister, Jackie Johnson of Wasilla, AK; nephew...
Reba Raedell Leforge
Sep 13, 2023
DESOTO – Reba Raedell LeForge, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family in De Soto.
Raedell was born on February 15, 1933 in Hutsonville, IL to Ralph and Freda (Clemons) Newlin. Raedell married Gene LeForge on January 26, 1952 in Hutsonville. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2007.
Raedell worked many...
Linda Buchacker
Sep 10, 2023
CARBONDALE - Linda Sue Buchacker, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Linda was born on July 18, 1948 in Carbondale to Raymond and Mary (Hodge) Buchacker.
Linda worked at Nutrition Headquarters in Carbondale for many years and then at START in Murphysboro doing microfilm. She was a prolific reader and enjoyed mysteries and...
Jon Daniel Davey
Sep 9, 2023
CARBONDALE – Jon Daniel Davey, 71, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.
Jon was born on August 21, 1952 to John Douglas and Vicky (Cray) Davey in Buffalo, New York.
Jon is survived by his sons, Jared Davey and Brooks Davey, brother Bruce Davey, life partner Barb Cypin, and many extended relatives.
He was preceded in death by his...
Noah Jay Ross-Cheatham
Sep 5, 2023
MAKANDA - Noah Jay Ross-Cheatham, 24, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Noah was born on August 22, 1999 in Carbondale to Timothy Cheatham and Melanie Ross.
Noah was a big hearted, barefoot, beautiful boy. He spent his years playing music, being outside, and traveling with his partner Emily. He loved his mom and sisters more than absolutely anything and spent...
Elizabeth Crelling
Sep 5, 2023
CARBONDALE - Elizabeth Carol Anne Matheson Crelling, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale following a sudden illness.
Betty was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada to Neil and Margaret (Miller) Matheson into a family dedicated to public and community service. Before leaving for Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario and graduating with a B.A....
Louis Vieceli
Aug 31, 2023
CARBONDALE - Louis Vieceli, 101, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Louis was born on December 6, 1921 in Johnston City to Joseph and Giovanna Vieceli.
Louis married Jewell (Deniston) Vieceli on November 13, 1948 in Johnston City. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2000.
Louis served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He...
Gerlinde Henneberger
Aug 26, 2023
CARBONDALE – Gerlinde Henneberger, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Gerlinde was born on September 7, 1938 to Alfred and Hildegard (Eckstein) Gleissner in Nuremberg, Germany. She married Walter Carl Henneberger on August 17, 1967 in Bad Neustadt/Saale, Germany.
Gerlinde is survived by her husband, children Petra (Jean) Utke of Lisle, Bernard Henneberger of Carbondale;...
Shiek Yassin Dallow
Aug 19, 2023
Shiek Yassin Dallow (Yassin), passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, at the age of 88 in Carbondale, IL. He was born on January 1, 1935, in Syria, where he received his education. He launched his early career in banking and finance in different countries. Returning to Syria, he later became the chief financial officer of a salt mining company...
John R. Savitz
Aug 13, 2023
CARBONDALE – John R. Savitz, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home.
John was born on September 8, 1943 to Jack and Helen (Austin) Savitz in Carbondale. He married Ardell Smith on July 11, 1962 in Carbondale.
John is survived by his wife, Ardell; brother-in-law, Charles Smith and wife, Dana; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Robinson and husband, Oliver and Shena...
Gary Wells
Aug 11, 2023
GRAND TOWER - Gary Wells, 65, passed away on August 11, 2023 in Grand Tower.
Gary was born on March 18, 1958 in Murphysboro to Francis and Shirley (Robertson) Wells.
Gary worked as a deck hand for many years.
Gary is survived by his sisters, Linda (Randy) Ellet of Grand Tower and Sue Lawson of Makanda and nephew, Tony Lawson...
Marilyn Jean Annable
Aug 7, 2023
CARBONDALE - Marilyn Jean Annable, 80, of Carbondale, passed away at 3:00 a.m. in St. Louis, Missouri Monday, August 7, 2023.
Marilyn was born in St. Louis, MO, on October 15, 1942, to Grace (Hartmann) Syrett and Alfred Syrett. She married Robert O. Brown on August 17, 1963. He passed away in 2004. She married John Annable in 2005 and they...
Sandy Thompson-Webster
Aug 3, 2023
CARTERVILLE – Sandra Kay Thompson-Webster, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at her home.
Sandy was born on September 11, 1947 in Carbondale to Russell E. Thompson and Mary Jane (Justice) Thompson. They preceded her in death.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. Elmer and Florence Justice,...
Rose Mary Nadaf
Aug 1, 2023
CARBONDALE - Rose Mary Nadaf, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at her home in Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Rose Mary was born on February 18, 1931 in Anderson, IN to Victor and Mildred (Dunlevy) Heritage.
Rose Mary worked as secretary for 27 years at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She enjoyed her grandsons. They were her pride...
Dr. Alan Hugh Schoen
Jul 26, 2023
Dr. Alan Hugh Schoen, Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Schoen, a physicist and computer scientist, is best known professionally for his discovery of the gyroid. He is remembered among his family and friends for being an energetic storyteller, creative puzzle inventor, and a mind filled with science, literature, history, music, and...
Nancy Barron Brown
Jul 26, 2023
Nancy Barron Brown of Makanda, Illinois passed away July 26, 2023 with husband and family at her side.
She was in a coma as a result of head injury, but came out of it to say goodbye to her husband and family, after husband prayed specifically for this chance to say goodbye.
Nancy was born November 15, 1954, in Jonesboro, GA. She...
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