Carol Edith Carter

Oct 5, 2024

CARBONDALE - Carol Edith Carter, 63, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home.

Carol was born October 11, 1960 in East Saint Louis, IL to Robert W. and Ruth (Schmidt) Carter.

She is survived by her greatest loves. Her children: Brian (Courtney) Wilson, Robi (John) Stephenson, both of Ava, Jennifer Michelle Koch of Lafayette, IN, Andrew Banks of Carbondale,...

Alden Hickman

Oct 3, 2024

Alden Hickman June 10, 1931 - Oct 3, 2024

 With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Alden Hickman who was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the age of 93. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great-Great-Grandfather, friend and a cherished member of many communities.

 Alden was born on June 10,...

Betty L. Kiefer

Sep 24, 2024

CARBONDALE – Betty Louise Kiefer, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on March 20, 1929 in Hurst to Ernest and Mary (Lindsey) Mize. Betty married Robert Kiefer on April 27, 1946 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1984.

A woman of quiet...

Henry "Hank" Souders

Sep 21, 2024

Henry “Hank” Souders, 19, of Oak Park died on Sept. 21, 2024, victim of a traffic accident on the Southern Illinois University campus in Carbondale. He was heading to work as a certified motorcycle license school instructor. Born on June 3, 2005, he grew up and spent nearly his whole life on South Elmwood in Oak Park, attending preschool at...

Earline "Sally" Hill

Sep 18, 2024

CARBONDALE - Earline "Sally" Hill, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Reflections Memory Care in Herrin.

Sally was born on September 27, 1931, in Lincoln to Harold and Ava (Simmons) Payne. She married Marion Hill and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2023.

She touched the lives of all who knew her with...

James "Jim" Glover

Sep 8, 2024

CARBONDALE - James "Jim" Robert Glover, 94, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Manor Court of Carbondale.

Jim was born in Makanda Township on September 11, 1929 to William Hiram and Mary (Damron) Glover. He married Betty L. Sutton on March 12, 1954 in Carbondale, Illinois. She preceded him in death on November 17, 2010.

Jim...

Judi Rossiter

Sep 5, 2024

CARBONDALE - Judith Carolyn Rossiter, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Anna Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Judi was born on December 14, 1945 in Aurora to Robert Henderson and Gloria (Laning) Henderson-Bentz. Judi married James "Jim" Rossiter on July 18, 1983 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2015.

She was a beloved Academic Advisor of...

Shirley Marie Everingham

Sep 1, 2024

CARBONDALE - Shirley Marie Everingham, 87, of Carbondale, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1937, to Eugene and Gladys Bilyeu, of Blue Island, IL.

After graduation from High School, Shirley attended Weslyan School of Nursing at Northwestern University in Chicago. After graduation, she went on to work as a nurse in...

Michael Patrick Dorsey

Aug 10, 2024

CARBONDALE – Michael Patrick Dorsey, 44, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Freeport, IL.

Patrick was born on June 23, 1980 in Burlington, IA and adopted four days later by the late Diane Neill Dorsey and J. Kevin Dorsey.

Patrick is survived by his children, Baden Dorsey of Murphysboro and Ava Dorsey of Carbondale; father Kevin Dorsey (Linda) of Springfield,...

Joseph Lee Burrow

Jul 31, 2024

CARBONDALE - Joseph Lee Burrow, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him. 

Joseph was born on September 8, 1931 in Neelyville, MO to Joseph and Dovie (Griffith) Burrow. Joseph married Mabel Lucille Heern on June 5, 1963 at East...

Frances "Jeanne" Casey

Jul 29, 2024

DE SOTO – Frances “Jeanne” Casey, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

Jeanne was born on August 5, 1965 in Anna and was adopted by Francis and Helen (Craig) Lingle. She married James Patrick Casey in 1989 in Jackson, MO.

Jeanne is survived by her husband Pat. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jeanne was dedicated...

Fay Heern

Jul 27, 2024

CARBONDALE - Fay F. Heern, 92, passed away on July 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Fay was born on February 21, 1932 in Boskydell to Hugh and Edith (Tabouring) Stearns. She married Charles Heern on June 17, 1951 in Boskydell. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2021. Together they shared over 70 years of...

James "J.C." Morrow

Jul 9, 2024

CARBONDALE – James “J.C.” Morrow, 34, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

J.C. was born on August 31, 1989 to David Andrew and Cynthia Jo (Clark) Morrow in Paducah, KY. He married Kay Ellen Brewer on October 12, 2017 at Fort Walton Beach, FL.

The newest addition, a baby girl, Maysen Grace is due to arrive in October. J.C. is also...

Russell Howell

Jul 9, 2024

John Russell Howell, 65, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 9, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with his family by his side.Russell was born on March 20, 1959 to John and Phyllis Howell (Nance) in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1977 and became a Brick Mason for 23 years.He loved people and didn’t know a stranger,...

Christopher J. Wisinski, Sr.

Jul 3, 2024

CARBONDALE - Christopher J. Wisinski, Sr. age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Christopher was born on December 25, 1936 in Chicago to Benjamin and Loretta (Daczkiewicz) Wisinski. He married Helen F. Lisak on November 1, 1958 in Chicago.

Christopher served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 until 1955. He was...

Joyce L. Dailey-Hanson

Jul 3, 2024

DESOTO - We mourn the passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Joyce Louise Dailey-Hanson, a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, who peacefully departed this life on July 3rd, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her journey was one of resilience, love, and unwavering dedication to those she held dear.

Born on April 20,1942, Joyce grew up in DeSoto, IL. to the...

Gary Dean Ray

Jun 29, 2024

CARBONDALE - Gary Dean Ray, 72, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a proud Navy veteran, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home in Carbondale surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on June 2, 1952, in Richland Center, WI to Roland and Eileen (Johnson) Ray. He married Julie Anderson on April...

Wilma Margaret Hill

Jun 29, 2024

CARBONDALE - Wilma Margaret Hill, 85, of Carbondale, IL formerly of Lincoln, IL passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 peacefully at Manor Court in Carbondale, IL. 

Wilma was born February 14th, 1939, at home in Lincoln, IL to LaVerne E. Sr. and Edna D. (Robbins) Olmstead. She was born the 8th child out of 9. 

Survivors include her two daughters, Denise...

Dale G. Grasher

Jun 27, 2024

CARBONDALE - Dale G. Grasher, 74, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital surrounded by family members.

Dale was born on August 8, 1949, to Ray and Lois Grasher in Aurora, IL. He was united in marriage to Marsha Patrich on June 16, 1979. She survives. He is also survived by daughters Amanda (BJ) Groaning of Carbondale...

Mary Nell Chew

Jun 25, 2024

CARBONDALE - Mary Nell Chew, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale.

Mary Nell was born on July 1, 1937 in Olney to James and Mary Alice (Nix) West. Mary Nell married Harold Lavern Chew on October 19, 1957 at Crab Orchard Christian Church. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1989.

She and...