Obituaries
Gary Hudson
Mar 22, 2016
Grand Tower – Gary Hudson, 52, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Gary was born on October 12, 1963 to Frank and Delores (Lindsey) Hudson in Murphysboro. Gary was united in marriage to Stacey Cooper on June 24, 1988 in Jackson, Missouri. They were married for 26 years and she survives. Survivors include two daughters, Dianna (Nathan)...
Pete Stefko
Mar 16, 2016
Carbondale – Pete Stefko, 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 7:06 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale . Pete was born on Saturday, January 23 1943 in Chicago to Paul and Mary Ann (Holbrook) Stefko. Survivors include his life partner of 20 years, Carole Shirley; four children, Justin, Christopher, Katherine and Jeremy; 5 Grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren,...
Linda Cripps
Mar 8, 2016
Carbondale – Linda F. Cripps, 55, passed away at 5:27 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her home. Per Linda’s request, there will be no services. The preferred form of remembrance are Memorial donations made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association and will be accepted by Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale. To leave an on-line condolence,...
H. George Whitehead
Mar 8, 2016
Carbondale – H. George Whitehead, 70, passed away at 10:59 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Herrin Hospital. George was born on December 16, 1945 in Ava, Missouri to Herbert Cecile and Jennie Leona (Greer) Whitehead. George was united in marriage with Jo Ann Branan on June 14, 1970 in Peoria. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors...
Linda Camp
Mar 4, 2016
CARBONDALE – Linda Camp, 69, of Carbondale passed away 5:18 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016 at her home. Linda was born on April 28, 1946 in England, Arkansas to Haves Travis and Mary Alice (Johnson) Stewart. Survivors include her children, Luther (Becky) Camp of Houston, Arkansas, Teresa Camp and Lisa (Randall) Gustafson all of Carbondale; grandchildren, Jessie Ray Freeman...
Bernice Boyd
Feb 27, 2016
Carbondale - Bernice Boyd, 91, of Carbondale passed away peacefully at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Carbondale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Carbondale. Bernice was born February 24, 1925 in Parker City, IL to James Dophlas and Hulda Elizabeth (Newbold) Hancock. Bernice was united in marriage with Hugh Boyd on November 8, 1942 in Jackson, Missouri. He preceded...
Mark E. Chaney
Feb 20, 2016
Carbondale -- Mark Edward Chaney, 47, born July 8, 1968, in Marion, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, while plying his life's occupation as master automobile mechanic. Mark was a member of the Third Baptist Church in Marion. He is survived by his mother, Izetta Elaine Lentz and stepfather, Terry Lentz, of Carbondale; brother, Jeremy Chaney and...
Paula "Jeanie" O'Cull
Feb 15, 2016
Grand Tower - Paula Jean "Jeanie" (Cooper) O'Cull, 64, of Grand Tower, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Paula was born August 23, 1951 in Grand Tower, IL to Paul and Lillian (Self) Burke. Paula was united in marriage to Rick O'Cull on November 10, 1965. Paula was preceded in death by her husbands, Rick O'Cull and Bob Cooper, her...
Shelby J. Corbin
Feb 15, 2016
Grand Tower - Shelby J. Corbin, 76, of Grand Tower passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at her residence. Shelby was employed as a nurse's aide at Roosevelt Square. Shelby was born March 10, 1939 in Grand Tower, IL to Ivy Lewis Cripps and Maude Ellen Hancock Cripps. Shelby was one of 11 children. Shelby was united in marriage with...
Velda "June" Thornton
Feb 12, 2016
Goreville - Velda "June" Thornton, 89, of Goreville passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Reflections Memory Care Center, Carterville. June was employed as a Dining Room Supervisor in Food Service at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. June was born June 30, 1926 in Makanda, IL to Thomas J. and Iota (Hopkins) Escue. June was united in marriage with John...
Thomas Mcdonnell
Feb 7, 2016
Carbondale - Thomas McDonnell, 65, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Eureka, Missouri. Thomas was born on November 28, 1950 in Chicago to Francis and Mary (Vrazic) McDonnell. He married Debra Ann Fleming on July 7, 2001 in Watseka, IL. She survives and is of Eureka, MO. Other survivors include his daughter, Kathleen M. McDonnell of Eureka, MO....
Kevin Graham
Jan 30, 2016
Carbondale - Kevin Joseph Graham, 53, beloved father, life partner, son and brother, of Carbondale passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He is survived by his daughter, Ivy Layne Graham, his life partner, Sue Mullen, his mother, Eileen Cullen Graham of Waukegan, brothers Thomas (Lynn Pearson) Graham of Wheeling, Brian (Donna) Graham of...
Eric W. Mcmillan
Jan 29, 2016
CARBONDALE - Eric W. McMillan, 69, formerly of Danville, passed away on Friday morning, January 29, 2016 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Eric was born April 7, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to William James and Florence (Meister) McMillan. He married Bonnie Stowell on June 14, 1969 in Hatboro, PA. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include his...
Dr. Maria T. Falcone
Jan 23, 2016
Carbondale - Maria T. Falcone, 49, of Carbondale passed away on January 23, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born July 19, 1966 in Lima, Peru she was the daughter of Rafael A. Falcone and Maria Teresa Montalva. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Jeffrey E. Graham; her daughter Valerie Marie Graham Falcone and son...
Elaine 'Jane' Norton
Jan 17, 2016
Elaine "Jane" Norton, 54, of Grafton, formerly of Elyria, North Ridgeville, Ohio and Carbondale, Illinois passed away Sunday January 17, 2016, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. Jane was born September 5, 1961 in Benton, Illinois. She was a Lorain County resident for more than 20 years. Jane worked at the Murray Ridge Workshop for over 20 years. She enjoyed...
Clarence "Cotton" Houchens
Jan 12, 2016
Carbondale - Clarence "Cotton" Houchens, 88, of Carbondale passed away at 10:25 p.m. on January 12, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Clarence was born on December 29, 1927 in Owen County, Kentucky to Brack Foster and Anna Lee (Thomas) Houchens. He married Elnora Bowles on April 29, 1949 in Shelbyville, KY. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors...
Roger "Coon Hunter" Cavness
Jan 8, 2016
Grand Tower - Roger "Coon Hunter" Cavness, 59, of Grand Tower, passed away 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving friends and family at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service for Roger will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Lighthouse Christian Assembly in Grand Tower with Pastors Peggy Camp and Jack...
David V. Koch
Dec 31, 2015
CARBONDALE-David Victor Koch, 78, of Carbondale, passed away 9:45 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, with his wife and children at his side. David was born February 19, 1937, in Highland, Illinois, son of Victor Hugo Koch and Eunice Matter Koch. He graduated from Highland High School in 1955. David attended college at DePauw University in...
Shine Fletter
Dec 28, 2015
CARBONDALE - Shine Fletter, 9, of Carbondale, died at 8:46 am Monday, December 28, 2015 at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, surrounded by his loving family. Shine loved art, science, soccer, basketball, fishing, hunting and playing games. He had an endless curiosity for the natural world, especially little creatures that crawled and flew. Shine was a kind and thoughtful boy...
Betty Lou Hartung-Kupczak
Dec 27, 2015
CARBONDALE - Betty Lou Hartung-Kupczak, 66, of Carbondale passed away at 5:45 a.m. on December 27, 2015 at her residence. Betty was born October 9, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to James Edward and Edna Mae (Lucas) Duvall. She married George H. Kupczak in Paducah, Kentucky on December 27, 1988 and he survives. Other survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Karl...
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