Obituaries
Brandon Edward Lawrence
Apr 25, 2015
Carbondale - Brandon Edward Lawrence, 25, formerly of Carbondale, of Victoria, TX, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at DeTar Hospital in Victoria, TX. Brandon was born December 13, 1989 in Carbondale to Bryon Edward Lawrence and Monicah Delane (Hill) Jacquot. Yasmine and Brandon were married on October 19, 2011 in Anchorage, AK. Brandon is survived by his wife,...
Betty L. Stearns
Apr 21, 2015
Carbondale - Betty L. Stearns, 91, of Carbondale, went to her heavenly home at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2015 at Manor Court of Carbondale. Betty was born April 18, 1924 in Carbondale to Clarence and Jenny (Chapman) Waddington. She married Paul "Tod" Stearns on November 10, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on February...
Sheryl Ann Sungail
Apr 13, 2015
Sheryl Sungail, 54, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 13th. A loving daughter of Diane and Robert Sungail, sister of Craig (Rose), Aunt to Cameron and Katrina, and best friend and companion of Connie Potter. Formerly of Chicago, Illinois. She was a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Southern Illinois Saluki softball team. Her humor, positive outlook...
Eddie Wayne Gwaltney
Apr 11, 2015
Carbondale - Eddie Gwaltney, 65, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale, is assisting the family.
Charlie Bonds
Apr 8, 2015
Cambria - Charles "Charlie" Donald Bonds, 54, left to go to his heavenly home at 9:43 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his loving family by his side. Charlie was born on September 8, 1960 in Carbondale to Donald Ray and Phyllis Irene (Robinson) Bonds. He married Sheri Lynn Reach on July 7, 2005...
Robert Lorinskas
Apr 6, 2015
Murphysboro - Robert Lorinskas, 75, passed away at 5:49 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2015 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Bob was born on December 13, 1939 in Chicago to Anthony and Valeria (Kavalauskas) Lorinskas. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps. He was a professor at SIUC for 24 years, until...
Edwin D. Phillips Jr. Phd
Apr 4, 2015
Edwin D. Phillips Jr. PhD, 79, of Murphysboro, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015. He was the current President of the Carbondale Lion's club. He earned his PhD at Southern Illinois University and served as Professor in the Aviation's Management and Flight program. Prior to his time at SIU, Ed had a long career at United Airlines retiring as...
David J. Kaye
Apr 3, 2015
On Friday, April 3, 2015, David James Kaye, 61 of Carbondale, Illinois took his final journey on the ambulance to be greeted by his Lord and Savior. The celebration of his life will begin with visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April...
Venita R. Stewart
Apr 3, 2015
Makanda - Venita R. Stewart, 84, passed away 11:01 a.m. at her home on Friday, April 3, 2015, with her loving family by her side. Venita was born in Carbondale, on October 20, 1930, to Thomas H. and Hazel (Holder) Lipe. She married Richard F. Stewart on April 17, 1954 in Carbondale. He survives and is of Makanda. Venita is...
Ronald Gene Rice
Mar 31, 2015
2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith..." Ronald Gene Rice, 65, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Ron was preceded in death by his dad, Richard D. Rice and mother, Barbara L. Dunn. A private celebration of life service was held Monday,...
Ron Weibrecht
Mar 27, 2015
Anna - Ron Weibrecht, 66, of Anna, formerly of Carbondale, entered eternal life in heaven at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015 at home with his loving family by his side. Ron was born February 4, 1949 in St. Louis to Wilbert John and Geraldine Elvira (Bergman) Weibrecht. They preceded him in death. He married Frances Cabrini D'Amore on...
Nancy Anne Staley Taylor
Mar 26, 2015
Murphysboro - Nancy Anne Staley Taylor, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Nancy was the daughter of Rev. John B. Staley and Mary Etta Hager Staley. She was born in Bluefield, WV, on October 7, 1925. Mrs. Taylor received her high school diploma from Bramwell High School, Bramwell, WV, and her B.S. degree...
Donna G. Hughes
Mar 24, 2015
Grand Tower - Donna G. Hughes, 67, of Grand Tower, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Donna was born November 28, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Earl and La Verne (Snell) Hill. She married Willis Hughes Jr. on June 11, 1965 in Jacob. Together they shared 49 years...
Lucille Biggs
Mar 21, 2015
CARBONDALE - Audrey Lucille Biggs, 89, of Carbondale, passed away at 1:31 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Lucille was born June 9, 1925, in Cobden, the youngest daughter of Oscar and Stella (Wiseman) Lirely. Over the years, she worked in a movie theater, sold records for Williams Store in Carbondale during the '50's and...
David L. Gobert
Mar 13, 2015
CARTERVILLE - David L. Gobert, a retired SIU Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, departed this life on March 13, 2015, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was 82. Dave was born on October 18, 1932, in Decatur, Illinois, to George L. and Grace Loretta Kelso Gobert. He attended public schools in Decatur and received...
Glenn E. Rich
Mar 9, 2015
DuQuoin - Glenn E. Rich, 89, formerly of Carbondale, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin. Glenn was born December 12, 1925 in Carbondale to Ira Edgar and Mona Merle (Johnson) Rich. He married Delores Luella Craft on April 29, 1949 in Herrin. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Glenn is survived by...
Margaret Marie King
Feb 28, 2015
Carbondale - Margaret Marie King, 92, of McGregor, TX, formerly of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Providence Hospital in Waco, TX. Margaret was born on January 2, 1923 in Pomona to Rudolph E. and Kate (Nance) Lipe. She married James Edward King on February 3, 1951 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on January...
Suzi Biggers
Feb 26, 2015
Carbondale - Susan Annette "Suzi" Biggers, 49, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Louis University, MO, with her loving family by her side. Suzi was born March 24, 1965 in Carbondale to Charles William and Charline (Dycus) Ashwell. She married Mark Alan Biggers on February 17, 1995 in Murphysboro. He survives and is of Murphysboro. Suzi is...
Mary T. Colletti
Feb 17, 2015
Carbondale - Mary T. Colletti, 98, of Colts Neck, NJ, formerly of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2015, at the Riverview Medical Center with her family by her side. Mary was born February 28, 1916, in Willisville to Santo and Lucia Busciglio. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Colletti, for 42 wonderful years. Mary is...
William J. "Bill" Hawk Ii
Feb 8, 2015
Makanda - William J. Hawk II, 60, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his home. Bill was born August 10, 1954 in Murphysboro, to William Junior and Emma Jean (Wallace) Hawk. They preceded him in death. He married Lorrie Ann Edwards on December 30, 1980 in Murphysboro. She survives and is of Makanda. Bill is also survived by...
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