Obituaries
Delma Frick
Jun 11, 2015
CARBONDALE - Delma Frick, 86, of Carbondale passed away at 9:25 a.m., on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at her home. Delma was born November 19, 1928, in Levan Township (Murphysboro) to Evert Hansen and Emma Irene (Hanna) Graeff. She married the late Frank Frick on June 17, 1950, in Murphysboro. Delma is survived by two daughters, Velda Frick Lloyd of...
Earl D. Cantrell
May 26, 2015
Zeigler - Earl D. Cantrell, 74, of Zeigler, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion, with his loving family by his side. Earl was born on January 22, 1941 in Hamilton, AL to Leroy and Annie Mae (Creed) Cantrell. He married the love of his life, Dottie Fraley, on July 6, 1973 in...
Lavern John Dietz
May 19, 2015
De Soto - Lavern John Dietz, 86, of De Soto, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his loving family by his side. Lavern was born July 7, 1928 in De Soto to Charles Edward and Ida Anna (Dahmer) Dietz. They preceded him in death. He married his first wife, Patricia Sue Jackson on...
John M. O'Connor
May 14, 2015
Alto Pass - John M. O'Connor, 72, passed away at 5:47 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his loving family by his side. John was born July 28, 1942 in Rochester, NY. He married the love of his life, Judith L. Sartore on September 24, 1971 in Wheaton. Together they shared 43 years of...
Buddy B. Murphy
May 13, 2015
Marion - Buddy B. Murphy, 63, passed away on May 13, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Buddy was born February 22, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles and Gladys Murphy. He graduated Murphysboro High School in 1970; and was a military police officer in the United States Army from 1972-1975. After honorable discharge from the U. S. Army, Buddy...
Steve Kraus
May 8, 2015
Cobden - Steve Kraus, 60, of Cobden, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Steve was born June 17, 1954 in Oshkosh, WI, to Lyle and Marilyn (Lange) Kraus. He is survived by his two step-sons, Kevin (Amy) Allen and their son, Connor, all of Cobden, and, Chad Allen of Carbondale, IL;...
Wayne Pharis Heern
May 5, 2015
Marion - Wayne Pharis Heern, 67, of Marion, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. Wayne was born October 22, 1947 in Carbondale, to Samuel Pharis and Norma Louise (Pribble) Heern. They precede him in death. He married Linda Sue Spiller on August 3, 1968 in Carterville,...
Lillian Mckinney
May 3, 2015
De Soto - Lillian May McKinney, 85, of De Soto, passed away 12:06 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale, with Robert Rosser officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the funeral...
Shirley Brasel Murray Clark
May 2, 2015
Makanda - Shirley Brasel Murray Clark, 74, of Makanda, passed away 2:09 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at her residence. She born on April 1, 1941 in Cobden to Roy Eugene and Wretha Leona (Clutts) Brasel. At the age of one year old, she moved to Carbondale. Shirley married William Eugene Murray Sr. on June 27, 1959. William passed away...
Betty Lou Reames
Apr 30, 2015
Carbondale - Betty Lou Jones Kommer Reames, 81, of Metropolis, formerly of Sebring, Florida and Carbondale, died Thursday, April 30, 2015. Born July 14, 1933 in Kentucky, Mrs. Reames grew up in Metropolis, where she met and married Warren D. Kommer. They had two children, Linda and Warren Bradley Kommer. The family relocated to McCullom Lake. She later married Jerry...
Sandy Cripps
Apr 30, 2015
Grand Tower - Sandy Cripps, 65, passed away 6:40 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6th at the Meredith Funeral Home, Grand Tower with John Cripps officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5th at the Funeral Chapel, in Grand Tower. Memorials...
Florence Brooks
Apr 29, 2015
De Soto - Florence Brooks, 67, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Florence was born March 31, 1948 in Berkeley, MO to Harold and Greta (Bruner) Pressy. She married Wayne Brooks on October 5, 1986 in Carbondale. He survives and is of De Soto. Florence worked as a waitress at the...
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...
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