Obituaries

Larry Palmer

Larry Palmer

May 17, 2013

Thomas Larry Palmer, 59, of West Frankfort, formerly of DeSoto, went to live with the Lord in His heavenly home, Friday, May 17, 2013 at 5:55 a.m. He was surrounded by his family and friends at the Homestead House in West Frankfort. He was born on August 20, 1953 in Jackson, Michigan to Thomas George and Roberta Mae (Barnett) Palmer....

Don "Pipes" Barr Jr.

Don "Pipes" Barr Jr.

May 10, 2013

West Frankfort - Don "Pipes" Barr Jr., 56, of West Frankfort, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence. Don was born July 31, 1956 in Johnstown, PA, to Donald Lee and Sally Jo (Hawksworth) Barr Sr. Sally survives and is of Nanty Glo, PA. He married Michele Ann Bishop on October 31, 1994 in...

Claud E Cripps

Claud E Cripps

May 7, 2013

Grand Tower - Three days before his 78th birthday, Claud Edward Cripps' life came to a close. Born May 11th, 1935 to Ivy Lewis Cripps and Maude Ellen Hancock Cripps, Claud was one of 11 children. Claud was born in Grand Tower, IL and though his travels took him to the farthest reaches of this world, he maintained that Grand...

Donald Ray Milroy Sr.

Donald Ray Milroy Sr.

May 7, 2013

Carbondale - Donald R. Milroy Sr., 86, passed away at 1:22 p.m. on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at Helia Healthcare of Carbondale. Donald was born August 16, 1926 in Genesee Township, to Reginald "Rex" and Mabel (Hines) Milroy. He married Anna J. (Brown) Milroy on December 30, 1948 at South Baptist Church in South Boston, MA. She preceded him in...

Jeffrey Lynn Morrison

Jeffrey Lynn Morrison

May 2, 2013

Carbondale - Jeff "Jeffro" Lynn Morrison, 52, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 02, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jeffro was born March 30, 1961 in Carbondale to Lynn Alan and Shirley Ann (Hawkins) Morrison. Survivors include; daughter, Liana Aucoin of Slidell, Louisiana; father, Lynn Alan Morrison of Marble Hill, Missouri, mother, Shirley Ann Morrison of Carbondale;...

Judith Colleen Foland

Judith Colleen Foland

Apr 28, 2013

Carbondale - Judith Colleen Foland, 78, of Carbondale, passed away at 6:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Judy was born May 2, 1934 in Nowata, Oklahoma, to John Butler and Genevieve Lorraine (Illingsworth) Hurd. She married Neal Eugene Foland on March 31, 1956 in Plattsburg, Missouri. He survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors...

Maneeta Smith

Maneeta Smith

Apr 26, 2013

DeSoto - Maneeta Smith, 90, of Nashville, formerly of DeSoto, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Friendship Manor Healthcare in Nashville. Maneeta was born June 19, 1922, in DeSoto, to Clarence Elmer Batteau and Ellen Viola Elizabeth (Brown) Batteau. She married Carl Smith on April 17, 1942 and they had three children. Survivors include six...

Alice V Hethmon

Alice V Hethmon

Apr 25, 2013

DeSoto - Alice V. Hethmon, 91, of DeSoto, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Alice was born to Richard and Emma Ruth (George) Stevens on February 17, 1922 in Karnak, IL. She married Arnold James Hethmon on April 1, 1940 in Charleston, MO. He preceded her death on November 13, 1992....

Naomi Smith

Naomi Smith

Apr 24, 2013

Carbondale - Naomi Smith, 87, of Carbondale, passed away at 12:04 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Carbondale Rehab and Nursing. Naomi was born December 21, 1925 in Carbondale to Rudolph and Evora (Crowell) Holland. She worked at SIU Carbondale as the President's Secretary and for Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller, as his Secretary, she then moved to Chicago. She...

Imogene Lit

Imogene Lit

Apr 18, 2013

MURPHYSBORO - Imogene Speegle Lit, 96, of Murphysboro, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at her residence. Imogene was born December 21, 1916 in Trimble, Alabama near Cullman, to John Wesley and Della Jane (Coffer) Speegle. She attended Hayden Schools and was in their first graduating class. Until then students had to travel to Hanceville or...

Nancy Ann King

Nancy Ann King

Apr 15, 2013

Carbondale - Nancy A. King, 56, passed away at, 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born December 19, 1956 in Oraville, IL., to Glen Lavern and Cora Olive "Dot" (Baseden) Schemonia. They both survive and are of Pomona, IL. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Ray King...

Michael Bambrick

Michael Bambrick

Apr 14, 2013

Carbondale - Michael Bambrick, 72, passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Michael was born April 11, 1941 in Chicago, to Peter and Ruby (Miller) Bambrick. They both precede him in death. He married Ann (Pottorff) Biggers on July 3, 1978 in Murphysboro. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include,...

Thomas J Kulovany

Thomas J Kulovany

Apr 12, 2013

Carbondale - Thomas J. Kulovany, 61, passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013 at his residence. Tom was born in Oak Park on April 6, 1952 to Joseph John Kulovany and Vlasta (Prochaska) Kulovany. He owned Kully Koil and Beverage Supply Company for 28 years. He served his business clients with loyalty, respect and great personal care;...

J.K. "Red" Grotts

J.K. "Red" Grotts

Mar 28, 2013

Carbondale - J.K. "Red" Grotts, 88, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Century Assisted Living, in Carbondale. Red was born June 9, 1924 in Chicago to Latheral Bertram and Helen (Koler) Grotts. He married Olga L Sojo on September 1, 1945. To this union was born a son. Survivors include his son,...

Alan Roy Jackson

Alan Roy Jackson

Mar 26, 2013

Carbondale - Alan Roy Jackson 56, of Carbondale, entered into rest at 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at home. He married his loving wife and later outstanding caregiver, Jill Hubert on November 10, 1979 in Collinsville, Illinois. She survives in Carbondale. They have one son, Joshua Alan Jackson who survives in Springfield, IL. He is also survived by...

Cora A Patterson

Cora A Patterson

Mar 24, 2013

Murphysboro - Cora A. (Eaton) Patterson, 95, formerly of Worland and Cody, Wyoming, went to be with her Lord at 9:05 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at St Joseph Memorial Hospital. Cora was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Charles and Laura Eaton. She graduated from high school and the State University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. She...

Terri Lee Graham

Terri Lee Graham

Mar 21, 2013

Murphysboro - Terri Lee Graham, 64, of Murphysboro, passed away at home on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Terri was born December 4, 1948 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Donald Emmett and Pearle Louise (Young) Graham. She married Gary E Martin on July 4, 1985 in Carbondale. Survivors include her husband, Gary E Martin of Murphysboro; daughters, Kristine (John) Lundstrom of Wheeling,...

Shirley Dean Hill

Shirley Dean Hill

Mar 12, 2013

Carterville - Shirley Dean Hill, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at her daughter's home with her family by her side. Shirley was born September 23, 1936 in Carbondale, to Rolla Thomas and Leota Mae (Blunt) Hill. She is survived by her two daughters, Kim Leazenby of Murphysboro, LeAndra Phelps of Apache Junction, AZ., three grandchildren, Kevin...

Pauline Kinder Jones Burgess

Pauline Kinder Jones Burgess

Mar 5, 2013

VIENNA - Pauline Kinder Jones Burgess, 81, of Vienna, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at Heartland Regional Hospital, Marion. Pauline was born November 4, 1931 in Alto Pass to Harry Lewis and Ada Mae (Tellor) Kinder. She met the love of her life, Wesley Loren Jones, at a skating rink. They later married on September...

Jacqueline J Goepfert

Jacqueline J Goepfert

Mar 4, 2013

CARBONDALE - Jacqueline Jean Goepfert, 84, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Monday, March 04, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jackie was born March 21, 1928 in Belleville to George Clifford and Edna J (Storner) Thompson. They both preceded her in death. She married Robert "Bob" Goepfert, August 9, 1947 at 17th Street Baptist Church in Belleville. This past...

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