Obituaries

Marjorie Martin

Marjorie Martin

Nov 25, 2012

CARBONDALE - Marjorie Martin, 95, of Carbondale passed away at 6:55 a.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at her residence. Services will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeland Baptist Church in Carbondale, with Pastor Phil Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the...

Lillian Long

Lillian Long

Nov 15, 2012

Lillian Long, 82, of Murphysboro, passed away at 8:50 a.m., on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her residence. Lillian was born May 12, 1930 to Zygumnd J and Anna Marie (Matusek) Jaworski in Wheeling, West Virginia. She married William L Long on July 28, 1951 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He preceded her in death on February 13, 1995. Survivors include...

Sharon R Pohl

Sharon R Pohl

Nov 11, 2012

CARBONDALE - Sharon R. Pohl, 74, passed away at 8:06 a.m. on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in the emergency room at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Sharon was born Mary Sharon Reisinger on November 30, 1937 to Willard Eugene and Mary Eleanor (Wheatoff) Reisinger in Rockwood. She married Robert "Bob" Pohl August 30, 1958 in Chester. They just celebrated their 54th...

Robert D. Leigeber

Robert D. Leigeber

Nov 8, 2012

Robert 'Bob' D. Leigeber, 88, of Carbondale passed away at 4:45 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Carbondale Rehab and Nursing Center. Carbondale, Illinois. Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale with Reverend Janice West officiating. Entombment will be in the Murdale Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Murphysboro. Friends may call...

Jeffrey Ray Davis

Jeffrey Ray Davis

Oct 20, 2012

Cobden - Jeffrey Ray Davis, 40, of Cobden, formerly of Huntingdon, TN, passed away at 10:52 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Jeffrey was born October 17, 1972 in Clarksburg, WV to Johnny Ray and Patsy Ruth (Morgan) Davis. His mother precedes him in death. He married Lisa Ann Lynn on...

Robert William Lembcke

Robert William Lembcke

Oct 18, 2012

Carbondale - Robert William "Bob" Lembcke, 86, passed away on October 18, 2012 at his home. Bob was born September 24, 1926 in Dolton, to Albert Richard and Leona (Albrecht) Lembcke. He married Lois May Cheeseman on August 13, 1955 and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Laura Lee Lembcke Strausberger and her husband Donald James Strausberger of Roswell,...

Donald Joseph Blee

Donald Joseph Blee

Oct 16, 2012

Carbondale - Donald Joseph Blee, 63, of Carbondale, passed away at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his home. There will be no services. Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is in charge of arrangements.

Jack Cecil Baird

Jack Cecil Baird

Oct 12, 2012

Murphysboro - Jack Cecil Baird, 73, of Murphysboro, Carbondale, and Gilbertsville, KY passed away at 4:56 p.m. October 12, 2012 in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on February 21, 1939 at East St. Louis, Illinois to Cecelia (Kinder) and Russell Baird. His tour for serving his country in the US Air Force was cut short...

Wanda Muriel Russell

Wanda Muriel Russell

Oct 9, 2012

Carbondale - Wanda Muriel Russell, 81, of Carbondale, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on October 9, 2012 at St Louis University Hospital, St Louis, MO. There will be a Memorial Service on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Reverend Paul Hicks officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at...

Starla Long

Starla Long

Oct 4, 2012

CARBONDALE - Starla Kae (Burris) Long, 47, completed her courageous journey in this life surrounded by those who loved her and was reunited with her family and her heavenly Father at 3:56 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2012, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on December 31, 1964 to Gilbert R. and Marjorie Ann (Parks) Burris. She earned...

Inez Hankla

Inez Hankla

Oct 4, 2012

Inez Hankla, 100 years, 8 months, and 10 days, of Pinckneyville, formerly of DeSoto, passed away at 8:26 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012, in the Pinckneyville Health Care Center, Pinckneyville. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale, with Rev. Charles Smith, pastor of the Roe's Dale Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will...

Lola Mae Smith

Lola Mae Smith

Sep 27, 2012

CARBONDALE - Lola Mae Smith, 85, went to be with the Lord on, Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 6:32 p.m. at Helia Healthcare Center of Carbondale. Lola was born on January 30, 1927 in Harrisburg, to Edwin Frank and Lola Mae (Kaid) Monroe. She married William Carl Smith on May 28, 1953 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on...

John F "Jack" Hayward

John F "Jack" Hayward

Sep 25, 2012

CARBONDALE -- After a long and productive life John "Jack" Frank Hayward died at home Sept. 24, 2012. He was born May 8, 1918 in Winthrop, Mass., to Catherine and Frank Hayward. When he was six years old his family moved to Wellesley, a western suburb of Boston. His lifelong love of nature began in the woods around this house....

Frederick B Holloway

Frederick B Holloway

Sep 16, 2012

CARBONDALE - Frederick B. Holloway, 69, of Carbondale, passed away 1:08 a.m., Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Kindred St. Louis Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Fred was born on November 16, 1942, to Harry and Thora (Seal) Holloway at Detroit, MI. They preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by a brother, David Holloway. He married Barbara Ann...

Arthur Dale "Rabbit" Walker

Arthur Dale "Rabbit" Walker

Sep 9, 2012

GRAND TOWER - Arthur Dale "Rabbit" Walker, 61, of Grand Tower, passed away at 12:00 a.m., Sunday, September 09, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Dale was born September 27, 1950 in Breeding, KY., to Edwin and Geneva (Fudge) Walker. He married Mary (Loden) Walker on May 31, 2003 at 1st Baptist Church in Grand Tower....

Brandi Rene Leehy

Brandi Rene Leehy

Sep 7, 2012

Carbondale - Brandi Rene Leehy, 29, of Carbondale, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 9:31 a.m. at her residence surrounded by her family. Brandi was born October 19, 1982 in Memphis, TN, to Kirk and Cynthia (Pallares) Houston. She married Thomas G Leehy on May 29, 2004 in Carbondale. Brandi is survived by her husband; 4 sons, Logan...

Dr. Catherine F Mchugh

Dr. Catherine F Mchugh

Sep 5, 2012

Carbondale - Dr. Catherine Frances McHugh, 98, passed away on Wednesday, September 05, 2012, after a brief illness at the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County. There will be an evening visitation, Friday, September 7, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with prayer service at 7:45 p.m. at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale. A Funeral Mass will be held...

Lillian J Gurley

Lillian J Gurley

Aug 31, 2012

CAMBRIA - Lillian J. Gurley, 79, of Cambria, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012 at her residence. Lillian was born on April 28, 1933, to William A. and Stella (Cox) Davis, in Carbondale, IL. She was united in marriage with Paul E. Gurley on October 17, 1958, in Dongola, IL. He passed away on September 20,...

Chloe Maxine Rodgers

Chloe Maxine Rodgers

Aug 30, 2012

Carbondale - Maxine Rodgers, 87, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Heartland Regional Hospital, Marion. She was born October 28, 1924 in Cobden to Amos Guy and Mabel Lillian (Rowan) Parmley. Maxine wed Everett Garlin Rodgers Sr. on October 11, 1958 in Carbondale. Maxine is survived by her son; Everett G Rodgers Jr. and his...

Opal E. Addison

Opal E. Addison

Aug 29, 2012

Carbondale - Opal Eugenia Wiggs Addison of Florissant, MO, formerly of Carbondale, died at 1:32 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, shortly after her 93rd birthday at the home of her daughter. She was born in Williamson County to Harry and Susie Henderson Wiggs. She married Onis (Pony) Addison on August 23, 1936 in Valier. He preceded her in death...

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