Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Pearl A. Grammer
Feb 24, 2013
CARBONDALE - Pearl A. Grammer, 98, of Carbondale passed away at 7:35 a.m., Sunday, February 24, 2013, at Carbondale Rehab and Care Center, Carbondale. She was born September 23, 1914 to William and Lavenia (Penrod) Lipe in Pomona Township. She grew up on the farm and attended Dutch Ridge Baptist Church until she was married and moved away. She worked...
Allen D. Vancil
Feb 16, 2013
Allen D. Vancil, 81, of rural Makanda passed away at 9:24 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at his residence. Allen was born on August 21, 1931 to Lee Vancil and Hazel (Rendleman) Vancil at Cobden, Illinois. He married Wonda Lue Gee on June 8, 1951 in Osceola, AR. To their marriage was born a daughter, Sharon. Survivors include his...
Angela Battaglia Rubin
Feb 11, 2013
Carbondale - Angela Battaglia Rubin, 82, beloved friend of many and mother of four, passed away in peace at 12:55 p.m. on Monday, February 11, 2013 at her home. Angela was born December 26, 1930 to Antonio Guiseppe and Agnes (Peters) Battaglia at Saint James Hospital in Chicago Heights. She was particularly grateful for her undergraduate education by Franciscan nuns,...
Kenny Qualls Ii
Feb 10, 2013
CARBONDALE - Kenneth Ray Qualls II, 44, of Carbondale, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at his residence. Kenny was born December 7, 1968 in Hammond, IN, to Ken and Janice (Freeman) Qualls. Survivors include; his father, Ken and step-mother, Jamie Qualls of DeSoto; mother, Janice and step-father Tim Bell of Huntsville, AL; two daughters, Brooke Elizabeth Qualls and Makenzie Lane...
Henry Jeff "Pistol" Hale
Feb 10, 2013
AVA - Henry 'Jeff' Hale, 65, of Ava, formerly of Grand Tower, passed away 2:38 a.m., Sunday, February 10, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale. Friends and family may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12,...
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