Obituaries
Leon Byrnes
Nov 22, 2013
Leon Byrnes, 64, entered into heaven's eternity to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2013 at 7:26 p.m. at the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center; where he received excellent care. Leon was born on September 20, 1949 in DuQuoin to Joseph Byrnes and Opal (Puckett) Byrnes. He married Cindy Snider on April 24, 1971 in DeSoto and...
Robert "Bob" Saunders
Nov 18, 2013
Carbondale - Robert "Bob" Saunders, 86, passed away shortly after midnight on Monday the 18th, at home. Bob was born in Zeigler to Robert and Gladys Saunders on March 7th, 1927. As Yeoman 3rd Class, Bob was a WW2 Navy veteran serving in 1945 & '46. "Uncle Buck" met and married Carolyn Malzahn of Royalton in 1952. They moved to...
Norma L. Johnson
Nov 17, 2013
Carterville - Norma L. Johnson, 85, of Carterville, formerly of Carbondale, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Parkway Manor, Marion. Norma was born on September 12, 1928 in Makanda to Hobert and Mae (Scroggins) Lampley. They preceded her in death. She married Lee Edward Johnson on September 30, 1951 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death...
Frances M. Smith
Nov 16, 2013
Carbondale - Frances Marie Smith, 96, passed away 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Helia Healthcare of Carbondale. Frances was born in De Soto to John Herman and Phoebe Hope (Williams) DeWitt. She married Russell Lynn Smith Sr. on January 7, 1939 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death. Survivors include, her son and daughter-in-law, Russell L....
Lois "Boots" M. Peterson
Nov 15, 2013
Lois "Boots" M. Peterson, 90, passed away 11:50 p.m., Friday, November 15. 2013 at her residence in Carbondale IL. Lois was born to William and Anna M. (Hollows) Beers in Washington Park, IL. On December 15, 1922. She married Russell E. Peterson on July 26, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death. She was survived by her...
A. S. "Ike" Kirkikis
Nov 13, 2013
Carbondale - A. S. "Ike" Kirkikis, 79, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his loving family by his side. Ike was born February 25, 1934 to Sotirios Achilles and Kokoni (Flora) Kirkikis in New York City, NY. He married Sheila Kay Stiglish on May 17, 1975 in Carbondale. Survivors include...
Barbara Sue Williamson
Nov 7, 2013
Carbondale - Barbara Sue Williamson, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 5:00 a.m. at Carbondale Rehab & Nursing Center. Barb was born November 30, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Robert Russell and Dorothy Jane (Parker) Haley. She married Ronald Paul Williamson on June 27, 1992 in Cahokia. Barb is survived by her son, Pete (Christine) Richardson...
Brittany Stringer
Nov 4, 2013
Goreville - Family and friends celebrate the life of Brittany Stringer, devoted wife, mother, and Christian. On Monday, November 4, 2013, Brittany passed on, in the arms of her loving husband, Mike Stringer. She was born December 3, 1981 in Carbondale, to Robert Randolph and Barbara James, and upon her arrival that day, a full rainbow appeared in the western...
W. Manion Rice
Nov 1, 2013
Carbondale - W. Manion Rice, 91, passed away at 3:17 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Manion was born August 29, 1922 in Eldorado to William Edward and Anna Josephine (Manion) Rice. They precede him in death. He married B. Christine Rogers on December 31, 1949 in Milan, TN. She lives in Carbondale. Other survivors...
Warren H. Wiswell
Nov 1, 2013
CARBONDALE - Warren H. Wiswell, 92, died Friday, November 1, 2013 at Century Assisted Living with his loving wife by his side. He was born December 11, 1920, the son of Wilbur and Mae (Hughes) Wiswell. He married Marjune Clutts on September 15, 1943at St. Louis, MO. Warren served his country honorably in World War II in the Army Air...
Scott A. Winchester
Oct 20, 2013
Cambria - Scott A. Winchester passed away suddenly on October 20, 2013. Scott was born January 25, 1966 to Jack Winchester and Carolyn Branson. His father precedes him in death. Survivors include his sons, Braden Winchester of Kent, United Kingdom, England, and Royce Winfree of Georgia; and his mother, Carolyn Branson of Georgia. Scott attended John A Logan College and...
Neva June Fitzsimmons
Oct 12, 2013
Neva June Fitzsimmons, 85, of Carbondale, passed away 11:25 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2013, at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center, Herrin with her loving family by her side. Neva was born on June 20, 1928 at Mt. Vernon, to Charles and Grace (Wells) Askew. She was a Christian and a homemaker. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jay...
Mary Swindell
Oct 11, 2013
Cobden - Mary Louise Swindell, 62, died peacefully at her home in rural Cobden, Illinois on Friday, October 11, 2013, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Born April 11, 1951 in Carbondale, Mary was the daughter of Joe Wilbur and Bettye June Swindell who preceded her in death. Surviving are three siblings: Joe (Kathy) Swindell of Carbondale; Dick (Sherry)...
Alma L. Raines
Sep 24, 2013
Alma L. Raines, 93, of Carbondale passed away in her home at 4:20 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 in Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale with Rev. Dr. K. Stephen Combs officiating. Memorial donations to the American Heart Association are the preferred form of remembrance. Alma was...
Mary Jean Boyle
Sep 17, 2013
Carbondale - Mary Boyle, 78, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She was born July 8, 1935 in Seward, NE to Clarence and Lillian (Jeary) Thompson. She is survived by sons Michael Boyle of Oklahoma City and Stephen (Jane) Boyle of Carbondale. Mary is preceded in death by her beloved granddaughter...
George Eugene "Gene" Barrett
Sep 15, 2013
CARBONDALE - George E. "Gene" Barrett died at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15 after a three-month battle with complications related to a stroke. During 76 years of raising a family and building friendships across Southern Illinois, he lived life on his own terms. Gene worked hard and played hard - taking pride in his work and taking time to...
Robert M. "Bob" Dorris
Sep 15, 2013
Carbondale - Robert M. "Bob" Dorris, 73, passed away at 4:47 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side. Bob was born May 26, 1940 in Elwood, IN to James M. and Anna Catherine (Wright) Dorris. They precede him in death. He married Sharon Sue Shingleton on September 23, 1961 in Anaheim,...
Terry Ivan Bowles
Sep 5, 2013
Carbondale - Terry Ivan Bowles, 70, passed away at 2:49 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. A Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2013 at Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Service: Graveside Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2013
Dennis Anthony Glody
Sep 4, 2013
Makanda - Dennis Anthony Glody, 62, died on September 4, 2013, at his home. Dennis was born on June 2, 1951, to Martin and Gladys (Olson) Glody in Evanston. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Frederick Glody. He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Nast of Makanda; son, Michael Glody of New York City;...
Charles Richard "Dick" Gruny
Sep 4, 2013
Carbondale - Charles Richard "Dick" Gruny, 81, of Carbondale, passed away at 11:52 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Services will be at a later date. Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013 1104 W Hill Carbondale, IL
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