Obituaries
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,...
L. Brent Kington
Feb 7, 2013
MAKANDA - L. Brent Kington, 78, of Makanda, Illinois, died on February 7, 2013. Kington was born July 26, 1934 in Topeka, Kansas, to Louis and Isabelle Kington. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana, whom he married on June 5, 1959. Also surviving are his two children, son, Tod Kington, and daughter, Brooke Sherritt. Brent Kington was a...
Doris Carter Denzel
Feb 3, 2013
Doris Carter Denzel, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at The Bluffs nursing home in Columbia, Missouri. Born March 19, 1923, in Danville, Kentucky, she was the oldest of seven children of the late Loren and Thelma Carter. Doris married Harry Denzel in New York City in 1943. He preceded her in death in 1989, having retired from...
Lois Fern Jones
Feb 1, 2013
Carbondale - Lois Fern Jones, 90, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on February 1, 2013, at Carbondale Rehab and Nursing Center, Carbondale. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2013 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale, with Rev. Roger Moore officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the...
Gilbert "Gib" Bolen
Jan 6, 2013
Gilbert "Gib" Bolen Jr. went peacefully in his sleep to be with his Lord on January 6th, 2013 at his home in Makanda. Gib was born August 26, 1932 to Gilbert and Lottie Mae (Ferrell) Bolen. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bill and his sister Dot. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann...
Edith B. Kammler
Jan 4, 2013
Carbondale - Edith B. Kammler, 98, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Friday, January 04, 2013, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Edith was born June 14, 1914 in Union County to William Cleveland and Carrie M (Osman) Montgomery. She married Ruben W.J. Kammler June 3, 1933 in Anna. He preceded her in death in 1966. Survivors include her son, David...
Shirley Jean Mcglinn
Dec 24, 2012
CARBONDALE - Shirley McGlinn (age 68) passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2012 at home with her family by her side. Details of arrangements are incomplete at this time. Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale is assisting the family with arrangements. Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 Civic Center Carbondale, IL
Doris Lawanda Dietz
Dec 19, 2012
Murphysboro - Doris L. Dietz, 68, of Murphysboro, passed away at 10:44 a.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at St Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale, with Pastor Ken Staib officiating. Interment will be at Indian Hill Cemetery in DeSoto. Visitation will be from 11:00...
John Joseph Montacue Iii
Dec 17, 2012
CARBONDALE - John Joseph Montacue III, 53, of Carbondale, and formerly of Centralia, entered into rest on Monday, December 17, 2012 at his residence. John was born in Breese, Illinois, August 30, 1959, to John and Jean (Newkirk) Montacue Jr. His mother preceded him in death on March 30, 1978. He attended Centralia High School, Kaskaskia College and graduated from...
Leo Robinson
Dec 10, 2012
CARBONDALE - Local resident, David "Leo" Robinson, passed away at 10:07 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012 at Helia Healthcare of Carbondale after a long life of service and dedication to family, friends, country and community. He was born August 3, 1919 to Joe and Nellie (Trail) Robinson in Carbondale. Leo married Mary Ellen Etherton January 1, 1942. They shared...
William "Bill" E. Mehrtens
Dec 10, 2012
CARBONDALE- William "Bill" Eugene Mehrtens of Carbondale was born May 6, 1951 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Eugene and Beverly (Stark) both deceased. He passed on from brain cancer on December 10, 2012. He has a son Alex and daughter Annika (Clint) Spratley with his wife Angela Kazakevicius. He has 2 brothers Steven (Deidre) and Eric, 4 sisters Karen, Lisa,...
Jetta Rae Buzbee
Dec 8, 2012
DESOTO - Jetta Rae Buzbee, 85, of DeSoto. The Lord called her to his heavenly home at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Helia Healthcare of Carbondale. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Meredith Funeral Home, in Carbondale, with Reverend Paul Hicks. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to service...
Donald G Hagler
Dec 6, 2012
CARBONDALE - Donald G. Hagler, 82, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his residence. Donald was born July 22, 1930 to William Howard and Mayme Ethel (Gaston) Hagler in Makanda. He married Beulah Irene McDaniel on January 27, 1950 in Carbondale. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Alan Diedrick of Carbondale; two grandchildren,...
Frank E Hilt
Dec 1, 2012
TAMAROA - Frank E. Hilt, 54, of Tamaroa, passed away12:20 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Helia Healthcare of Carbondale. Frank was born on May 9, 1958, at Louisville, KY, to Charles Allen and Betty Lou (Weaver) Hilt. He worked as a clerk at a liquor store. Survivors include a sister, Nova Clarry of DuQuoin, IL; and two brothers...
T. Bruce Shingleton
Nov 30, 2012
T. Bruce Shingleton, 62, of Makanda, passed away 6:50 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2012, in Saint Clair County, Il. Bruce was born May 27, 1950 in Alto Pass, to Earnest and Janet (Bryant) Shingleton. He married Tina Williams on June 28, 1981 in Makanda. She survives and is of Makanda. Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law Tracy and Steve...
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