Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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