Obituaries
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,...
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...
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