Obituaries
Richard Johnson
Apr 12, 2023
CARBONDALE – Richard Johnson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Richard was born on January 4, 1947 to William L. and Dora D. (Meredith) Johnson in Centralia.
Richard is survived by his cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1972 while achieving the rank of SP5...
David Edward Easton, Jr.
Apr 4, 2023
GORHAM – David Edward Easton, Jr., 37, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Gorham.
David was born on January 3, 1986, to Teresa Ann and David Edward Easton Sr. in Murphysboro.
David is survived by his 10 year old son, Christian Landon Easton of North Carolina whom David loved very much; parents, Teresa and David Easton, Sr.; brothers Joshua Easton...
Helen F. Downey
Apr 1, 2023
CARBONDALE – Helen F. Downey, 101, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home in Carbondale.
Helen was born January 26, 1922 in Brighton, Illinois to Lucius E. Jones and Lydia (Scheffel) Jones. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1940.
Helen married Robert D. Downey on June 22, 1947 – they celebrated nearly 61 years of marriage. The Lord...
Marion Hill
Mar 31, 2023
CARBONDALE - Marion Hill, 88, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Graveside services for Marion will be 12:00pm on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Rowan Cemetery in Makanda.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Marion visit www.meredithfh.com.
Rebecca Cerven
Mar 30, 2023
CARTERVILLE – Rebecca “Becky” Cerven, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Evelyn's House in Saint Louis, MO.
Becky was born on November 20, 1946 in Urbana, Illinois to James and Wilma (Jennings) McGhee. Becky married James Cerven on January 29, 1972 in Normal, Illinois.
Becky had a variety of careers in her life, working as an educator, forensic scientist,...
Deborah L. Priko
Mar 27, 2023
CARBONDALE - Deborah L. Priko, 68, passed away suddenly in her home on March 27th.
She is survived by her niece, Keiko Louise Priko McCall of Troy, NC, nephew Robert Priko of Lincoln, NE, and her life partner of nearly 48 years, Daniel Nolton of Carbondale. She was preceded in death by her father William, brothers Billy and Robert, and her...
Jesse William Crow
Mar 25, 2023
DESOTO - Jesse William Crow, 96, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
Jesse was born on June 11, 1926 in Queens Village, NY to Jesse and Ida (Hendrickson) Crow.
Jesse proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Division – Parachute Infantry during WWII from 1943 until 1947. He worked...
James Raymond Hayes
Mar 24, 2023
CARBONDALE- James "Jim" Raymond Hayes, 79, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Carbondale.
Jim was born on December 12, 1943 in Danville to James Hayes and Evelyn Sims. He earned a bachelors degree at University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne, after which he joined the Air Force. Jim worked as a counselor at Menard Correctional Center for many years. Jim...
Anna Lou Gooch
Mar 23, 2023
MURPHYSBORO - Anna Lou Gooch, 90, was called to heaven Thursday, March 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She entered the pearly gates to meet her Lord and Savior, while being reunited with her beloved husband and all of her loved ones who had gone before her.
Lou was born on October 14, 1932 to John and...
Joyce Johannesen Hamilton
Mar 13, 2023
Joyce Johannesen Hamilton, 103, of Lakeridge, passed away peacefully Monday, 13 March 2023, at Westminster at Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Virginia.
Joyce was born December 4, 1919, in Erwin, South Dakota to Martin Johannesen and Cora Mae (Schanck) Johannesen. She attended Erwin Consolidated School and graduated in 1937, Valedictorian of a graduating class of 15 students. She attended Nettleton Commercial College in...
Barbara Marie Swinburne
Mar 11, 2023
Barbara Marie Swinburne of Carbondale passed on March 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on September 26, 1932, to Loren J. and Eulalah P. (Smith) Miller. She grew up on the family farm in rural Union County and attended Saratoga Methodist Church. She married Ivan L. Lirely in 1951. During the next 31 years, Barbara and...
Debra Ann Mitchell
Mar 7, 2023
CARBONDALE - Debra Ann Mitchell, 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Manor Court in Carbondale.
Debra was born on March 29, 1957 in Biloxi, MS to Harold and Phyllis (Pena) Mitchell. Debra and Janet Coffman have been together since 1981 and were married in 2008 at their home in Carbondale.
Debra was a passionate artist who saw beauty in...
Michael Earl Blankenship
Mar 5, 2023
CARBONDALE - Mike Blankenship, 77, passed away on March 5, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale.
Mike was born on January 6, 1946 in Marion to Robert and Julia (Jenkins) Blankenship.
Mike was an adrenaline junkie and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed working with children. Mike had many engineering jobs across the states.
Mike is survived by his spouse; son, Robert...
Michael Turton Gaffney
Feb 28, 2023
Michael Turton Gaffney, age 43, of Carbondale, IL. passed away on February 28, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Michael was born on January 27, 1980 to Gerald and Elizabeth (Turton) Gaffney at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Michael is survived by his children, Bailey and Max Gaffney of Santa Rosa Beach, FL., his father Gerald Gaffney of Makanda, IL.,...
Harry Wieland Schulz, Jr.
Feb 26, 2023
CARBONDALE - Harry Wieland Schulz, Jr., 71, passed away on February 26, 2023 at his home in Carbondale.
Harry was born on September 21, 1951 in Anna to Harry W. Schulz, Sr. and Helen (Womick) Schulz.
Harry’s pride in caring for athletes of all abilities and sports started with managing the 1968 CCHS Hall of Fame undefeated football team. While studying at...
Alan H. Jacobson
Feb 24, 2023
Energy, IL. - Alan H. Jacobson, 67, of Energy, IL, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Alan was born on May 19, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to Herbert and Juanita (Genga) Jacobson. Alan obtained with honors an Associate in Liberal Arts from The Loop College in Chicago on June 6, 1975. He later received with honors his Bachelor of...
Duane L. Cole
Feb 22, 2023
Duane L. Cole of Carbondale passed away peacefully at his home in Carbondale on February 22, 2023, holding the hand of his husband, Joe Powers.
Duane was born in Hammond, Indiana, on November 16, 1947; his life was an adventure. He grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago but spent most of his childhood summers with various relatives in Southern...
Sandra Jo Fuller
Feb 21, 2023
CARBONDALE – Sandra Jo Fuller, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home.
Sandra was born on May 24, 1947 to Edward and Doris (Bourland) Fuller in East St. Louis.
Sandra’s wishes were to be cremated.
Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is in charge of arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Sandra, visit www.meredithfh.com
Shirley Ann Morrison
Feb 20, 2023
CARBONDALE - Shirley Ann Morrison, 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1935 to James Henry and Mary Alice Hawkins in Carbondale, Il.
Shirley Morrison is survived by daughters: Marcy Part and Mary Vincent, both of Carbondale, Il. Son: Vernon (Peggy) Morrison of Zwolle, La. Sister: Betty (Bob)...
Glenn D. Keneipp
Feb 20, 2023
CARBONDALE - On Monday, February 20, 2023, Glenn D. Keneipp passed away at the age of 92 from the effects of Mesothelioma. Glenn was born on Sunday, October 12, 1930, on Park St., Harrisburg, Illinois to Esco and Evelyn Keneipp. He grew up in Harrisburg surrounded by a large extended family and with his younger sister Marlene Keneipp Smith. He...
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