Margaret Ellen Huck

Apr 28, 2024

CARBONDALE - Margaret “Margie” Ellen Huck, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale. 

Margie was born on March 20, 1936 in Springfield, IL to Robert and Genevieve (Keller) Murphy. Margie married John “Jack” Huck on January 21, 1967 at St. Agnes Church in Springfield, IL.  He preceded her in death on June 25, 2006.

 Margie...

Donald L. Leigeber

Apr 27, 2024

Donald “Don” L. Leigeber, 73, of Carbondale passed away at 2 PM, Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral service will be held Sunday May 5, 2024 at Meredith Funeral Home with viewing at 11:30am and a brief service at 12:00pm with Rev. Kerry Bean officiating. 

Don was born April 20, 1951, in Michigan City, Indiana to Robert...

Mary Ann Snider

Apr 24, 2024

DESOTO - Mary Ann Snider, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Manor Court of Carbondale. 

 Mary Ann was born on February 7, 1938 in Hurst to Frank and Mildred (Spytek) Olkoski.  Mary married George Snider on April 21, 1961 in Carbondale. 

 Mary Ann worked as a Registered Nurse at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale until her retirement after 45...

Robert Doty

Apr 22, 2024

Robert Eugene Doty, 83, passed away on April 22, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Born in Effingham to Sidney and Roberta Doty, on August 25, 1940, Bob grew up in the oil fields at Wrights Corner with a sister, Barbara.

At St. Elmo High School he was an outstanding runner. As a speedster, he set many downstate track records, winning first place...

Betty Calhoun Howell

Apr 11, 2024

Betty Calhoun Howell, 88, joined her savior Jesus in heaven on Thursday, April 11, 2024 with the support of Southern Illinois Hospice at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.Betty was born on April 11, 1936 to Ivan and Eileen (Roberts) Wilson in Anna. She married Donald Calhoun on June 7, 1952 in Anna. He preceded her in death on December...

Crystal Owens

Apr 3, 2024

CARBONDALE - Crystal Yvonne Owens, 53, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Crystal was born on June 13, 1970 to Donald Wayne Farmer and Mary Farmer in Murphysboro.

Crystal is survived by her son Michael Wayne Owens and her husband Michael Eugene Owens.

She was preceded in death by her parents Donald Wayne Farmer.

Crystal was a kind...

Gary Dean Childers

Mar 30, 2024

MAKANDA - Gary Dean Childers passed away on March 30th, 2024. Gary was born in Sterling Illinois to Basil and Lena (Littlejohn) Childers. Gary married Richadene Lence Sept 13th, 1954, in Cleveland Ohio. They enjoyed 70 years of marriage.

Together they had four children. Curtis (wife Sandy) of Cobden Illinois. Connie Cooley (husband Kem) of Muscle Shoals Alabama. Lorie Childers of...

Daniel Ray Francis

Mar 29, 2024

Daniel Ray Francis passed away on March 29, 2024, in Makanda, Illinois, at the age of 68. 

He was born on November 26, 1955 in Marion, Illinois to Herman "Bill" and Anna Kathleen (Bratcher) Francis.

Dan is survived by his brothers; David (Martha) Francis, Bruce (Beth) Francis, Tim (Roberta) Francis, and John (Susie) Francis; sister-in-law, Julie (Nannie) Francis; as well as his...

Prem Shankersing Advani

Mar 28, 2024

Prem Shankersing Advani, age 93, of The Woodlands, TX passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, IL. 



Prem was born on October 28, 1930 in India to Shankersing and Kishni Advani. Prem married Theresa Fontenote on December 7, 1956 in Port Neches, TX.  She preceded him in death on August...

Marion Lorene Kleinau, PH.D.

Mar 27, 2024

Dr. Marion Kleinau, Professor Emeritus, passed away in the early morning hours of March 7, 2024, at the age of 98.

 

Dr. Kleinau was at the side of her beloved Marvin when he passed on November 22, 2021.  The Drs. Kleinau wished to be celebrated together after both had passed.  In keeping with their wishes, SIU School of Communication Studies will...

Theresa Saporoschenko

Mar 23, 2024

CARBONDALE - Theresa Saporoschenko, 91, of Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.

Theresa was born on December 28, 1932 in Kalush, Western Ukraine to Anton and Rosalia Czmil. She was in a refugee camp where she learned to speak German to help her family. She later moved to Chicago with her parents and...

James J. Williams

Mar 22, 2024

James (Jim) J. Williams age 69 of De Soto, IL passed away on March 22, 2024.

Jim was born on November 14, 1954 in Hammond, IN to James Robert and Mary Evelyn (Graham) Williams. He Married Cheri Lynn Smith on February 14, 1974 in Hammond, IN.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years Cheri; brother David (Regina) Williams and sister...

Jim Scroggins

Mar 19, 2024

MAKANDA - James P. Scroggins, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the VA Medical Hospital in Marion.

Jim was born on December 22, 1939 in Makanda to Bernard and Connie (Short) Scroggins.

Jim served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. Jim worked as a truck driver for several...

Lawrence McGovern

Mar 19, 2024

Lawrence E. McGovern Obituary

Lawrence (Larry) E. McGovern (84) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, in Belleville, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Donna McGovern, his three children: Sean McGovern (Stefan Freed), Holly Loyer (Frank Loyer), and Mikelle Rappaport (William Messerschmidt); his step-daughter, Dana Banks (Kevin Banks); his grandchildren: Zach Rappaport, Taran McGovern-Freed and Leah...

Ronda Gail Robertson

Mar 14, 2024

GRAND TOWER - Ronda Gail Robertson, age 65, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo.Ronda was born on January 22, 1959 in Murphysboro to Merle and Shelba (Qualls) Robertson. Ronda worked as a phlebotomist for the American Red Cross and Memorial Hospital in Carbondale until she retired. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts.Ronda is...

Edward Little

Mar 14, 2024

Makanda - Edward F. Little, MSW died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 2:00 pm. His death followed a long illness. Edd died at his home surrounded by loving friends and in the arms of his husband of 53 years, Raymond B. Barone, Ph.D.

Edd was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 8, 1933. Edd was a bright student...

Philip L. Jackson

Mar 13, 2024

CARBONDALE - Philip L. Jackson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home.

Philip was born on August 14, 1949 to Lewis and Jewell (Wilson) Jackson in Hidalgo, Illinois. He married Carol Connor on December 27, 1969.

Philip is survived by his wife, Carol Jackson of Carbondale; his sons, Kristian (Alecia) Jackson of Boone, NC...

Leonard Andrescavage

Mar 12, 2024

Leonard James "Whitey/Andy" Andrescavage, age 80, was born in Chester, PA in 1943. He was the son of the late Edward J Andrescavage and Ione (Richard) Matyasik. Leonard was the second oldest of eleven brothers and sisters. A child of a coal miner, Leonard grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and Camden, New Jersey. After High School, Leonard enlisted in...

Ronald Lovsey

Mar 12, 2024

MURPHYSBORO - Ronald "Ron" Lovsey, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on February 19, 1940 to James Edwin Lovsey and Claudine Frances Lovsey in Edwardsville. He married Carmen Delores Newell on November 25, 1959 in Edwardsville.

Ron is survived by his wife, Carmen; his daughters, Ginger (Joseph) Snyder and...

Aveniego M. Elefane

Mar 3, 2024

PINCKNEYVILLE – Aveniego “Vinie” M. Elefane, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3:38 p.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Aveniego was born on March 4, 1944, to Constancio M and Asuncion Merador Elefane in the Philippines. On November 17, 1969, he married Angela “Heling” Lapurga (Dadoy) Elefane in the Philippines.

Before immigrating to the United States in year...