Obituaries
Marilyn A. Mansfield
Oct 29, 2023
DESOTO – Marilyn A. Mansfield, 72, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at home with her family by her side.
Marilyn was born September 4, 1951 to Lewis and Mary Jane (Beasley) Breeden in Carbondale.
Marilyn was the office manager for Dr. Fasnacht for many years.
She is survived by her son, Chris (Michelle) Shelton of DeSoto; daughter, Mary Jane Trexler of...
Charles Clarence Leming
Oct 29, 2023
Carbondale - Charles Clarence Leming, 87, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Charles was born November 23, 1935 in Sparta to Clarence and Agnes V (Schmidt) Leming.
He married Donna Leming on October 29, 1960 in Cobden. She survives and is of Carbondale.
Other survivors include three sons; James (Dawn) Leming of Carbondale, Philip (Laura)...
Jack M. Shelby
Oct 19, 2023
CARBONDALE - Jack M. Shelby, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Jack was born on August 22, 1936 in Harrisburg to Garland and Mary (Ferrell) Shelby. Jack married the love of his life, Avah Louise Phillips, on February 8, 1959 in Harrisburg. He earned his Bachelor of Science...
Shirley White
Oct 18, 2023
DE SOTO – Shirley Gay White, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on May 7, 1934 in Elkville to Ross and Phyllis (Ford) Rees. Shirley married the love of her life, Calvin White on September 15, 1951 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on...
Gladys Irene Chancey
Oct 12, 2023
DE SOTO – Gladys Irene Chancey, 93, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was greeted at Heaven’s gate by Jesus, her husband, Paul, infant daughter, Miriam Elizabeth and her parents, Raymond and Rose (Neace) Robinson.
Gladys was born on September 14, 1930 in Sand Ridge. She married Paul Amos Chancey on April...
Shirley Jean Robertson
Oct 9, 2023
GRAND TOWER – Shirley Jean Robertson, 74, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home in Grand Tower, IL.
Shirley was born on March 17, 1949 in Saint Louis, MO to Loren Thomas "Sleepy" Robertson and Irene Idell (Cotner) Robertson.
Shirley lived in Grand Tower all of her life. She attended The Lighthouse Church in Grand Tower. Shirley was a...
Gary Dale Mcdaniel
Oct 9, 2023
Gary Dale McDaniel, 77, of Marion, KY, formally of Carbondale, IL, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY.
Gary was born on September 24, 1946 in Carbondale, IL to William “Bill” and LaVerne (Hall) McDaniel.
Gary served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in various manufacturing facilities in Kentucky for...
Thomas "Tom" Shackleton
Oct 9, 2023
DE SOTO - Thomas “Tom” Shackleton, 83, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.
Tom was born on September 17, 1940 in Carbondale to W. Maximilan and Mildred (Goforth) Shackleton. Tom married Gale Shackleton on April 28, 1973 in Carbondale.
Tom worked as the Airport Superintendent at the Southern Illinois Airport until his retirement after 30...
Charles Robert Greene
Sep 30, 2023
Charles Robert Greene, 73, passed away on September 30th, 2023 at his home in Columbia, Missouri surrounded by his family. Charles was born December 6, 1949 in Monee Illinois to Helen Elizabeth (Youngstrom) (decd. 2021) and Charles Eugene Greene (decd. 1951), and was raised by his mother and his stepfather Loren Americus Ross (decd. 2008).
Charles, known as “Bob” to all...
Lorraine Benner
Sep 27, 2023
MAKANDA – Lorraine Benner, 91, of Makanda, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.
Lorraine was born on July 20, 1932 in Dubuque, IA to Elmer and Susan Parsons.
Lorraine is survived by her long time companion, Allan Stuck; son, Thomas Benner of Austin, TX, daughter, Sue Benner of Makanda, IL...
Steven Douglas Hacker, Jr.
Sep 23, 2023
Steven Douglas Hacker Junior made his last wildly inappropriate and probably smart comment on September 23rd, 2023.
Steven was born and immediately dubbed “the miracle child” by his father Steven Douglas Hacker Senior on July 7, 1988. The constant love, support, caring far exceeded anything Steven deserved. His mother Meleah Paschall worked tirelessly to get him to be a good man...
Blake Alexander Morrison
Sep 20, 2023
Blake Alexander Morrison passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 31 on September 20, 2023. He was raised by a loving family who cherished him deeply. Through the years, he brought great joy to his adoring wife, family, friends and his two dogs, Luna and Lily.
Blake was an unwavering Saluki sports fan and wholeheartedly supported the Jacksonville Jaguars. He...
Kimberly F. Hassebrock
Sep 20, 2023
GORHAM – Kimberly Fay Hassebrock, 58, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Grand Tower surrounded by her loving family.
Kim was born on May 30, 1965 in Carbondale to Merle and Ella (Ellet) Baltzell. She married August “Squeek” Hassebrock in Murphysboro in 1990.
Kim loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and dice. She also...
Pamela Kay Burke
Sep 17, 2023
GRAND TOWER – Pamela Kay Burke, 62, of Grand Tower, IL passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Pamela was born on July 13, 1961 to Jack and Sharon (Edwards) Knupp in Murphysboro, IL. She married Broderick Burke in 1980 in Grand Tower.
Pamela is survived by her husband, sister, Jackie Johnson of Wasilla, AK; nephew...
Reba Raedell Leforge
Sep 13, 2023
DESOTO – Reba Raedell LeForge, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family in De Soto.
Raedell was born on February 15, 1933 in Hutsonville, IL to Ralph and Freda (Clemons) Newlin. Raedell married Gene LeForge on January 26, 1952 in Hutsonville. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2007.
Raedell worked many...
Linda Buchacker
Sep 10, 2023
CARBONDALE - Linda Sue Buchacker, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Linda was born on July 18, 1948 in Carbondale to Raymond and Mary (Hodge) Buchacker.
Linda worked at Nutrition Headquarters in Carbondale for many years and then at START in Murphysboro doing microfilm. She was a prolific reader and enjoyed mysteries and...
Jon Daniel Davey
Sep 9, 2023
CARBONDALE – Jon Daniel Davey, 71, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.
Jon was born on August 21, 1952 to John Douglas and Vicky (Cray) Davey in Buffalo, New York.
Jon is survived by his sons, Jared Davey and Brooks Davey, brother Bruce Davey, life partner Barb Cypin, and many extended relatives.
He was preceded in death by his...
Elizabeth Crelling
Sep 5, 2023
CARBONDALE - Elizabeth Carol Anne Matheson Crelling, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale following a sudden illness.
Betty was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada to Neil and Margaret (Miller) Matheson into a family dedicated to public and community service. Before leaving for Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario and graduating with a B.A....
Noah Jay Ross-Cheatham
Sep 5, 2023
MAKANDA - Noah Jay Ross-Cheatham, 24, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Noah was born on August 22, 1999 in Carbondale to Timothy Cheatham and Melanie Ross.
Noah was a big hearted, barefoot, beautiful boy. He spent his years playing music, being outside, and traveling with his partner Emily. He loved his mom and sisters more than absolutely anything and spent...
Louis Vieceli
Aug 31, 2023
CARBONDALE - Louis Vieceli, 101, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Louis was born on December 6, 1921 in Johnston City to Joseph and Giovanna Vieceli.
Louis married Jewell (Deniston) Vieceli on November 13, 1948 in Johnston City. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2000.
Louis served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He...
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