Troy Daly

Dec 22, 2023

Troy Daly, 28, a loving, creative, and kind soul, passed away December 22, 2023 in Portland, ME where he has lived for several years.

He owned a professional window cleaning business and was finishing a degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine, following his associate degree from John A Logan College. He was an adventurer...

Karen Crow

Dec 22, 2023

DE SOTO - Karen Ann Crow, 73, passed away on December 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on September 6, 1950 in Carbondale to Marion and Iva (Hill) Lewis. Karen married Jesse Crow on February 12, 1971 in Murphysboro.

Karen worked as a bookkeeper for many years and...

Robert "Bob" Joe Wheatley

Dec 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Joe Wheatley, 72, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family in De Soto.

Bob was born May 29, 1951 in Du Quoin to Robert and Leora Jane (Tatum) Wheatley. Robert married Beverly Wyatt July 15, 2005 in Sevierville, TN.

Bob retired from E.T. Simonds where he...

Cheryl Ann Holder

Dec 11, 2023

 

CARTERVILLE - Cheryl Ann Holder, 65, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Cheryl was born on June 18, 1958 in Carbondale to Clinton and Lucille (Lirely) Biggs. Cheryl married Larry Holder on February 14, 1981 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2018.

Cheryl worked at Southern Illinois University as the Honors Secretary until she...

Pat Ridings

Dec 11, 2023

 

MURPHYSBORO  – Patsy Kathleen Ridings, 82, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Pat was born on June 27, 1941 to David Isaac and Alice Kathleen (Johnson) Wright in Cobden. She married Tom Ridings 29 years ago in Murphysboro.

Pat is survived by her husband Tom, sons Jeff Hastings and Mark Hastings of Murphysboro,...

Richard Alan Lawson

Dec 9, 2023

 

    Richard Alan Lawson, 89, passed away on December 9th, 2023, in Carbondale, Illinois.  Born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 26th, 1934, Richard grew up in the nearby town of Howell before attending Albion College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history.  He went on to complete master’s degrees in English and physical education at Bowling Green...

Josh Carter

Dec 8, 2023

CARBONDALE - Joshua Eugene Carter, 44, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023.

 

Josh was born on March 24, 1979 in Carbondale to Timothy and Dolly (Nance) Carter.

 

Josh is survived by his brother, Christopher Carter; longtime companion and caregiver, Donna Arseneau; nieces and nephews, Cameron, Leah, Ethan, Annabelle, and Michael; aunts and uncles, Pam (Bud) Robbins, Jeanie...

Robert Laczynski

Dec 5, 2023

CARBONDALE - Robert Alan Laczynski, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born on October 14, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Albin and Lillias (Cairns) Laczynski. Robert married Julie Gundberg on October 13, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Robert served his country in the U.S. Airforce...

Robert Kristoff

Nov 20, 2023

Carbondale - Robert Lee Kristoff, 85, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

 

Robert was born on October 31, 1938 in Carbondale to Anton and Anna (Maynarich) Kristoff. Robert married Janice Lindhorst on December 5, 1964 in Makanda.

 

Robert was a 1956 graduate of Carbondale Community High School. He was...

Terry Nance

Nov 15, 2023

Terry Lee Nance, age 67, of Carbondale, Illinois and Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away on the morning of November 15, 2023, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Terry was known for his wit, handiness, and stubborn nature. While Terry was not a perfect father, husband, son, brother, or friend, he spent the last few years praying to the Lord for forgiveness and asking...

Elizabeth Tomac

Nov 10, 2023

CARBONDALE – Elizabeth “Liz” Jane Tomac, 73, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Century Assisted Living in Carbondale surrounded by her loving family.

Liz was born on January 22, 1950 in Highland Park, MI to Steven Tomac and Josephine (Hornick) Tomac. Elizabeth married William “Bill” Crimando on August 14, 1976 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

Liz worked as a Rehabilitation...

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Wild-Buckley

Nov 9, 2023

CARBONDALE - Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Wild-Buckley, 66, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Beth was born on October 9, 1957 in Litchfield to Charles Peterson Sr. and Sandra (Williams) Lowell. Beth married Fredrick Wild on July 1, 1978. He preceded her in death on December 6, 2010. She married Donald Buckley on October 10, 2015...

Brian Brannan

Nov 4, 2023

Brian Christopher Brannan, son of Phyllis Cavanaugh and Michael Colón, was born on June 17, 1980, in Hialeah, Florida at Hialeah High Hospital. He was raised in Winter Haven, Florida, and attended the public schools of Polk County, where he achieved his diploma at Lake Region High School. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ our Lord at an early...

Lloyd M. Haims

Nov 4, 2023

ALTO PASS– Lloyd M. Haims, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Lloyd was born on November 19, 1949 to Hymen and Bella (Cohen) Haims in Chicago. He married Marcia Jean Brown on September 19, 2003 in Murphysboro.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, sister Cheryl (Louis) Cassuto of Mundelein; niece Felicia (Michael)...

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...