Obituaries

Kimberly Winget

Kimberly Winget

Jan 6, 2024

ELKVILLE - Kimberly Kay Winget, 59, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Born on March 8, 1964 in Murphysboro, the youngest child of Hobert and Charlotte (Clough) Winget. She was a joy to the family and the De Soto neighborhood that she grew up in. Kim never...

Joseph Yucas

Joseph Yucas

Jan 3, 2024

MAKANDA - Joseph L. Yucas, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Joseph was born on December 25, 1951 in Vandergrift, PA to Anthony and Connie Yucas. Joseph married Brenda Snyder on May 31, 1975 in the Penn State Chapel at State College, PA.

Joseph was a professor...

Jane Treece

Jane Treece

Jan 3, 2024

CARBONDALE - Jane Treece, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Carbondale.

Jane was born on November 3, 1943 in Harrisburg to William and Helen (Beasley) Riddle. She married Byron Treece on April 2, 1971 in Marion. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1980.

Jane worked in the medical field, primarily in...

Jack Chancey

Jack Chancey

Dec 25, 2023

DESOTO - James "Jack" Henry Jackson Chancey, 93, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.

 

Jack was born on July 16, 1930 in Granite City to Harry and Mariam (Walker) Chancey. James married Fayetta Loyd on December 13, 1952 in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2019.

 

Jack served his country in...

Shawna Hale-LaDage

Shawna Hale-LaDage

Dec 24, 2023

MURPHYSBORO - After a five-year battle with colon cancer Shawna Hale-LaDage, 52, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

Shawna was born on January 5, 1971 in Carbondale to Terry and Sherri (West) Hale.

 

Shawna was an amazing person that brought great joy to her family and friends. She had many...

Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter

Dec 24, 2023

MAKANDA - Robert Hunter, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Memorial donations may be made in Robert's name to the Humane Society of Southern Illinois; PO Box 291, Carbondale, IL 62903.

Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Bob visit www.meredithfh.com.

Troy Daly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...