Barry D. Carter
May 28, 2026
PINCKNEYVILLE – Barry D. Carter, 75, of Pinckneyville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Cutler, Illinois.
Barry was born on December 18, 1950, in Murphysboro, IL, to Fritz and Ruby (Dierks) Carter. He worked at various coal mines and was a heavy equipment operator. Barry was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Vietnam...
Tanya Wilson
Jul 22, 2026
AVA – Tanya Wilson, 50, of Ava, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Tanya was born on June 25, 1976, in Pinckneyville, IL, to Michael and Cheryl (Kraus) Kennedy. She married Brett Wilson in Pinckneyville, IL. Tanya was in management for Toyoda Gosei Company and a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL....
Gertrude Helmers
Jul 21, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Gertrude Helmers, 90, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO.
She was born on July 8, 1936, in Evansville, IL, to William C. and Thea (Wegener) Koester. Gertrude married Edgar W. Helmers on April 22, 1961, in Red Bud, IL, he preceded her in death on October 22, 2013....
Karen Meyerhoff
Jul 21, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Karen Elaine Meyerhoff, 79, of Steeleville, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, IL.
She was born April 12, 1947, in Belzoni, MS, the daughter of the late Edgar Coalson and Stelle (Duggan) Robertson. She married Roger “Fritz” Meyerhoff on June 14, 1969, in Sparta; he preceded her in death May 15, 2015.
Karen...
Bruce W. Korando
Jul 20, 2026
MURPHYSBORO – Bruce W. Korando, 77, left us to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home.
Bruce was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on December 11, 1948, the son of Raymond W. and LaWanda Rose Thomas Korando. In his early years Bruce was enlisted in the US Navy Seabees. He worked on various farms and then worked...
Frank E. Lailer
Jul 13, 2026
CHESTER – Frank E. Lailer, 83, of Chester, Illinois, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at VA Medical Center, Marion, Illinois.
Frank was born on December 23, 1942, in Damariscotta, ME, to Frank A. and Marian L. (Smith) Lailer, Jr. He married Darlene S. Hartman on September 24, 1976, in Chester, IL. She preceded him in death on July 10,...
Jean Ann Jordan
Jul 12, 2026
WILLISVILLE - Jean Ann Jordan, 85, of Lynchburg, formerly of Willisville, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty Tallo.
She was born on Monday, January 27, 1941, to the late Gussie and Irene Gerlach Tallo in Willisville, Illinois. Jean graduated from Trico High School and then furthered her...
R. Sue Volkman
Jul 12, 2026
AVA – R. Sue Volkman, 83, of Ava, passed away at her home at 12:50 am, Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Sue was born in Ava, Illinois, on July 27, 1942, the daughter of Woodrow and Ione Bailey Cheatham. She married Robert L. Volkman on June 29, 1963 at Campbell Hill, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2011. Sue...
Ardell Rieckenberg
Jul 10, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Ardell Rieckenberg, 93, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.
Ardell was born on December 4, 1932, in Wine Hill, IL, to Herbert L. and Effie (Otten) Rieckenberg. He married Catherine “Katie” Rabe on July 8, 1955, at Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL. She preceded him in death on...
Gloria Brandhorst Miller
Jul 9, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Gloria Brandhorst Miller, 89, of Alamo, TX, formerly of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her home.
Gloria was born on June 24, 1937, in Mulkeytown, IL, to Homer L. and Gladys (Wynn) Young. She married Glenn D. Brandhorst on March 11, 1961 in Cutler, IL. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2013....
Judy "Jan" Blazier
Jul 9, 2026
WILLISVILLE – Judy “Jan” Blazier, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her home in Willisville, Illinois.
Jan was born on January 9, 1947, in Anna, IL, to David F. and Jewel Elijah Brown Scronce. She married John “Keith” Blazier on June 1, 1968, in Elco, IL. Jan was a Homemaker and a member of Ava Assembly of God.
Jan...
Scott Reiman
Jul 7, 2026
CAMPBELL HILL – Scott Reiman, 66, of Campbell Hill, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Scott was born on September 17, 1959, in Sparta, IL, to Roy Peter and Patricia (Murphy) Reiman. He married Sandy Smith on July 27, 1994, in Chester, IL. Scott was an Estimator/Superintendent for PJR Ironworkers, Campbell Hill,...
Nikki L. (O'Neal) Lee
Jun 30, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Nikki O’Neal Lee, 76, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Coulterville Rehab & Nursing Center, Coulterville, IL. Nikki was born on December 29, 1949, to James E. and Gladys L. (Schossler) O’Neal in Berkeley, CA.
Nikki’s wishes were for Cremation and a private service will be held at a later date.
Ada M. Gill
Jun 28, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Ada M. Gill, 86, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away on June 28, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.
Ada was born on June 22, 1940, in Chester, IL, to Elmer and Ada (Thieret) Freytag. She married Darrell Gill on March 4, 1960, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Wine Hill. He preceded her in death on December 14,...
Linda Derosett
Jun 28, 2026
MURPHYSBORO – Linda Derosett, 77, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away on June 28, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Olive Branch, Illinois.
Linda was born on September 27, 1948, in Murphysboro, IL, to Harold and Alice (Wortham) McRoy. She married Darrel W. Derosett on October 22, 1966, in Murphysboro, IL. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2024. Linda worked...
JoDeane "Jo" Miller
Jun 26, 2026
CUTLER – JoDeane "Jo" Miller, 75, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home in Cutler, Illinois.
JoDeane was born on Feb 22, 1951, in DuQuoin, IL, the Daughter of Thomas and Bessie (Presswood) Gaston. She married Roy D Miller on March 1, 1969, in Pinckneyville, IL. Jo was a Homemaker and was of the Protestant faith. She loved...
Betty Joann Compton
Jun 24, 2026
MURPHYSBORO – Betty Joann (Smith) Compton, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home in Murphysboro, IL.
Betty was born on June 29, 1973, in Pinckneyville, IL, to Melvin W. and Alice (Dunn) Smith. She married Michael Compton on August 27, 2004, he survives. Betty was a CNA and a member of First Baptist Church, Cutler, IL. She was...
Carolyn J. Wisely
Jun 17, 2026
MURPHYSBORO – Carolyn J. Wisely, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at her home in Murphysboro, IL, surrounded by her family.
Carolyn was born on September 11, 1942, in Gorham, IL, to Scott C. and Irma Lucille (Crowell) Ebersohl. She married Glen A. Wisely on November 19, 1960, at United Methodist Church, Orville, IL. Carolyn was a homemaker and...
John R. Smith
Jun 9, 2026
Ava – John R. Smith, May 1, 1946 – June 9, 2026
John Smith passed away at his home in Ava, the place he loved most, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by the tranquility and beauty that he and his wife thoughtfully created over 32 years.
Born in Coulterville, Illinois, John was a member of the Marissa High School...
Louis Edward Huie
Jun 8, 2026
AVA – Louis Edward Huie, 80, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home in Ava, Illinois.
Louis was born on June 3, 1946, in DuQuoin, IL, to Raymond and Ruth (Duncan) Huie. He married Sheila Reiman in 1982, then they remarried on May 14, 2026. Louis was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, having served in the...
