Leonard Thies
Sep 28, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Leonard Thies, 76, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at his home in Steeleville, Illinois.
Leonard was born on December 26, 1949, in Chester, IL, to Raymond and Mable (Lindenberg) Thies. He married Nancy L. Wall on July 6, 1980, in Campbell Hill, IL. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2024. Leonard is a Veteran of...
Richard Lee Latham
Sep 28, 2026
AVA – Richard Lee Latham, 85, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Richard was born on October 15, 1940, in Lancaster, IL, to Frank and Evelyn (Seibert) Latham. He married Carole Jean Davis on July 23, 1966, she preceded him in death on June 28, 2001. He then married Doris Duvardo at Christ Community Church,...
Roy Edward Baker
Sep 24, 2026
LENZBURG – Roy Edward Baker, 57, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Roy was born on December 7, 1968, in Red Bud, IL, to Leroy Martin and Ida Mae Baker.
Roy is survived by his children: Michaella Baker of St. Louis, MO, Greyson Baker of St. Louis, MO; his brother, George (Natalie) Krause of...
James L. Yoder
Sep 19, 2026
AVA – James L. Yoder, age 61 years, 11 days, peacefully departed from this life on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his home in Ava, Illinois.
James was born on September 8, 1965, in Tuscola, IL, to Lonnie F. and Martha (Schrock) Yoder. He married Erma Louise Herschberger on April 2, 1992, in Sullivan, IL. James was a member of Pleasant...
Robert W. "Bob" Appel
Sep 18, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Robert W. “Bob” Appel, 81, of Steeleville, passed away at 7:17 pm, Friday, September 18, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Robert was born in Sparta, Illinois, on July 16, 1945, the son of Jacob and Puley Pierce Appel. He married Linda L. Husband on September 4, 1971, in Carbondale. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2023....
Keith Alan Bockhorn
Sep 8, 2026
PERCY – Keith Alan Bockhorn, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Keith was born on May 21, 2026, in St. Louis, MO, to Kyle and Grace (Coleman) Bockhorn. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Cutler, IL. Keith was very loved by his Doctors, Nurses and all who cared for him.
Keith...
Joanne Brawn
Sep 6, 2026
CHESTER - Joanne Brawn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Corvallis, Oregon. She was born on January 24, 1935, in Chester, Illinois, where her lifelong devotion to faith, family, and creativity first took root.
Joanne was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, David Brawn of Corvallis; her parents, Charles and...
Sharon L. Kennedy
Sep 6, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Sharon L. Kennedy, 76, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.
Sharon was born on February 21, 1950, in E. St. Louis, IL, to Harry O. and Arneda (Utley) Blockey. She married Lowell Ray Kennedy on November 25, 1974, in Dickenson, VA. He preceded her in death on January 9,...
Robert "Butch" Bramlett
Sep 4, 2026
AVA – Robert “Butch” Bramlett, 65, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home in Ava, Illinois. Butch was born on January 15, 1961, in Elreno, OK, to Jake and Katherine Elizabeth (Stumpf) Bramlett.
Butch was retired from Caleres Shoe Company in Sikeston, Missouri.
Butch is survived by his children: Dustin Bramlett of Murphysboro, Blake Bramlett of Carbondale, Robert Bramlett...
Linda Worthen
Sep 4, 2026
MURPHYSBORO – Linda Worthen, 67, of Murphysboro, passed away at 12:45 pm, Friday, September 4, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Linda was born in Murphysboro on August 7, 1959, the daughter of Harvey and Doris (Replogle) Castlebery. She married John T. Worthen, Sr. on November 15, 1986, at Camp Creek Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on November 13,...
Charlene F. Lakenan
Sep 2, 2026
CARBONDALE – Charlene F. Lakenan, 55, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her home in Carbondale, Illinois.
Charlene was born on October 12, 1970, in Murphysboro, IL, to John R. Jr and Helen Charlotte (Benson) Lakenan.
Charlene is survived by her son, Nicholas Lakenan (Taylor Klaus) of Carbondale, IL, her honorary son, Joseph Drescher, and her sister, Letitia Brooks of...
Carol Kay Smyth
Sep 2, 2026
CUTLER - Carol Kay Smyth, 79 of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 2, 2026, at CAMC General Hospital following a short illness.
Carol was born in Murphysboro, Illinois to the late Arol and Julia Catherine Hutchison Lohrding. She was an avid boxing fan and worked in registration for USA Boxing for 25 years. She attended...
William A. "Bill" Hunziker, Jr.
Sep 2, 2026
William “Bill” A. Hunziker, Jr., 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home in DeSoto, Illinois, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, friendship, and memories that will be carried by the many people fortunate enough to have known him.
Bill was born on August 23, 1966, in Murphysboro, Illinois, to William Sr. and Mary Lou (Sickler) Hunziker....
Kenneth N. Hall
Sep 2, 2026
SPARTA – Kenneth Hall, 63, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home in Sparta, Illinois.
Kenneth was born on October 26, 1962, in Murphysboro, IL, to George W. and Edith B. (Cox) Hall. He married Polly Ann Baue on November 20, 1982, in Sparta, IL. She preceded him in death on March 30, 2023. Kenneth was a Veteran...
Mary Elizabeth Birmingham
Sep 1, 2026
AVA – Mary Elizabeth Birmingham, 66, of Ava, formerly of Dyersburg, TN, passed away at home in Ava on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Mary was born in Highland, Illinois, on June 3, 1960, the daughter of Julius Turner and Joan Lang Buckner.
Mary is survived by her children, William Sanderson of Dyersburg, TN, Patrick Sanderson of Dyersburg, TN and Toni Renea (Randy)...
William "Bill/Pappy" Rinehart
Aug 30, 2026
MURPHYSBORO – William “Bill/Pappy” Rinehart, 70, of Murphysboro, passed away at home on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Bill was born in Flora, Illinois, on April 24, 1956, the son of Carrol Lee and Mary Louetta Erwin Rinehart. He married Arlene Crane on December 12, 2003, in Murphysboro, Illinois. He was baptized by New Life Tabernacle, Marion, Illinois. Bill was retired from...
Charles C. McDaniel
Aug 26, 2026
ROCKWOOD – Charles Coester McDaniel, 63, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at his home, leaving behind a family who loved him fiercely, a lifetime of stories, and two little girls who knew him simply as one of the greatest people in their world: Poppi.
Charles was born in Belleville, IL, to Richard Ramage McDaniel and the late Mary Elizabeth (Friedli) McDaniel....
Sharon M. Wittenborn
Aug 25, 2026
PERCY – Sharon M. Wittenborn, 79, of Percy, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home in Percy, Illinois.
Sharon was born on May 4, 1947, in Chester, IL, to Herman and Leola (Brelje) Gerlach. She married Phillip D. Wittenborn on June 11, 1977, at First United Methodist Church, Sparta, IL. Sharon was retired from World Color Press...
Robert L. Glass
Aug 25, 2026
CHESTER – Robert L. Glass, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at High Point Residence, Chester, Illinois.
Robert was born on March 6, 1935, in Vienna, IL, to Dave and Helen (Reid) Glass. He married Freida M. Miner on March 2, 1957, in Perryville, MO. She preceded him in death on March 17, 2021. Robert was...
Selena McBride
Aug 21, 2026
MURPHYSBORO – Selena McBride, 71, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.
Selena was born on July 27, 1955, in Anna, IL, to David F. and Jewel E. (Brown) Sronce. She was self-employed and a member of Elks Lodge #572, Murphysboro, IL.
Selena is survived by her brother, Roger Sronce of Vergennes, IL, her niece and...
