Father Leo J. Hayes, Jr.
Oct 10, 2026
AVA – Father Leo J. Hayes, 90, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Hincke-Sense Home in Shiloh, Illinois. He was born on December 2, 1935, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to the late Leo J. and Angela (Stroer) Hayes.
Father Hayes grew up in East St. Louis, attending Holy Angels Grade School and St. Louis University High School (SLUH)....
Christa M. Gremmels
Oct 10, 2026
PERCY – Christa Michelle Gremmels, 53, of Percy passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her home in Percy, IL.
She leaves behind her mom Barb Gremmels; stepfather, Steve Armstrong, special sister and brother; Jen and Shane Williams, very special niece and nephew; Lily and Tristan Williams, grandpa and grandma; Glenn and Sue Armstrong, special friends; Russell and Gayle Bogenpohl,...
Sharon Elaine Graul
Oct 6, 2026
AVA – Sharon Elaine Graul (Bradley), 72, of Ava, Illinois, passed away on October 6, 2026. She was born April 20, 1954, in Murphysboro, Illinois, to Kenneth and Virginia Bradley and spent most of her life in Ava, a place she called home.
Sharon was funny, outgoing, and very often the life of the party. She loved to laugh, loved being...
Paul D. Guebert
Oct 4, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Paul D. Guebert, 92, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.
Paul was born on June 3, 1934, in Steeleville, IL, to Paul T. and Elsie L. (Mines) Guebert. He married Ruby Rodewald on December 19, 1953, in Steeleville, IL. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2016. Paul...
Patricia O'Dell
Oct 4, 2026
PERCY – Patricia Ann (“Pat”) O’Dell, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO, on October 4, 2026, with family members by her side.
Pat was born in Findlay, IL, the daughter of Ruth (Perry) Younger and Glen Younger. She graduated from Findlay High School and then attended Eastern Illinois University, where she met...
Jerry W. Graham, Sr.
Oct 1, 2026
AVA – Jerry W. Graham, Sr, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Jerry was born on July 31, 1941, in Mt Vernon, IL, to Everett and Letha Jane (Webb) Graham. He married Janet Kay Turner on January 30, 1963, in Salem, IL. She preceded him in death on March 14, 2023. Jerry...
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...
