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...
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,...
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 (Randy) Capps...
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...
Marion L. Ruebke
Aug 14, 2026
STEELEVILLE — Marion L. Ruebke, 88, of Steeleville, passed away peacefully at 1:41 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026 at her daughter, Gloria’s home in Columbia, Illinois, where she had been lovingly cared for over the past two years.
She was born March 29, 1938, in Chester, Illinois, the daughter of Dominic and Bertha (Jany) Bert. On August 22, 1959, Marion...
Delores J. Myers
Aug 13, 2026
CUTLER – Delores J. Myers, 99, of Cutler, passed away at 5:25 am, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Pinckneyville Hospital, Pinckneyville, Illinois.
Delores was born in Perry County, Illinois, on May 21, 1927, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Browning Benedict. She married Charles R. Myers on October 21, 1950 in Arkansas. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2024....
James A. Lucas
Aug 11, 2026
MURPHYSBORO – James A. Lucas, 68, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, Illinois.
Jim was born on July 27, 1958, in St. Louis, MO, to Paul and Sally (Pulcher) Lucas. Jim was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1976 to 1986. He had his Associates Degree in Aircraft Mechanics from SIU Carbondale,...
Albert Rabe
Aug 9, 2026
AVA – Albert Rabe, 77, of Ava, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at home in Ava, Illinois.
Albert was born in Sparta, Illinois, on July 5, 1949, the son of Harold and Marie Schwarz Rabe. He married Tina Reuscher on June 26, 1976, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill. He was a retired Pressman from Sparta Printing and...
Myla Ashley
Aug 8, 2026
SPARTA - Myla S. Ashley, 72, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Myla was born in Red Bud, Illinois, along with her twin sister, Lyla, on November 14, 1953, to Wilbert and Alberta (Eggemeyer) Sternberg. She wed her high school sweetheart, Tom Ashley, on June 15, 1974, at the Zion Lutheran...
Judith McSmith
Aug 7, 2026
STEELEVILLE – Judith “Judy” McSmith, 83, of Steeleville, passed away at 8:55 am, Friday, August 7, 2026 at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois.
Judith was born in Belleville, Illinois, on March 20, 1943, the daughter of Andrew E. and Pauline A. Hentze Bass. She married Raymond R. “Dick” McSmith in Steeleville on November 30, 1963, he preceded her in death on...
Ashley Schroeder
Aug 5, 2026
AVA – Ashley Schroeder, 38, of Ava, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
Ashley was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on November 5, 1987, the daughter of Thomas and Angela Rigdon Schroder. She was a Licensed Massage Therapist. Ashley attended Ava Assembly of God Church, Ava, Illinois.
Ashley is survived by two daughters, Dixie Murray and...
