Obituary Listing

Mar 1, 2026

STEELEVILLE – Lorene A. Meyer, 93, of Steeleville, passed away at 5:03 pm, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.

Lorene was born on September 20,1932, in Evansville, Illinois, the daughter of Siemon and Clara Geitz Ohlau. She married Raymond A. Meyer on August 13, 1955 in St. Peter Lutheran Church, Evansville, Illinois. He preceded her in...

Feb 27, 2026

STEELEVILLE – Myrtle M. Meyer, 89, of Steeleville, passed away at 5:10 am, Friday, February 27, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Myrtle was born on March 1, 1936, in Rockwood, Illinois, the daughter of William and Grace Ellen Marton Moore. She married Harold A. Meyer on December 12, 1964, in Rockwood, Illinois. He proceeded her in death on February 15, 2017....

Feb 25, 2026

SPARTA – Marilyn Sue (Marlow) Gerlach, 90, of Sparta, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, IL.

Marilyn was, in the truest sense of the word, a maker. Maker, meaning a person that makes or produces something, is a common term in today’s vernacular. The term usually implies that the maker has a creative product...

Feb 22, 2026

MURPHYSBORO – Fern Estelle Shannon, 93, of Murphysboro, Illinois passed away February 22, 2026, in hospice care at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Fern was born on October 12, 1932, to Erle and Grace (Bigham) Hallbauer of Cutler, Illinois. She attended a one room schoolhouse and then graduated from Trico in the class of 1950. She married Claude Shannon in...

Feb 20, 2026

MURPHYSBORO – Micheal Adrian Clover, 31 of Murphysboro, IL, passed away on February 20th, 2026, at the Carbondale Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Micheal was born to Lennet Gibbs and Adrian Clover on December 27th, 1994. He was baptized on March 4, 2007, at the Cornerstone Community Church.

Upon his passing: there to meet Micheal were his late daughter, Eve Anna Hazel...

Feb 18, 2026

PERCY – Ruth Ann J. Thies, 81, of Cutler, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Manor Court, Carbondale, IL.

Ruth Ann was born January 11, 1945, in Jacob, IL to Roland and Mildred (Wichern) Kranawetter. She married Gerald L. Thies on September 5, 1964, in Neunert, IL. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2019. Ruth Ann...

Feb 13, 2026

AVA – Raymond James “Jamie” Gerberding, 54, of Ava, IL, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Marquand, Missouri.

Jamie was born on October 27, 1971, in Murphysboro, IL to Raymond J. and Sadie R. (McCann) Gerberding. Jamie was a member of Ava Missionary Baptist Church.

Jamie is survived by his mother, Sadie R. Brooks of Ava, IL, and his sister,...

Feb 13, 2026

STEELEVILLE - Michael Burns, 72, of Steeleville, passed away at 7:24 am, Friday, February 13, 2026, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois. 

Michael was born on July 24, 1953, in Sparta, Illinois, the son of Lee and Edith Henrici Burns. He married Michele Fricke on August 14, 1982 at the Rockwood Presbyterian Church, Rockwood, Illinois. Michael was a Grain Manager at...

Feb 11, 2026

STEELEVILLE – Glenda M. Minton, 88, of Steeleville, IL, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.

Glenda was born February 3, 1938, in Rhinelander, WI, the daughter of Archibald John Anderson and Ruth Elizabeth (Raulie) Anderson. She was a 1956 graduate of Rhinelander high School and joined the U.S. Air Force upon graduation. Glenda...

Feb 9, 2026

CAMPBELL HILL – Richard Dean Heine, 81, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born in Pinckneyville, IL, on July 30, 1944, to Wesley and Vera (Hodge) Heine. He graduated from Trico High School in June 1962 and received an associate’s degree at Belleville...

Feb 5, 2026

WINE HILL – Todd Dean Ehlers, 48, of Wine Hill, Illinois, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Todd was born on October 30, 1977 in Chester, IL, the son of Darrel D. and Carol A. (Huseman) Ehlers of Campbell Hill. Todd was an educator at Menard Correctional Center, a police officer in the surrounding area, and a...

Feb 3, 2026

STEELEVILLE – Liam Allen Dale Armstrong, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.

Liam was born January 27, 2026, in Carbondale, IL, son to Haylie B. Armstrong. He was a member of Steeleville Baptist Church, Steeleville, IL.

Liam is survived by his mother, Haylie B. (Noah Martin) Armstrong of Steeleville, IL,...

Feb 2, 2026

AVA – Ann Cross, 86, of Ava, IL, left this world to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Ann was the daughter of Elbridge Creasy and Cora (Bone) Creasy and was born on October 23, 1939, in Seneth, Mo. She married Donald (Duck) Cross on November 5, 1955, in St Louis, Mo. Ann was a Nurse and loved...

Jan 28, 2026

CAMPBELL HILL - Lloyd Hanna, passed away at his home in Cambell Hill, IL, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 59.

Lloyd was born on August 20, 1966, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of William and Marjorie (Gerler) Hanna. He married Angela Keeton on July 3, 2003, in Chester, IL. Lloyd was a Dietary Manager at Menard Correctional...

Jan 24, 2026

PERCY – Joy Underdown, 64, of Percy, passed away at 4:22 am, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at home in Percy.

Joy was born in Eldorado, Illinois, on March 13, 1961, the daughter of Norman Mathews and T. Ruth Church. She married John Underdown on July 22, 2011, in Murphysboro, Illinois. She worked at American Card Mark in Marion, Illinois. She...

Jan 21, 2026

STEELEVILLE – Judith A. (Judy) Wilson, 75, of Steeleville, IL, passed away January 21, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, IL.

Judy was born June 30, 1950, in Red Bud, IL to Elmer H. and Lillian A. (Bruns) Haberman. She married Jerry L. Wilson on April 16, 1977, at Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL. They...

Jan 21, 2026

CUTLER – Robert O. Langwith, 78, of Cutler, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at SIH Herrin Hospital, Herrin, IL.

Robert was born April 28, 1947, in Sparta, IL to Robert J. and Isabel A. (Davis) Langwith. Robert was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He had retired from...

Jan 20, 2026

JONESBORO – Linda Naugle, 67, of Jonesboro, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice, Evansville, Indiana.

Linda was married to Ricky D. Fulkerson and Larry Naugle respectively, they both preceded her in death. Linda's home church was with her best friend Brightstar Warrix in Washington.

Linda is survived by...

Jan 17, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Shayna Mychel Jo Bradley, 36, formerly of Murphysboro, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Shayna was born to Kevin G. Rogers and Barbara Jo Bradley. Shayna was a CNA, in Home Health Care for twenty years. She was an advocate for Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia.

Shayna is survived by her mother, Barbara...

Jan 17, 2026

CARBONDALE – James A. Rodemaker, 78, of Carbondale, IL, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home.

James was born September 18, 1947, in Trenton, NJ, son of Henry J. and Jean (Schultz) Rodemaker. He was married to Julie Peterson and then Terri Treacy. James owned Sunflower Landscaping in Carbondale, IL. He graduated from York High School, Elm Hurst, IL...