Obituary Listing

Aug 1, 2024

CARBONDALE – Michelle Renee Onkle, 52, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Michelle was born on September 2, 1971, in Highland, IL, the daughter of James and Linda Sue (Primas) Onkle. She graduated from Herrin high School, graduated from Southern Illinois University and worked at Madison County, helping to...

Jul 28, 2024

STEELEVILLE – Shirley Mae Reith, 76, was escorted by Jesus to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from Addington Place memory Care, Sparta, Illinois. She is reunited with her parents and other beloved extended family members.

Shirley was born on September 9, 1947, in Belleville, IL, the daughter of John J. and Mildred Reith. She...

Jul 26, 2024

ELKVILLE – Glenda M. Null Walker, 83, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, Illinois. Glenda was born on November 20, 1940, in Johnston City, IL, the daughter of Albert and Edna (Hardin) Owens. She married Rodney Walker on July 27, 2017, Murphysboro, IL.

Glenda is survived by her husband, Rodney Walker...

Jul 25, 2024

Edith Sharon Griffiths, nee McKenzie, was called home to her heavenly reward on July 26, 2024. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Jack, of 66 years, her mother, and both of her sisters.

Sharon was born on November 12, 1939, to Leona and Roy McKenzie. She married Jackie Dean Griffiths on November 23, 1958, and he...

Jul 24, 2024

MURPHYSBORO– Darrel Wayne Derosett, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, Illinois.

Darrel was born on September 1, 1946, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Harrel and Mary (Lively) Derosett. He married Linda Lou McRoy on October 22, 1966, in Murphysboro, IL. Darrel was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served...

Jul 19, 2024

CAMPBELL HILL – R. Wayne Holcomb, 79, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home in Campbell Hill, Illinois. He was born on May 4, 1945, in Steeleville, IL, the son of Roland and Leola (Rickenberg) Holcomb.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Judi, his daughters: Bridget (Curt) Throop and Michelle (Dennis) Kontz; his stepchildren:...

Jul 16, 2024

STEELEVILLE – On July 16, 2024, Irvin D. Harvey of Steeleville received his "promotion" into Heaven. He was born on February 7, 1936, to Samuel and Elva (Sloan) Harvey in Anna, IL.

In 6th grade he met a girl, Katy, who would become the love of his life. He carried her books home from school through Jr....

Jul 14, 2024

PINCKNEYVILLE – Kenneth "Bud" Weaver, 73, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home in Pinckneyville, Illinois.

Bud was born on December 21, 1950, in Blair, IL, the son of Elroy A. and Eva M. (Niemeyer) Weaver. He married Linda Riecan on June 3, 1989, in Paducah, KY, she preceded him in death on January...

Jul 13, 2024

CAMPBELL HILL – Terry L. Misselhorn, 70, of Campbell Hill, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at home.

Terry was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, on July 24, 1953, the son of Norman H. and Laverna E. Gerlach Misselhorn. He married LaVerne Nitzsche Fryer on December 27, 2002 at Steeleville Methodist Church. He was a retired Welder...

Jul 9, 2024

AVA – Randall Eugene "Gene" Williamson, 101, of Ava, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carrier Mills, Illinois.

Gene was born on February 25, 1923, in Ava, IL, the son of Murry Ardell and Eunice (Bilderback) Williamson. He married Mary Magdelene Stein on September 6, 1947, Ava, IL,...

Jul 6, 2024

MURPHYSBORO – Carol Mae Bryant, 84, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2024, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, Illinois.

Carol was born on March 13, 1940, in Ava, IL, the daughter of Vernon Logan and Sarah Evelyn (Levan) Sandusky. She married William Earl Bryant on January 17, 1959, in Tennessee, he preceded her in death on February 25,...

Jul 6, 2024

CHESTER – Donna J. Page, 63, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her home in Chester, Illinois.

Donna was born on April 11, 1961, in Rockwood, IL, the daughter of William and Martha (Vance) Byram, Sr. Donna worked at TG-USA in Perryville, MO. She was of the Christian faith. Donna enjoyed playing cards, Bingo, and...

Jul 4, 2024

WILLISVILLE – Charles Moses Hoskin, 80, of Willisville, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at home.

Charles was born in Coulterville, Illinois, on April 8, 1944, the son of Rufus and Evelyn Juenger Hoskin. He married Beverly Edwards on January 9, 1971 at New Hope Church in Willisville. Charles was retired from Printing. He was a...

Jul 2, 2024

MURPHYSBORO – Billy Dean Lee

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Billy Dean Lee at his home in Murphysboro, IL, with his family by his side on July 2, 2024. He was 91 years old. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Professor. Billy was born in 1933 to John Lee...

Jul 2, 2024

AVA – Lorene L. Cottom, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, Illinois.

Lorene was born on November 12, 1938, in Perry County, IL, the daughter of Roscoe and Lillian (Mitchell) Armstrong. She married Lavern Cottom on January 2, 1965, in Pinckneyville, IL. Lorene was a farm wife and homemaker.

Jul 2, 2024

CHESTER – Lloyd H. Hartenberger, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.

Lloyd was born on December 5, 1943, in Red Bud, IL, the son of Carl B. and Ada (Stellhorn) Hartenberger. He married Sandra Landmann on August 14, 1982, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Chester, IL. Lloyd was a...

Jun 28, 2024

PERCY – Yvonne "Bunny" Walters, 79, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.

Bunny was born on November 3, 1944, the daughter of Edgar A. and Agatha E. (Alexander) Holt. She married Frank T. Walters on April 6, 1963, at DuQuoin Baptist Church, DuQuoin, IL. Yvonne was retired from Walmart, owned...

Jun 27, 2024

Near the stroke of midnight March 10, 1945, our Heavenly Father blessed Joseph A. and Frieda M. (Mueller) Meyer with the gift of a beautiful baby girl. They named her Rita.

She was baptized on March 18, 1945, and would later receive first communion and confirmation at St. Boniface Church, Evansville, IL. She graduated from Precious Blood...

Jun 24, 2024

PERCY – Jeanette L. Rice, 60, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Jeanette was born on February 29, 1964, in St. Louis, MO. She married Kenneth Rice in Chester, IL in 2009. Jeanette was a CNA in Home Health Care and nursing homes and attended Assembly of God Church.

Jun 22, 2024

Benny Joe Jones, 76 years of age, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by his family.

Benny was born October 8, 1947, in Murphysboro, Illinois.

After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army's 39th Infantry at Fort Leonard Wood as a Private 1st Class. He...