Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2024

MURPHYSBORO – John Lowell Stroub, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his home in Murphysboro, Illinois.

John was born on May 22, 1957, in Marion, IL, the son of Billy and LaCeena (Kerwin) Stroub. He married Paula J. Buck on January 30, 1988, in Cutler, IL. John was a retired Coal Miner. He was...

Feb 20, 2024

PERCY – Ruby A. Gladson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.

Ruby was born on April 6, 1938 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of John L. and Mary (Byer) Quillman. She married Leonard R. Gladson on June 18, 1955, in Steeleville, IL. He preceded her in death on September...

Feb 20, 2024

MURPHYSBORO – Jill Mueller, 58, of Murphysboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Manor Court in Carbondale.

Jill was born in Chester, Illinois, on April 8, 1965, the daughter of William and Donna L. Vogt Brown. She married Craig Mueller on August 15, 1999 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Murphysboro. Jill was a member of the...

Feb 19, 2024

STEELEVILLE - Donna L. (Uchtman) Mitchell, 76, passed away at 3:15 am Monday, February 19, 2024, at The Manor at Craig Farms.  She was born on August 11, 1947, at Chester Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Merrell S. and T. Lucille (Block) Uchtman.

After graduating from Steeleville High School in 1965, Donna attended SIU Carbondale and received...

Feb 18, 2024

SPARTA – Judy Ann Kinney, 77, of Sparta, was called to live eternally in her heavenly home on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

She was born April 18, 1946, to Alois and Norma Stines in Cutler, Illinois. Judy attended Trico School. She married Duane Kinney on July 4, 1963. Judy worked as a dress maker at Bridal Originals...

Feb 18, 2024

CAMPBELL HILL – Debra R. Middendorf, 66, of Campbell Hill, passed away at 10:25 pm, Sunday, February 18, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Illinois.

Debra was born in Chester, Illinois, on March 1, 1957, the daughter of Ernest and Barbara Grah Ehlers. She married Robert "Bob" Middendorf on February 24, 1989 in Paducah, Kentucky. Deb was...

Feb 17, 2024

MURPHYSBORO - Keith A. Rendleman, 55, of Murphysboro passed away February 17, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after an almost two year battle with cancer.

Keith was born in Murphysboro, on May 18, 1968 to William "Bill" and Linda Thomas Rendleman. Keith was a member of the Carpenters Local 662 and worked at...

Feb 15, 2024

SPARTA – Alice M. Perkins, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Alice was born on November 18, 1938, in Sparta, IL, the daughter of Harold and Regina Gibson. She married Jimmie R. Perkins on December 27, 1959, in Sparta, IL. He preceded her in death on September...

Feb 13, 2024

MURPHYSBORO – William F. "Bill" Durham, Jr, aka "Worm/Bull," 62, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his home in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Bill was born on November 8, 1961, in Geneva, IL, the son of William and Bonnie Kay (McLaughlin) Durham, Sr. He married Linda Klink on August 30, 1980, in Murphysboro, IL. Bill was a...

Feb 12, 2024

AVA – Linda Sue Armstrong, 74, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home in Ava, Illinois.

Linda was born on January 8, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Carl and Erna (Fahr) Walkenhorst. She was married to James Buttry and then to Richard Armstrong. Linda was a member of Kinkaid Christian Fellowship,...

Feb 11, 2024

WALSH – Carolin "Ann" Albers, 71, passed away on Sunday, February 11,2024, at her home in Walsh, Illinois.

Ann was born in Chester, IL to Harvey and Marion (Zang) Hartman.  She grew up going to Zion Lutheran Church and Central School, and they remained constants in her life.  Ann was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church...

Feb 6, 2024

LEBANON – Marilyn K. McIntyre, 80, formerly of Percy, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Care, Lebanon, IL.

Marilyn was born on February 17, 1943, in Sparta, IL, the daughter of Francis & Mae (Starnes) McIntyre. She was a retired Bookbinder from World Color Press, Inc, Sparta, IL, and also worked...

Jan 23, 2024

AVA – Ronald W. Cheatham, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

Ronald was born on November 23, 1944, in Murphysboro, IL, the son of Woodrow and Deliah Ione (Bailey) Cheatham. He married Glenda Baker, on June 3, 1967, at Missionary Baptist Church, Ava, IL. Ronald was a factory worker and...

Jan 23, 2024

STEELEVILLE – E. Jean Schroeder, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Addington Place, Sparta, Illinois.

Jean was born on July 31, 1933, in Steeleville, IL, the daughter of Wilburn A. and Nora (Bierman) Schnoeker. She married Roger A. Schroeder on May 23, 1953, in Steeleville, IL. He preceded her in death on April 20,...

Jan 21, 2024

SPARTA – Judith Lavon Gale, 83, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21st, 2024, at Three Springs Lodge and Rehab in Chester, IL.

Judith was born on October 6, 1940, the daughter of Erman Lavoy and Mary Christine (Stillwaugh) Anderson. She married Elmer George Gale on November 14, 1964. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2023....

Jan 19, 2024

SPARTA - Richard Thomas Cavalier, 90, of Sparta passed away peacefully at his home in Sparta, IL, surrounded by his family, on January 19th, 2024.

Richard was born on September 26, 1933, in Karnak, Illinois to Secondo "Frank" and Geneva Cavalier (DeWitt). The family headquartered in Sparta but traveled with Frank in his road construction work including...

Jan 16, 2024

Murphysboro – Bruce A. Clover, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Bruce was born on January 11, 1963, in Murphysboro, the son of Jimmy and Jacqualine (Huppert) Clover. He married Connie Simmons. She preceded him in death. Bruce was an Owner/Operator OTR Truck Driver.

Bruce is survived...

Jan 14, 2024

AVA – Capalia Ann Skidmore, 91, of Ava, passed away at 3:07 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.

Capalia was born in Oraville, Illinois, on December 26, 1932, the daughter of Roscoe Buford and Virginia Marie Dains Vancil. She was preceded in death by her ex husband, Walter Marion Skidmore on July...

Jan 13, 2024

PERCY – Norma J. "Totsie" Meyer, 93, passed away at 9:20 pm, Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, IL.

Norma was a homemaker and enjoyed babysitting for her grandchildren and other children. She also enjoyed baking for her family, especially pies and sugar cookies. Norma was a member of the Wesley...

Jan 12, 2024

CHESTER – Leonard A. Dierks, 91, of Chester, was called to his heavenly home at 11:15 am, Friday, January 12, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, IL.

Leonard was born April 12, 1932, in Degonia Township, IL, to Ernest and Clara (Ohlau) Dierks. He married Darlene E. Rubach on August 29, 1953, in Steeleville, IL. She preceded him...