Obituary Listing

Jul 25, 2023

PERCY – Matthew A. Henson, 39, of Percy, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Matthew was born in Carbondale, Illinois, on March 23, 1984, the son of Richard and Peggy Miesner Henson. He was a veteran of the United States Marines, and retired after 21 years of service....

Jul 23, 2023

WILLISVILLE – Rolla "Dean" Stoffel, 95, of Willisville, passed away at 12:35 pm, Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare, DuQuoin, Illinois.

Rolla "Dean" was born in Ava, Illinois, on June 23, 1928, the son of Rolla B. and J. Irene Benson Stoffel. He married Florence M. Hornbostel on August 9, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran...

Jul 20, 2023

SPARTA – Betty D. Buckner, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, IL.

Betty was born on March 25, 1940, the daughter of Jesse and Phenabelle (Casteel) Ballard. She married Clifton Buckner on June 9, 1962, in Elkville, IL. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2007. Betty was...

Jul 19, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Michael W. "Hunker" Herron, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare, DuQuoin, IL.

Michael was born on January 18, 1951, the son of Ralph and Catherine (Hagen) Herron. He married Virginia Smith on October 2, 1992, in Jackson County, IL. Michael was a retired janitor for Murphysboro School District...

Jul 10, 2023

PERCY – Maria Hernandez Juanrez, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home in Sparta, IL. Maria was born on May 22, 2023, the daughter of Patrocinio and Silvia Rosa Juarez Perez.

Maria is survived by her parents, Patrocinio and Silvia, and her brothers: Felipe and Jacobo.

Prayer services will be held on...

Jul 9, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Donald E. Brawley, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Donald was born on August 27, 1937, the son of Thorlton and Bessie (Patterson) Brawley. He married Myrna Clifton on August 9, 1957, in Sparta, Illinois. Donald was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired...

Jul 8, 2023

CHESTER – Debra Lynn Dudenbostel, 57, passed away on July 8, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Debra was born on August 15, 1965 in Chester, Illinois, the daughter of Randol and Barbara (Guthman) Johnson.  She married, Randy Dudenbostel on December 15, 1990 at the First Presbyterian Church in Chester, Illinois.

She was...

Jul 2, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Edwin L. McLaughlin, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his home in Murphysboro, IL.

Edwin was born on January 26, 1941, the son of Howard T. and Dorothy (Vorn Holt) McLaughlin. He married Jane Conklen on July 6, 1963, in New Holland, IL. Edwin earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the...

Jul 1, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Charles Richard Engelhardt, 90, died on July 1, 2023, at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester, IL.

Throughout his life, he was a study in determination and durability. Charles was afflicted by Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder and had difficulty breathing in his final years but continued to bounce back after several trips...

Jun 20, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Euba Mae Crane, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home in Murphysboro, IL.

Euba was born on October 2, 1951, the daughter of Austin Floyd and Rachel Juanita (Robinson) Johnson. She married Walter Crane on March 26, 1971, in Murphysboro, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2020. Euba...

Jun 20, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Kendra Broadway, 26, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home in Murphysboro, IL.

Kendra was born on April 16, 1997, the daughter of Nathan Heape and Stacy Broadway. Kendra was a homemaker and a member of New Life Tabernacle, Murphysboro, IL.

Kendra is survived by her sons: Jase Rickett and...

Jun 18, 2023

JACOB – Ruth Marie Vogel, 96, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Independence Care Center, Perryville, MO.

Ruth was born on September 2, 1926, the daughter of Fred and Marie (Zerbst) Rathjen. She married Charles Frederick Vogel on February 16, 1946, at Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob, IL. He preceded her in death on September 11,...

Jun 15, 2023

CHESTER – Janet E. Eggemeyer, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.

Janet was born on July 1, 1938, in Percy, IL, the daughter of Matthew and Francis "Jennilea" (Brown) Pigford. She married Edmund Eggemeyer, and he preceded her in death on November 30, 1987. Janet was a retired bookkeeper for...

Jun 14, 2023

STEELEVILLE – Maxine C. Diercks, 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.

Maxine was born on June 27, 1934, the daughter of Ralph and Bessie (Kline) Guin. She married William L. Dierks on September 28, 1952, in Santa Maria, CA. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2017.  Maxine...

Jun 13, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – Doris Ann Bastien, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home in Murphysboro, IL.

Doris was born on October 29, 1936, the daughter of Everett and Evelyn (House) Fielding. She married Freddie Bastien, Jr., on February 20, 1954, in Murphysboro, IL. Doris was a retired Bus Driver from Trico School District after...

Jun 12, 2023

AVA – Duffy E. McBride, 81, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL.

Duffy was born on February 4, 1942, the son of Benjamin F. and Cosa (Duff) McBride. He was a retired truck driver and an avid hunter, having driven and walked millions of miles in his lifetime. Duffy...

Jun 11, 2023

JACOB – Kathryn L. Stueve, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL.

Kathryn was born on January 5, 1934, in Rockwood, IL, the daughter of Louis and Alice (Hefner) Sauerhage. She married Melvin A. Stueve on January 25, 1952, at Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob, IL. He preceded her in death...

Jun 10, 2023

STEELEVILLE – James Arthur "Jay" Taylor, 87, of Steeleville, IL, died at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, IL, on June 10, 2023.

Jay was born on December 21, 1935, at home in Carterville, IL, to Clyde Remmel and Pauline Cagle Taylor. He married Mary Clifton Ware on June 26, 1961, at the North Beach Baptist Church in...

Jun 3, 2023

MURPHYSBORO – James Murray Stockinger, 92, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home in Murphysboro, IL.

James was born on February 17, 1931, the son of Fred E. and Nellie (Dobyns) Stockinger. He married Marian Marie Cherry, she preceded him in death, then married Linda Green. James was self-employed. He was a former member...

Jun 1, 2023

CUTLER – Lloyd "Boog" Keller, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his home in Cutler, IL.

Lloyd was born on May 21, 1965, the son of Lloyd and Eileen (Boyster) Keller. He was of the Baptist faith.

Lloyd is survived by his children: Mykol Keller, Jamie Holcomb; his 4 grandchildren, siblings: Larry...