Obituary Listing

Mar 29, 2025

STEELEVILLE – Patricia "Pat" Ennis, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Pat was born on May 30, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Crowder) Burke. She married Randall F. Ennis on July 31, 1965, in Chicago, IL. Pat managed the Senior Center in Steeleville...

Mar 25, 2025

WILLISVILLE – Joseph R. Bierman, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

Joseph was born on October 31, 1935, in Willisville, IL, the son of Arthur and Rose (McDaniel) Bierman. He married Darlene Sprietler on June 1, 1957, in Preston, IL. Joseph was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served...

Mar 25, 2025

JACOB – Rose Mary Saupe, 91, passed away on March 25, 2025, at 3:38 AM, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Rose Mary was born on May 12, 1933, in Ava, the daughter of Harry E. Cochran and Bernice (Weatherford) Cochran. She married Robert M. Saupe on October 16, 1954, and they shared 70 years of marriage. Rose...

Mar 23, 2025

STEELEVILLE – Loretta Qualls, 66, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Loretta was born on December 3, 1958, in Ava, IL, the daughter of Joseph Albert, Sr. and Beulah Mae (Reiman) Qualls. Loretta worked at Gilster Mary Lee Corporation in Steeleville for 49 years. She was a member...

Mar 22, 2025

SPARTA – C. Stanley Baird, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 3:54 PM, in Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.

Stanley was born on July 27, 1935, to Clarence and Florance (Montgomery) Baird in Sparta, IL.  On June 11, 1955, Stanley married Alice Smith at Peace Lutheran Church in Steeleville, IL. They shared 69...

Mar 20, 2025

ROCKWOOD -- Ruby Jewell Heins, 77, passed away on the first day of spring, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home in Rockwood, Illinois, surrounded by family.

Ruby was born on January 16, 1948, in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Hilbert and Theda (Gale) Graff. She married Carl E. Heins on April 8, 1972, at Christ Lutheran...

Mar 19, 2025

MURPHYSBORO - Terry Lee Cottonaro, 73, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Born on October 23, 1951, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Patricia Lorraine (Ferguson) and Vincent Joseph Cottonaro, Jr.

By the time Terry began school, his family had settled in Murphysboro, where he graduated from Murphysboro Township...

Mar 19, 2025

MURPHYSBORO - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Herbert McComb, 83, who left us on March 19, 2025. Charles passed away at the Marion VA CLC, surrounded by his daughters and brother.

Charles was immensely proud of his family, particularly his grandsons. His greatest passion in life was fishing, cherishing every...

Mar 19, 2025

CHESTER – Stephanie A. Mauser, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, Illinois.

Stephanie was born on May 6, 1959, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of William E. and Dolores R. (Steele) Mauser. Stephanie worked as a CNA for many years in the area. She was a member of...

Mar 18, 2025

WILLISVILLE – Brenda L. Vogel, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at her home in Willisville, Illinois.

Brenda was born on July 17, 1948, in Willisville, IL, the daughter of Richard and Mildred (Cornehlson) Edwards. She married Norman E. Vogel on July 24, 1971, in Coulterville, IL. Brenda was a member of United Community Church,...

Mar 18, 2025

SPARTA – Doris Creason Arnold, 84, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2025. Doris was a resident at Oak hill Nursing Home in Waterloo, IL, for the past two years. Before that she was a resident at Red Bud Regional Care Center since 2017, when her husband, Robert, passed away.

Doris was born...

Mar 17, 2025

STEELEVILLE – Nathan Allen Harding, 51, passed away at Chester Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 17, 2025

Nathan was born on August 14, 1973, in Chester, IL, to Louis "Joe" and Marilyn (Liefer) Harding. He was confirmed and graduated from St. Mark's Lutheran School in 1987, Steeleville High School in 1991, and from Southern Illinois University at...

Mar 15, 2025

SPARTA – George A. Christopher, 73, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.

George was born on August 28, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Claire and Esther (Willingham) Christopher.  He was retired from Hussmann Refrigeration Corp, St. Louis, MO. George was a member of the Thresherman Association, Pinckneyville,...

Mar 15, 2025

SPARTA – Melba J. McMaster, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, Illinois.

Melba was born on February 9, 1944, in Belleville, IL, the daughter of Riley and Fleta (Finely) McMaster. She was of the Baptist faith.

Melba is survived by her sister, Phyllis Prest of Sparta,...

Mar 13, 2025

STEELEVILLE – Mark Kranz, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

Mark was born on August 13, 1952, in Hamilton, CA, the son of Leland F. and Dorothy (Rodewald) Kranz. He had worked at Spartan Printing – Bindery, Kraft Foods, and Gilster Mary Lee. Mark was a member of Peace Lutheran...

Mar 8, 2025

MASON CITY – Michael T. Quinlan, 69, of Mason City, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at home with his family.

Michael was born on June 30, 1955, in Taylorville IL, the son of Thomas E. and Helen E. (Kieser) Quinlan. He married Donna J. Williams on December 18, 1980, in Springfield, IL. Donna preceded...

Mar 5, 2025

Claude Jay Shannon, 94, of Murphysboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 surrounded by his wife and children at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

Claude was born October 4, 1930 to Silas and Melinda (Crisler) Shannon. He was born and lived his entire life in the same home on the family farm near Murphysboro. The farm was...

Feb 26, 2025

STEELEVILLE – Dorothy "Dot" L. Bockhorn, 90, of Steeleville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL. Dot was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Vilas, sister, Maxine, and husband, Kenneth.

The youngest of her siblings, Dorothy was born in Percy, Illinois, on August 21, 1934, to Carl and Wilhelmina...

Feb 24, 2025

SPARTA – Janice M. Hamilton, 90, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Gateway Regional Medical Center, Granite City, IL.

Janice was born on December 23, 1934, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Roland H. and Margret E. (Lutz) Mathews. She was a faithful, loving wife and partner to William E....

Feb 23, 2025

MARISSA – It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Joanne Paul, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Joanne departed this life peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication. Born on August 10, 1930, in Tilden, Illinois, to John Thomas and Antoinette Lorraine Moody. Joanne dedicated her life to education, faith, and...