Bonnie Jean (Messer) Dillow
Feb 2, 2024
Bonnie Jean Dillow, age 67 of Makanda, died Friday, February 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on December 7, 1956 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of Bruce Alan and Elaine Joyce (Walsh) Messer. She married Steve Dillow on August 5, 1978 in Waukegan.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Steve Dillow of Makanda;...
Dr. Michael Martin Williamsen
Jan 31, 2024
Dr. Michael Martin Williamsen passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Born on July 21, 1944, Mike was the youngest of three, and a perpetual troublemaker for his older sisters Lynne and Joanna. Though living in Tacoma, Washington, at the time of Mike's birth, his parents Herman and Marion Williamsen soon moved the family to San...
Laura Ruth (King) Spiller
Jan 31, 2024
Laura Ruth (King) Spiller, age 81 of Anna, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 comfortably in her home. She was born December 11, 1942 in McClure, the daughter of Nathaniel and Myrtle (Pender) King. She married the love of her life Robert "Bob" Spiller on September 6, 1960 in Reynoldsville. They had four beautiful children and built a wonderful...
Arthur Scott Aronson
Jan 28, 2024
Arthur Scott Aronson, age 77 of Cobden, IL passed away in his home Sunday January 28, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 19,1946, the son of Arthur Ramon and Josephine (Stange) Aronson.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Paulette; their children, Anna (Richard) Villarreal, Zachary (Mellisa) Christy-Aronson, and Caleb Aronson; three grandchildren, Alyssia Villarreal,...
Kay Frances (Neighbors) Judd
Jan 27, 2024
Kay Frances Judd, age 85, of Norman, Oklahoma, walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Saint Peters, Missouri. She was born in Alto Pass, Illinois on March 5, 1938 to Dee and Ola Neighbors (nee Adams).
Kay is survived by her sons, Martin D. (Carol) Milster of Washington, Oklahoma, Curtis E. (Peggy)...
Henry C. Lingle
Jan 26, 2024
Henry C. Lingle, age 65 of Cobden, died Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 15, 1958 in Wood River, the son of Gerald M. and Velma Lorene (Clutts) Lingle. He married Diana Baker on May 6, 1984 in Anna.
Henry is survived by his wife Diana Lingle; stepdaughters, Nancy Baker and...
Vicky L. (Reichrath) Chamness
Jan 26, 2024
Vicky L. Chamness, age 59 of Anna, died Friday, January 26, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born May 2, 1964 in Anna, the daughter of John L. and Hazel M. (Flick) Reichrath.
Vicky is survived by her mother, Hazel M. Reichrath of Anna; brother, Gary Reichrath of Milford, Delaware; dear friends, Karen Lloyd and...
Junior Lee "Zip" Toler
Jan 24, 2024
Junior Lee "Zip" Toler, age 78 of Anna, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born July 21, 1945 in Union County, the son of Cecil and Alberta (Cook) Toler.
Junior is survived by his sister, Sharon Tomas of Anna; daughter, Missy Kay Toler; aunt, Betty Garrett of Jonesboro; numerous cousins;...
Lois Dean (Edging) Sams
Jan 24, 2024
Lois Dean Sams, age 66, of Cairo died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Integrity Health Care in Anna. She was born June 23, 1957 in Cairo the daughter of Martha Dean Estes. She married Gordon Patrick "Pat" Sams on November 19, 1999 in Wycliff, Kentucky.
Lois is survived by her husband, Gordon Patrick "Pat" Sams of Cairo;...
Jessica Grace (Davis) Gore
Jan 24, 2024
Jessica Grace Gore, age 35 of Anna, went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born November 24, 1988, the daughter of Gary Wayne Sr. and Cora (Burton) Davis. She married Jimmy Gore on October 11, 2019 in McClure.
Jessica is survived by her husband, Jimmy Gore; two sons, Deven...
Edward Eugene Pearl
Jan 22, 2024
Edward Eugene Pearl, age 72 of East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on August 2, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Edward Emery and Claudia Irene (Henderson) Pearl. He married Dianna Pearl in 1969. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2019.
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Deon Wayne Warden
Jan 21, 2024
Deon Wayne Warden, age 54 of Jonesboro, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 11, 1969 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Vernon Leon and Betty (Eads) Warden. He married Tina Croy on January 27, 1990. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2016.
Deon is survived by his...
Diana Marie (Coffman) Woolridge-Perry
Jan 19, 2024
Diana Marie Woolridge-Perry, age 69 of Carterville, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on February 20, 1954 in Anna, the daughter of Thomas "Tub" Coffman and Ellen Louise (Smith) Coffman. She married Kenneth "KP" Perry. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2016.
Diana is survived by her children, Robbie...
Margie Belle (Johnson) Bittle
Jan 18, 2024
Margie Belle Bittle, age 97 of Jonesboro, passed away with her family by her side, Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born September 17, 1926 in Anna, the daughter of Jacob and Lydia "Elizabeth" Treece Johnson. Marge, how she was affectionately known, married Walter Carl "Doc" Bittle on November 13, 1943 in Missouri. From that union was born three...
Glenn L. Winstead
Jan 18, 2024
Glenn L. Winstead, age 100 of Carbondale, formerly of Cobden, died Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Manor Court in Carbondale. He was born on April 6, 1923 in Cobden, the son of James L. "Roy" and Ruby Hazel (Sinks) Winstead. He married Geraldine Brown at the First Baptist Church of Anna on February 4, 1945. She preceded him in...
Jane "Janie" Burnett Wargo
Jan 17, 2024
Jane "Janie" Burnett Wargo crossed over into eternity on January 17, 2024. She was sweetness itself and the kindest, most loving, generous-hearted, giving, loyal, and courageous person anyone could ever know.
Janie was born on December 28, 1978, to Donald and Carol Burnett of Anna, IL. She was the baby of the family, and her sweet nature...
Claudia Kay Leslie
Jan 10, 2024
Claudia Kay Leslie, age 73 of Anna, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born, December 24, 1950 in Washington Park, the daughter of Calvin and Marguerite (Duvall) Leslie.
Claudia is survived by her daughter, Chelena Dewitt of Anna; son, Craig Leslie; grandchildren, Madison Mowell of Anna, Breezy Leslie (Hilery Hutchason) of...
Donald "Gene" Eddleman
Jan 7, 2024
Donald "Gene" Eddleman, age 92 of Anna, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1931 in Dongola, the son of Archie and Amy (Lingle) Eddleman. He married Emelia Angell on January 24, 1959 in Marion. They cherished 65 wonderful years together.
Gene is survived by his wife, Emelia Eddleman...
Margie Lou Brown
Jan 7, 2024
Margie Brown, age 85 of Anna, passed away January 7, 2024 at her home. She was born August 17, 1938 in Sesser, the daughter of Fay and Marguerite (Lasley) Brown.
Margie was a woman of Faith. She had a great personality and wonderful spirit. She will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know her....
Betty L. (Ford) Stricklin
Jan 6, 2024
Betty L. Stricklin, age 80 of Anna, formerly of Harrisburg, died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born on July 25, 1943 in Rosiclare, the daughter of Sidney and Lucy (Henson) Ford. She married Bobby D. Stricklin. He preceded her in death on August 27, 1991.
Betty is survived by...
