Obituary Listing

May 16, 2024

Vicki Sue Escue, age 69 of Makanda, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at home. She was born May 13, 1955 in Anna, the daughter of Gary and Ginger Sue (Ward) Glasco. She married Ernie Lee Escue on May 6, 1994 in Wolf Lake.

Vicki was a devout Christian. She was a member of Purpose House Church...

May 14, 2024

Nancy Joyce Gearhart, age 79, of Elco, formerly of Alto Pass, went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born July 3, 1944, in Cobden to Charles Robert and Gladys Mae (Hickam) Cavaness. She married Robert Wayne Gearhart on July 10, 1962, in Alto Pass. He preceded...

May 12, 2024

Lillian Edna Wright passed away at her daughter Linda's home in Tucson, AZ on May 12, 2024 at the age of 93 in her sleep from heart failure.

She will be remembered by her family and friends for her incredible kindness, extreme generosity, strength, and will to get things done. To her, nothing was impossible.

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May 11, 2024

Jerry Myers, age 80 of Wolf Lake, died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his home. He was born June 17, 1943, the son of Cyril Lymar and Freida Alice (Carter) Myers.

Jerry was born and raised on the Myers farm, and farming became his entire life. His passion was farming, and he could be found morning, noon...

May 11, 2024

Mary Lou Ristow, age 72 of Wolf Lake, died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home. She was born on September 5, 1951 in Alto Pass, the daughter of Albert and Ruth (DeRossett) Harris.

Mary is survived by one sister, Inis Houseman; three brothers, Gary, Donald and Auggie Harris; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded...

May 10, 2024

Della L. McMahan-Shepard, age 85 of Wolf Lake, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, May 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 25, 1938 in Anna, the daughter of Eugene and Martha (Chamness) Koch. She married Robert E. "Sarge" McMahan on August 31, 1957 in Anna. He preceded her in death on November...

May 8, 2024

Barbara Morrison, age 88 of Anna, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born October 17, 1935 in Alto Pass, the daughter of Ernie and Gussie (McKinny) Dehart. She married Glenn Morrison on January 8, 1969 in San Diego, California. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2009.

Barbara...

May 5, 2024

Lynn Heisner, age 72 of Anna, passed away, Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born August 20, 1951 in Carbondale, the daughter of Clifford Harold and Helen Louise (Richardson) Wright.

Lynn is survived by her daughter, Liberty Fawn (Richard) Newman of Anna; granddaughter, Kalyssa Spurlock (Chandler Edwards); great-granddaughter, Everly Kay...

May 5, 2024

Michael Gene Kelley was born on Saturday, January 6, 1951, at Union County Hospital, in Anna, Illinois. He crossed over into God's Heavenly embrace at 11:47AM, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his lifetime home in Cobden, Illinois surrounded by his wife, Kim and his Brandy-Girl. Mike was 73 and succumbed to death after an exceptionally long, courageous, and...

May 4, 2024

Linde Ann Caraker-Owens, age 72 of Cobden, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1951 in Germany before being adopted by American serviceman, Roy Milford and Norma Jean (Crist) Anderson. She married Jim Owens on November 30, 2015. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2022.

Linde is...

Apr 30, 2024

James "Robin" Hoyle, age 75 of Anna, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 18, 1948 in Anna, the son of Robert E. and Leota D. (Hartline) Hoyle. He married Susan Koesterer Keys on December 10, 2016 in Mascoutah, IL. He and Susan shared a true love story, dating for three years while...

Apr 27, 2024

Kenneth Dean Phillips, age 95 of McClure, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 28, 1928 in St. Louis, MO the son of Romyn and Dorothy (Brown) Phillips. He married Barbara Lindsay on December 27, 1958 in Alton, IL.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Barbara Phillips of McClure, IL; children,...

Apr 22, 2024

Michael F. Whelan, age 64 of Barnhart, MO, formerly of Cobden, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO on April 22, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer-related complications. He was born September 14, 1959 in Chicago, IL to James and Florence (Jones) Whelan.

As the youngest of 3 boys, Mike was raised...

Apr 17, 2024

Helen Sponsler age 97, of Anna, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Integrity Health Care in Anna. She was born on October 13, 1926 in Cairo, IL. The daughter of Scott & Mildred Kesler. She is survived by brother Jack Kesler of Dongola.

She is preceded in death by husband Wright Burge they have 2...

Apr 17, 2024

Bon L. Kohler, age 86 of Anna, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born on May 16, 1937 in Jonesboro, the son of Ual and Flora (Schlichting) Kohler. He married Jean K. Coats on June 18, 1960 in Anna. She preceded him in death on November 21, 2020.

Bon...

Apr 15, 2024

Leona Carnell Mount, age 90 of Anna, went home to her Lord and Savior, Monday, April 15, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born April 24, 1933 in Dongola, the daughter of Willard C. and Edith (Brewer) McHughes. She married William C. Carnell in September of 1949 and to this union they had three daughters. He...

Apr 10, 2024

Nora Carmona, age 34 of Murphysboro, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on August 18, 1989 in Santiago Maravatío, Mexico, the daughter of Pastor Carmona Lopez and Alicia Morales Murillo.

Nora is survived by her parents, Pastor and Alicia Carmona; a daughter, Aleya Adalee Carmona; siblings, Pastor, Martin, Jose, and...

Apr 6, 2024

Joseph Richard Reppert spent the last days of his life in idyllic surroundings doing the things he enjoyed with people he loved. Joe's brother, Jerry Reppert, was visiting Joe and his wife, Chick, at their home in Destin, Florida to celebrate Joe's recent 81st birthday. They had spent time catching up, telling stories, sharing jokes, playing golf and simply...

Apr 5, 2024

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather; ascended to heaven on April 5, 2024.  He lived a full life.  Full of adventure, and experiences that he shared with family and friends.  Born in Southeast Missouri Chester was the second oldest of 5 children.  His parents, Carl and Effie Mae Pedigo preceded him in death as did his siblings.

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Apr 5, 2024

Mary M. Richardson, age 81 of Anna, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home. She was born May 31, 1942, in Anna, the daughter of Elmer and Lena (Bruner) Gibbs. She married Jerry Richardson on April 30, 1960.

Mary worked over 20 years at Choate Mental Health as a technician and later as a supervisor....