All Obituaries
Virgil Parola Benton/Springfield
Virgil Armand Parola, 73, of Benton, and formerly of Springfield, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at Herrin Hospital.
He was born April 27, 1950, in Herrin, to the late Armand and Frances Jane (McNeill) Parola.
Virgil honorably served our country in the United States Navy.
He retired after 35 years of service in the nuclear safety department with the State of Illinois in Springfield.
Virgil Armand Parola, 73, of Benton, and formerly of Springfield, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at Herrin Hospital.
He was born April 27, 1950, in Herrin, to the late Armand and Frances...
Allen Anderson Carterville
Allen Paul Anderson, 71, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home in Carterville, Illinois.
Allen was born on March 20, 1952, in Anna, Illinois, to parents Paul Daniel and Frances “Pat” Elizabeth (High) Anderson. He attended Carterville High School, graduating in 1970. After high school, Allen began his lifelong career as a machinist and tool and dye worker, at Illinois Tool Works, formerly Diagraph where he worked for 43 years until retirement in 2014....
Allen Paul Anderson, 71, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home in Carterville, Illinois.
Allen was born on March 20, 1952, in Anna, Illinois, to parents Paul Daniel and...
Carl Patrick Hurst
Carl Allen Patrick, 62, of Hurst, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born September 27, 1960, in Carbondale, to Virgil Dallas and Gertrude Jane (Freeman) Patrick.
Carl is survived by his nephews, Derrick Patrick and Christopher Alexander; great-niece and great-nephew, Breanna Patrick and Brandon Patrick; and great great-niece and nephew, Weston Blessing and Paige.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Patricia Walker and...
Carl Allen Patrick, 62, of Hurst, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
He was born September 27, 1960, in Carbondale, to Virgil Dallas and Gertrude Jane...
Glenda Finney Herrin
Glenda Lucille Finney, 81, of Herrin, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Parkway Manor in Marion.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Blairsville Cemetery, with Bishop Richard Holt officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Jesus Only Church.
Glenda was born October 6,...
Glenda Lucille Finney, 81, of Herrin, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Parkway Manor in Marion.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at...
Danny Reed Blairsville
Danny Eugene Reed, 67, of Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with Pastor Jeannie Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Danny was born August 29, 1956, in Herrin, to Danny Rolla and Ethel Sue...
Danny Eugene Reed, 67, of Blairsville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2023,...
Barry Bishop Cambria
Barry Lee Bishop, 61, of Cambria, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home, with family by his side.
Memorials can be made to the family.
Barry was born December 23, 1961, in Carbondale, to Rodney Paul and Phyllis June (Finney) Bishop. He married Vicki Vaughn on October 16, 1997, in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Bishop; daughters, Lesley Gould (Adrian Clover), and Ashley Mize; grandchildren, Teresa Pender and Julian Mize; mother, Phyllis Houston; step-mother, Judy...
Barry Lee Bishop, 61, of Cambria, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home, with family by his side.
Memorials can be made to the family.
Barry was born December 23, 1961, in...
Diane Coale Carterville
Diane Kay Coale, 83, of Carterville, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin, with Fr. Mark Reyling officiating. Burial at San Carlo Catholic Cemetery in Herrin will be at a later date. Visitation will begin after 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in...
Diane Kay Coale, 83, of Carterville, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023,...
Lainey Deming Herrin
Lainey Kaye June Deming, 3-week-old infant daughter of Kaylee Elizabeth Wallace and Brian Deming, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Herrin Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with Pastor Jay Holden officiating. Burial will be in Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the...
Lainey Kaye June Deming, 3-week-old infant daughter of Kaylee Elizabeth Wallace and Brian Deming, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Herrin Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00...
Darlena Beers Cambria
Darlena Sue Cox - Beers, 76, of Cambria, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2023, at Lipe Cemetery in Makanda, with Pastor Janet Lindsay officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family to help offset expenses.
Darlena was born August 23, 1947, in Grantsburg, Illinois, to Walter and Dorris (Nance) Cox. She married Marty Ray Beers on July 29, 2010, Sevierville,...
Darlena Sue Cox - Beers, 76, of Cambria, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 15,...
Pauline Stearns Carterville
Pauline Kaye Stearns, 81, of Carterville, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Herrin Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home.
Pauline was born April 7, 1942, in Alton, Illinois, to Joe and Agnus Parker. She married Kenneth Ray Stearns on April 8, 1967, in Carbondale. Together they have shared 67 wonderful years.
She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Stearns; son, Mark (Sherrie Lee)...
Pauline Kaye Stearns, 81, of Carterville, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Herrin Hospital.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Riggin-Pillatsch...
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