Obituaries
Francis Phillip Speller
Nov 25, 2025
Francis “Frank” Phillip Speller, 84, of Carmi, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. He was born on December 20, 1940 in Outer London, England, the son of Francis Albert and Edith (Smith) Speller. Frank married his high school sweetheart, who he reunited with after 40 years, Maureen Allen on June...
Julie Ann Matsel
Nov 23, 2025
Julie Ann (Mallette) Matsel, 68, of Carmi, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Evansville, IN. She was born on November 14, 1957, the daughter of Delbert Gene and Wanda Ilene (Dosher) Mallette. Julie attended and graduated from Carmi Community High School in 1975. She married Rod Matsel on April 7, 1984, and together they shared over...
Mary Little
Nov 19, 2025
Mary (Edwards) Little, 100, of Rio Verde, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Omaha, Illinois on August 13, 1925, the daughter of Jesse Floyd and Pearl (Pearce) Edwards. She graduated from Norris City Township High School in 1943. During World War II, she was proud to have worked on...
Steven G Vaupel
Nov 16, 2025
Steven Glen Vaupel 71, of Palatine, IL passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home in Palatine. Steve was born on November 3, 1954 in Fort Riley, Kansas the son of Luther Owen and Mary Frances (Thackrey) Vaupel. Prior to his retirement Steve worked as a Child Behavioral Consultant with the Center of Deafness, Northbrook, IL and taught classes...
James E. Browning
Nov 11, 2025
Jimmy Edward Browning, 44, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 20, 1980 in Carmi, IL the son of Larry Lee and Peggy Nadine (Pollard) Browning. Jimmy married Lisa Schneider on April 7, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, camping, tinkering, and just being outdoors. Jimmy had a big heart...
David B. Campbell
Nov 10, 2025
David B. Campbell, 69, of Carmi passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. He was born on December 10, 1955, in Carmi the son of Donald Lee and Joyce (Fluke) Campbell. David was a 1974 graduate of Carmi Community High School and went on to graduate from Southern Illinois University...
Gerald Dwight Graves
Nov 7, 2025
Jerry Graves, 78, of Omaha, IL passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1947 in Eldorado, IL the son of Dwight Everett and Geneva (Kingston) Graves. Jerry married Shirley Thornton on July 12, 1988 and they shared over 37 years of marriage together. Jerry enjoyed going...
Margaret Ann Rebstock
Oct 23, 2025
Margaret Ann Rebstock, 86, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Carmi Manor. She was born on December 31, 1938 in Carmi, IL the daughter of Joseph and Thelma (Corwin) Ward. She was raised in the Church of God in Carmi. She was also a part of the American Legion Auxiliary. Margaret loved spending time with...
Ingrid Ginther
Oct 17, 2025
Devoted mother and grandmother, Ingrid Ginther, 83, of Carmi passed away at 4:16 p.m., on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Bethel Manor in Evansville, IN. She was born in Munich, Germany on June 15, 1942 the daughter of Ernst Levi and Theresia Mueller. Ingrid married Ronald Lee Given and he preceded her in death on September 6, 1969,...
Betty J Newman
Oct 8, 2025
Betty J. Newman, 94, of Carmi passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born in Evansville, IN on August 25, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Irene (Whisenhunt) Dillinger. Betty married Ralph Joseph Newman in March of 1973. She was a member of the New Beginnings Church of God. She loved...
Joy E Boring
Oct 1, 2025
Joy E. Boring, 68, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2025, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born in Eldorado, IL on June 5, 1957 the daughter of James Marshall and Barbara Lou (Hudgins) Grisham. Joy married Tom Boring on December 17, 2005 and they shared almost 20 years of marriage together. She was a member...
Joan Garner
Sep 30, 2025
Joan (Frantz) Garner, formerly of rural Crossville, IL passed September 30, 2025, at 94 years. The youngest of four children, she was born January 28, 1931, to George A. and Edna Frantz of rural Arcola, IL.
Joan graduated from Tuscola High School, later earning a B.S. in Education (1953) at EasternIllinois State College. For several years, she taught Home...
Sue Thomason
Sep 27, 2025
Sue Thomason, 94, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born in Christopher, IL on January 30, 1931 the daughter of Rolla and Lillie Mae (Eldridge) Sims. Sue married William "Bill" Thomason on August 7, 1949 and he preceded her in death on August 17, 1986. She was...
Charles Vincent Hanagan
Sep 25, 2025
Charles Vincent "Vince" Hanagan, 91, of Norris City passed away on September 25, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. Vince was born in Hamilton County, Illinois on June 13, 1934, the son of John Michael and Emma (Belva) Hanagan. He married Barbara Hanagan on July 1, 1972 and she preceded him in death on July 1, 1995,
Vince was one...
Lynn Smith
Sep 22, 2025
Lynn Smith, 73, of Norris City passed away on September 22, 2025, at his residence in Norris City surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1951, in Norris City at his family home, the son of Charles and Norma (Martin) Smith. Lynn married Mary Ann Walters on August 28, 1971, and they shared over 54 years...
Phillip Dale Bennett
Sep 20, 2025
Phillip Dale Bennett, 81, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his residence in Norris City. He was born on January 20, 1944, in Dahlgren, IL the son of Billy Joe and Myrtle (Coker) Bennett. Phillip married Sandra Deen on July 22, 1984, and they shared over 41 years of marriage together. He was an...
Donald Lee Glover
Sep 19, 2025
Donald L. Glover, 85, of Carmi, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on November 15, 1939, in Grayville, IL, to Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover, Don lived a life marked by creativity, generosity, and a deep love for family and community.
Don married, Charlene Miller, on July 16, 1960, at Bruce Chapel....
Sharon L. Miller
Sep 18, 2025
Sharon L. Miller passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Stendeback Funeral Home in Enfield is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Campbell Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses. Donations may also be mailed to 609 W. Main St., Carmi, Illinois, 62821.
Betty Jane Wagner
Sep 18, 2025
Betty J. Wagner, 100, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her residence in Carmi. She was born on December 21, 1924, the daughter of Dolph and Clara Bell (McCarthy) Beasley. Betty married Mendell E. “Wag” Wagner on May 30, 1965, and they shared over 17 years of marriage together until his passing on February 23,...
Dorothy Jean South
Sep 15, 2025
Dorothy Jean (Cushman) South, 98, of Enfield passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born on July 4, 1927 in Springerton, IL the daughter of George Harlan and Mary Leona (Wright) Cushman. Dorothy married Garrett Francis South on August 31, 1946 and he preceded her in death...
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