Obituaries

Arnold "Mickey" Kueber, Jr.

Arnold "Mickey" Kueber, Jr.

May 23, 2025

      Arnold "Mickey" Matthew Kueber, Jr. of Carmi, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, He was born October 14, 1953, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, the son of Arnold Matthew and Virginia (Means) Kueber, Sr. Mickey married Becky (Burnett) Kueber in 1992, and she preceded him in death on December 7, 2019. He worked at Jones and Laughlin...

Henry L. Walker

Henry L. Walker

May 22, 2025

     Henry Lee Walker, 73, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born on February 29, 1952, in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of George David and Nellie (Weasel) Walker. Henry graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1970. He attended Southeastern Illinois College where he obtained an Assoicates Degree in Auto mechanics. He then went...

Linda Miles

Linda Miles

May 17, 2025

     Linda Marie Miles, 67, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born on July 20, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert A. and Eunice "Sue" (Davis) Miller. Linda married the love of her life, Marvin J. Miles on December 26, 2011, and he preceded her...

Mike Chapman

Mike Chapman

May 14, 2025

     Mike Chapman, 65, of Norris City passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born in Carmi on September 3, 1959, the son of Doyle Glenn and Betty (Downs) Chapman. Mike drove a tanker truck in the oil field. He loved being on the farm and helping his brother, and always wanting to know what they'd be...

Donna Hutchison

Donna Hutchison

May 12, 2025

     Donna Marie (Aldrich) Hutchison, 78, of Carmi, departed for her heavenly home on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1946, in New Harmony, Indiana, the daughter of Ermil and Thelma M. (Davis) Aldrich. Donna graduated from New Harmony High School in 1964, where she learned the love of the flute, which she continued to...

Sylvia Johnson

Sylvia Johnson

May 10, 2025

     Sylvia Johnson, 78, of Norris City, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born on March 10, 1947, in Norris City, Illinois, the daughter of Alva and Ruth (Duvall) Phillips. Sylvia worked various jobs throughout her life. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, antiquing and was very meticulous with...

Pat Lewis

Pat Lewis

May 4, 2025

Pat C. Lewis died peacefully in her home, in the loving company of her family, on May 4, 2025. She was born Patsy Ruth Croghan on August 21, 1927, in Lake Worth, Florida. Pat is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Judge Henry Lewis, her parents, Michael J and Minnie Gray Croghan, and two sisters, Verna...

Phil Stocke

Phil Stocke

Apr 27, 2025

     Philip Endicott Stocke, 80, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born November 27, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Dr. A.E. and Beth (Endicott) Stocke. Phil graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1963, where he played football, basketball, and ran...

John Scharer

John Scharer

Apr 26, 2025

     John Calvin Scharer, 75, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Wilbur D. and Mary Ann (Krawczyk) Scharer. John enjoyed gardening fresh food, swimming, bike riding, Kayaking and fishing. He loved being in nature. John moved to Carmi from Ashland, Oregon three...

Kern L. Doerner

Kern L. Doerner

Apr 23, 2025

     Kern Doerner, 91, of Norris City, Illinois peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home. He was born March 25, 1934, on the family’s home place, south of Norris City. He was the son of Christopher Fredrick and Ada Adelia (Austin) Doerner. Kern graduated from Norris City High School in 1951. He was drafted into...

Aaron Kirsch

Aaron Kirsch

Apr 21, 2025

     Aaron Lee Kirsch, 47, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1977, in Carmi, the son of Ronald and Kathy (Stocke) Kirsch. Aaron was a 1996 graduate of Carmi White County High School. He was a diehard Atlanta Braves and Indiana Hoosier Basketball Fan, and would argue with any Kentucky...

Robert D. Russell

Robert D. Russell

Apr 20, 2025

     Robert Dee "Bob" Russell, 83, of Norris City, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born on October 24, 1941, in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Dee J. and Fern (Deahl) Russell. Bob graduated from Norris City High School in 1959. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea....

Patsy R. Ackerman

Patsy R. Ackerman

Apr 19, 2025

     Patsy Ruth Ackerman, 92, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas, the daughter of Hurbert O.Williams and Ruby E. (Clark) Jones. Ruby married Alta Jones, who helped raise Patsy. Patsy graduated from Grayville High School. She married William C. Ackerman on October 15, 1955, and...

Carla McCormick

Carla McCormick

Apr 15, 2025

     Carla Jean McCormick, 58, of Enfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on September 27, 1966, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Billy Gene and Mildred Agnes (Dauby) Aker. Carla graduated from Carmi High School in 1984, and went on to attend Murray State...

Verna Etienne

Verna Etienne

Apr 15, 2025

Verna Lee Etienne, 96, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on March 10, 1929, in Hamilton County, Illinois, the daughter of Ellery and Ruby (Smith) Woodrow. Verna married Joseph Wilburn Etienne on January 12, 1948, and he preceded her in death on February 21, 1986. She worked at...

Anna Cooley

Anna Cooley

Apr 9, 2025



     Anna M. Cooley, 102, of Akron, passed away on April 9, 2025. She was born on December 22, 1922 the daughter of Fred and Katie Winter of Carmi, IL. Growing up on a farm instilled in Anna a strong work ethic which she carried throughout her life. Anna retired after many years of dedicated service from the University...

Joseph Hosick

Joseph Hosick

Apr 4, 2025

     Joseph “Joe” Franklin Hosick, Jr., born on May 13, 1948, in Eldorado, Illinois, joined his parents, Joseph and Zella Hosick, on April 4, 2025. Joe, whose infectious laugh filled the room, spreading joy to everyone around him, loved a good steak and cigar. Not only was Joe a fine fisherman, but he could also throw a baseball, football,...

Robert Parker

Robert Parker

Apr 4, 2025

     Robert A. Parker, 78, of Carmi, formerly of McLeansboro passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Carmi Manor. He was born in Eldorado, Illinois, on July 18, 1946, the son of Thomas Abraham and Ellen Elizabeth (Harrelson) Parker. Robert faithfully served his country in the United State Marine Corp during the Vietnam War, starting at Camp Pendleton...

Dorothy Pollard

Dorothy Pollard

Apr 3, 2025

     Mrs Dorothy A. Pollard at the young age of, 87, of Carmi Illinois sadly passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Dunedin, FL. She was born in Thackeray, IL on July 20, 1937 the daughter of Andrew and Violet (Campbell) McMahan. Dorothy married Donald G. Pollard the love of her life on November 4, 1953 and he...

Norma Batteese

Norma Batteese

Mar 28, 2025

     Norma L. Batteese, 87, of Norris City passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born in Maunie, IL on February 11, 1938 the daughter of Emeart Elvis and Donna Mae (Frymire) James. Norma married James L. Batteese on May 27, 1954 and he preceded her in death on January 15, 1995. She had worked in various...