All Obituaries

     Vicky Joyce (Hale) Leonberger, passed peacefully from this life on September 25, 2023 at 12:25 pm, surrounded by her family.      Vicky was born on February 23, 1949 to James and Laverne (Weatherington) Hale. On September 25, 1965 she married Arlie W. “PeeWee” Leonberger. From that union was born their son, Steven W. Leonberger.  Vicky worked as a waitress, CNA, and secretary for Denny and Simpson, where she was best known as...

     Carolyn Sue Miller 78, of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.           She is survived by the following children, son Charles “Ed” Miller of McHenry IL, son Thomas F. Miller and wife Kris of Harrisburg, daughter Jerri Lynn Miller-Dykshorn and husband Scott of Scottsdale AZ, and a bonus daughter Lisa Fulk and husband Jerrod “Gomer” of...

      Linda Joyce Butler, age 81 of Harrisburg, passed away at 6:45 PM, Monday, September 18, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale surrounded by her family.       Linda was born on September 12, 1942, in Harrisburg to the late Morse and Bernice (Wiley) Hill.  On June 14, 1998, she married Glendel F. Butler, Glendel preceded her in death on January 15, 2011. Linda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carrier Mills...

William Douglas Brines, age 67 of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM.     Doug was born on February 7, 1956 in Mt Carmel, Illinois to William Lee Brines and the former Patricia (Majors) Brines-Pulliam.  He attended Harrisburg High School with the class of 1974. Doug was a coal miner for 30 years working at Sahara Coal Company #20, and then he worked at Brushy Creek and Willow Lake. He was a past local union president of UMWA. After his...

     Donata Dene Kopman passed away at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in the company of her beloved fiancé, kids, and family.  She was born on October 20, 1962, at Hillcrest Hospital to the late Donald D. and Dorraine (Schrage) Biers. Surviving her are her two children Jamie (Kopman) Harrington and Bryan Kopman, Bella Kopman (granddaughter), Denise Biers and Darcie (Biers) Melia (sisters), David Biers (brother), and Edward Tribbey (fiancé), and many...

     Gary J. Janssen, age 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his residence.      Gary was born on December 12 1947 in Streator, Illinois to Gilbert and Zelda (Loftus) Janssen. He served his country in Vietnam and owned his own bar in Minonk, Illinois. Gary also enjoyed photography.      Gary is survived by his sons Eric Janssen and wife Kristy of Minonk, Illinois; Todd Janssen of Farmer City, Illinois;...

     Emily Anderson 72, of Galatia, Illinois, passed away at 4 PM, Monday, September 4, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital.      Emily was born February 22, 1951. Emily was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Conwell. She was preceded by her brothers the late Charles Conwell, and the late Kenneth Conwell. Emily attended Galatia Community School where she graduated in the class of 1969. Following graduation, she attended...

LeRoy D. Steinsultz, age 84, of Harrisburg, passed away at 4:30 AM, Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his home.      LeRoy was born on July 28, 1939 in Harrisburg to Noble and Mary (Heflin) Steinsultz. On June 30, 1962 at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church in Galatia he married the former Frieda Joyce Winters. She preceded him on January 23, 2006.     LeRoy was working as a consultant for Townley Engineering and Manufacturing Company at the time of his death....

      Jackie “Jack” Lynn Hetterscheidt, the most loving and caring husband, dad, and poppy passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, August 11 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was 80 years old.      Dad was born in Harrisburg on May 22, 1943, to the late John and Vivian (Webb) Hetterscheidt. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served in the Vietnam War. While in the Marines, he was awarded...

     Patty, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at home.      Patty was born October 9, 1942 to Marion and Wanda Abney. She married Phillip “Bud” Odle of Galatia. They then had three children Rena, Phillip and Marci. Patty was affiliated with the Church of God most of her life but recently attended Christian Life Fellowship.      Patty is survived by her daughters, Rena (Ed) Conkle and Marci Odle...