All Obituaries

Laura Lee Durkee, 66, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Acorn Estates, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She was born December 13, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Oliver W. and Nancy Randall Pease. Laura was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Carmel. She worked as a cashier for Hyundai Merchant Marine, Scottsdale, Arizona. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Edward Maciulski of Mansfield, Texas and Shawn Maciulski of Franklin, Tennessee;...

John Jerome Reburn, 87, was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven on April 23, 2022.  A lifelong resident of Mt. Carmel, John was born at home on January 12, 1935 to William Gordia Reburn and Viola (Engle) Reburn.  He acquired his affectionate nickname ‘Doc’ after the doctor who delivered him into this world.  A lifelong member of St. Mary’s parish, Doc was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Oakland City College, and a veteran of the Navy. He is survived by...

Frankie Mae (Racine) Seaton, 88, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on June 8, 2022, at Solarbron Skilled Nursing Facility in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by the love of her family.   She was born November 26, 1933, in Gibson County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles A. and Erlene (Straw) Racine. Frankie graduated from Mount Carmel High School. On June 4, 1950, Frankie married Nova L. Seaton in Mount Carmel, Illinois. He preceded her in death after 54 years of...

Iris Hinderliter, 81, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family.   She was born July 25, 1940, the daughter of George E. and Nellie Rose (Bengel) Utley, in Wabash County, Illinois. On December 31, 1957, she married Robert M. Hinderliter in Harrisburg, Illinois. Her time was well spent being a mother and homemaker.   Left to cherish Iris’ memory is her husband...

Loren Kenneth Deisher, 87, was born on January 12, 1935 in Gards Point, Illinois to Lawrence and Gladys (Miller) Deisher. Loren passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Carmel on June 2, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. He married Lois Clark on April 6, 1957 and together they enjoyed sixty-five years. He served in the United States Army on two occasions before being honorably discharged. Loren was employed at Snap-On Tools, Inc. for forty-four years before his retirement. He...

Charles Albert Speaks, 83, of Albion, Illinois passed away on  Friday, May 20, 2022, at  Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.   Charlie was born March 20, 1939, the son of J. Albert and Georgia A. (Perdue) Speaks in Henderson, Kentucky. He attended Holy Name High School in Henderson and University of Kentucky. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post #590 in Albion, Illinois.   He married Donna Rude on December...

Phyllis L. Green, 84, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois was granted an audience with her precious Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. In witness were her biggest fans and the loves of her life, her children. She was born November 24, 1937, the daughter of Estol and Sylvia (Chanley) Perry in Wabash County, Mt. Carmel Illinois. She was the third child and only girl surrounded by six brothers who both adored and feared her. She was a graduate of  Mt. Carmel High School. She retired from SnapOn Tools...

William Grant “Bill” Cotner III ,73, loving father, grandpa, and friend, passed away on May 9, 2022, after a long battle with lung cancer.   He was born on August 6, 1948, in Mt. Carmel, son of Willie (Smith) Cotner and William Grant Cotner II. He graduated in the Class of 1966 from Mt. Carmel High School.   Bill loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy came in raising, training, and spending time with his beloved dogs. He served...

Nola Nathalie Hinderliter, 87, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Nola was born September 18, 1934 in Gibson County, Indiana, the daughter of Babel and Mildred (Williams) McClellan. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She married George Richard Hinderliter in Mt. Carmel. She was a homemaker and loved time spent raising her family. Left to cherish Nola’s memory are her daughter, Vicki Wilcox of Avon,...

Karen Jean Mundy, 63, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Oakview Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation with Gary by her side.   She was born October 31, 1958, the daughter of Billy and Mary Alyce Rodgers Faith in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Karen graduated from Allendale High School in the Class of 1976.  She received an associate degree from Wabash Valley College.   Karen loved her job, of 19 years until her retirement in 2012, at Mt. Carmel...