Jack Wayne Baker, age 70, of Du Quoin, passed away on the morning of Monday, October 30, 2023, in Du Quoin. Jack was born in Du Quoin on December 12, 1952, a son of Mary Lucy (Macaluso) and James Carlyle Baker, Sr.  He had worked as a foreman and stockman for Holder Mobile Homes and in earlier years had worked at Phelps Dodge and Koerber Drilling. Jack had a knack for gambling and was an avid Bingo player, traveling all around, and playing several days a week. Jack loved his close-knit...

Patricia Gail Sudzus, age 78, of Du Quoin, passed away peacefully at her home in Du Quoin on Friday, October 20, 2023. Patricia was born in Chicago on September 5, 1945, the daughter of Rudolph and Margaret (Russell) Bark. She married John Frank Sudzus, Jr in Chicago on May 1, 1965. He preceded her just five short days prior to her passing.  A loving mother and faithful wife for more than fifty-seven years, Patricia was a homemaker. She loved her family and Sunday night dinners,...

Donna Patricia Crider, age 66, of Benton, passed away at 9:37am on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Benton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Donna was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 2, 1957, the daughter of George W. and Doris Mae (Davis) Sears. As per the family's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services at this time. Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is honored to have been called to serve the family. For more information, or to leave...

John Frank Sudzus, Jr, age 77, of Du Quoin, passed away peacefully at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home in Du Quoin. John was born in Chicago on January 17, 1946, the son of Agnes Gail (Skiba-Weir) and John Frank Sudzus, Sr. He married Patricia Gail Bark in Chicago on May 1, 1965. John’s passion in life was working as a machinist by trade for over forty-five years. He led a very active life and enjoyed many pastimes such as playing softball, football, and bowling....

Greg Jason DeFord, age 47, of Tamaroa, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:39 pm surrounded by his wife and daughters at St. Louis University Hospital,  after an unforeseen medical emergency.    Greg was born August 27, 1976 to Jack and Janet (Harr) DeFord. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and tending to his horses. A man of Christian faith, he was devoted to the Lord, his family, and his friends.    He is survived by his wife...

Joseph Keith Williams, formerly of Zeigler, passed away in Du Quoin on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 40. Joey, as many knew him by, was born in Bolivar, Missouri on February 19, 1983, the son of Deborah (Domineck) Samples and the late Keith Allen Williams. Joe was a loving father who adored his children more than anything. He will be remembered as being quite the people-person. He enjoyed fishing, lifting weights, going for walks, and doing anything he could to socialize with...

James "Jim" Leroy Loucks, of Chester, passed away at 3:15am on Friday, September 1, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon. He was 70 years old.  James was born on January 29, 1953 in Cutler, a son of Joseph Marshall and Dorothy Mae (Shaw) Loucks. A jack-of-all trades, Jim had worked as an electrician, carpenter, and in the factories. He had a love of fishing from a young age. He loved his family, and his greatest joy came from seeing laughter in the children....

Eugene L. "Geno" Abbott, age 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at Carbondale Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Eugene was born in Benton on October 7, 1935, the son of Ocie and Lillie (Parr) Abbott. Prior to his retirement, he proudly worked as a butcher. Survivors include his son- Joe (Tonya Yard) Abbott of Du Quoin; daughter- Wendy (William Daffron) Abbott of Manteno; two grandchildren- Alison Gomez and Colin Hooks; four great grandchildren- Marley Vocu, Penelope Gomez,...

Helen Rose Smith, age 88, of Du Quoin, passed away peacefully at 3:46am at her daughter's home in Du Quoin, with her loving family at her side. Helen was born on September 2, 1934, in Berea, Kentucky, the daughter of Julius and Ethel Mae (Hensley) Retherford. She married John Daily Smith in Cincinatti, Ohio on March 7, 1962. He preceded her in death in June of 2004. Together, they shared more than forty-two years of marriage and beautiful memories.  Prior to her retirement, Helen...

Debbie Lynn Flores, age 64, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:30am on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home in Du Quoin after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Los Angeles, California on October 31, 1958, the daughter of Gladys (Floyd) and Newell Henson, Jr.  Debbie spent her life caring for her family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, always there when people needed her. She will be dearly missed by all those that had the...