Sloan Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Galatia and Creal Springs, IL areas
Justin Andrew Vlasak
Apr 22, 2023
Justin Andrew Vlasak 40 of Marion passed away April 22, 2023, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Justin was born on December 16,1982 in Marion, Illinois to the late Paul Wyant Jr. and Ginger Wyant (Marks).
Justin loved his family and was a wonderful son, father, brother, grandson, uncle and so much more.
He worked in construction as a...
Carolyn Sue Mallady
Apr 5, 2023
Carolyn Sue Mallady 80, of Harrisburg passed away April 5, 2023, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Carolyn was born on August 18,1942 in Saline County to the late Curran and Marion Tullip (Taylor) Jackson. Carolyn married Dean Mallady on October 10, 1959.
Carolyn is of Baptist faith and attended North America Baptist Church. She was involved with...
David Michael Hayes "Dave"
Mar 26, 2023
David Michael Hayes “Dave” (65) left our world to be with Jesus in heaven on March 26, 2023. Dave fought a battle with ALS Lou Gehrig’s Disease and was surrounded by his family in his home. Dave is preceded in death by his parents John Edger and Donna Mae Hayes. He is survived by his five daughters: Lynda Kaye...
John Charles "Cartoon" Carlton
Mar 17, 2023
John Charles “Cartoon” Carlton, age 79, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Amita St. Joseph Hospital, losing a three-year battle with multiple health issues. A Rockdale resident for more than four decades, he served for several years on the Volunteer Fire Department. He retired from Caterpillar (Joliet) in 1997 after 33 years and ten months of service.
He was...
Lindell Ray Wells
Mar 13, 2023
Lindell Ray Wells, 58, of Galatia, IL was born on March 28, 1964, in Harrisburg, IL to John W. and Wilma M. Wells. He passed away on March 13, 2023, peacefully at home.
Lindell was a devoted son, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his mother Wilma Wells of Galatia, sister Johnna (Renie) Wells of Collinsville, brothers,...
Ivagene Stephenson
Mar 12, 2023
Ivagene Stephenson 95, of Galatia passed away March 12, 2023, at Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. Ivagene was born on May 17,1927 in Saline County to the late George and Amy (Hall) Bradley. She went on to marry Carl (Red) Stephenson who preceded her in death in 2008. Ivagene really enjoyed cooking for her family and prior to her...
Mary Nell Fletcher Glass
Feb 25, 2023
Mary Nell Fletcher Glass 92 of Harrisburg formally of Galatia passed away Saturday February 25, 2023 at Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. Mary was born on September 26, 1930 in Harrisburg to the late James W. & Rachel L. (McCue) Allen. Mary first married Gussie (Gus) Fletcher and he passed in May 1991. Later she married Dorman E. Glass...
Jeffrey Scott Thomas
Feb 24, 2023
Jeffery Scott Thomas, age 60, passed away at his residence February 24, 2023. Jeff was born September 30,1962 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late Jackie Dale Thomas and Patricia (Hicks) Thomas. Jeff was raised by his Stepfather Jim Ledbetter and his Mother Patricia (Hicks) Ledbetter from age 2 years old. Jeff graduated from Harrisburg High School and continued his education...
Wilma Lee (Williams) Wilson
Feb 21, 2023
Wilma Lee (Williams) Wilson, 93, of Galatia passed away Feb. 21, 2023, at the Anchor Senior Living Facility in Marion.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday February 24, 2023, at the Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia with the Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will be held in the Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will be before the service from...
Justin Bree "Hotrod" Heflin
Feb 1, 2023
Justin Bree (Hotrod) Heflin, 40, originally from Galatia IL, passed away Tuesday, February 1st at 9:44pm at Trident Hospital in Charleston South Carolina. Justin was born on July 13th of 1982 to Robert Earl Heflin, and the late Linda Lou Heflin both of Galatia, Illinois. Justin loved spending time in the gym, lifting weights etc., he also enjoyed camping, fishing,...
Richard Dale Haase
Jan 18, 2023
Richard Dale Haase, 68 formerly of Creal Springs, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, around 8:00am in Eckhart, Indiana. Richard was born on January 6,1955 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Larry and Anna (Marcotte) Haase. He married the love of his life, Dianna Hennesy on December 23, 1974, and she preceded him in death on May...
Joy L. Cook
Jan 11, 2023
Joy L. Cook 89 of Harrisburg formally of Galatia passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the Shawnee Rose Care Center Harrisburg Illinois. She was born on August 22, 1936 in Saline Co. Illinois to the late Sylvester & Vesta (Cook) Gaither. Joy married Bob Cook on June 11, 1950 in Piggott Arkansas and he preceded in December 2006. She...
Gladys J. Adams
Jan 8, 2023
Gladys J. Adams, 87 of Marion passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Du Quoin Nursing and Rehab. Gladys was born on January 4, 1936, in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Jessie and Jane (Watlers) Whitt. Gladys is survived by a stepdaughter Nancy and 2 stepsons Gilbert Jr. and Larry Leroy. Along with her parents Gladys was...
Juanita "Sue" Robinson
Dec 21, 2022
Juanita "Sue" Robinson, age 71 of Galatia, passed away on Wednesday, December 21st after battling metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and children. Sue was born on April 6, 1951, to Charles "Bob" and LaVerne Jones in East St. Louis, IL. The family later moved to Galatia, IL where Sue attended school. After graduating from Galatia High...
Kimberly Jo Leeper
Dec 15, 2022
Kimberly Jo Leeper, 44 of Marion passed away on Thursday, December 15,2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Kimberly was born on August 22, 1978, in Herrin, Illinois to Cynthia Tiedt. Kimberly was a homemaker and absolutely loved taking care of her five boys. Kimberly was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church in Marion. Kimberly is survived by her...
Loy Neal Patterson, Sr.
Dec 2, 2022
Loy Neal Patterson, Sr. 1943 – 2022 Loy Neal Patterson, Sr., 79, of Galatia, passed away at 6:40 PM, Friday, December 2, 2022 at Hamilton Memorial Rehabilitation and Health Care in McLeansboro. Neal was born on March 3, 1943 in Galatia to Loy Seigle and Agnes May (Thomas) Patterson. He married Loretta Rice on February 3, 2001, and she survives...
Patricia Ann Duffee
Dec 2, 2022
Patricia Ann Duffee, formerly of Galatia, finished her life’s journey at the age of 80, on December 2, 2022, at Carrier Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Patricia was born on April 28, 1942, in Talladega, AL, to Eugene and Ida B. (Hardin) Chapman. She was a homemaker and restaurant owner. She and Doc ran Duffee’s Diner in Harrisburg, and later...
Mary Rachael Stevens Evans
Dec 2, 2022
Mary Rachael Stevens Evans, 51, passed away at 10:11 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial Service to honor her life will be Saturday, January 7th at 3:30 P.M. at the Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia with visitation from 2:00 P.M. till funeral hour at the funeral home. Mike Weaver and Mark Finnie...
Betty Jean Branche
Nov 27, 2022
Betty Jean Branche 1929-2022 Betty Jean Branche, 93, of Creal Springs passed away at 12:20 PM, Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Manor Court of Carbondale. Betty was born on February 1, 1929, in Marion to the late Earl and Ida (Hays) Stroud. She married Eloy Branche, and he preceded her in death. Betty worked for Norge, which eventually sold...
