All Obituaries

Edith Marie “Edie” Rister, 84, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at Eldorado Nursing and Rehab.  Edith was born May 17, 1934 in Eldorado to the late John and Bessie (Reeder) Unthank.  On December 15, 1986 she married Freddie Tim Rister who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.  She is survived by a daughter: Lisa (Jim) Bedinger of Taylorville, 2 sons: Ron (Stacey) Rister of Ridgway and Scott (Juanita) Rister of New Haven two...

Stanley R. Carpenter, 67, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Harrisburg Medical Center. Stanley was born March 31, 1951 in Eldorado to the late Walter and Jayetta (Perkins) Carpenter.  After graduating Eldorado High School, he attended SIU.  He was a supporter and fan of all Eldorado Eagle Sports. Stanley was a painter by trade and has made many friends in the Saline County area over the years. Stanley was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed hiking,...

Doris Mazakis, 80, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her residence. Doris was born June 11, 1938 in Beauty, KY to the late Thomas and Margaret (James) Sweeney. She married Andy Mazakis who preceded her in death. Prior to retirements Doris worked in the home health field. She was a member of the Church of New Beginnings in Eldorado. She is survived by six children: Debbie (Antonio) Pedroza of TX, Patricia King of TX, Judith Garcia of Eldorado, Brenda Watt of...

Richard O. Banks, resident of Eldorado, passes away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital. Richard was born April 24, 1935 in Raleigh, IL to the late Richard and Sarah (Wright) Banks. He married to former Brinda Flannigan who survives. Richard worked in the Keensburg Coal Mine prior to retirement. He Served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Eldorado VFW and the American Legion. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son; Rich (Ashley) Banks of...

Denzil Lee Owen, 66, of Harrisburg, Ill., passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.  He was born in Harrisburg on June 22, 1951, the son of the late Denzil and Helen Louise (Smith) Owen.  On April 18, 1980 her married the former Loretta Ann Cox who survives.  Denzil was retired from the TJ Max Warehouse in Evansville, Ind.  Along with his wife he is survived by three sons, Steven Allen Owen and Tammy of Sherrard, Ill., Charles D. Blue of Evansville, Ind.,...

James Darrell Goodbrake, Jr., 14, resident of Eldorado passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital.  Jimmy was born July 3, 2003 in St. Louis, MO to James D. Goodbrake, Sr. and Patricia Ann Earl both who survive. In addition to his parents he is survived by 2 brothers: Cory Flynn, Chris Flynn, 2 sisters: Christian Earl, Adreama Earl, all of Eldorado, maternal grandmother: Lorene Taylor, a niece: Jayla Flynn and an aunt: Angela Goodbrake Crawford of Thompsonville. Funeral...

Danny Wayne Beal, 67, of Eldorado, passed away on May 8th, after a long battle with cancer. Danny was born on January 27th,1951 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Betty and Dan Beal Jr. of Harrisburg, Illinois. Danny worked for the City of Eldorado for 25 years before retirement. He was also a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force in Dover Delaware, where he met his long time love and wife of 40 years, Cynthia Jane Beal, who passed away on December 22nd, 2015. Danny is survived by two...

William E. Fryer, 78, resident of Eldorado passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Bill was born December 11, 1939 in Sanford, Florida to the late William E., Sr. and Othella (Boyd) Fryer. He married Carolyn Sue Horton who survives. Bill worked as a custodian for the Eldorado Unit 4 School System for over 20 years prior to retirement. He was a member of the Ridgway Masonic Lodge and a 32 degree member of the Valley of Evansville lodge. In addition to his wife, he...

David A. McSparin, 68, resident of Eldorado passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. David was born July 21, 1949 in Eldorado to the late Edwin and Asel (Sellers) McSparin. He married the former Connie S. Smith who survives.  David served in the US Army. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son: Eddie (Ryan) McSparin of Harrisburg, grandchildren: Jaicila, Delilah, brothers: Robert (Gail) McSparin of Eldorado, Tom (Mary) McSparin of Eldorado, sisters:...

Marietta Briddick, 80, resident of Eldorado passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  Marietta was born July 26, 1937 in Equality, Illinois to the late Halsie and Daisy (Morgan) King.  She married Robert “Bob” Briddick who survives. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Marietta was active in her community and her church. She served on the Missions Committee, was a member of the “Prayer Band” a...