Joan Phemister Obituary
We bid farewell to Joan Phemister (Carbondale, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 23, 2026 at the age of 93. Joan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Phemister to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Thetford and Margaret Thetford (Gibbs); and her siblings, Gene Thetford and Jackie Allen. She is survived by: her son Terry Dusch (Beth) of Carterville; her grandchildren, Carey Dusch of Nashville, TN and Jeff Dusch (Jenna) of Billings, MT; her great grandchildren, Ross, Blythe and Nolan Dusch; and her siblings, Larry Thetford of Carbondale, Ronnie Thetford of Marion, Kay Fike (Rich) of Pittsburg, Mary Miller-Siegel and Barbara Wilson of Murphysboro.
Memorials in Joan's name may be made to the Saluki Athletic Fund c/o SIU Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.
