We offer affordable funeral and cremation options. Du Quoin, Centralia, Pinckneyville, Elkville.
01/05/2026
From a "phase" to a way of life. đď¸
When Vonda lost her grandfather in the 7th grade, she didnât just find griefâshe found her purpose.
She saw how much a caring hand mattered, and she decided right then to be that hand for others. Three decades later, she hasn't looked back. For Vonda, funeral service isn't just a job; itâs the only thing sheâs ever wanted to do.
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Tamela "Tammy" Renee Inchcliff, 57, of Vergennes, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Bush Community Building, located at 406 Elm Avenue; De Soto, IL 62924.
The VA doesn't always cover the cost of a casketâbut we do.
At Maxton-Rosado and Johnson-Hughes Funeral Homes, we offer a FREE CASKET OR URN for: â Veterans with an honorable discharge â The spouses of veterans
Whether you are looking into cremation or traditional burial, this program is our way of giving back to those who gave so much for us.
What you need to know:
It is NOT a VA program; itâs exclusive to our funeral homes.
All we need to see is your discharge papers (DD-214).
It can be used for pre-planning or immediate needs.
Don't leave your family with a "huge expense" when we have a program designed to help.
đ Comment "INFO" below or send us a DM to learn more about our Veteran programs.
12/29/2025
Whether youâre curious about cremation costs or wondering if your plan is "portable" if you move, weâre giving you the transparent truth that most firms wonât put in writing.
Watch the conversation here and see why "pre-planning" is actually the best gift you can give your family. đ
When a family walks through our doors after a loss, the greatest gift they can find isn't a fancy casket or a big service. Itâs a folder. đâ¤ď¸
Itâs a folder left by a mother, a father, or a spouse that says: "Iâve taken care of the details so you can take care of each other."
Weâre Bill and Vonda Rosado, and in our latest conversation, we aren't just talking about prices and laws. Weâre talking about peace.
Weâre sharing how you can protect your family from:
đď¸ Decision Fatigue: Making hard choices while their hearts are breaking.
đď¸ Financial Stress: Protecting them from rising costs so they never have to worry about "how." đď¸ The Unknown: Ensuring your story is told exactly the way you want it.
Pre-planning isnât for you. Itâs for them. Let us show you how easy it is to leave behind a legacy of comfort instead of a list of questions.
Why Plan Ahead? Part 2: Easing Tomorrowâs Burden Today Series: Beyond the Funeral Service: Compassionate Conversations Hosts: Bill & Vonda RosadoEpisode Summ...
12/27/2025
Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is honored to serve the family of Nancy Williamson.
SERVICE DETAILS:
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at New Concord Cemetery, located at 5694 Swanwick-Rice Road in Pinckneyville.
CLICK LINK BELOW FOR FULL OBITUARY TRIBUTE:
Celebrate the life of Nancy Williamson and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.
12/24/2025
Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the yearâa season filled with lights, laughter, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. But for those who are grieving, Christmas can feel heavy, isolating, and deeply painful. While the world celebrates, grieving hearts are simply trying to survive.
Here are some things grieving people wish others understood during the Christmas season.
1. We Still Love ChristmasâIt Just Hurts Now
Grief doesnât erase the love we once had for the holidays. It changes it. Decorations may feel overwhelming, carols may bring tears instead of joy, and traditions can highlight who is missing. We arenât trying to be negativeâwe are learning how to exist in a season that no longer looks or feels the same.
2. Please Say Their Name
Avoiding the name of the person who died doesnât protect usâit hurts. Saying their name acknowledges their existence, their impact, and our love. A simple, âI know this must be hard without ___â means more than you realize.
3. There Is No âRight Wayâ to Grieve
Some days we may laugh. Other days we may withdraw. We might attend one event and skip another. Grief doesnât follow a schedule or social expectations. What looks like strength one day may be pure exhaustion the next.
4. Invitations Still Matterâeven If We Decline
Being included reminds us we are remembered. Please keep inviting us, even if we say no. Sometimes just knowing we had the option makes the season feel less lonely.
5. âAt LeastâŚâ Is Never Comforting
âAt least theyâre not suffering.â âAt least you have other children.â âAt least you had time with them.â These phrases minimize loss, even when well-intended. What helps most is a listening ear and a simple, âIâm so sorry. This is really hard.â
6. Grief Gets Louder During the Holidays
Empty chairs, unwrapped gifts, and missing traditions amplify loss. The joy around us can make our sorrow feel even heavier. Christmas doesnât distract from griefâit often magnifies it.
7. We May Need Support Long After the Decorations Come Down
Grief doesnât end on December 26th. In many ways, it deepens once the noise of the holidays fades. Continued check-ins after Christmas are deeply appreciated.
8. Small Acts of Kindness Mean Everything
A text message. A card. A meal. A candle lit in remembrance. These gestures may seem small to you, but to a grieving heart, they are lifelines.
9. We Are Not Trying to Ruin the Holiday
If we step away, cry unexpectedly, or seem quieter than usual, itâs not because we donât care. Itâs because love never stopsâand neither does grief.
10. Your Presence Matters More Than Your Words
You donât need to fix our pain. You canât. Just be there. Sit with us. Hold space. Let us talkâor not talkâwithout pressure.
A Gentle Reminder
Grief is love that has nowhere to go. At Christmas, that love often feels overwhelming. Patience, compassion, and understanding go farther than perfect words ever could.
If you know someone who is grieving this Christmas, the greatest gift you can offer is grace.
12/18/2025
Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Centralia is honored to serve the family of Monika Smith.
SERVICE DETAILS:
Visitation: Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM at the Greenview Christian Church in Centralia
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Greenview Christian Church in Centralia
Monika's full obituary tribute may be found here:
Celebrate the life of Monika Smith and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.
FREE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MEAL brought to you by Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home
CHRISTMAS DAY
1-3 PM
Du Quoin Elks Lodge
DINE IN
DELIVERY
CARRY OUT
CALL or TEXT Vonda at 618-201-4743 to order a meal for you or someone you care for.
We at Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home are so thankful to be able to provide such a service to our community! Please sign up below if you can help.
As Gold Plate and other senior services are not open and do not deliver meals on Christmas Day, we want to make sure no one is alone and gets a hot, Christmas meal!
PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW IF YOU CAN HELP!
Food donations may be dropped off at the Du Quoin Elks Lodge 884 Mondays and Thursdays between 5-7pm or by calling or texting Vonda Rosado at 618-201-4743. Donations will need collected on or before Dec 21st.
*Kitchen volunteers should arrive on Christmas Day at 12 pm
*Driver volunteers should arrive on Christmas Day at 12:30 pm
12/10/2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Christina Kay Gieselmann.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Coulterville Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to gather directly at the cemetery.
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The community of Du Quoin and surrounding Perry County areas now have a new option to help assist during the delicate process of a loved oneâs death and final arrangements.
The historical Maxton Funeral Home, previously owned and operated under the late Frank Maxton, will reopen fully in the summer of 2020 as the Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home and Event Center in the beautiful downtown district of Du Quoin, Illinois. The funeral home, located at 11 South Hickory Street in Du Quoin, is now proudly being re-opened by the new owners, William and Vonda Rosado.
William was born and raised in the Du Quoin area, having attended the Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduating from the Elverado High School. With a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Southern Illinois University, William serves as the Executive Manager of the funeral home and event center. He is also a licensed pre-need specialist, able to assist families with any pre-planning process. Vonda is a 1991 graduate of Herrin High School and a 1994 graduate of the Southern Illinois University Mortuary Science Program. She has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for more than twenty-six years. Vonda is also a licensed pre-need specialist.
Not only will the beautiful home serve as a funeral home, the 5000 square foot home will also host events such as family reunions, wedding receptions, board meetings, community functions, intimate gathering rooms, and more.
"We are more than a funeral home, we are now truly a community steward and are able to give back to the city. We felt the need to offer additional event services. This facility will enable us to provide services and events like no other in the surrounding communities. We envision having continuous programs for families, including movie nights, children's activities, and socials. We envision the center as a place for all people from all walks of life to enjoy the facility for whatever purpose they intend.
The Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home will offer affordable services and cater to all funeral needs including prearranging of services, cremations, celebrations of life, and full traditional funeral ceremonies. The Rosadoâs wanted to reopen the funeral home as they felt a strong need in the community for an affordable but high-quality funeral home. âI think we really encompass the families that we work with and engage with them on a more compassionate level. We realize our clients come from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances. We strive to serve families equally, regardless of what their financial situation is. That's something that my mentors, Larry and Diane Hughes, always prided themselves on â what they have instilled in me. To be able to help any family that comes through our door."
It is a great honor to have the opportunity to carry on where Mr. Maxton left off. He was a staple in the community of Du Quoin, and his legacy deserves to be remembered. Frank was named Rotarian of the year in 2000, Du Quoin's Citizen of the year in 2005, and upon his retirement, was awarded Du Quoin's highest honor by former Mayor John Rednour when he declared Oct. 27, 2012, as Frank Maxton Appreciation Day. Francis McCara âFrankâ Maxton passed away on September 21, 2014 at the age of 80.
"We have a tremendous passion for helping people. When you lose a loved one, itâs the most emotionally draining experience you could ever go though. To help people in that time of their life is very rewarding. We are beyond thankful to be able to share this opportunity with the Du Quoin community and include our family in this beautiful journey.â William and Vonda have four children- Preston, Kamen, Parker, and Keaton; one grandson- Braxton; parents- Jesus and Marian Rosado of Elkville, and Gloria and the late Robert E. Robison of Energy. Serving our community as a family is a privilege we do not take lightly.
Now booking events of any kind and open by appointment for funeral pre-planning.
Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home and Event Center can be reached at 618-542-2020. Please visit us on Facebook or our website at www.maxtonrosado.com
