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, March 7, 2026 at the Coulterville Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to gather directly at the cemetery.
To read her full obituary tribute, please visit the link below:
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12/08/2025
Shari Hamilton, age 62, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:26 AM on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
A time of visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home, 11 South Hickory Street in Du Quoin.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
A repass will follow at the First Baptist Church, Family Life Center, located at 104 N. Washington Street in Du Quoin.
Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is honored to serve the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit https://www.maxtonrosado.com/obituary/Shari-Hamilton or call 618-542-2020 for more information.
12/08/2025
❤️ This is the greatest gift you can leave your family. It's not financial—it's peace of mind.
We know: pre-planning a funeral feels daunting. It’s the conversation everyone avoids. But imagine removing the heaviest burden from your loved ones during their time of deepest grief.
In Part 1 of our essential series, Bill and Vonda Rosado break down why pre-arranging your funeral is the most compassionate choice you can make. We discuss how it eliminates family disagreements, ensures your wishes are honored, and allows your family to focus on grieving, not difficult decisions.
➡️ Inside this episode:
What’s the crucial difference between pre-planning and pre-funding?
How Vonda’s 30 years of experience make the process simple.
The legal pitfall families face without prior arrangements.
You are never too young to start. Take the first, simple step today.
Want more compassionate, practical advice? Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
📍 Proudly serving Southern Illinois communities from our family-owned Maxton Rosado and Johnson Hughes Funeral Homes.
Pre-arranging a funeral is one of the most loving and thoughtful gifts you can leave your family. Yet, taking that first step can feel overwhelming.In Part 1...
12/06/2025
The Power of Presence: Compassion for Grievers During the Holidays
We talked with Minister Keith about the difficulty of finding compassionate words for those who are grieving, especially during the emotional holiday season.
He points out that the phrase "I know just how you feel" is often inappropriate because people don't realize that you can't fully understand someone else's specific grief (like losing a son vs. another type of loss).
Keith's Most Compassionate Advice:
Don't worry about having the perfect line. Just show up. Your physical presence, a simple hug, and a genuine, "I'm here for you," is far more helpful than any attempt to relate perfectly.
The Grinch enjoyed seeing all of the merry, festive faces tonight!
The reindeer will be well fed on Christmas Eve, and there was lots of hot cocoa and marshmallows consumed!
We want to thank everyone who came out tonight for the Christmas Stroll festivities tonight! We hope to see you next year! 🎄
12/05/2025
12/01/2025
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
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Donations may be dropped off at the Elks Lodge on Mondays or Thursdays in December from 5-7pm Call or text Vonda at 618-201-4743 for alternate drop off times. Kitchen Volunteers should plan on arriving at 12pm on Christmas D...
11/30/2025
HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible community! 🌟 Yesterday's reverse parade (where we participated in the parade but YOU gave to US) may have been chilly and wet, but it didn't dampen our spirits! 🌧️❤️ We're overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who donated cold weather essentials for those in need through T2Hope. IT WAS AMAZING!
Your generosity is a beacon of hope for our neighbors who are struggling to stay warm and cozy this winter. We're talking coats, blankets, hats, gloves, and more - and we packed the van FULL! 🚗💕
Thank you to everyone who braved the elements to donate and show up for our community. Your kindness and compassion inspire us to keep doing what we do. 🙏
If you missed it, it's not too late to donate! Drop off your gently used or new cold weather items at T2Hope RESOURCE CENTER and we'll get them to those who need them most.
Together, we can make a difference and spread warmth and love this holiday season. ❤️
11/29/2025
Afternoon tea and cookies (and hot cocoa) with Santa for Small Business Saturday. We love being able to partake in some small way. The children for to take pictures and received a special gift! Thank-you Crystal Winters for the homemade Christmas Cookies!
11/29/2025
Wow, what an incredible journey it's been! We're blown away by the support and love from our community! 🥰 Six years ago, we started hosting a free community Thanksgiving Meal in our funeral home kitchen, and it's grown into something truly special.
This year, we had an army of over 40 volunteers, served 130 families, and over 400 meals! 🙌 We're talking about people who are struggling, people who are alone, and people who just need a little bit of connection. And thanks to YOU, they got just that.
We can't thank our volunteers, donors, and friends enough for making this day so special. Your time, food, and donations have helped create a sense of community and belonging for so many. 🙏
As we head into the holiday season, we're gearing up for our FREE Christmas Meal! 🎄 Stay tuned for ways to get involved and be a part of spreading love and joy to those who need it most.
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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 one’s 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 Rosado’s wanted to reopen the funeral home as they felt a strong need in the community for an affordable but high-quality funeral home. “I 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 — 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 “Frank” 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, it’s 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.” 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
