Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home

Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home Welcome to Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home. We are a family owned and operated, full service funeral home, serving Southern Illinois since 1930.

Our facility was recently remodeled and updated in 2017/2018. The Riggin Funeral Home in Carterville, Illinois was established in 1930 by William Henry Riggin. His funeral home was first located on West Illinois Avenue in Carterville and was moved to its present location, 322 North Division, in 1935. Henry Riggin died in 1940 leaving the funeral home to his wife, Verna, and his two sons, Gordon an

d Geddes. In 1952, Gordon bought both his mother and brother's shares of the funeral home and became the sole owner of Riggin Funeral home. Gordon and his wife, Lucille, retired in 1976, selling the funeral home to Craig Pillatsch and his wife, Mary. The name changed, adding Pillatsch to the name to become Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home. After Mary's death, Craig married JoAnn Fields. Craig and JoAnn Pillatsch retired in 2003, selling the funeral home to Michael Ray "Junior" Burke and his wife, Lori. Michael Burke began his career at Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home in 1982 as an apprentice. He worked for Craig Pillatsch for over twenty-one years. Michael and Lori Burke have owned the funeral home since 2003 with the funeral home name changing again, by adding Burke as is now known as Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home.

Orval W. Bogard, Jr., 91, of Carterville, Illinois passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family....
08/03/2026

Orval W. Bogard, Jr., 91, of Carterville, Illinois passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
Orval was born August 29, 1934, in Marion, Illinois to Orval W. and Mary E. (Sinks) Bogard. He married Paula J. Halstead on September 18, 1954, in Carterville, Illinois and they...

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Community Notification: Military Salute taking place outside the funeral home Thursday, July 30, 2026.
07/28/2026

Community Notification: Military Salute taking place outside the funeral home Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Barbara Ann Bellinger, 92, of Colp, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.Barbara ...
07/27/2026

Barbara Ann Bellinger, 92, of Colp, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Barbara Ann Bellinger was born on September 20, 1933, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Lucille Wheeler. She was lovingly raised by Earl and Anna Blachly, who provided her with a strong fo...

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Charles “Bill” Mausey, 83, of Carterville, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.Memor...
07/26/2026

Charles “Bill” Mausey, 83, of Carterville, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev. Ralph Brandon officiating. Military honor...

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Jerry Alan Bauridl, 63, of Carterville, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital.He was b...
07/24/2026

Jerry Alan Bauridl, 63, of Carterville, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital.
He was born on August 3, 1962, in Granite City, Illinois, to Florence Irene (Goodson) Merchant Bauridl Moore and Karl Bauridl.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Nicole Bauridl; son, ...

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Larry John Provence, 67, of Gulf Shores, Alabama, formerly of Cambria, Illinois, made his final cast on Tuesday, July 14...
07/23/2026

Larry John Provence, 67, of Gulf Shores, Alabama, formerly of Cambria, Illinois, made his final cast on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home.
Larry shared more than 42 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Twila, building a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
He is surviv...

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If you remember the ice and snow we had earlier this year, you might also remember the water leak it caused here at the ...
07/09/2026

If you remember the ice and snow we had earlier this year, you might also remember the water leak it caused here at the funeral home.

We had the damage repaired, but as it turns out, those repairs didn’t quite hold the way we had hoped. So, we’re at it again! 🔨

Over this past week we were able to get it repaired. (Thanks to Monty Jeralds!) We appreciate your patience and understanding if you encountered a little extra activity during your visit.

Thank you for your continued support as we keep our funeral home in the best possible condition to serve the families who place their trust in us. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to Herrin Trophy for the beautiful custom wooden plaque they created for us!We truly appreciate th...
07/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Herrin Trophy for the beautiful custom wooden plaque they created for us!

We truly appreciate the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and care that went into making this special piece. It’s a wonderful addition to our funeral home, and we’re grateful for the outstanding work of a local business that takes such pride in what they do.

Thank you for this sweet and kind gesture!

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸Today, we celebrate the freedoms, courage, and enduring spirit that have defined our nation...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the freedoms, courage, and enduring spirit that have defined our nation since 1776. As we gather with family and friends, we also remember the generations of Americans whose sacrifices have made our independence possible.

This Fourth of July marks the beginning of the celebration of America 250—commemorating 250 years of our nation’s history, heritage, and the people who have shaped it.

From all of us at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. May we continue to honor the past, cherish the present, and look forward with hope to the future.

❤️🤍💙 Happy Fourth of July! 💙🤍❤️

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322 N Division Street
Carterville, IL
62918

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