Mike Goin

Sep 18th, 1948 - Aug 13th, 2020

Howard Michael Goin, age 71, of Carbondale, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 11:59 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Mike was born on September 18, 1948, the son of Howard W. and Joan (Hutchins) Goin.  He married Mona Parini on August 22, 1970 in Herrin and she survives.  Mike worked as a police officer for the Carbondale Police Department for over 20 years and served in the Illinois National Guard.  He was a dog lover and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and was an excellent marksman.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Mona Goin; his daughter, Michelle Shannon Goin; a brother, David (Tami) Lynn; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Charlene and Robert Swope and Karen and Randy Cain; two nephews, Brett Lynn and Alex (Becca) Cain; and his two beloved dogs, Paris and Spike.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emery and Maggie Goin and Hazel and Carl Morgan; his parents, Howard and Phyllis Goin and Joan Hutchins; and his parents-in-law, Mark and Adolpha Calcaterra.

In accordance with his wishes, Mike will be cremated and a private inurnment will be held in Herrin City Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with the arrangements.

For those who prefer, memorials may be made to:

Humane Society of Southern Illinois, 95 Humane Road, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966

Wright-Way Rescue Shelter, 8459 Old Highway 13, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966

Or an animal shelter of the donor’s choice.  Donations may be sent to the shelter directly or may be mailed in care of Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home, 201 S. 13th St., Herrin, Illinois 62948.

For more information or to sign the online memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.

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11 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Tony Gualdoni

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: August 15, 2020

    So sad to hear of Mike’s death. Your family holds a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.

  • Guest: Mel Krekel

    From: Galloway, Ohio

    Date: August 15, 2020

    To the family of Mike Goin my condolences. I’m proud to have worked with Mike at the CPD many years ago and to call him my friend. I will never forget his bright blue windbreaker he always wore and had on when we went duck hunting.Good shooting in the hereafter my friend!

  • Guest: Karen & Randy Cain

    From: Lake Winnebago, Missouri

    Date: August 16, 2020

    Thinking of you dear family.

  • Guest: John Parini

    From: Royalton, Illinois

    Date: August 17, 2020

    Sending Warm Wishes For Comfort And Peace

  • Guest: Michael Vancil DMD

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: August 17, 2020

    I always enjoyed visiting with Mike and our conversations could be quite lively. He was a great guy! I miss him.

  • Guest: Barbara McAlister

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: August 17, 2020

    So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. 🙏

  • Guest: Judy Crawford

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: August 17, 2020

    Dear Mona & Family,

    I was saddened by the news of Mike’s passing. I pray that time will ease your pain, and all of your lovely memories will remain.

    Sincerely,
    Judy Crawford

  • Guest: Brent and Jan Jackson

    From: JOHNSTON CITY, Illinois

    Date: August 17, 2020

    Our deepest sympathy.

  • Guest: Malcom A. Sands

    From: Carbondale, Illinois

    Date: August 18, 2020

    well, I hate loosing friends, I will dearly miss those random phone calls from Mike in the evenings, we would talk for a couple of hours each time, sometimes well past my bedtime, we would talk about firearms, politics, the state of the world, how we would fix all the problems and our love of our old Rottweilers, friend you were one of a kind, and I will truly miss our visits

  • Guest: Albert Wilson

    From: Pine Bluff, Arkansas

    Date: September 10, 2020

    So sorry to read about Mike’s passing, we’ve talks 2to 3 times a week over past five to eight years. Our family’s prayers are with his family. We all shall miss him, greatly.

  • Guest: Dave Finke

    From: Paducah, Illinois

    Date: October 5, 2020

    I was saddened to hear of mike’s passing. I want to offer my sincere condolences to Mona and the family. I enjoyed the phone calls and visits with mike. You never had to wonder what mike was thinking. I will miss him. I guess heaven needed a reloader and they got a good one!