Obituaries

Jun 21, 2024

Anita Sue Stotlar, age 77, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Anita was born April 08, 1947 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Thomas and Betty (Harris) Phalp. Anita grew up in Marion and graduated top her class, Marion High School class of 1965. She studied at SIU earning a...

Jun 19, 2024

Marjorie A. Almaroad, age 93, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Marjorie was born April 12, 1931 in Pulleys Mill, a daughter of Charles E. and Thelma (Short) Meneese. She attended Meneese School and graduated Marion High School. She worked as a bookkeeper at Kimmel Auto Supply. She married Ray Almaroad Jr....

Jun 16, 2024

Judy Krasselt, age 68, of Marion, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Judy was born May 31, 1956 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Morris and Laura (McDaniels) Groves. She married the love of her life, Roy J. Krasselt, Sr., who preceded her in death. Judy had worked as an caregiver to the elderly. She...

Jun 16, 2024

Mark R. Mapps, 64, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on June 16, 2024, at Helia Healthcare in Energy, Illinois. Mark was born on December 20, 1959, the son of Eddie and Florence Marie Mapps.  He married Cindy Moake on September 30, 1994.  Together they have shared 29 years of marriage.

Mark was employed by the family business...

Jun 14, 2024

Tom Carlile passed away in his sleep at his Marion IL home sometime during the early morning hours of Friday June 14th. He joins his wife of forty-six years, Margret Alice (Serviss)Carlile and his eldest son, Bradley Wade. He is survived by four sons; Nathan Todd of Phillips WI, Alan Scott of Carol Stream IL, Jordan Lewis of Carol Stream...

Jun 10, 2024

Mae Elizabeth Simmerman, age 96, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Mae was born November 28, 1927 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Lillian (Foster) Boyer. She attended Washington Grade School in Marion. She married Laverne "Barney" Simmerman on May 05, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mae and Barney started...

Jun 8, 2024

Rhonda Lynn Boner, age 64, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Rhonda was born March 04, 1960 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Barbara (Alexander) Robertson. Rhonda grew up in Creal Springs, Illinois and was a graduate of Marion High School where she was a cheerleader and was crowned...

Jun 7, 2024

Donald Taylor, age 95, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1929, in Springfield, Missouri to George and Abbie Taylor. He was a Navy Veteran and a retired Waukegan Firefighter. Don worked for Lake County Movers/Bekins in Waukegan, Illinois. He loved camping and fishing along Wolf River in Wisconsin....

Jun 6, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lela Mae McKinney (Sullins) age 88, of Marion, IL. Passed away on June, 06, 2024 at 1:41AM comfortably at Deaconess Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL.

Lela was born November 27, 1935, in Williamson County, a daughter of the late Harry Sullins Sr. and Ruth (Kelly) Sullins.

Lela was preceded in death...

Jun 4, 2024

Roberta Jean Dillon, age 79, of Johnston City, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.Roberta was born September 28, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of James and Margaret (Foster) Dillon. Roberta has been developmentally disabled her entire life.  She had lived at Independence Place for several years and in 2015 moved to Pathway...

Jun 4, 2024

Mary L. McAnelly, 85 of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  Mary was born on September 8, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of Thomas and Nell (nee Johnson) Mallon.

Mary married the love of her life, John McAnelly.  Together they shared 54...

Jun 2, 2024

Melissa F. Prather, 58 of Carterville, Illinois passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital on June 2, 2024.  Melissa was born on August 31, 1965, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of Lindell and Margaret (nee Humphrey) Prather.

Melissa was a 1983 graduate of Eldorado High School and went on to work as a teacher’s assistant at West Side...

Jun 1, 2024

Betty June Ridgley, age 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Betty was born June 06, 1926 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charlie and Maude (Cavitt) Smith. She married Don Ridgley and he preceded her in death. Betty graduated Marion High School in 1946, then worked at the Ordill Area. She...

Jun 1, 2024

Gerald Dean Barnett, 89 of Marion, Illinois, passed away at the Veteran’s Administration Facility on June 1, 2024.  Gerald was born on June 9, 1934, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Charles and Nellie (nee Werry) Barnett.

Mr. Barnett served our grateful Nation as Staff Sergeant for the United States Air Force.  He also enjoyed...

May 28, 2024

Vikki Swain, 71, of Marion, passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Marion, Illinois on April 3, 1953.  She was the daughter of Donald and Betty Tisch.

Vikki graduated from Marion High School in 1971.  She was a caring, compassionate, and considerate...

May 27, 2024

Betty Mann, age 93, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.Betty was born July 30, 1930 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of George D. and Jennie A. (Land) McCluney. She married Carl Mann and he preceded her in death.  Betty was a member at Gods House of Prayer in Carterville and a...

May 26, 2024

Michael Zimmerman, 59, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.  He was born on April 14, 1965, in Sells, Arizona.  He was soon adopted by his parents Elwyn Zimmerman and Carolyn (Vanderslice) Zee.

Michael was an avid motorcyclist and received his training as a mechanic in Phoenix AZ.  He was employed by Black...

May 26, 2024

Barbara (nee Finney) Beasley, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, with her two nieces Kathy and Debbie by her side.  Barbara was born on January 4, 1938, in Herrin, Illinois, the daughter of James and Lydia (nee Trout) Finney.

Barbara attended Kaskaskia College where she earned her degree to become a LPN.  She worked...

May 24, 2024

Ronald Dean Cullum, age 78, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Ronald was born May 19, 1946 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Claude and Avis (Jennings) Cullum. Ron graduated Crab Orchard High School in 1963. He worked as a Produce Manager at a grocery store before he joined the...

May 23, 2024

Toney P. Byars, age 63, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Toney was born November 19, 1960 in Royal Oak, Michigan, a son of Chesley and Willie M. (Edgil) Byars. He married Cherry L. Byars in Carbon Hill, AL. Toney grew up in Puryear, TN and worked at scrap yards,...