Obituaries

Raymond E. Wells

Raymond E. Wells

Oct 13, 2017

Herrin- Raymond Eugene Wells, 85, of Herrin, went to be with the Lord at 5:45 AM, Friday, October 13, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Raymond was born on July 4, 1932 in Pomona, IL to Leroy and Hester (Jackson) Wells. He married Loretta Bella Pippin on May 1, 1956 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. He served his country proudly and...

Leon Craig

Leon Craig

Oct 11, 2017

Goreville-Leon Craig, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Leon was born on August 18, 1939 in Goreville to Clifton and Elza Mae (Girtman) Craig. He married Carolyn Miller in Vienna on March 14, 1962. Leon loved Nascar and John Deere tractors. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and will be missed by all who...

Joel Edward Overmyer, Jr.

Joel Edward Overmyer, Jr.

Oct 11, 2017

Marion-Joel Edward Overmyer, Jr., 50, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Joel was born on November 30, 1966 in Champaign to Joel and Katheryn (Drake) Overmyer, Sr. He married Krista Stroud on February 19, 1993 in West Frankfort. Joel was a drywall finisher for Joel Terry. He will be missed by all...

Nick Davis

Nick Davis

Oct 9, 2017

Marion-Nick Davis, 85, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home. Nick was born on August 7, 1932 in Eldorado to Joe and Lenore (Smith) Davis. He married Pauline Taliana in 1983. Nick attended Mt. Vernon Township High School where he was the President of the class of 1951. He participated in all sports and was later inducted...

Minnie Irene Wright

Minnie Irene Wright

Oct 9, 2017

Energy- Minnie Irene Wright, age 94, of Energy, passed away at 5:20am on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Minnie was born in Anna, Illinois on December 26, 1922, the daughter of Ottis and Nellie (Champion) Alger. Minnie was a member of the First Christian Church of Herrin. She was active in church throughout her entire life, however, the...

Glenda Horn

Glenda Horn

Oct 5, 2017

Johnston City- Glenda L. Horn, age 72, of Johnston City, passed away at 9:36am on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Glenda was born in Herrin on October 19, 1944, the daughter of Woodrow and Martha (Patrick) Yates. She married Ronald D. Horn in Carterville on April 6, 1963. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2007. Prior...

Walter J. Pape

Walter J. Pape

Oct 4, 2017

  Walter J. Pape of Marion, Illinois died at 11:15 am on October 4, 2017. He was born on January 13, 1926 on the family farm, the son of William and Martha (Wohlwend) Pape, and has lived his entire life in Marion.  He graduated from Marion High School in 1943 and married Kathleen (Kay) Coleman in 1949, and they shared...

Marjorie Thomas

Marjorie Thomas

Oct 2, 2017

Goreville-Marjorie Ann Thomas, 91, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017.  Marjorie was born May 16, 1926 in Barrington, Illinois to Samuel G. and Lorena E. (Davis) Blank.  She married Ora Thomas on Jan. 20, 1952 in Springfield, IL.  Marjorie graduated Elgin High School in 1944 and worked at Chicago Rawhide and Eagle Foods in Elgin, IL.  She attended Goreville First...

Carl Manier

Carl Manier

Oct 1, 2017

Goreville- Carl Manier, Jr., 76, of Goreville, passed away at 1:45 PM, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on June 18, 1941 in Stonefort to Carl and Eva (Lawrence) Manier.   He married Sharon Nichols on December 20, 2002 in Johnson County.  She survives of Goreville.  They were married for almost...

Barbara Brainard

Barbara Brainard

Oct 1, 2017

Barbara Ann (Hagen) Brainard, 80, formerly of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away on October 1, 2017 in Marion, Illinois. A memorial celebration will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, IL with a brief visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Barbara was born December 29, 1936 in Louisville, IL to Kermit and Veneta...

Thomas Lavern Underwood

Thomas Lavern Underwood

Sep 29, 2017

Zeigler- Thomas Lavern Underwood, age 98, of Zeigler, passed away at 7:30am on Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home in Zeigler.   He was born in Herrin on July 15, 1919, the son of Fred and Mabel (Thomas) Underwood.  Thomas grew up a poor, depression era, farm boy, fatherless at age 4 until his mother remarried widower Neber, adding two...

Imogene "Jean" Wyatt

Imogene "Jean" Wyatt

Sep 24, 2017

Herrin- Imogene “Jean” Wyatt, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 8:55pm on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Imogene was born in Herrin on February 7, 1932, the daughter of Earnest and Eva (Edwards) Brasher. She married Charles Wyatt, Jr. in Energy on September 5, 1948. He preceded her in death on February 3,...

Patrick A. Lucier

Patrick A. Lucier

Sep 24, 2017

Patrick A. Lucier, 87, of Lake of Egypt, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 12:24 am at Herrin Hospital. Pat was born May 21, 1930 in Murphysboro the son of John and Olive (Sides) Lucier. He married Shirley Moore on October 3, 1953 in East St. Louis, Illinois and they would have celebrated 64 years of marriage next...

Henry Mitchell

Henry Mitchell

Sep 23, 2017

Marion resident and businessman Henry Mitchell passed at 3:20am Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion, Illinois at the age of 89 years and 11 months. Henry was born October 23, 1927 in Mitchellsville, Saline County, Illinois, the son of Ida Mae Keneipp and Stephen F. Mitchell. Henry was united in marriage to Wanda G. Strobel on...

Sandy Ross

Sandy Ross

Sep 22, 2017

Marion- Sandra Lee “Sandy” Ross, 71, of Marion, passed away at 8:25 PM, Friday, September 22, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Sandy was born on October 21, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN to Harold J. and Velva R. (Fine) Nokes. She married Howard B. Ross on June 19, 1965 in Dover Hill, IN. He preceded her in death on November...

Dr. Charles W. "Doc" Rubright

Dr. Charles W. "Doc" Rubright

Sep 21, 2017

Marion- Dr. Charles W. “Doc” Rubright, Jr., 46, of Marion, passed away after a lengthy battle with colon cancer at 4:10 PM, Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Charles was born on June 26, 1971 in Dixon, IL to Charles William and Sharon (Morningstar) Rubright, Sr. He married Melissa Wilson on August 28, 1993 in DuQuoin. She...

Marietta Kay Bankston Hale

Marietta Kay Bankston Hale

Sep 20, 2017

Marion-Marietta Kay Bankston Hale, 58, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed from this life into the loving arms of God on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 12:15pm at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Marietta was born in Marion on March 3, 1959 to Bobby Jo and Josephine (Ward) Bankston. She was of Christian faith.  She attended...

Shirley Webb

Shirley Webb

Sep 19, 2017

Marion-Shirley Webb, 87, passed away on September 19, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born on April 20, 1930 in Hammond, IN to Walter and Clara (Worley) Thon. She married Cecil Webb on January 8, 1949 in Hammond.  He preceded her in death in 2010. Survivors include: Son-Jack Webb of Marion Daughter-Jean and David Peters of Crown Point,...

Frances Jane (Calliss) Hamilton-Calcaterra

Frances Jane (Calliss) Hamilton-Calcaterra

Sep 18, 2017

Herrin- Frances Jane Calcaterra, 96, of Herrin passed away at 10:16 AM, Monday, September 18, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on September 8, 1921 in Herrin to Otis and Christine (Hall) Calliss. She graduated from Herrin High School in 1941. She was married to Jack Hamilton from 1948-1960. She later married William “Bill” Calcaterra on April 15, 1978...

Patricia Boles

Patricia Boles

Sep 17, 2017

Marion-Patricia Ann Boles, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her home. Patricia was born on November 9, 1940 in Marion to Robert and Emma (Bugdonis) Kent. She married Larry Boles on May 30, 1959 at Marion First Baptist Church. Patricia worked many jobs throughout her lifetime. She was a Christian woman with a servant’s heart.  Patricia was...

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