Obituaries
Margaret Jean Harrison
May 1, 2017
Margaret Jean Harrison went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 5:05 am. She died peacefully at 93 years of age at Parkway Manor. She was born August 3, 1923 to Henry Albert and Ethel Gertrude (Hall) High in Cobden. She had 3 brothers and 8 sisters. Jean worked at Elgin State Hospital in the kitchen...
Lamoya Montgomery
May 1, 2017
Marion-Lamoya Montgomery, 91, passed away at 2:49am on Monday, May 1, 2017 at her daughter’s home. Lamoya was born on July 29, 1925 to Sherman and Leila (Smith) Tanner. She married Glenn Montgomery on November 8, 1942 and they were married 48 years on his death in January 31, 1991. Lamoya was born in Creal Springs and lived with her...
Trevor H. Grizzell
May 1, 2017
Trevor H. Grizzel, 27, of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:50 pm. Trevor was born April 26, 1990 in Carbondale the son of Jeffrey Grizzell and Tammy (Motsinger) Winner. Trevor enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his; Mother and Step-Father – Tammy and Mike Winner of Marion Maternal Grandparents – Jerry “J.D.” & Elaine Motsinger of...
Rennie Hughes
Apr 30, 2017
Herrin- Rennie Hughes, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 8:30 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Rennie was born on November 1, 1938 in Herrin to Ren and Teresa (Merlo) Berra. She married Terry Hughes on June 18, 1960 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He preceded her in death...
Jesse Wayne Childers
Apr 25, 2017
Marion-Jesse (Jess) Wayne Childers, 87, passed away at 4:40am on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the VA Community Life Center. Jess was born on March 1, 1930 in Marion to Claude R. and Bessie R. (Fisher) Childers. He married Mary Sue (Henshaw) Childers on August 8, 1981 in Johnston City. She survives. Jess served in the U.S. Air Force in...
Norma Jo McWhorter Wright
Apr 24, 2017
Marion- Norma Jo McWhorter Wright, 87, of Mesa, AZ , formerly of Marion, died, Monday, April 24, 2017 at American Orchards Assisted Living in Gilbert, AZ Norma Jo was born on July 21, 1929 to William Joseph and Eva Jewell (Launnis) Haneline in Toledo, Ohio. She married Jack McWhorter on October 1, 1949 in Franklin, Kentucky. After Jack’s death in...
William Carl "Bill" Dungey
Apr 22, 2017
Marion- William Carl “Bill” Dungey, age 89, of Marion, passed away at 5:53am on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home in Marion. William was born in Marion on July 16, 1927, the son of John William and Mary (Starrick) Dungey. He married Sue Turner in Pigott, Arkansas on December 27, 1947. Together, they shared sixty-nine wonderful years of marriage....
Melvin Blunt
Apr 21, 2017
Herrin- Melvin “Old Man” Blunt, 67, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 10:11 PM, on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home, surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Melvin was born June 23, 1949 and is survived by all of his Chestnut family and his dearest friends. Melvin was a very happy man who enjoyed his beer (root beer),...
Barbara J. Fofar
Apr 20, 2017
Barbara J. Fofar, 72, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:28 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born October 5, 1944 in Marion the daughter of James and Wanda (Jordan) Stone. She married Jim Mayberry on May 7, 1966 and to this union their daughter Teresa was born. On January 31, 1976 in Marion...
Patricia Ann Adams
Apr 17, 2017
Patricia Ann Adams, 92, of Marion, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 12:55 am at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Pat was born March 10, 1925 in Marion the daughter of Julius and Erna (Sturkey) Musgrove. She married Charles Adams on May 23, 1953 in Marion and together they shared over 36 years of marriage until his death on...
Marjorie Cruse
Apr 16, 2017
Goreville-Marjorie Cruse, formerly of Tamms, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Marjorie was born on July 23, 1928 in McLean, IL to Clarence and Mary (Mills) Hafley. She married Weldon Cruse on December 1, 1944 in Bloomington. Marjorie was a member of the Elco Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo and liked to dance. ...
Amy Hurt
Apr 16, 2017
Goreville-Amy Hurt, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Amy was born on May 30, 1931 in Truman, AR to Lloyd and Ruby (Bryant) Teague. She married Travis Hurt on July 24, 1958 in Macon, MS. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2004. Amy loved quilting, gardening, painting and cooking. She enjoyed spending time...
Pamela Sue Bean
Apr 16, 2017
Goreville- Pamela Sue Bean, 67, of Goreville, formerly of Royalton, IL and Springfield, MO, passed away at 7:37 AM, Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at her home. Pamela was born on April 8, 1950 in Herrin to Carl “Tick” and Pauline (Fries) Jennings. She worked several years at Allen Industries in Herrin prior to her retirement and was of...
Robert E. Davis
Apr 15, 2017
Marion-Robert E. Davis, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Robert was born on March 16, 1944 in Johnston City to Wily and Blanche (Smith) Davis. He married Barbara Przewoznik on November 2, 1963 in Schererville, IN. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2011. Robert served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Airforce and...
Ival Maxwell
Apr 15, 2017
Ival Maxwell, 95, of Marion, IL died at 8:00 am on Saturday April 15, 2017 of heart failure in the Veterans Administration’s Hospice for Heroes unit at the VA Hospital in Marion, Illinois. Ival was born on January 8, 1922 to Charles Herman and Anna Flora (Harvey) Maxwell south of Union, Indiana in a 2-story log cabin. He married Martha...
James "Jim" Wisek
Apr 13, 2017
James “Jim” Wisek, 98, of Oak Lawn, Illinois formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:55 am at Heartland Healthcare in Paxton. Jim was born May 14, 1918 in Sesser the son of Peter Paul and Luella Lavada (Wolverton) Wisek. He married Geneva E. Smith on April 4, 1942 in Jackson, Missouri and together they shared...
Debra Lee Howell
Apr 10, 2017
Herrin- Debra Lee Howell, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 6:35pm on Monday, April 10, 2017. Debra was born in Williamson County on September 15, 1954, the daughter of Wendel and Thelma (Bell) Howell. Debbie was a very hard worker. She had worked as a waitress most of her life. She loved talking and cutting up with everyone that...
Richard J. Dirks
Apr 10, 2017
Herrin- Richard J. Dirks, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 8:10pm on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Richard was born in Effingham on September 27, 1943, the son of William C. and Bernice (Manuel) Dirks. He married Patsy J. Terry in Effingham on September 8, 1956. She preceded him in death on September 1, 2011....
Curtis D. Page
Apr 8, 2017
Marion- Curtis D. Page, age 93, of Marion, passed away at 7:52am on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Integrity Nursing Home in Marion. Curtis was born in Benton on May 16, 1923, the son of Cabbot and Eva (Alexandra) Page. He married Patricia (Griffin) Lingle Page on April 26, 1974 in West Frankfort. She preceded him in death on March...
Joni Lynn Miller
Apr 6, 2017
Zeigler- Joni Lynn Miller, age 59, of Zeigler, passed away at 10:45pm on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her home in Zeigler. Joni was born on July 11, 1957 in Cairo, the daughter of John Kirk and Sarah Cloe (Worthington) Cook. She was a homemaker. Her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Brittany Cook, survive in West Frankfort. As per her...
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