Obituaries

Mar 29, 2024

Norman L. Skoog age 89, passed away peacefully at home answering his calling to God, surrounded by love and his family on Friday, March 29, 2024.

He was born in Pine Township on July 23, 1934, to parents John and Jessie Skoog.

Norman was a lifelong Benton County, Indiana resident active within the community with...

Mar 26, 2024

Zachie Ray Smith, 78 of Marion, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  Zachie was born on July 23, 1945, in Benton, Illinois, the son of Oakley and Lillian Smith.  He graduated from Benton High School in 1963.  He proudly served our nation as a Chief Petty Officer for the United States Navy. He retired after...

Mar 25, 2024

Russell J. Gaines Jr., died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 25, 2024. Russell was born in Memphis, TN to Russell J. and Daisy (Smith) Gaines Sr. He is survived by his wife Antoinette "Toni" Gaines, his sister Jeannette Polinski, brother John (Bonnie) Gaines, sister-in-laws Sylvia Danielewski, Debra (George) I'ons, brother-in-law Lawrence Danielewski, nephews Jack (Teresa) Davis, Ryan (Holly)...

Mar 24, 2024

Patricia Louise Pierce Uchitjil, age 76, of Odin, Illinois passed from this life on March 24, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.

She was born to parents Rev Frank and Irene (Edwards) Pierce in Carbondale, Illinois on May 21, 1947.

Pat married her loving husband Kevin Uchitjil on October 4, 1991. She was a faithful member of the Apostolics of...

Mar 23, 2024

Earl Eugene Robertson, 80, of Creal Springs, Illinois passed away Saturday March 23, 2024 at his home. Earl was born on June 16, 1943 in rural Creal Springs in Williamson County to Jesse Lee and Alla Robertson.  Earl graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1965 with a degree in secondary education and later received his Masters degree from Bradley...

Mar 23, 2024

Victor Charles Lovel, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Herrin Hospital.

Victor was born September 20, 1937 in De Soto, Illinois, a son of Charles H. and Lula M. (Rice) Lovel. He married the love of his life, Susan McMullin on December 04, 1969 in Carbondale. Prior to his retirement, Victor had worked as...

Mar 20, 2024

John LeRoy Davis, 73, of Herrin, died on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 at 10 am.

He was born July 31, 1950 to John and Ruth Helen (Swisher) Davis in Miner's Hospital in Christopher. He married Diane (Pedigo) Tindall on September 23, 1983 in Mulkeytown and together they have shared over 40 years of marriage.

John was a grain farmer on the...

Mar 17, 2024

Elza Mae Yarbor, age 77, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Illinois.

Mae was born June 05, 1946 in Goreville, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Jackson) Girtman. Mae attended Goreville Schools then married the love of her life, Larry Yarbor on May 27, 1964 in Rochester, IL. Together they started...

Mar 17, 2024

Annette (Johns) Cavitt, 79, of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home, The Voyage Senior Living of Marion.

Annette was born on December 21, 1944, in Marion to Edward and Floy Johns.  She married Daniel Gail Cavitt on March 10, 1962, in Marion.  Together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage.

Annette...

Mar 17, 2024

Donald Paul Samuel, age 76, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Helia Healthcare in Energy, Illinois.

Donald was born October 21, 1947 in Union County, Illinois, a son of Glenn and Gladys (Lavender) Samuel. He grew up in Carterville, Illinois, where he attended school. He later attended trade school in Louisville, Kentucky where he studied electricity. Donald...

Mar 14, 2024

LaWanda Ann Ice, 90 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home. She was born July 3, 1933 in Marion, Illinois to Claude and Carrie Howell.

She married Thomas "Gene" Ice in 1969 and he preceded her in death in 1997.

She is survived by two daughters, Sheryl Cameron of Marion and LaGina (Kevin) McVay of Cape...

Mar 14, 2024

Charles E. "Bucky" Antonacci, age 89, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 12:14 am.

Bucky was born April 14, 1934 in Louisville Township, Illinois, the only child of Nick and Nadine (Fitzgerald) Antonacci.

He proudly served his country during the Korean war, he was a Navy veteran. Bucky retired as a lineman from CIPS/Ameren. He was...

Mar 13, 2024

Elbert Joe Wolaver, "Joe", age 92, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Private graveside services will be held at Egyptian Memorial Gardens.

Mar 12, 2024

Delmar Laverne Emery, age 81, of Carterville, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.Delmar was born December 12, 1942 in Carterville, Illinois, a son of Delmar and Carmen (Clark) Emery.  Delmar graduated Carterville High School and worked 30 years at Allen Industries.  He married  Lela B. Dixon on September 23, 1979 in Herrin,  IL....

Mar 12, 2024

Janna L. Nicholson-Rasmussen, age 60, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Janna was born October 02, 1963 in Marion, Illinois. Janna was a daughter of James and Joanne (Springhart) Nicholson. Janna was raised in Marion, Illinois and had been employed as a blackjack Dealer on Harrah's Casino in Metropolis, Illinois . She...

Mar 8, 2024

Sorry to announce the passing of Diana Louise Debartolo of Elkhart, Indiana on the 8th of March at the age of 67.  Diana was born on the 14th of June 1956 at the US Army Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany.  Her parents, Floyd and Ingeborg Felts were living in Germany at the time due to her father’s career in the...

Mar 4, 2024

Landen Christianallen Gunter, age 20, of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Landen was born November 24, 2003 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Gary Gunter and Tiffany Reichert (Simmons). Landen moved to Perryville, MO at a young age and grew up there and attended school. While in High School...

Mar 4, 2024

Keith Alan Fore, 67 of Marion, Illinois passed away on March 4, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Keith was born in Flora, Illinois on February 19, 1957, the son of Thomas and Norma (Huchel) Fore.

Keith was a graduate of Marion High School.  Over the years he had employment at Johnson’s Insulation, he...

Mar 4, 2024

Barbara Ann Darter, age 69, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.Barbara was born September 15, 1954 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Carl and Dollie (Branson) Gibbs. Barb grew up in Whiteash, IL.  She married the love of her life, William H. Darter Jr. on March 14, 1969 in Franklin County....

Mar 4, 2024

Brenda J. Barnes, 63 of Benton, Illinois passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side, on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville.  Brenda was born on November 8, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Ivan and Norma Barnes.

Brenda was a 1978 graduate of Festus High School.  She spent...