Obituaries
Lenora Kelley
Jan 20, 2017
Marion-Lenora Kelley, 96, passed away at 2:47am on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Father’s Heart Ministry in Johnston City. Lenora was born on April 19, 1920 In West Frankfort to Henry and Hazel (Booth) Graul. She married Vernon Kelley on August 22, 1937 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on January 4, 1996. Lenora was a homemaker and...
Jack G. Cooper
Jan 16, 2017
Herrin- Jack Gans “Chigger” Cooper, age 85, of Herrin, passed away 10:00pm on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Jack was born in Williamson County on July 31, 1931, the son of Edward “Joe” Gans and Blanche Edith (Ashman) Cooper. He married Sandra Jean Richardson in Tunica, Mississippi on June 26, 1954. She survives in...
John E. Ruhnke
Jan 16, 2017
Marion- John E. Ruhnke, age 49, of Marion, passed away at 3:02pm on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. John was born in Flemington, New Jersey on August 13, 1967, the son of Louis and Dorothy (Bratsko) Ruhnke. He married Lori Moon in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on September 19, 2007. Together, they have three precious angels...
Lorene L. Daugherty
Jan 16, 2017
Herrin- Lorene L. Daugherty, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 8:55am on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Lorene was born in Marion on March 2, 1931, the daughter of Loren and Mary (Gore) Love. She married Donald Dean “Duck” Daugherty on July 22, 1950 in Carlinville, IL. He preceded her in death on November 6,...
Betty J. (Gibbs) Beyers
Jan 14, 2017
Betty J. (Gibbs) Beyers, age 75, of Creal Springs, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She had suffered a severe stroke. Her two daughters and her son-in-law were by her side. Betty was born March 25, 1941, in Williamson County to Ezra Gibbs and Geneva L. (Robertson) Gibbs. Betty was...
Roberta Sue Reynolds
Jan 13, 2017
Marion-Roberta Sue Reynolds, 78, went to be with the Lord January 13, 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Born May 14, 1938, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Charles W. Reynolds. Together they raised two children, Rob Reynolds of Lake Saint Louis MO, and Renee Reynolds Coody of Hilltop Lakes, TX. They were fortunate...
Geneva Mays
Jan 12, 2017
Freeman Spur- Geneva Mays, 99, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 12:30 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Geneva was born on August 10, 1917 in Freeman Spur to Rome and Maude (Davis) Keeler. She married Valley D. Mays on January 10, 1936 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1977....
Georgia Henshaw
Jan 10, 2017
Carbondale-Georgia Henshaw, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by her family. Georgia was born on April 11, 1936 in Pinckneyville to George and Agnes (Goldman) Roethe. Georgia has always been a hands-on mom. Our memories include her sewing our holiday clothes and being involved in our childhood activities. She was the original Do-it-your-selfer. We...
Jeanne L. Lerch
Jan 9, 2017
Marion- Jeanne L. Lerch, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 12:42pm on Monday, January 9, 2017, in Parkway Manor. Jeanne was born April 15, 1940 to Muriel (Corrin) Thorley in Canton, OH. She was united in marriage to Harrel S. Lerch on April 22, 1960 in Coldwater, Michigan. He proceeded her in death May 24, 2013. They were married...
Emale E. Albright
Jan 9, 2017
Energy- Emale Albright, age 70, of Energy, passed away at 12:50pm on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Helia Healthcare of Benton. Emale was born on November 8, 1946 in Louisiana, Missouri, the daughter of Walter Lee and Esther Bernice (Couch) McCarty. She married Jerry Albright. He preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Albright was a homemaker. Survivors include her...
William Gene Gibbs
Jan 6, 2017
William Gene Gibbs, 61, of Johnston City, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 6:49 am at his home. He was born in Alton, Illinois the son of Charles and Lucille (Gibbons) Gibbs. He married Genie Runion on March 24, 1973 in Meadowbrook, Illinois. Together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. He was a veteran, proudly answering...
Martin Neil Heisler
Jan 6, 2017
Martin Neil Heisler, 79, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 12:50 pm at his sister’s home. In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated and no services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family.
Marvin Pulley
Jan 6, 2017
Marvin Pulley, 81, of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, January 06, 2017 at Mount Vernon Health Care Center with his son, Jeff Pulley, and granddaughter Kaci Dunn at his side. Born on August 1, 1935 in Marion, IL to Guy and Sylvia Pulley, he lived his entire life in the Marion, Illinois area. He grew up on a...
Gary Wayne Culbreth, Sr.
Jan 5, 2017
Gary Wayne Culbreth, Sr., 71 of Swansea formerly of Pittsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 6:46 pm. Gary was born February 15, 1945 in Pittsburg, the son of Clyde “Blue” and Virgie Lee (Pulley) Culbreth. Gary was born and raised in the Pittsburg area. As young adult, he moved with his family to the greater Chicago area. ...
Wanda Marie George
Jan 5, 2017
Cambria- Wanda Marie George, 85, of Cambria, passed away at 3:37 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Wanda was born on January 8, 1931 in Bush to Charlie and Lillian (Collier) Myers. She married Ben George, Jr on March 12, 1948 and together they have shared 68 wonderful years together. She was a homemaker who cared...
Donald Lee Reynolds
Jan 5, 2017
Herrin- Donald Lee “Don” Reynolds, 65, of Herrin, passed away at 1:37 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his home. Don was born on April 6, 1951 in Harrisburg to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodside. At the age of 9, he was adopted by Carl and Phyllis Reynolds. He was a former corrections and police officer for local departments. He...
George Davis Barnett
Jan 4, 2017
Marion- George Davis Barnett, 90, retired US Army Master Sergeant, passed away at 11:30 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the CLC Building of the VA Hospital in Marion. George was born on September 11, 1926 in Moberly, MO to George D. and Marguerite (Davis) Barnett. He graduated from Marion High School class of 1944. He was a member of...
Clara June Baker
Jan 2, 2017
Clara June Baker, 72, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 02, 2017 at 9:08 am at Parkway Manor in Marion surrounded by her family. June was born January 9, 1944 in Herrin the daughter of Sperlin and Macil (Cheatham). She married Frankie Baker on June 13, 1963 in Herrin and together they shared over 53 years of...
Stormye Leye Harding
Jan 2, 2017
Our precious little angel Stormye Leye Harding was born sleeping January 2, 2017 at 10:57 pm weighing 1 lb 8 oz and 13.5 cm long. Stormye is survived by loving Parents, Brody Lee and Angel Laree (Johnson) Harding and big sister Tymbar Jolynn Harding of Marion. Maternal grandparents, Larry and Angela Johnson of Marion, paternal grandparents, Jeff and Sarah Harding...
Venita M. Marks
Dec 30, 2016
Marion- Venita M. Marks, 91, of Marion, passed away at 8:20 PM, Friday, December 30, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Venita was born on February 21, 1925 in Marion to Cecil and Verna (Westmoreland) Ward. She married Lloyd Marks on June 28, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on 2003. She was a homemaker and enjoyed...
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