Obituaries

Richard G. Pisoni

Richard G. Pisoni

Jan 27, 2017

Herrin- Richard G. Pisoni, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 6:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at his home surrounded by his friends and family. Richard was born on June 14, 1934 in Herrin to Tony C. and Mary T. (Pessina) Pisoni.  He married Margaret C. DeMuri on June 20, 1959 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in...

Rebecca Sue Mitchell

Rebecca Sue Mitchell

Jan 26, 2017

Rebecca Sue Mitchell, 56, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:30 am in Herrin. Memorial services will be Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 5 pm at the Tower of Light Church, 1604 Adams Drive, Marion, Illinois with Drs Steve & Cindy Freeland officiating.  Visitation will be from 3 pm until the time of service at the...

Mary Murrie

Mary Murrie

Jan 22, 2017

Marion-Mary Murrie, 85, passed away at 6:58pm on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by her family. Mary was born on June 21, 1931 in Paragould, AK to Dixon and Willie (Hammock) Day.  She married Billy Murrie on May 15, 1953 in Anna.  He preceded her in death on July 28, 2016. Mary graduated from Anna Jonesboro High...

William T. Boaz, Jr.

William T. Boaz, Jr.

Jan 20, 2017

William T. Boaz, Jr., 59, of Marion, passed away at 11:32 AM, Friday, January 20, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. William was born on February 3, 1957 in Marion to William T. and Myrtle (Huff) Boaz, Sr.  HE joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.  Once honorably discharged, he returned...

Lenora Kelley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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