Obituaries

William "Will" P.  Hess, Jr.

William "Will" P. Hess, Jr.

Dec 30, 2016

William “Will” P. Hess, Jr., 33, of Marion, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 8:58 am at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  Will was born February 1, 1983 in Murphysboro the son of William, Sr. and Susan (Lukesh) Hess.     He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion and the Knights of Columbus.    Survivors...

Robert (Bob) Harris Reimer

Robert (Bob) Harris Reimer

Dec 30, 2016

Marion IL. - Robert (Bob) Harris Reimer, 81, of Marion, passed away at 3:55 PM, Friday December 30, 2016 at his home in Marion Illinois. Bob was born on January 20, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to parents Erwin H.C. and Rita V. (Burns) Reimer.  Bob’s father passed in 1965 in Springfield MO followed by his mother in 1985 in...

Robert A. Owen

Robert A. Owen

Dec 29, 2016

Marion- Robert A. Owen, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 3:55am on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home in Marion. Robert was born in Centralia on August 5, 1944, the son of Lucinda M. (Downen) Bondurant and Clair A. Owen. He had attended the First Pentecostal Church of Herrin. Survivors include his sister- Lorna Bryant of Marion Nephew-...

Vincent Joseph Talluto

Vincent Joseph Talluto

Dec 27, 2016

Freeman Spur- Vincent Joseph Talluto, 102, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 9:15 AM, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at his home. Vincent was born on February 15, 1914 in Freeman Spur to Joe and Mary (Spuzzica) Talluto.  He married Fern Waldron in 1937 in Illinois.  She preceded him in death in 1989. He retired from Old Ben #26 coal mine. ...

Alma M. Gulley-Scarlett

Alma M. Gulley-Scarlett

Dec 26, 2016

Marion- Alma M. Gulley-Scarlett, 91, of Marion, passed away at 10:48 PM, Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home. Alma was born on June 26, 1925 in Jefferson County to Harley and Bertha (Phelps) Chambliss.  She married Charles Gulley on January 31, 1942 in Jackson, TN.  He preceded her in death on October 21, 1998.  Later, she married Earl Scarlett...

Mrs. Mary Robertson

Mrs. Mary Robertson

Dec 24, 2016

Marion- Mary L. Robertson, 93, of Marion, passed away at 8:45 PM, Christmas Eve at Marion Rehab and Care Center. Mary was born on February 23, 1923 in Mayfield, KY to Luther Elwood and Dola Ann (Lamb) Morris.  She married Dorris “Robbie” Robertson on November 15, 1941 in Charleston, MO.  He preceded her in death on July 9, 1984. Mary...

Marjorie Lampley

Marjorie Lampley

Dec 22, 2016

Herrin-Marjorie Ellen Lampley (née Coles) passed away peacefully on December 22, 2016 at the age of 84 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Elsie & Floyd Coles, and her 2 brothers, Harold and Roy, and her beloved son Kenneth Lampley.  She is survived by her 2 sisters, Helen Hucke & Reva Coles,...

Jennifer L. Finney

Jennifer L. Finney

Dec 20, 2016

Jennifer Lee Finney, 59, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 9:43 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Jennifer was born August 21, 1957 in Marion the daughter of Calvin and Virginia (Brush) Wilson.    She was a graduate of Marion High School in 1975.  At the age of 35, after starting her family, she returned to school...

Mary Ida "Jari" Jackson

Mary Ida "Jari" Jackson

Dec 19, 2016

Mary Ida “Jari” Jackson, 82, of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7:05 pm at Marion Rehab.  Jari was born October 18, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri the only child of William and Aurora Jackson.   She graduated from Marion High School and received a Williamson County scholarship to attend the University of Illinois, graduating with a degree...

Rhonda Lynn LeMay

Rhonda Lynn LeMay

Dec 19, 2016

Marion- Rhonda L. LeMay, 57, of Marion, passed away at 3:22 PM, Monday, December 19, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. Rhonda was born on January 16, 1959 in Marietta, Georgia to Fred Ray and Violet Wanita (Murphy) LeMay, Sr.  She formerly worked as a waitress at Pulley’s in Marion and was a bartender at the Marion Eagles. Rhonda...

Glen Keith Newcom

Glen Keith Newcom

Dec 17, 2016

Herrin- Glen Keith Newcom, 85, of Herrin, lost a courageous battle with cancer at 12:05 PM, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home in Herrin. He was born on March 7, 1931 in Herrin to Glen G. and Edith (Burklow) Newcom.  He married his longtime girlfriend of 34 years, Loretta Brown, on August 8, 2015 at a special ceremony held...

Sandra Sue Jordan

Sandra Sue Jordan

Dec 17, 2016

Herrin- Sandra Sue Jordan, 73, of Herrin, passed away at 9:32 AM, Friday, December 16, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Sandra was born on November 7, 1943 in Herrin to John and Dorthella (Wade) McVey.  She married Rowan Edward “Ed” Jordan on September 10, 1961 in Herrin.  He preceded her in death on September 13, 1976. She was a retired bookkeeper...

Edward "Red" Kinley

Edward "Red" Kinley

Dec 14, 2016

Herrin – Edward “Red” Kinley, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 7:54am on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin with his family by his side. Edward was born May 17, 1930 in Freeman Spur, Il the son of Edward and Eva (Spagnoli) Kinley. Edward married Betty Joyce (Gossage) Kinley on November 1st 1951. She...

Shirley McKenzie

Shirley McKenzie

Dec 14, 2016

Marion-Shirley Jean McKenzie, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at her home. Shirley was born on March 9, 1937 in Johnson County to Melvin and Nadine (Cavitt) Gurley.  She married Jimmy Dale McKenzie on August 30, 1953 in Vienna.  He preceded her in death on June 4, 2013. Shirley worked over 25 years as a head cook for...

Lela Ivern Smith

Lela Ivern Smith

Dec 14, 2016

Herrin- Lela Ivern Smith, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 10:55am on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Lela was born in Carbondale on April 24, 1936, the daughter of Ira and Ruby (Laffoon) Batson. She married A. Arlie Smith in Carbondale at the First Baptist Church on June 28, 1953. He preceded her in death on November...

Mildred "Millie" Cast

Mildred "Millie" Cast

Dec 13, 2016

Harrisburg-Mildred “Millie” Cast, 92, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Millie was born on December 24, 1923 in Creal Springs to John and Kate (Renschler) Elkins.  She married Eugene (Gene) Cast in October 1942. Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years; her parents; brothers, Edward and Robert; two sisters, Hazel...

Gladys Stokes

Gladys Stokes

Dec 12, 2016

Grand Chain-Gladys Stokes, 89, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Hillview Healthcare. Gladys was born on December 16, 1926 in Carterville to William and Margaret (James) Hindman.  She married Kenneth Stokes in Piggott, AR on December 16, 1948 and he preceded her in death. Gladys was the oldest living member of Shiloh Baptist Church in...

James Pape

James Pape

Dec 11, 2016

Marion-James W Pape, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. James was born July 7, 1952 to Kathleen and Walter Pape.    He grew up in Marion, Illinois and attended school in Creal Springs and Marion.    He was active in Boy Scouts, Little League Sports, and band.   With any free time, he loved to wonder...

Bart Eugene Umdenstock

Bart Eugene Umdenstock

Dec 10, 2016

Herrin- Bart Eugene Umdenstock, 56, of Herrin, passed away at 8:29 AM, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Bart was born on February 4, 1960 at Scott Air Force Base in O’Fallon, IL to Terry and Betty Jo (Monroe) Umdenstock.  He married Susan C. West on February 4, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Marion.  She survives...

Mabel Bird

Mabel Bird

Dec 9, 2016

Marion-Mabel Bird, 90, went to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours on Friday December 9, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday December 21, 2016 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Pastor Joseph Pike officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will...

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