Obituaries

Marian L. Goins

Marian L. Goins

Nov 12, 2016

Herrin- Marian L. Goins, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 9:53 PM, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Shawnee Christian Rehab Center in Herrin. Marian was born on August 28, 1929 at her home in Herrin to Ora M. and Louisa K. (Coloni) Collard. She married Ferrell Goins on January 12, 1951 at the First United Methodist Church in Herrin. He...

William Clarida

William Clarida

Nov 12, 2016

Marion-William Clarida, 82, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. William was born on May 7, 1934 in Marion to Bert and Lydia Clarida.  He married Barbara Motsinger and together they shared 62 years of marriage.  William served in the US Navy.  He was the owner operator of Sunoco Service Station in Marion.  William later...

Helen Laur

Helen Laur

Nov 11, 2016

Carterville-Helen Reba Laur, 96, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Helen was born on October 14, 1920 in Saline County to Pete T. and Louella (Berry) Baker.  She married John Harry Moyer on November 20, 1941.  They spent 44 years together working and traveling the whole U.S.  After his death, she married Byford Laur....

Crystal Jean Morgan

Crystal Jean Morgan

Nov 10, 2016

Crystal Jean Morgan, 51, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 5:50 pm at Marion Rehab.  Crystal was born April 11, 1965 in Marion the daughter of Virgil and Roberta (Lewis) Morgan.    Crystal, who was lovingly known as “Chubbs” to her family and friends loved puzzlebooks and reading soap opera magazines. She had a wonderful memory and...

Lula Boles

Lula Boles

Nov 10, 2016

Marion-Lula Simmons-McKane-Boles, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Lula was born on December 27, 1923 in Creal Springs to Albert and Della (Chamness) Simmons.  She was raised and loved by Thad and Gracie Burns.  Lula married Junior McKane and he preceded her in death then she later married Joe Boles and he also preceded her...

Judy Rose Miller

Judy Rose Miller

Nov 6, 2016

Carterville- Judy Rose Miller, age 69, of Carterville, passed away at 6:55am on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Judy was born in Centralia on March 2, 1947, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Tate) Zinn. She married Jerry L. Miller in DeSoto on January 27, 1963. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1999. Judy attended the...

Helen Shadowens

Helen Shadowens

Nov 6, 2016

Galatia-Helen Jodene Shadowens, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 66 years, Billy Dean Shadowens Four children: Darlene Kesler and husband Gary Stanley Shadowens and wife Diana Shelby Anderson and husband Eddie Sheila McGhee and husband Jimmy Grandchildren: Jerry A. Hart Four step...

Richard Perkins

Richard Perkins

Nov 5, 2016

Marion-Richard Perkins, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Richard was born on December 31, 1934 in Vernon, IL to Harry Oscar and Nellie Irene (Gilsinger) Perkins.  He married Maxine Wilson on July 3, 1975 in Springfield.  She survives. Richard was in the U.S. Army serving in Korea.  He worked the sales...

James "Jim" Douglas

James "Jim" Douglas

Nov 5, 2016

Marion-James “Jim” Douglas, 74, passed away at Parkway Manor in Marion on Saturday, November 05, 2016 at 3:42am surrounded by his family. One of the best cowboys ever is now riding that Big Range in the sky, probably on a horse called Baldy with a couple of good cow dogs tagging along named Bonnie and Clyde. Jim was born on...

Donald Glenn Ruckrigel

Donald Glenn Ruckrigel

Nov 4, 2016

Donald Gleen Ruckrigel, 88, of Marion formerly of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 4:30 pm at St. Louis University Hospital.  Inurnment will be in Ashkum Cemetery in Ashkum, Illinois. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Anthony Alton

Charles Anthony Alton

Nov 1, 2016

Charles Anthony Alton, 57, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at 6:31 am at his home.  Charles was born February 24, 1959 in LaMesa, California the son of James Alton  and Belvia (Scott) Robbins.  He married Lisa Hudnall on May 1, 1998 at the First Baptist Church of Windsor, South Carolina, she survives of Marion.  He worked...

Vivian Jean Rehder

Vivian Jean Rehder

Oct 31, 2016

Vivian Jean Rehder, 89, of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 3:30 am at Parkway Manor.  Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.

Frances Juanita (Needham) Reed

Frances Juanita (Needham) Reed

Oct 27, 2016

Herrin- Frances Juanita (Needham) Reed, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 7:30pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at her home in Herrin. Frances was born in Wynne, Arkansas on July 6, 1942, the daughter of Thomas and Naomi (Neil) Needham.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a waitress and Mattingly Nursing Home. Survivors include her daughter- Patricia...

Patricia J. Casares

Patricia J. Casares

Oct 26, 2016

Patricia J. Casares, 76, of Marion formerly of Streamwood, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 4:25 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Patricia was born January 7, 1940 in Chicago the daughter of Michael John and Helen (Maciejewski) Plachy.  She married William Kreutz, II on October 4, 1958 and he preceded her in death.  She later married...

Betty Lou Rutherford

Betty Lou Rutherford

Oct 24, 2016

Hurst- Betty Lou Rutherford, age 83, of Hurst, passed away at 11:15am on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL. Betty was born in Bush on October 2, 1933, the daughter of Ralph and Beulah (Holland) Dryden. She married John R. Rutherford in Herrin in January of 1954. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1993....

Ruth Shoot

Ruth Shoot

Oct 23, 2016

Ruth Shoot, 98, of Marion passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 7:25 pm at Parkway Manor.  Ruth was born one of eleven children to Joseph and Lillian (Bennett) Worth on October 18, 1918.  She married Rex Shoot in Chicago on September 1, 1938 and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until his death on November 8,...

Douglas White

Douglas White

Oct 23, 2016

Goreville- Douglas White, 72, of Goreville, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away at 4:00 AM, Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home. Douglas was born on November 4, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana to Clifton and Mabel (Tucker) White. He married Judy Carlson on March 8, 1966 in Chicago. Together, they shared fifty wonderful years together. She survives of Goreville. Doug...

Carl Page

Carl Page

Oct 22, 2016

Marion-Carl Lee Page, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Marion Rehab and Nursing Center. Carl was born on September 20, 1930 in West Frankfort to Homer and Eula Page.  He married Deloris Phillips on December 22, 1951 in Marion.  She survives. Carl was in the U.S. Army 1st Calvary, 1st BN Medical Corps.  He was a decorated...

Rosa Hodge

Rosa Hodge

Oct 22, 2016

Marion- Rosa Antoinetta Boccia Jordan Hodge, aged 74, of Marion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 22.  She was at home recovering from recent heart surgery.  Rosa was born on January 22, 1942, in Naples, Italy, the daughter of Fortunato and Assunta Boccia.  A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Rosa...

John Delill "J.D." Dungey

John Delill "J.D." Dungey

Oct 19, 2016

Marion- John Delill “J.D.” Dungey, 100, of Marion, passed away at 7:35 PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Community Living Center in Marion. J.D. was born on May 26, 1916 in Macedonia, IL to Harvey and Dora B. (Cremeens) Dungey. He married Mary B. Ivy on June 16, 1936 in New Bunside, IL. Together they enjoyed almost...

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