Obituaries

Rex A. Mitchell

Rex A. Mitchell

Mar 27, 2016

Marion- Rex A. Mitchell, 59, of Marion, passed away at 7:56 AM, Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Rex was born on April 6, 1956 in Herrin to James E. and Martha I. (Carpenter) Mitchell.  He married Evelyn Taylor on August 16, 1986 in Marion.  She survives of Marion. He formerly worked at Bowman’s Tire...

Charles Schroeder

Charles Schroeder

Mar 26, 2016

Marion-Charles William Schroeder died peacefully at his home near Pittsburg with his family by his side on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Charles was born to William James and Helen Florence (Cochran) Schroeder on September 29, 1934.  He married Sue Allyn Lee on February 21, 1953 in Pocahontas, AR.  She preceded him in death on August 20, 2013 at their family...

Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Jarvis

Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Jarvis

Mar 24, 2016

Herrin- Kenneth “Kenny” Dale Jarvis, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 6:39am on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Kenneth was born in Herrin on July 28, 1935, the son of Leon Dale and Wanda Florine (Mowery) Jarvis. He married Jackie Whittenberg at their home in Herrin on March 5, 1983.  She survives in Herrin. Mr. Jarvis was...

Terry Eugene Keller

Terry Eugene Keller

Mar 23, 2016

Herrin- Terry Eugene Keller, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30am on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Terry was born in Herrin on March 19, 1954, the son of Shirley Jean Keller. He was an avid cardinal fan who also liked watching WWE and collecting football and baseball cards. He was especially proud of his hard-earned Special...

Charles Norman

Charles Norman

Mar 22, 2016

Marion-Charles W. Norman, 70, passed away at 9pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his home. Charles was born on March 3, 1946 in Herrin to Albert and Nora (Reese) Norman.  He married Maudene Hilliard and she survives of Marion. Charles was in the US Navy serving in Vietnam on the “USS Collett.”  He was employed at the Southern Illinois...

Beryl D. Bedel

Beryl D. Bedel

Mar 22, 2016

Beryl D. Bedel, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:36 am at his home.  Beryl was born September 13, 1929 in Gibson City the son of Kenneth and Bernice (Sturm) Bedel.  He married Kathleen Lovelace on July 30, 1950 in Peoria and together they shared over 37 years of marriage until her death on January 28, 1988. ...

Denise Dotson

Denise Dotson

Mar 20, 2016

Herrin- Denise Gail Dotson, 50, of Herrin, passed away at 8:18 PM, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Denise was born on August 17, 1965 in Murphysboro to Raymond and Myreldean (Davitz) Clover. She married Kenneth David Dotson on June 1. 1990 in Murphysboro. He survives of Herrin. She loved her family and enjoyed staying home and caring for...

Connie Garten

Connie Garten

Mar 20, 2016

Energy- Connie Lee Garten, 75, of Energy, passed away at 10:42 PM< Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Connie was born on June 13, 1940 in Herrin to James Claude and Helen (Davis) Shoemake. She married Stanley Keith Garten on June 25, 1969 in Metropolis. He survives of Energy. Connie taught 2nd grade at Mulkeytown Grade School for many...

Jackie L. Rose

Jackie L. Rose

Mar 20, 2016

Jackie L. Rose, 81, of Pittsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 5:16 pm at his home.  Jackie was born February 24, 1935 in New Columbia, Illinois, the son of Jesse and Mary (Murphy) Rose.  He married Patricia Hazzard on April 22, 1957 in Kankakee and together they have shared over 58 years of marriage.  He was retired,...

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Mar 16, 2016

Stonefort-Donald Ray Johnson, 75, passed away at 8:39am at his home on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 with his wife of 32 years, Melody, by his side. Don was born on March 10, 1941 to Woodrow and LuDean (Stokes) Johnson. He married Melody Stone on December 17, 1983 and together they raised three children, Patrick, Tiffiny and Danielle. Don also had...

Gene Miller

Gene Miller

Mar 13, 2016

Marion-Robert “Gene” Miller, 87, passed away at 5am on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home. Gene was born on June 19, 1928 in Benton to Roy and Jennie (Wayman) Miller.  He married Dorcas Dunbar on July 2, 1954 in Ina.  She survives of Marion. Gene served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict.  He was a...

Ella Louise Doetch

Ella Louise Doetch

Mar 10, 2016

Ella Louise Doetch, 92, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 4:30 am at Parkway Manor.  Louise was born February 4, 1924 in Carbondale the daughter of Teddy and Irene (Wright) Crawshaw.  She married Willie Doetch on June 20, 1942 in Arkansas and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his death on July 5,...

Rosalie M. Barnes

Rosalie M. Barnes

Mar 9, 2016

Herrin –Rosalie M. Barnes, age 96, of Herrin, passed away at 5:30am on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Rosalie was born September 10, 1919 in Herrin, the daughter of Roscoe and Martha (Jeralds) Pedigo. She married Orval Lynn Barnes on June 20, l936 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2001. She...

Mildred Gill

Mildred Gill

Mar 9, 2016

Lake of Egypt-Mildred Ann Gill, age 79, died at 11 PM on March 9, 2016 in her home of 30 years at the Lake of Egypt. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Mildred passed surrounded by her family. Born to Horace Calvin Williams and Ida Clardie Williams on December 15, 1936 in Omaha, Illinois, she is survived by her husband of...

Gary Robert White

Gary Robert White

Mar 8, 2016

Gary Robert White, 60, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 1 pm at his home.  Gary was born May 10, 1955 in Marion the son of Frank L and Mary (Odum) White.  He was retired, formerly the owner of Industrial Trucking and Rigging.  Gary was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Operator’s Union...

William C. Milton

William C. Milton

Mar 8, 2016

William C. Milton, 74, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, March 08, 2016 at 12:45 am at the Veteran’s Home in Anna.  William was born June 28, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa to Kenneth and Elizabeth (Grupe) Milton.  He married Pat Myers on June 16, 1966 in Furth Germany and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage, she survives...

Betty Jean Stowers

Betty Jean Stowers

Mar 6, 2016

Betty Jean Stowers, age 92, of Merritt Island, FL, formerly of Marion, IL, passed at 3:40 am, on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at her residence.  She was born on Saturday, March 24, 1923, in Marion, IL, the daughter of William and Mable (Marshall) Pemberton. Betty was united in marriage to Elwin Eugene (Gene) Stowers on April 7, 1946, in Carterville,...

Larry Gene Howell

Larry Gene Howell

Mar 3, 2016

Larry Gene Howell, 67, of Carterville, passed away on Thursday, March 03, 2016 at 4:45 am at his home.  Larry was born January 26, 1949 in Carbondale the son of Claude Howell and Lucille (Radford) Whitehead.  He married Dona Lee Gunnell on December 29, 1975 in Energy; together they have shared over 40 years of marriage.    He proudly served in...

Victor Stone

Victor Stone

Mar 2, 2016

Marion-Victor Stone, 67, passed away at 6:12pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis. Victor was born on June 20, 1948 in Marion to Leslie and Edna (Smith) Stone.  He married Cynthia Sherrod on July 18, 1969 in Marion and together they shared almost 50 years of marriage.  She survives of Marion. Victor served in...

Jessie Hancock

Jessie Hancock

Mar 1, 2016

Goreville-Jessie Wade Hancock, 48, passed away at 7:50am on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home. Jessie was born on February 27, 1968 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Ronald and Shirley (Newton) Hancock. He was a tower communication technician for various contractors throughout the US. Jessie loved to travel and enjoyed boating, fishing and playing pranks on friends and family...

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