Obituaries

Joseph Cannon

Joseph Cannon

Nov 26, 2015

Marion-Joseph Cannon, 92, passed away at 6:53am on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joseph was born on August 13, 1923 in Carterville to Hershel and Iva Mae (Chitty) Cannon.  He married Clara Eckols on August 12, 1946 in Marion.  She preceded him in death on July 11, 2006. Joseph served in the US Army in WWII. ...

Jessie Irene (Sneddon) Issler Simmons

Jessie Irene (Sneddon) Issler Simmons

Nov 24, 2015

Jessie Irene (Sneddon) Issler Simmons, 84, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11:30 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Jessie was born February 24, 1931 in Marion the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Ruth (Livingstone) Sneddon.  She married Leon Issler and he preceded her in death on April 18, 1993.  She then later married Robert Simmons...

Daniel Lee Crain

Daniel Lee Crain

Nov 23, 2015

Herrin- Daniel Lee Crain, age 56, of Herrin, passed away at 2:12am on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.  Daniel was born in Herrin on November 25, 1958, the son of Howard Eugene and Donna (Cox) Crain. He married Paula Odom in Herrin on November 20, 2015. She survives in Herrin.  Mr. Crain was a member of the First...

Eileen Zunich

Eileen Zunich

Nov 23, 2015

Eileen Zunich, age 77, of Herrin, passed away at 8:24pm on Monday, November 23, 2015 at her home in Herrin.  Eileen was born April 18, 1938, the daughter of Frederick J. and Augusta (Zelasko) Koerber.  She married Michael Zunich. He preceded her in death.  Dr. Zunich was a life-long educator. She had taught every grade level—in some capacity from first...

Peggy Miller

Peggy Miller

Nov 23, 2015

Marion-Peggy Miller, 72, of Marion, passed away at 7:25am on Monday, November 23, 2015 at her home. Peggy was born on July 24, 1943 in Marion to Howard and Nora (Bulliner) Neber.  She married Kenneth Miller on January 1, 1980 in Anna.  He preceded her in death on January 18, 2010. She was a member of Christian Liberty Church in...

Judy Zeller

Judy Zeller

Nov 21, 2015

Marion- Judy Kay Zeller, 62, of Marion, formerly of Highland and Pierron, passed away at 7:24 PM, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at her home. Judy was born on June 2, 1953 in Highland, IL to Francis and Alice (Haller) Zeller. She worked many years as the general manager of the Country Inn and Suites in Marion.  She retired in August...

Wendell Dean Jordan

Wendell Dean Jordan

Nov 18, 2015

Herrin- Wendell Dean Jordan, age 61, of Herrin, passed away at 6:42am on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at his home in Herrin.  Wendell was born in Marion on February 27, 1954, the son of Billy and Delores (Tanner) Jordan.   Wendell enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family, including his beloved dog, Baby. He was an avid pool player,...

Daphane Colette Norman

Daphane Colette Norman

Nov 17, 2015

Marion-Daphane Colette Norman, 81, passed away at 5:46pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Colette was born on May 10, 1934 in Marion to Oscar and Ruth (Hill) Roberts.  She attended school in Marion.  Colette married Charles G. Norman on September 14, 1951.  He preceded her in death on February 22, 2005. She was...

Herbert "Dee" Reynolds

Herbert "Dee" Reynolds

Nov 15, 2015

Herbert “Dee” Reynolds, 87, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 1:25 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Dee was born August 26, 1928 in Eddyville, Illinois the son of Forrest and Alberta (Broadway) Reynolds.  He married Doris Richardson on July 30, 1950 in Chester and together they have been blessed to share over 65 years of...

Verla Imogene Brush

Verla Imogene Brush

Nov 12, 2015

Creal Springs-Verla Imogene Brush, 81, passed away at 10:48pm on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Imogene was born on August 7, 1934 in Johnson County to Raymond and Bertie (Dees) Heck.  She married Charles Brush on May 3, 1952 in Crab Orchard.  He survives of Creal Springs. Imogene loved to crochet.  She enjoyed camping and listening...

Charles Jack "Charlie" Pike

Charles Jack "Charlie" Pike

Nov 11, 2015

Herrin- Charles Jack “Charlie” Pike, age 89, of Slidell, LA, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at his home in Slidell, LA.  Charles was born in Rosiclair, IL on August 23, 1926, the son of John and Eva (Cooper) Pike.  Mr. Pike was a newspaper pressman, working seventeen years for the Southern Illinoisan Newspaper, and also...

Norma Fore-Laib

Norma Fore-Laib

Nov 11, 2015

Goreville-Norma L. Fore-Laib, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Norma was born on January 11, 1935 in Lawrenceville to Robert and Dorothy (Thomas) Huchel. She was the owner of NFL Bookkeeping and Tax Service in Goreville.  Norma was an author and loved to read.  She enjoyed bird watching and was of Seventh Day...

Kimberly Poland

Kimberly Poland

Nov 9, 2015

Marion-Kimberly Athena Maye Poland, 3, passed away at 7:10am on Monday, November 9, 2015 at her home. Kimberly was born on August 28, 2012 in Marion to Carl Poland and Joanna (Wilson) Poland.  Though living just a few years she impacted many hearts and lives. Kimberly was fun, energetic always smiling, never a dull moment.  She will be missed by...

Richard D. Sumner

Richard D. Sumner

Nov 9, 2015

– Richard D. Sumner, 60, of Marion, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 at his home.  Richard was born October 11, 1955 in Alton the son of Leander and Sylvia (Kienker) Sumner.  He was a member of Painter’s Local Union #58 and had worked as a self-employed union painter.  Richard is survived by his Sister – Rosclar Miller, Niece –...

Clelus Morse

Clelus Morse

Nov 8, 2015

Marion-Clelus Sue Morse, 77, passed away at 07:20pm on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Parkway Manor. Clelus was born on September 22, 1938 in Williamson County to Raymond Cann and Harriett (Thornton) Dawe.  She married Claude Dean Morse on June 14, 1957 in Marion.  He preceded her in death on October 25, 2008. Clelus was a longtime member of Aldersgate...

Loren Johns

Loren Johns

Nov 5, 2015

Marion-Loren Everett Johns passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 82 at the family farm in rural Marion. He was born on that same farm on June 15, 1933 to Harry and Bessie (Pulley) Johns. Loren leaves behind his lovely wife of 53 years, Sonja Harlene (Watkins) Johns.  To this union was born three children: Melody...

Judy Ann Mimmovich

Judy Ann Mimmovich

Nov 5, 2015

Judy Ann Mimmovich, 74, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2:30 pm at Helia Healthcare in Energy.  Judy was born June 30, 1941 in Olney the daughter of Otis Guy and Laura Christine (Smith) Riggs.  She married John Leonard Mimmovich and he preceded her in death.  She was a homemaker.  Survivors include her;Son – Kirk Leo Ray and...

George "Sonny" Holland

George "Sonny" Holland

Nov 4, 2015

Marion-George “Sonny” Holland, 82, passed away at 4:00am on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Sonny was born on February 12, 1933 in DuQuoin to George Henry and Ethel Jane (Coulter) Holland.  He married Mary H. Hille.  She preceded him in death in 2001. Sonny was in the United States Air Force for 10 years.  He was...

Ray Shadowens

Ray Shadowens

Nov 4, 2015

Marion-Ray Junior Shadowens, 73, passed away at 11:22am on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Ray was born on February 25, 1942 in Marion to Walter and Louise (Harmon) Shadowens.  He married Wilma McCormick in Marion on October 18, 1962.  She survives of Marion. Ray worked for Peabody Coal Company for 26 years.  He was a lifetime member of...

Herbert Wayne White

Herbert Wayne White

Nov 3, 2015

Herbert Wayne White, 68, of Johnston City, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 6 pm at his home. Herbert was born June 25, 1947 in Herrin the son of James Herbert and Lenore Murel (Norman) White.  He married Kimberly Odum on October 27, 2000 in Crab Orchard and together they have shared over 15 years of marriage, she...

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