Obituaries

Lindberg "Lindy" Fleming

Lindberg "Lindy" Fleming

Oct 30, 2015

Marion-Lindberg “Lindy” James Fleming, 83, passed away at 4:30am on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Lindy was born on March 10, 1932 in Chester to Awthal and Pearl (Hahn) Fleming.  He married Norma Biggs in Chester on August 26, 1954. She survives of Marion. Lindy served in the US Army and was a Korean Veteran.  He...

Marilyn Josephine Walker

Marilyn Josephine Walker

Oct 28, 2015

Herrin- Marilyn Josephine Walker, age 83, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Saint Louis. Marilyn was born in Herrin on August 5, 1932, the daughter of Guido and Mary (Rancillio) Bione. She married Carl B. “Red” Walker in Herrin on September 13, 1952. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2011....

Anna Abby

Anna Abby

Oct 26, 2015

Harrisburg-Anna Belle Abby, 76, passed away at 11:40am on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Anna was born on June 27, 1939 in Creal Springs to Ernest and Ina Mae (Nanny) Lingle.  She married Harold Rector and he preceded her in death in 1997.  Anna later married Willis “Jerry” Abby and he survives of Harrisburg. Early in...

Lori Zukas

Lori Zukas

Oct 26, 2015

Marion-Lori Rachael (Barwick) Zukas, 33, went to be with our Creator on Monday, October 26, 2015, in Glendale, Arizona after nearly two years of courageously battling cancer. Several members of her family were present, including her husband, father, and mother. Lori was born on July 15, 1982 to Randy and Jan Barwick. The oldest of seven children, Lori’s independent personality...

Gail Ellen Read

Gail Ellen Read

Oct 25, 2015

Gail Ellen (Padderud) Read, 69, of Creal Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 1:49 pm at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Gail was born August 17, 1946 in Chicago the daughter of Earl and Lorraine (Flood) Padderud. She studied for two years at Ripon College in Wisconsin and later lived in Arlington Heights and Wauconda, IL before moving to...

Shirley Hill

Shirley Hill

Oct 24, 2015

Marion-Shirley Fern Hill, 76, passed away at 12:45pm on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home. Shirley was born on May 27, 1939 in Marion to Dolphus Woodrow and Samelda Imogene (Harris) Grimes.  She married Orville Eugene Hill on March 21, 1956 in Marion.  He preceded her in death on May 31, 1976. Shirley worked for thirty four years as...

Helena J. Dorsey

Helena J. Dorsey

Oct 19, 2015

Goreville-Helena J. Dorsey, 93, passed away at 12:55pm on Monday, October 19, 2015 at her home. Helena was born on January 20, 1922 in Jonesboro to Charles Ernest and Henrietta (Howe) Tweedy.  She married Melvin E. Dorsey on October 11, 1941 in Jackson, MO.  He preceded her in death on August 22, 1995. Helena’s hobbies included fishing, reading and working...

Dimple Henderson

Dimple Henderson

Oct 19, 2015

Marion-Dimple Jean (Palmer) Henderson, 85, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Marion Rehab and Nursing with her sister, Etta, holding her hand. Dimple was born on October 21, 1929 in Cambria, the daughter of Albert and Grace (Kelly) Palmer.  She was born a twin to her brother, Delmus Dean Palmer.  The twins were placed on pillows on a...

Donald Ray Jackson

Donald Ray Jackson

Oct 18, 2015

Donald Ray Jackson went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Donald was born March 16, 1938 to Dona (Moore) and Claude Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathern "Kay" June (Raglin), and his five children: Ed Jackson (Cindy) of St. Louis MO, Patti Thurmond of Marion, Bill Jackson (Elizabeth) of Allenspark...

Vincent Rene' "Tractor Man" Byrne, Jr.

Vincent Rene' "Tractor Man" Byrne, Jr.

Oct 18, 2015

Herrin- Vincent Rene’ Byrne, Jr, age 91, of Herrin, passed away at 7:15pm on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Harrisburg Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  Vincent was born in New Orleans on May 1, 1924, the son of Annette “Nettie” (O’Donald) and Vincent R. Byrne, Sr. He married Marian H. Goldschmidt in St. Louis on September 4, 1948....

Mrs. Diana L. Thomas

Mrs. Diana L. Thomas

Oct 17, 2015

Marion-Diana Thomas, 53, passed away at 7:16pm on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Diana was born on February 11, 1962 in Carbondale to Paul and Patricia (McGowen) Meadors.  She married Roger Thomas, Jr on January 25, 2013 in Marion.  He survives of Marion. Diana was of Christian Faith.  She enjoyed cooking various dishes, spending time with...

Barbara Dean Schuetz

Barbara Dean Schuetz

Oct 17, 2015

Goreville- Barbara Dean Schuetz, age 69, of Goreville, passed away at 11:20am on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at her home in Goreville. Barbara was born in in Johnson County on February 5, 1946, the daughter of Ernie and Hazel (Sullivan) Girtman.  She married Homer August Schuetz, Jr. on July 10, 1965. He survives in Goreville. Mrs. Schuetz was an active...

Mr. Bobby Joe Dawson

Mr. Bobby Joe Dawson

Oct 17, 2015

Marion-Bobby Joe Dawson, 83, passed away at 8:15am on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Bobby was born on August 7, 1932 in Pittsburg to Raymond Henry and Maude (Walker) Dawson. He married Millie Williams.  She preceded him in death on November 3, 1999. Bobby was a retired coal miner and a member of Walnut Hill Freewill...

Dorothy L. Thompson

Dorothy L. Thompson

Oct 15, 2015

Dorothy L. Thompson, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 7 pm at her son’s home in Buncombe. Dorothy was born November 1, 1926 in Salem the daughter of Halla and Lulu (Lonnon) Ray.  She married Berthal F. “Pete” Thompson on July 29, 1945 in Nashville, Illinois and together they shared over 66 years of marriage until his...

Veneda Jean Summers

Veneda Jean Summers

Oct 9, 2015

Veneda Jean Summers, age 90, of, Marion, passed away at 2:25pm on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin.  Veneda was born in Marion on June 29, 1925, the daughter of Audie and Madge (Chitty) Summers.    Ms. Summers was a member of the First Church of God. Before retiring, she worked as a real estate agent...

Mary Prout

Mary Prout

Oct 8, 2015

Tunnel Hill-Mary C. Prout. 73, passed away at 8:15am on Thursday, October 08, 2015 at her home. Mary was born on March 23, 1942 in Franklin County to John and Jean (Crawford) Monroe.  She married Howard Prout in Marion in 1988.  He survives of Tunnel Hill. Mary loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.  She liked to crochet, travel...

Virginia "Jenny" Powell

Virginia "Jenny" Powell

Oct 5, 2015

Marion-Virginia (Gibbons) Powell, 87, passed away at 6:56am on Monday, October 05, 2015 at Parkway Manor. Virginia, who was known by most as Jenny or Grandma Jenn, was born in Crab Orchard on November 10, 1927 to Earl and Edna (Fry) Gibbons. “GRAND”ma Jenny lived a very “GRAND” life.  The joy was definitely in her journey.  She loved her family...

Fannie Ruth (Hendrick) Snoddy

Fannie Ruth (Hendrick) Snoddy

Oct 3, 2015

Marion – Fannie Ruth (Hendrick) Snoddy, age 94, passed away peacefully at 3:45pm on Saturday, October 3, 2015 surrounded by family and friends in the home of her Son and Daughter-in-law. Fannie was born in St. David, Illinois on October 20, 1920, the daughter of Mary (Butorac) and Frank Hendrick, Sr.On October 27, 1941, in Missouri, she married the love...

Mrs. Muriel M. Hosch

Mrs. Muriel M. Hosch

Oct 1, 2015

Herrin- Muriel May Hosch, 90, of Herrin, passed away at 9:55 PM, Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Muriel was born on October 26, 1924 in Hull, England to Alfred and Anne (Baker) Hatley. She married Robert Carl Hosch on September 2, 1945 in Lesbury, England. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2006. She was a hardworking...

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Kearney

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Kearney

Sep 29, 2015

Goreville-Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Kearney, 70 went to be with his Lord at 3:45 am September 29, 2015.  He was surrounded by family as he made his journey into everlasting life. Gerald was born on November 23, 1944 to Lester E and Marion (Els) Kearney in Long Beach, CA.  He married his wife of 50 years, Alice Frier on November 19,...

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