Obituaries

Mike Wiseman

Mike Wiseman

Sep 29, 2015

Marion-Michael “Mike” R. Wiseman, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 while visiting family in Arizona. Mike was born on April 7, 1938 in Marion to James and Margaret (Childers) Wiseman.  He married DeAnn Fergus on February 16, 1956.  She preceded him in death on August 27, 2013. Mike served honorably in the US Navy from 1955-1959.  He was...

Debra Piper

Debra Piper

Sep 28, 2015

Herrin- Debra Ruth Piper, 56, of Herrin, passed away at 3:54 AM, Monday, September 28, 2015 at her home. Debra was born on December 17, 1958 in DuQuoin to Bill and Shirley (Hackleman) Bunton. She married Rex Allen Piper, Sr. at Energy First Baptist Church on June 19, 1982. He survives of Herrin. She was a wonderful mother and wife...

Dolores A. Bender

Dolores A. Bender

Sep 27, 2015

Dolores A. Bender, 79, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away on Sunday morning, September 27, 2015 at 4:25 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dolores was born on April 21, 1936 in Herrin the daughter of John and Maggie (Paglia) Bione.  She grew up in Herrin where she attended Bandyville School and graduated from Herrin High School in 1953. ...

Pamela Kaye Fietsam

Pamela Kaye Fietsam

Sep 25, 2015

Pamela Kaye Fietsam, 60, of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 8:21 am  surrounded by her family at home.  Pam was born December 30, 1954 in Christopher the daughter of Billy and Ruth (Pierce) Wilson.  She married Jerry Fietsam on May 18, 1974 in Benton and together they have shared over 41 years of marriage.  She was...

Ina Mae Absher

Ina Mae Absher

Sep 25, 2015

Marion – Ina Mae Absher, 80, of Chatham, Illinois formerly of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 3:35 am at the Veterans Home in Quincy.  Ina was born in Williamson County on May 29, 1935, the daughter of Edith (Springhart) and Harley L. Brush, Sr.  She married Orie Absher in Williamson County on June 10, 1956. He...

Rebecca Rose (Baize) Hamberg

Rebecca Rose (Baize) Hamberg

Sep 25, 2015

Herrin- Rebecca Rose (Baize) Hamberg, age 33, of Herrin, passed away suddenly at 5:51pm on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Rebecca was born in St. Louis, MO on February 24, 1982. She was raised the daughter of Katherine (Cliff) Coulter and Paul Edward Baize. Survivors include her son- Isaiah Gibson of Marion Son- Gaven...

Glenda Lou Tippy

Glenda Lou Tippy

Sep 21, 2015

Herrin- Glenda Lou Tippy, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 11:25 AM, Monday, September 21, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on December 11, 1936 in Herrin to Lucius and Frieda (Neiber) Shepard. She married Jerry Dean Tippy on March 18, 1955 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2014. Glenda was a...

Melvin Flynn

Melvin Flynn

Sep 20, 2015

Maryville-Melvin O’Dean Flynn, 84, formerly of Marion, died on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 10:46am at the home of his daughter, Deborah Kay Bryan of Glenn Carbon, IL. Melvin was born on February 15, 1931 in West Frankfort. He was an avid Cardinals fan who had many work experiences in his life. Melvin worked in the copper mines in Arizona,...

Virginia Oliver

Virginia Oliver

Sep 19, 2015

Marion-Virginia L. Sims Oliver, 88, passed away 11:18am on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Virginia was born on August 12, 1927 in East Prairie, MO to Lee and Marie (Evans) Morehead.  She married Ozoral “Red” Oliver on April 2, 1948 in Sikeston, MO.  He preceded her in death on February 12, 2005. Virginia loved flowers and enjoyed sewing...

Hazel L. Wisely

Hazel L. Wisely

Sep 18, 2015

Hazel L. Wisely, 97, of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 12:47 PM at Parkway Manor in Marion. Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.

Hazel LaVaughn Wisely

Hazel LaVaughn Wisely

Sep 18, 2015

Marion- Hazel LaVaughn Wisely, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 12:47pm on Friday, September 18, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion.  LaVaughn was born on July 10, 1918 in Tamaroa, the daughter of Ira and Lula (Loucks) Opp.  She was united in marriage to Raymond Wisely on January 6, 1934 in Elkville. He preceded her in death...

Judith Ann Nelson

Judith Ann Nelson

Sep 17, 2015

Herrin- Judith Ann “Judy” Nelson, 68, of Herrin, formerly of West Salem, passed away at 2:34 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Judy was born on April 5, 1947 in Corbin, KY to Charles and Mildred (Taylor) Harris. She married Donald Eugene Nelson on August 25, 1989 in Henderson, KY. He preceded her in...

Beatrice "Bea" L. Smith-Salto

Beatrice "Bea" L. Smith-Salto

Sep 11, 2015

Marion- Beatrice "Bea" L. Salto, age 99, of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Bea was born in Charleston, Missouri on February 17, 1916, the daughter of Gilbert “Gill” and Eunice (Magness) Holder.  She married David E. Smith in 1952 and he preceded her in death. She later married Tony Salto. He...

Mahala "Elizabeth" Nevious

Mahala "Elizabeth" Nevious

Sep 10, 2015

Marion- Mahala “Elizabeth” Nevious, 95, of Marion, passed away at 12:39AM, Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion following a lengthy illness. Elizabeth was born on January 25, 1920 to John and Esta (Carter) Braden in Raleigh.  She married Lamon Nevious and he preceded her in death in 1955.  Elizabeth was a homemaker and formerly worked on the...

Amber T. Jarvis

Amber T. Jarvis

Sep 10, 2015

Herrin- Amber T. Jarvis, 41, of Herrin, died at 5:10 PM, Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her home in Herrin. Amber was born on November 9, 1973 in Decatur, Illinois to Deborah Bryant. She began her career working for the Maytag Corporation in Herrin. Once the plant closed, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and began working...

Mrs. Wilma Omedia Cox

Mrs. Wilma Omedia Cox

Sep 7, 2015

Herrin- Wilma “Omedia” Cox- 93, of Herrin, passed away at 10:10 AM, Monday, September 7, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Omedia was born on March 22, 1922 in Royalton to George “Griff” and Charity Leona (Harris) Bradshaw. She married Dalton E. Cox on October 11, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2005. She began...

Mary Alice Fick

Mary Alice Fick

Sep 4, 2015

Marion- Mary Alice Fick, 69, of Marion, passed away at 6:05 PM, Friday, September 4, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1946 in Fullerton, CA to Erna and Dorothy (Kerchoff) Ford.  She married Stuart Fick on September 5, 1972 in Toluca, IL.  He survives of Marion. Dorothy was retired, but worked many jobs along the way. ...

Infant Simon Edward Karamichos

Infant Simon Edward Karamichos

Sep 4, 2015

Infant Simon Edward Karamichos, son of Donald Edward and Ashleigh Dawn (Stout) Karamichos was stillborn on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 9:03 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. In addition to his parents he is survived by his Brother – Brandon Vanhoorbeke, Sister – Madyson Stout, Sister – Chloe Thorne, Brother – Jesse Thorne, Maternal Grandmother – Dawn Stout of...

Harlean "Tiki" Miller

Harlean "Tiki" Miller

Aug 31, 2015

Marion-Harlean Kay “Tiki” Miller, age 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, August 31, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 12 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 PM to be held at Woods Chapel Community of...

Patricia Galik

Patricia Galik

Aug 29, 2015

Johnston City- Patricia Galik, age 78, of Joliet, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 2:40am on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Patty was born in Paulton on September 14, 1936, the daughter of the late Braxton and Shirley (Parker) Parton.  She married John Galik on March 28, 1970 in Braidwood, IL and were married...

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