Obituaries

Mr. James C. Riley

Mr. James C. Riley

Jul 29, 2015

Zeigler- James C. “J.J.” “Jimmy Joe” Riley, 80, of Zeigler, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 8:22 AM, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at his home. James was born on July 15, 1935 in New Colombia, IL (on the Massac/Johnson County line) to John R. and Rosa Marie (Dennison) Riley.  He married his wife of 58 years, Mary Jane Emerick on...

Michael Edward Yearack

Michael Edward Yearack

Jul 28, 2015

Michael Edward Yearack, 54, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 10:50 am while working at Shawnee Community College in Ullin.  Mike was born February 25, 1961 in Marion the son of Edward L. and Mary L. (Campbell) Yearack.   He worked as an electrician for 30 plus years and was a member of the IBEW Local 702. ...

Betty Jo Newbolds

Betty Jo Newbolds

Jul 27, 2015

Betty Jo Newbolds, 72, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 9:30 am at her home in Marion. Betty was born July 15, 1943 in Williamson County the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Nora (Beasley) Benton.  She was first married to Danny McKane,  she later married Lawrence Roberts who preceded her in death.  On March 25, 1997 she married Junior...

Shirley Ann Hill

Shirley Ann Hill

Jul 24, 2015

Marion- Shirley Ann Hill, age 78, of Marion, passed away at 10:30am on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Shirley was born on September 13, 1936, in Stonefort, IL, the daughter of Dewey and Pauline (Morrow) Stucker.  She married Bill Hill, Jr. in Marion on April 4, 1958. He preceded her in death on October...

Infant Isiah McGee

Infant Isiah McGee

Jul 24, 2015

Marion- Infant Isiah Karter Allen McGee, 3 months, of Marion, died as a result of injuries received during an automobile accident, at 9:25 AM, Friday, July 24, 2015 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Isiah was born on April 25, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale to Jeremy McGee and Tommi Burnett-Miner.  Isiah was a funny baby with...

David Lyerla

David Lyerla

Jul 22, 2015

Marion-David Lee Lyerla Jr., 31, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. David was born on July 26, 1983 in Marion to David Lyerla and Glenda (Marks) Davis. David was a coal miner.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing his guitar and loved spending time with his son.  He will be missed by...

Donnie Rogers

Donnie Rogers

Jul 21, 2015

West Frankfort- James Donald “Donnie” Rogers, 79, of West Frankfort, passed away at 12:45 AM, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Donnie was born on November 15, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to Charles Martin and Lora May Rogers. He enlisted in the US Army on December 3, 1952 and served his country until his honorable discharge on December...

Leslie Szabo

Leslie Szabo

Jul 20, 2015

Leslie Szabo, 81, of Marion passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 1:20 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Szabo was born August 25, 1933 in Hungary.  He worked at Lutheran Social Services, Illinois Department of Unemployment Security and did clerical work for the Marion Carnegie Library.  He enjoyed fishing.  He is survived by two sons.  Mr. Szabo...

Linwood Childers

Linwood Childers

Jul 19, 2015

Johnston City- Linwood Childers, age 74, of Johnston City, passed away at 4:15am on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Linwood was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, the son of Trapper and Della Tommie (Reed) Childers.  He is survived by his sister- Rita Childers of Campbellsville, KY. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date at Brookside...

Elva M. Cash-Gold

Elva M. Cash-Gold

Jul 18, 2015

Marion- Elva M. Cash-Gold, age 87, of Marion, passed away at 1:26AM on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Elva was born in Oxford, Michigan on January 28, 1928, the daughter of Fredrick H. and Agnes (Tibbets) Rossman. She married Ralph H. Cash in Piggott, Arkansas in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1985. ...

Michael Ray "Mickey" Craig

Michael Ray "Mickey" Craig

Jul 17, 2015

Goreville- Michael Ray “Mickey” Craig, 71, of Goreville, passed away at 4:37 PM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Michael was born on April 26, 1944 in Kankakee, IL to Omer Ray and Hazel Geneva (Perry) Craig. He married Lily L. Kelley on August 23, 1963 in Goreville. Together they shared almost 52 wonderful years...

James "Jim" Lang

James "Jim" Lang

Jul 17, 2015

Marion- James Irvin “Jim” Lang, 88, of Marion, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:40 AM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Marion VA Medical Center Nursing Facility. James was born February 27, 1927 in Marion to Irvin Walter and Letha M. (Douglas) Lang.   He married Dorotha Arlene Stephens on May 21, 1949 in Kentucky.  Together...

Madeline Cloud Hewlett

Madeline Cloud Hewlett

Jul 14, 2015

Marion-Madeline Cloud Hewlett, 81, passed away at 11:59am on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at her daughter Karen’s home, surrounded by her family. Madeline was born in Marion on March 25, 1934 to Harold and Mae (Franklin) Farner.  She married William Cloud on July 19, 1952.  He preceded her in death on December 15, 2001. Madeline was a member of First...

Rodney D. Sloan

Rodney D. Sloan

Jul 11, 2015

West Frankfort- Rodney D. Sloan, 42, of West Frankfort, died at 5:50 pm, Thursday, July 9, 2015 at his home. Rodney was born on October 13, 1972 in Herrin to Norman Dale and Mary Anne (Stacey) Sloan.  He was united in marriage to Catherine Adkins on May, 9, 2009 in West Frankfort. He was employed as an auto-mechanic and welder...

Jeffrey Kevin LeGrand

Jeffrey Kevin LeGrand

Jul 9, 2015

Jeffrey Kevin LeGrand, 48, of Marion passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 12:45 pm at home. Jeffrey was born August 2, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Ralph and Donna (Woodiel) LeGrand. He attended Second Baptist Church and the Christian Life Center.  Jeffrey was a manager at KFC in Marion and had worked there for 26...

Dee Brown

Dee Brown

Jul 9, 2015

Constance Dolores “Dee” Brown, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 9:42pm on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.  Constance was born in Marion on February 24, 1933, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (DiSalvo) Rinella. She married Samuel Brown, Jr. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion on February 13, 1960. Together, they...

Pauline Leeper

Pauline Leeper

Jul 8, 2015

Herrin- Pauline Leeper, age 93, of Herrin passed away at 2:44pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Pauline was born in Herrin on April 19, 1922, the daughter of Joseph B. and Sarah "Blanche" (Roberts) Parent. She married Don Edwin Leeper in Corinth, Mississippi on April 18, 1947.  He preceded her in death on...

Kylie Faith Wilda-Tite

Kylie Faith Wilda-Tite

Jul 6, 2015

Herrin-Kylie Faith Wilda-Tite, infant daughter of Amy Wilda and Brent Tite, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Survivors include parents, Amy Wilda and Brent Tite of Herrin; maternal grandparents, Cindy Wright of Herrin and Wayne Wilda, Jr of Carbondale; paternal grandparents, Brandi Larson of Marion and Tony Tite of Ozark and several nieces and...

Dorothy Carter

Dorothy Carter

Jul 6, 2015

Marion-Dorothy Carter, 93, passed away at 3:49pm on Monday, July 6, 2015 at Angel Acres. Dorothy was born on September 5, 1921 in Williamson County to John E. and Ethel Pearl (Rentfro) Springhart.  She married Guy L. Carter in 1944 when he came home from the war.  He preceded her in death on September 2, 1983. Dorothy was a retail...

Harry L. "Pick" Calcaterra

Harry L. "Pick" Calcaterra

Jul 6, 2015

Herrin- Harry L. “Pick” Calcaterra, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 10:10 PM, Monday, July 6, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.  Harry was born on June 21, 1929 in Herrin to Charles and Joan (Marnati) Calcaterra.  He attended grade school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Herrin and graduated from Herrin High School. He married Mary Lynne Yano on...

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