Obituaries

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell

Jun 10, 2015

Creal Springs – Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell, age 2 days, passed away peacefully in her Mothers’s arms on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 4:21 am at Barnes Hospital.  Khloe was born on June 8, 2015 in St. Louis to Daniel Campbell and Talina Brewer of Creal Springs.  Survivors include:  Father-Daniel Campbell Mother-Talina Kay Brewer Sister-Nevaeha Campbell Sister-Elizabeth Cambell Maternal Grandparents-Bob and...

Evelyn Jack

Evelyn Jack

Jun 9, 2015

Herrin-Evelyn R. Jack, 89, passed away at 9:42pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Evelyn was born on November 16, 1925 in Williamson County to Edward and Gladys (Simmons) Shadowens.  She married Murle Jack on January 22, 1947 in Williamson County.  He preceded her in death. Evelyn was a member of Scottsboro Church of God.  She enjoyed preparing...

Jimmy Dale Kinley

Jimmy Dale Kinley

Jun 8, 2015

Herrin- Jimmy Dale Kinley, age 61, of Herrin, passed away at 12:45am on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Jimmy Dale was born in Herrin on December 8, 1953, the son of Betty (Gossage) and Ed Kinley, Jr.  He was a member of the Fin and Feather Club of Freeman Spur and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local...

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell

Jun 8, 2015

Khloe Piper Brewer-Campbell, age 2 days passed away peacefully in her Mothers’s arms  on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 4:21 am at Barnes Hospital. Memorial services will be Monday, July 6, 2015 at 6 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Reynolds officiating.  A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 5 pm until the time...

Robert A. Drew

Robert A. Drew

Jun 6, 2015

Marion- Robert A. Drew, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 9:03pm on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Robert was born on July 1, 1942 in Portland, Maine, the son of Ernest and Helene (Kisla) Drew. He married Joyce Fowler in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on September 4, 1976. She survives in Marion. Mr. Drew...

Ellen Akens

Ellen Akens

Jun 5, 2015

Carterville- Ellen R. Akens, 63, of Carterville, passed away early Friday, June 5, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.  Ellen was born on March 19, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL to Charles and Genevie (Crossen) Clark.  She married Erval “Dale” Akens on September 19, 1969 in Ozark, IL.  He survives of Carterville.  Ellen worked 20 years as an inspector at General...

Kevin "Kip" Riggs

Kevin "Kip" Riggs

Jun 5, 2015

Marion-Kevin “Kip” Ray Riggs, 58, passed away at 7:11pm on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the VA Medical Center. Kevin was born on October 21, 1956 in Chicago, to James Ray and Helen Tracy (Matson) Volney. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked for the VA for over 30 years. Survivors include: Significant other-Diana Schenk of Eddyville, KY Her...

Edward L. "Ed" Partak

Edward L. "Ed" Partak

Jun 5, 2015

Energy- Edward L. “Ed” Partak, 87, of Energy, formerly of Joliet, passed away at 5:23 PM, Friday, June 5, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy.  Ed was born on August 28, 1927 in Joliet, IL to Joseph and Anna Marie (Bosok) Partak.    He served his country bravely while stationed in Germany and France during WWII.  Once honorably discharged from the...

Joe Castrale

Joe Castrale

Jun 4, 2015

Herrin- Joe Castrale, 89, of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, passed away peacefully at 3:50 PM, Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Reflections in Carterville. Joe was born on February 1, 1926 in Johnston City to Peter and Margherita (Castrale) Castrale.   He married Geneva Pollack on February 28, 1955 in McLeansboro.  She preceded him in death on July 22, 2007.  He was...

Rosemary Sims

Rosemary Sims

Jun 1, 2015

Rosemary Sims, 99, of Marion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:25 PM, Monday, June 1, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Rosemary was born on April 11, 1916 in Williamson County, the seventh child of eight children born to Herman and Emily Dora (Newlin) Hudgens.  She was united in marriage to John H....

Evelyn Inez Moore

Evelyn Inez Moore

May 30, 2015

Marion- Evelyn Inez Moore, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 2:25am on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Carrier Mills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Evelyn was born in Marion on August 22, 1917, the daughter of Amos and Mayme (Watkins) Strobel. She married Herschel Moore in Saline County.  They enjoyed over sixty years of marriage. He preceded her in death...

Bertha Jeanne Pennock

Bertha Jeanne Pennock

May 28, 2015

Bertha Jeanne Pennock, 92, of Marion passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 4:43 pm at Herrin Hospital. Bertha was born July 17, 1922 in Kerrado France the daughter of Alain and Madeleine (Sawson) LaMarc.  She married Robert LeRoy Pennock on November 26, 1951 in Moberly, Missouri and together they shared over 42 years of marriage until his death...

Raymond Martin

Raymond Martin

May 28, 2015

Raymond “Al” Martin, 79, died 12:23 p.m. on Thursday, May 28th in Heartland Regional Medical Center due to natural causes. Mr. Martin was born on April 2nd, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois to Charles and Avis Martin.  He enjoyed his life on the farm where he developed his love of the outdoors and hard work. Al married Wanda Lou Gottman from...

Eldon Lee Stotlar

Eldon Lee Stotlar

May 26, 2015

Eldon Lee Stotlar, 84, of Buckner, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:40 pm at Stonebridge Skilled Care in Benton. Eldon was born April 30, 1931 in Alton the son of Claude and Myrtle (Griffin) Stotlar.  He married Wilma Angela Reed on June 30, 1951 in Alton and together they shared over 34 years of marriage until her...

Daniel Malloy

Daniel Malloy

May 26, 2015

Creal Springs-Daniel J. Malloy, II, 64, passed away at 11:25am on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his home. Dan was born on November 19, 1950 in Chicago to Daniel James and Ruth (Blaney) Malloy.  He married Abby Steger Dominik on January 12, 1980 in Palos Park, IL. She survives in Creal Springs. Dan attended Morgan Park High School in Chicago...

Catherine Susan Brown

Catherine Susan Brown

May 26, 2015

Herrin- Catherine Susan Brown, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 2:45pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Catherine was born in Wilmington, CA on July 31, 1922, the daughter of Ray W. and Louise (Maurico) Sperry. She married Carl Brown. He preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Brown had worked as an office manager...

Sgt. Melvin Lee "Mel" Kersten

Sgt. Melvin Lee "Mel" Kersten

May 26, 2015

Sgt. Melvin Lee “Mel” Kersten, Sr., 78, of Marion, passed away at 7:13 AM, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mel was born on July 21, 1936 in Des Moines, IA to Melvin Wayne and Evelyn (Bergmann) Kersten.  He married June E. Lundberg in 1955 and together they shared twenty nine years of marriage. ...

Marilyn Jane Childers

Marilyn Jane Childers

May 25, 2015

Marion- Marilyn Jane Childers, 80, of Marion, passed away at 5:46 PM, Monday, May 25, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Marilyn was born on October 7, 1934 in Marion to Orel and Maggie (McInturff) Turner.    She grew up in Marion and graduated from Marion High School where she was a cheerleader. She worked for 22 years as a teacher’s...

Melvin Powell

Melvin Powell

May 24, 2015

Creal Springs-Melvin Powell, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Saline Care Center. Melvin was born on September 3, 1936 in Creal Springs to Vernie and Recil (Buckner) Powell.  He married Shirley Robertson on September 14, 1957 in Creal Springs.  Melvin retired from the Vienna Correctional Center after many years of service.  He enjoyed spending time with family...

Carol Kelley

Carol Kelley

May 24, 2015

Marion-Carol S. Kelley, 73, a resident of rural Marion passed away at 12:40pm on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home. Carol was born on October 4, 1941 in Marion to Audie and Evelyn (Winn) Moore.  She was united in marriage to Albert Kelley in November 1966 and he survives of Marion. Other survivors include:  son, Frank Huffstutler of Marion;...

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