Obituaries
Charles Steven "Steve" Lane
Dec 14, 2014
Herrin- Charles Steven “Steve” Lane, age 63, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Charles Steven was born in Christopher on May 9, 1951, the son of Bill and Elinor (Jones) Lane. He found the love of his life in his best friend and fiancé, Sharon Bolen, who passed away on November 3, 2014. Steve graduated from Marion...
Wilbur Eugene Weaver
Dec 12, 2014
Wilbur Weaver, 91, of Marion, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12:15 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wilbur was born July 9, 1923 in North Chatham, New York the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weaver. He married Mary Irene Coe on September 12, 1945 in St. Louis. Missouri and together they shared over...
Kendall "Harpo" Miller
Dec 12, 2014
West Frankfort-Kendall M. “Harpo” Miller, 60, passed away at 5:50am on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the VA Medical Center. Kendall was born on July 3, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Kendall and Lorene Miller. His hobbies included riding motorcycles and playing pool. Kendall loved to wear crazy hats. He was of Christian faith and a strong spiritual leader....
Betty Tisch
Dec 11, 2014
Marion-Betty Tisch, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center after battling a lengthy illness. Betty was born on April 6, 1933 in Herrin to Walter and Margaret (Carrigan) Brewer. She married Don Tisch on July 25, 1959 and they shared 55 years of marriage. He survives of Marion. Betty was a longtime active member...
Noah Johns, Jr.
Dec 10, 2014
Goreville-Noah Johns, Jr., 80, died peacefully at 10:38am on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Noah was born on November 13, 1934 in Johnson County to Noah and Nettie (Girtman) Johns, Sr. He married Leona “Mae” Parton on February 19, 1955 in Paulton. She survives of Goreville. In his spare time, Noah loved riding his...
John Piper
Dec 9, 2014
Marion-John E. Piper, 89, passed away at 2pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at his home. John was born on December 14, 2014 in Kinmundy, IL to Paul W. and Addie (Burton) Piper. He married Joyce Minton-Killman. She survives of Marion. John retired from the Union Pacific Railroad Company after 44 years as a Railroad Supervisor. He was the last...
Dina Alexander
Dec 7, 2014
Marion-Dina Giovanna Fregnan Alexander, 81, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at her home. Dina was born on November 13, 1933 in Trieste, Italy. She lived through the turmoil of World War II in northern Italy, along with her parents, Massimo and Maria Fregnan, and brother, Fabio Fregnan. In 1952, she married in Trieste, Italy, and...
Lorraine Stotlar
Dec 6, 2014
Herrin- Lorraine Stotlar, 86, of Herrin, passed away, peacefully, with her loving family by her side at 8:50 PM, Friday, December 5, 2014 at The Arch of Helia Healthcare in Energy. Lorraine was born on September 1, 1928 in Christopher, Illinois to Arthur “A.R.” and Bernice (Rentfro) Gamber. She attended grade schools in Christopher and Marion and Graduated from Herrin...
Donna Flannigan
Dec 5, 2014
Herrin-Donna Lynn Flannigan, 52, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 6pm at Herrin Hospital. Donna was born on April 6, 1962 in Osceola, AR to Charles E. and Johnnie Mae (Jacobs) Ward Sr. Survivors include: Son-Michael Jacobs Daughters: Laurie Jacobs Cassie Reynolds Jennifer Jacobs Son-Brandon Flannigan Grandchildren: Doug Jacobs Destiny Jacobs Shady Jacobs Amari Gunn Eveuanna Gunn Tessa...
Margaret Treat
Nov 30, 2014
Marion-Margaret Sue Treat, 76, passed away at 8pm on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Margaret was born on October 22, 1938 in Johnson County to John and Marjorie (Grimes) Thomas. She married Edward Treat on May 14, 1955 in Vienna. He survives of Marion. Margaret attended First Apostolic Church. She formerly owned and operated grocery stores...
Tillie Clift
Nov 30, 2014
Herrin- Tillie (Martinez) Clift, age 84, of Herrin, passed away at 1:35pm on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at her daughter's home in Roseville, Michigan. She was born as Telvania Martinez in Depue, Illinois on January 8, 1930, the daughter of Manuel and Telvania (Sirgo) Martinez. She married William E. Clift of Putnam, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1995. ...
Thomas Lee McMurray
Nov 28, 2014
Herrin- Thomas Lee McMurray, age 50, of Herrin, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home in Herrin. Thomas was born in Murphysboro on May 25, 1964, the son of Noble Wayne and Edna May (Wheatley) McMurray. He married Cathy Ridgeway in Freeman Spur on July 12, 1996. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2008. In...
Jerry R. Baker
Nov 28, 2014
Marion- Jerry R. Baker, 58, of Marion, passed away at 8:24 PM, Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home in Marion. Jerry was born on March 30, 1956 in Marion to Thomas R. and Patsy (Motsinger) Baker. He began his career at Baker Automotive Salvage and Towing in Marion and then later as a coal miner for Zeigler Coal Company....
Ruth J. Parten
Nov 26, 2014
Herrin- Ruth J. Parten, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30am on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Ruth was born in Chicago on March 3, 1926, the daughter of Cornelius and Gertrude (Von Swol) Paterik. She married Donald Day Parten in Chicago on June 9, 1956. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2011. ...
Dallas L. Underhile
Nov 26, 2014
Dallas L. Underhile, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 1 am at Marion Rehab. Dallas was born June 21, 1920 in West Vienna, the son of Frank and Roxie (Brown) Underhile. He married Violet Thomas and she preceded him in death in 1985. He was a retired factory worker and was of the Pentecost faith. Survivors include;Four...
Virginia Ellis
Nov 25, 2014
Marion- Virginia Ellis, age 96, of Marion, passed away at 6:00pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at her home in Marion. Margaret Virginia Wallace was born in Marion on March 23, 1918, the daughter of William Keay and Margaret Ann (Brown) Wallace. She married Ray Ellis in Elizabeth. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1965. As per Virginia's...
Mildred Stapleton
Nov 25, 2014
Marion-Mildred Stapleton, 92, passed away at 3:05pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Mildred was born on July 14, 1922 in Marion to Rufus and Bertha (Capron) Sanders. She married Russell Stapleton on July 4, 1941 in Jackson, MO and they shared 73 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on July 21,...
Elesa Ballard
Nov 25, 2014
Marion-Elesa Kay Hall-Ballard passed away November 25, 2014 at 5:50pm with her family surrounding her. She is gone too soon at the age of 62. Elesa is survived by her husband Mark Ballard of Marion, her son David Ballard of Marion, a daughter and son in law, Crystal and Charles Robertson also of Marion. She also has a sister Carla...
Mercedith Duffield
Nov 24, 2014
Marion-Mercedith L. Duffield, 82, passed away at 5pm on Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mercedith was born on May 9, 1932 in Ettison Switch, IL to Edward and Orpha Bell (Evans) Robinson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her pets. Mercedith will be missed by all Survivors include: Daughters: Glenda and...
Avis Louise Cullum
Nov 22, 2014
Johnston City- Avis Louise Cullum, 89, of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 3:05 AM, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Hurricane Creek Living Center in Herrin. Avis was born on November 8, 1925 in Sparta to Everett J. and Clara O. (Earl) Jennings, Sr. She married Claude Cullum, Jr. on January 2, 1942. He preceded her in death...
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