Obituaries
Gale J. Olson
Sep 5, 2014
Marion- Gale J. Olson, 70 of Johnston City, formerly of Marion, died at 4:55 PM, Friday, September 5, 2014 at her home. Gale was born on January 11, 1944 in Chicago to Frank J. and Doris (Kellogg) Beecher. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for others. She was an active member of The Church on the Way on Morgan...
Lucille Ray Beasley
Sep 4, 2014
Crab Orchard – Lucille Ray Beasley, 92, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 5:52 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Lucille was born May 10, 1922 in JohnstonCity the daughter of Scott and Eunice (Ray) Smith. She married Harry Lee Ray and he preceded her in death in 1986, she then later married...
Malcolm T. "Mack" Holderfield
Sep 4, 2014
Bush- Malcolm T. “Mack” Holderfield, age 64, of Bush, passed away at 6:15am on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at his home in Bush. Malcolm was born in DuQuoin on June 23, 1950, the son of Rosalie (Mason) and Willie Holderfield, Sr. He married Judith “Judy” Taylor in Herrin in June of 1992. She survives in Bush. Mack was a retired...
Mary Benton
Sep 2, 2014
Marion-Mary Evelyn Benton, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on May 19, 1929 in Pittsburg to Adolph and Elizabeth (Douglas) Zoeller. She married James W. Benton in Johnston City in 1946. Together they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Mary was formerly employed at Marion Memorial Hospital and later she and her...
Brenda J. Smith
Sep 2, 2014
Marion- Brenda J. Smith, age 57, of Marion, passed away at 1:18pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Painesville, Ohio surrounded by her husband and pastor. Brenda was born in Joliet on February 12, 1957, the daughter of William and Rosetta (Hellberg) Stapleton. She married Jeff P. Smith in Marion on April 22, 1978. He survives...
Dixie Lee Brown
Aug 31, 2014
Herrin- Dixie Lee Brown, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 12:15am on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at her home in Herrin with her loving family at her side. Dixie was born in Freeman Spur on October 30, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Hogue) McPherson. She married George Brown in Herrin on May 8, 1953. He survives in...
Wanda C. Brookmyer
Aug 30, 2014
Herrin- Wanda C. Brookmyer, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 5:15am on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at FriendshipCareCenter in Herrin. Wanda was born in Carbondale on January 22, 1934, the daughter of Charles C. and Gertrude (Margraves) Daniels. She married Galen Brookmyer. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Brookmyer was a homemaker. She was of Protestant faith. Wanda liked...
Baby Jaxson Del Keeling
Aug 28, 2014
Herrin- Jaxson Del Keeling, infant son of Jessica Dawn Keeling and Dimitri Richard Frank Johnson, was stillborn at 4:59am on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jaxson weighed 5.36 pounds and was 15.75 inches long. Survivors include his parents- Jessica Keeling and Dimitri Johnson of Herrin Sister- Carcyn Rae Bloodworth of Herrin Sister- Victoria Grace Keeling of...
James B. Hope
Aug 27, 2014
James B. Hope, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 10:25 am at Helia Healthcare in Energy. James was born July 23, 1930 in Johnston City the son of James R. and Elsie Mae (Williams) Hope. In 1950 he was united in marriage to Ruby Maynard and they had two children, Richard A. Hope and Joyce A. Hope. ...
Robert "Bob" Wilson
Aug 25, 2014
Goreville-Robert O. Wilson, 87, known to his friends and family as “Bob” or “R.O”, of Lake of Egypt, IL, and formerly of Cape Girardeau, MO, died August 25, 2014 at his home. Bob was born in Wyandotte County, KS on January 19, 1927 to Robert Orville Wilson, Sr. and Alice (Corrigan) Wilson. On June 24, 1950 he married Patsy Ruth...
Edward Manier
Aug 23, 2014
Goreville- Charles Edward Manier, age 51, of Goreville, passed away at 2:00am on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his home in Goreville. Charles was born in Belleville on May 29, 1963, the son of Carl and Alona (Cavins) Manier. Mr. Manier was very active in the Goreville United Methodist Church. He had attended Marion High School, graduating in 1963. He...
Jeffrey Scott Glover, Sr.
Aug 20, 2014
Pittsburg- JEFFREY SCOTT GLOVER, SR, age 48, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his home in Pittsburg as the result of a house fire. As per his wishes, he will be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements. For those...
Allene Snider
Aug 20, 2014
Allene Snider, 100, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 3 am at her daughter’s home. Allene was born December 24, 1913 in Jackson County the daughter of Oscar and Bertha (McAnelly) Blumenstock. She married Herman A. Snider on March 7, 1936 and together they were blessed to share over 60 years of marriage until his death on October...
Nels Peter Rasmussen
Aug 18, 2014
Nels Peter Rasmussen, Sr., 87, of Goreville, formerly of Alvin, IL, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home. Nels was born on February 17, 1927 in Rankin, IL to Rasmus and Katie (Christiansen) Rasmussen. He married Madge M. Young in June of 1954 in Dayton, OH. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2006. He was...
Terry L. Gill
Aug 17, 2014
Marion- Terry L. Gill, age 62, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at his home in Marion. Terry was born in Carbondale on January 6, 1952, the son of James and Mildred (Creal) Gill. He married Wilma Leonard in Marion on September 8, 1979. She survives in Marion. Mr. Gill attended the MarionFirstFreewillBaptistChurch. He loved spending time...
Forrest O'Connor
Aug 16, 2014
Marion- Forrest O’Connor, age 66, of Marion, passed away at 10:16am on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at his daughter’s home in Marion. Forrest was born in Chicago on January 18, 1948 the son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Goss) O'Connor. As per his wishes, he will be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home...
Frederick Stein
Aug 13, 2014
Marion-Frederick Eugene Stein, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Frederick was born on May 25, 1924 in Effingham County, IL to Frederick Earl and Maude (Culley) Stein. Survivors include: Sister-Aleda Maude (Stein) Milleville Sons: Fred George Stein Harold Lee Stein Daughter-Linda Mae (Stein) Hewlett Granddaughter-Sabine Rae Stein Grandsons: Gerald Lee Stein Jason Lee...
Henry W. Wielhouwer, Jr.
Aug 13, 2014
West Frankfort- Henry William Wielhouwer, Jr., 66, of Orlando, FL, formerly of West Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at H Hospital East in Orlando, FL. Henry was born on December 19, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI to Henry William Wielhouwer, Sr. and Doris Ruth (Ray) Wielhouwer. He was a veteran of the US Naval Reserve and served...
Nancy B. Cecchi
Aug 10, 2014
Goreville- Nancy Barbara Cecchi, 75, of Goreville, formerly of DuPage County, passed away at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2014 at her home. Nancy was born on February 7, 1939 in Chicago to Kenneth and Simone (Jagot) Barnes. She married Reynold Peter Cecchi on July 22, 1978 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bensonville, IL. He survives of Goreville. Nancy worked...
Cynthia Ann Burgess
Aug 10, 2014
Cynthia Ann Burgess, 69, of Marion passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 6:10 am at her home. Cindy was born October 15, 1944 in Chicago the daughter of Herbert and Elsie Meilahn. She married James Burgess on April 24, 1971 in Forrest Park and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. She enjoyed knitting, doing cross-stich...
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