Obituaries

Jan 17, 2024

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Jan 17, 2024

Neil Newayne Ruebsamen, 94, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away on January 17, 2024. Born on June 8, 1929, in Giltner, Nebraska, Neil was a beloved family patriarch, a devout Christian, and a proud veteran.

He attended the Colorado School of Mines and participated in various distance learning opportunities.  Neil had a distinguished career as a Professional Safety...

Jan 17, 2024

Dickie (Dick) Gill, 86, of Marion, went to be home with his Lord and Savior at 11:50 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at home with his wife Pat by his side.

Dick was born on May 2, 1937, in Marion to James Edward and Mildred Irene (Creal) Gill.  He was a 1956 graduate of Marion High School. ...

Jan 16, 2024

Melvin Lee Shadowens "Bojo", age 74, of Marion, Illinois, sadly left his family from complication due to heart failure, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home in Paulton.

Melvin was born March 16, 1949 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Walter and Louise (Harmon) Shadowens. Melvin grew up in Marion and attended Mission Ridge School. He worked for the City...

Jan 15, 2024

Cohyn Matthew Johnson, 5 month 28 day old infant, passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents on January 15, 2024 at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Cohyn was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 19, 2023. Cohyn was full of love, smiles, and joy. Cohyn battled many obstacles but was a warrior and a fighter, like no one could...

Jan 15, 2024

Tina Lynn Holland, age 52, of Marion, Illinois, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, January 15, 2024 at her home from complications of pneumonia.

Tina was born March 31, 1971 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Carl and Marsha (Howerton) Burnett. Upon completion of local studies, she attended training to become a Cosmetologist and received her degree, while...

Jan 15, 2024

Presiyan Rumenov Radev, age 41, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home in Goreville, Illinois.

Presiyan was born October 20, 1982 in Bulgaria, a son of Rumen and Diyana Radev. He married the love of his life, Amber Dawn Jourdan on October 11, 2014 in Christopher, IL. Presiyan grew up in Bulgaria and moved to the...

Jan 14, 2024

Jeannie Marie Cook, age 79, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Herrin Hospital.

Jeannie was born December 19, 1944 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Hugh and Betty (Crawshaw) Hiller. Jeannie grew up in Goreville, IL and graduated Goreville High School. She earned her Bachelors Degree from SIU. She worked at SIU as a Secretary for 39...

Jan 14, 2024

James Leo "Jim" Lewis, age 68, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home in rural Marion, Illinois.

Jim was born August 30, 1955 in Dexter, Missouri, a son of Everett and Eva (Harp) Lewis. When he was young his family moved to Aurora, IL where he grew up and attended school. Jim was out on his...

Jan 5, 2024

In loving memory.

Jan 5, 2024

Kenneth "Bub" Joe Brandon, age 92, of Duquoin, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

 

Kenneth was born May 03, 1931 in Bush, Illinois, a son of Allen A. and Hazel Irene (Darnell) Brandon. Kenneth grew up in Bush and attended Hurst-Bush Schools. He volunteered to the US Army and served in the...

2024

William “Wayne” Ninness, 93 passed away on September 1, 2024, at the Marion VA Community Living Center with loving family members surrounding him.

He was born January 18, 1931, and raised by various family members after the death of his mother, Telitha.  Wayne’s father, William Thomas Ninness went on to marry again to Hazel Ninness and Wayne...

Jan 1, 2024

Charles W. Montgomery passed away peacefully January 1, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. after a brief illness.

Charles and his twin sister, Lisa, were born on August 7, 1958, in Mt. Vernon, Il to Glenn E. and Lamoya Lea (Tanner) Montgomery.

Charles graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1976 and...

Dec 31, 2023

Richard Lee Smart, age 71, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Richard was born March 27, 1952 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of George and Ruth (Tompkins) Smart. Richard grew up in Marion and attended Marion schools. He started working at General Tire, then worked for 2 different contractors before starting...

Dec 31, 2023

 

Marion Kenneth Kesler, age 89, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Marion was born March 29, 1934 in Perks, Illinois, a son of Charles and Frieda (Taylor) Kesler. At 9 months of age, Kenny's mother died and he was raised by his Aunt Maude Kerley in Carterville.  He attended school...

Dec 29, 2023

Sheila Laverne (Ponder) Winters, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Sheila was born July 30, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Ameul Leroy "A.L." and Ruby Maurine (Givens) Ponder. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Sheila spent two years in London working for Russ Berry. She moved to...

Dec 28, 2023

Charles E. (Gene) Rothschild of Marion passed away in his home early morning on December 28, 2023.  Gene was born on August 29, 1936, the son of Phillip and Beulah Rothschild.

He served in the United States Army active duty during the Korean War from 1955 to 1958, attaining the rank of E5. Gene married Paula K....

Dec 23, 2023

 

Edward Lee Dwyer, age 65, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois, surrounded by family.

Edward was born August 23, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James A. and Doris M. (Gray)  Dwyer.  Ed grew up in Marion and attended Marion Schools.  In June 1976 he joined the US Army...

Dec 22, 2023

Howard Earl Dixon, 95, of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by family on his birthday, December 22, 2023.  Howard was the son of Lon and Lucille (nee Jacobson) Dixon.

He was a graduate of Herrin High School.  Howard nobly served our grateful nation in the United States Army from which he received a World War II...

Dec 21, 2023

Rodney Wayne Patton, age 55, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Rodney was born June 07, 1968 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Jon and Dorothy Jane (Schofield) Patton. He married the love of his life, Shea Lynette Simmons on September 21, 1996 in Marion at the Church of God. Rodney had...