Obituaries
Don Eugene Henderson
Apr 10, 2014
Don E. Henderson, 95, of Marion passed away at 1 am at the CLC of the VA Medical Center. Don was born on July 3, 1918 in Marion. He was the first born child of Landon and Roxie (Carter) Henderson. Don attended Marion High School and was a member of the Marion Third Baptist Church where he loved to sing...
Eloise Turner
Apr 8, 2014
Eloise Turner, 82, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 at 8:35 am at Nature’s Trail in Mt. Vernon. Eloise was born January 20, 1932 in Marion the daughter of Owen J. & Elizabeth (Norman) Cox. She married Charles H. Turner on February 26, 1955 in Marion and together they shared over 42 years of marriage until his...
Patricia Ann Eddleman
Apr 5, 2014
Patricia Ann Eddleman, age 78, of Marion, passed away at 9:56 pm on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, Illinois. Patricia was born in Union County on May 19, 1935, the daughter of Kenneth and Alma (Harris) Tucker. Patricia was retired from the State of Illinois Fire Marshall Office. Survivors include her; Son-Kevin Eddleman of...
Norma Nichola Wheeler
Mar 30, 2014
Norma Nichola (Sparks) Wheeler, 93, of Carbondale, formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9:20 a.m. at Carbondale Rehab. Norma was born on March 31, 1920 in Marion Illinois to Harry C. and Mildred (Dunnom) Sparks. She was graduated from Marion High School and attended Southern Illinois Normal University (now Southern Illinois University), majoring in English....
John Chlada
Mar 30, 2014
Marion-John E. Chlada, 78, passed away on March 30, 2014, peacefully at home comforted by members of his family. John was born on April 14, 1935 in Chicago to Francis and Mildred (Sefcik) Chlada. He worked at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL for 27 years as a manager in their Physical Plant and Grounds Department. John enjoyed design...
Donna Sue Woolard
Mar 29, 2014
Donna Sue Woolard, age 72, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at her home in Marion. As per her wishes, Mrs. Woolard will be cremated and there will be no services. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.
Shirley Mae Allen
Mar 28, 2014
Energy- Shirley Mae Allen, age 78, of Energy, passed away at 7:55am on Friday, March 28, 2014 at her home. Shirley was born in Herrin on May 31, 1935, the daughter of George and Ella Mae (Payne) Nicks. She married Roger Allen in St. Charles on September 19, 1953, He preceded her in death on September 23, 2004. Mrs. Allen...
Margaret Kincheloe
Mar 27, 2014
Marion-Margaret Ann Kincheloe, 78, passed away at 10:34am on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Margaret was born on May 14, 1935 in Marion to Monroe and Ivy (Dixon) Wiseman. She married Robert L. Kincheloe on December 5, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1985. Margaret was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with...
Gloria Idelle Connolly
Mar 27, 2014
Herrin- Gloria Idelle Connolly, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 1:15pm on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Mount Vernon Health Care Center. Gloria, born an only child, in Herrin, IL on May 4, 1927, was the daughter of Aloysius "Al" Robert Foppe and Ida S. (Mackey) Foppe. She married Rudy Ammer in 1946. Gloria later married Edward Connolly...
Charles Stricker
Mar 26, 2014
Marion-Charles Stricker, 83, passed away at 9:25pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Charles was born on April 28, 1930 in East Cairo, IL to Albert and Pauline (Beauregard) Stricker. He married Dessie Walker on September 7, 1951. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2002. Charles later married Patricia Grau and she...
Jay Merchant
Mar 25, 2014
Goreville-Jay Merchant, 57, passed away at 7:14pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jay was born on October 17, 1956 in Cape Girardeau, MO to James and Marilyn (Harris) Merchant. He worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 30 years. Jay was currently running for Johnson County Sheriff. His hobbies included playing pool, shooting his...
Ruby Mae Fogle
Mar 25, 2014
Herrin- Ruby Mae Fogle, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 9:24 PM, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Ruby was born on May 2, 1921 in Bluff City, IL to Charles W. and Martha (Pope) Hatfield. She married Jesse Noel “Jess” Fogle on September 1, 1940 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1996. Ruby...
Charles Kovach
Mar 23, 2014
Herrin- Charles Kovach, 86, of Herrin, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 3:05 AM, Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Kovach was born on August 23, 1927 in Royalton to Charles and Julia (Kudzei) Kovach. He bravely served his country while enlisted in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. Once honorably discharged, he began a forty year...
Myrtle M. (Huff) Boaz
Mar 22, 2014
Myrtle M. (Huff) Boaz, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 3:19 pm at Herrin Hospital. Myrtle was born January 11, 1926 in Johnson County the daughter of Mitchell C. and Lizzie (Keith) Huff. She married William Thomas Boaz, Sr. on July 16, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his...
Kolby Thomas Jeffro
Mar 22, 2014
Marion-Kolby Thomas Jeffro, infant son of Brittany Pierce and Damian Jeffro, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Survivors include: Mother-Brittany Pierce Father-Damian Jeffro Sister-Reagan Jeffro Maternal grandparents-Sam & Sue Stilley Paternal grandparents: Tim Jeffro Holly & Kevin Marshall A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Blue Funeral Home...
Alta June Smith
Mar 21, 2014
Energy- Alta June Smith, of Energy, passed away at 1:30pm on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Alta was born in Johnston City on September 1, 1930, the daughter of John L. and Fay (Murrie) Becker. She married Eldon Smith in Johnston City on May 6, 1951. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1963. Before...
Carl Jeff Stokes
Mar 21, 2014
Stonefort-Carl Jeff Stokes, 71, passed away at 1:23am on Friday, March 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Jeff was born on June 13, 1942 in Williamson County to Carl Ralph and Violet (Marks) Stokes. He was raised by his mother and step father Nople Segers. He married Deloris Beasley on November 7, 1962 in Marion, Kentucky....
Bill D. Chaney
Mar 20, 2014
Bill D. Chaney, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 10:34 pm surrounded by his family at his home in Marion. Bill was born April 30, 1933 in East St. Louis, Illinois the son of Rufus and Frankie (Hall) Chaney. He married Jeri Fitts on November 3, 1962 in Marion and together they have shared over 51 years...
James Krumrey
Mar 19, 2014
Marion-James Earl (Blumenstock) Krumrey, Jr. left this life on March 19, 2014 with his loving wife, Margaret and sister Terra Hill at his side. James was born on March 19, 1965 in Marion, Illinois. He graduated from Marion High School, Class of 1983. Jim was a gifted artist, especially with freehand sketching. His passion for “Nascar” racing and Harley Davidson...
Bettie E. Smith
Mar 19, 2014
Herrin- Bettie E. Smith, age 90, of Herrin, passed away at 1:05pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at her home in Herrin. Born Beatrice Elizabeth Davies on January 4, 1924 in Herrin, Bettie was the daughter of David “Dye” and Beatrice Elizabeth (Hanson) Davies. She married Edward Smith in Perryville, Missouri on December 7, 1941. He preceded her in death...
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