Obituaries

Bonnie Lee Shoemake

Dec 20, 2023

 

Bonnie (Hewlett) Shoemake, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois passed away in her home the morning of Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Bonnie was born January 15th, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Altamont "Fish" and Mary (Laughlin) "Duckie" Hewlett.

Bonnie graduated from Herrin High school and married her husband Andy Shoemake on March 10, 1981. She then...

Duc Le

Dec 17, 2023

Duc Le

Born: October 3, 1953

Passed: December 17, 2023

He was a faithful Monk.

Scott Brady Pinson

Dec 16, 2023

Scott Brady (Barnett) Pinson

December 6, 1970 to December 16, 2023

Age: 53 years and 10 days

Obituary and Interment

Immediate family gathered at New Rose Hill Cemetery on December 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm for a final farewell and interment of Scott...

Joan Elizabeth (Carver) Smith

Dec 10, 2023

Joan Elizabeth (nee Carver) Smith, 80 years old, of Creal Springs, Illinois passed away at Heartland Regional Hospital on December 10, 2023.  Joan was born in Corydon, Indiana on March 7, 1943, the daughter of Paul and Adarene (nee Ozment) Carver. She graduated Corydon High School in 1961 and went on to receive her certificate in business from a...

Judith Ann White

Dec 10, 2023

Judith Ann White, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Judith was born April 22, 1949 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, a daughter of Mabel Carlson. She married Douglas White in Chicago on March 8, 1966. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2016. Prior to her retirement, Judy had worked as a teacher's aide...

A'Driell Monroe Davis

Dec 8, 2023

A’Driell Monroe Davis passed peacefully and surrounded by love at Swann Care Facility in Champaign, Illinois.  He met the eyes of Jesus on December 8, 2023.  He was born on February 25, 2023, in Carbondale, Illinois to father Adrian Davis of Murphysboro and mother Cadence Collins of Centralia. A’Driell is survived by his parents, siblings, maternal grandmother Tonya Collins...

Judith Lynn Weyburg

Dec 7, 2023

In memory of Judith Lynn Weyburg, who departed this world to be with Jesus following a myocardial infarction in her mobile home on Saturday, December 7th, 2023. Daughter of Frank and Amelia Olkoski, Judith's struggles in this world were known to those close to her, but she will be remembered for the moments of kindness, faith, and connection she shared...

Karen (Bond) Broeking

Dec 7, 2023

Karen Broeking, 65 years old, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Herrin Hospital.  Karen was born on March 12, 1958, the daughter of Dale and Sue Bond.

Karen was a 1976 graduate of Marion High School. She married Ronald “Ron” Broeking on September 21, 1985. Together they shared 38 years of marriage. Karen...

Elaine Carolyn (Schweinsburg) Jacobs

Dec 5, 2023

Elaine was born on December 13, 1949, in Morris, Illinois and orphaned at a young age.  She met George working as a camp counselor over the summer while pursuing a degree in elementary education from Aurora College.

As a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Elaine was devoted to her family.  She was a cornerstone of encouragement and...

Thomas Sherman McKinnies

Dec 3, 2023

Thomas Sherman McKinnies, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Thomas was born April 21, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Carl and Violet M. (Warren) McKinnies. Thomas had been employed at Centerstone Community Day Services Program for 30 years and was a resident at Centerstone State Street...

David Alan Cunningham

Dec 2, 2023

David Alan Cunningham, age 67, of Tucson, AZ, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

David was born July 14, 1956, in Miami, Arizona, a son of Norman and Glin (Daniell) Cunningham.

David enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for 22 years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, sketching and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived...

William Campbell Barker

Dec 2, 2023

 

 

William Campbell Barker (1945 – 2023)

William Campbell “Bill” Barker of Goreville, Illinois died at home suddenly Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas in 1945, Bill was the son of Mary Anne Campbell and Billie Harrison Barker.  He was a descendant of Texas and Dallas County pioneers.  After the family moved to Abilene,...

Georgia Allen

Dec 1, 2023

Georgia Ann Allen, age 70 passed away Friday December 1, 2023, at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Marion, IL, formerly many years in Romeoville, IL.

She was the daughter of Bobby Lee and Elizabeth Stewart.

Georgia is survived by her loving daughters Alicia Wyatt and Andrea (Paul) Koc; brother Michael Henderson; grandchildren Paige (Nick) Domrose, Alex Wyatt, Keller Wyatt, Max...

Doris Rush

Dec 1, 2023

Doris Rush of Mount Dora, Florida passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, due to a short illness. She was 98 years old. Doris was born in Marion, Illinois, where she worked in a bank until marrying the love of her life, Jake Rush. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & friend to all who knew her....

Sidney David Ewing

Dec 1, 2023

Sidney David Ewing, age 43, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Sidney was born January 29, 1980 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Ronnie and Leomia (Ewing) Cash. Sidney Ewing, a man whose presence brought light and love to our lives. Sidney, a devoted father to his beautiful daughters and precious...

Dana S. (Smothers) Hoffman

Nov 29, 2023

August 23, 1946 - November 29, 2023

Dana Hoffman, age 77, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side at 12:40 am on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Marion.  She was born on August 23, 1946, in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of Eva Smothers and JP Smothers.

Dana...

Michael Alan Vickers

Nov 29, 2023

Michael Alan Vickers, age 72, of Gladstone, Illinois, formerly of Marion,  passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home in Gladstone, Illinois.

Michael was born February 27, 1951 in La Harpe, Illinois, a son of James and Helen (Strickler)  Vickers.  He married the love of his life, Dixie Glaze on June 19, 1979.  She passed away December 3, 2006. 

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Mary Etta (Krantz) Mccabe

Nov 21, 2023

Mary Etta McCabe, age 88, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November

21, 2023. She was born at home in Marion, IL, the daughter of Loyd C. and Julia (Simmons) Krantz.

Mary is survived by her three children, Jerry (Frances) Butler of Columbia, SC., Debbie (Richard) Hope of

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John William Lindsay

Nov 20, 2023

John William Lindsay, age 80, of New Burnside, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home in New Burnside, Illinois.

John was born March 24, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James and Helen (Borman) Lindsay.

John's family moved to Manteno, Illinois where he grew up and graduated High School. He joined the US Army and after his...

Amy Laurel (Lingle) Kimmel

Nov 18, 2023

Amy Laurel (Lingle) Kimmel, 87, died on November 18, 2023 at her home.  Amy was born on March 15, 1936, to Lester and Amy (Stotlar) Lingle in Creal Springs, Illinois.

Amy married Marvin Kimmel on September 11, 1954, and moved to California where Marvin was stationed in the Air Force.

After returning to Southern Illinois,...