Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Connie Dodson of Marion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois surrounded by her family and closest friends.



Connie was born in Eldorado, Illinois, daughter of Robert Ottis and Doris Grace (Richardson) Gossett. Connie grew up in Anna, Illinois and graduated from Anna Jonesboro High School in 1962. She attended SIU Carbondale and earned...

Sep 14, 2023

Betty Ann Davis, went to her heavenly home on September 14, 2023. She was born October 03 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Harry and Gloria R. (Owen) Craig. She married the love of her life, John T. Davis on July 05, 1961 in Crab Orchard.



In 1969 she received her Licensed Practical nurse certificate. She worked as a...

Sep 14, 2023

Carolyn Sue Peppers, age 76, of Thompsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Carolyn was born July 12, 1947 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Sylvia M. (Saddler) Dalton. Carol had worked as a certified nurse's assistant at local nursing homes. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by two children, Darrell...

Sep 14, 2023

Charles Keith McKinnies, age 67, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Keith was born March 17, 1956 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Carl S. and Violet M. (Warren) McKinnies. Keith had been employed at Centerstone Community Day Services Program for 30 years and was a resident at Centerstone Taft...

Sep 11, 2023

Reva Maxine Melvin, 99, of Marion died at 7:25 am on Monday September 11, 2023 at Parkway Nursing Home in Marion.

Reva was born January 27, 1924 in Kirksville, Mo. to William Lloyd and Leona Britt.

She graduated from Kirksville High School in Kirksville, Mo. and attended college at St. Louis City Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo.

She...

Sep 11, 2023

Lois Imogene Edwards departed from this earthly life into the arms of God on September 11, 2023, surrounded by her daughters and family in her home.  Lois, known as “Imogene” by family and friends, was born in Saline County, Illinois, on November 13, 1933.  She was 89 years, 9 months, and 29 days old.  She was the youngest of...

Sep 10, 2023

Sandra Jean Walker- Cavitt, 83 peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 10, 2023, in Evansville, Indiana.  Born on November 13, 1939, in Marion, Illinois, Sandra was the beloved daughter of Oral and Norine Browning.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Alma Lee Browning and her brother John Browning.

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Sep 10, 2023

Helen Geniene (Anastasia) Hanson, 61 years old of Anna, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Geniene was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 17, 1962, the daughter of Gene and Peggy Mull.

Geniene married Stanley Hanson on April 23, 2004.  Together they shared 19 years of marriage.  She worked in hospitality services...

Sep 9, 2023

Joyce Louise Jack, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Joyce was born February 07, 1958 in Clinton, Massachusetts, a daughter of Donald LaFountaine and Margaret Ann (Hurley) Fergus.

She is survived by one son, Cory Jack; her father, Donald Joseph LaFountaine; four siblings, Gail (Bruce Haley) White, Dawn...

Sep 8, 2023

Freeman Wayne “Sonny” Barger, 76, of Marion, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Marion.

Sonny was born June 8, 1947, in Harrisburg to Freeman and Verda Barger.  After the passing of his parents, he and his six siblings were raised by Wayne and Eula Barger.  He married Phyllis McMichael...

Sep 8, 2023

Elmer Eugene Atkins Jr., age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Elmer was born November 01, 1963 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Elmer and Edna L. (Leeper) Atkins. He married Tina D. Murphy and she passed away March 14, 2007. He remarried Catherine L. Heath on October 16, 2022 in...

Sep 2, 2023

Charles Edward Daum, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Charles was born March 25, 1949 in DuQuoin, Illinois, a son of Edward and Arvilla (Sharp) Daum. Charles grew up in Marion and was a Marion High School graduate in 1967. He attended SIU with an Associates...

Sep 1, 2023

Pamela Donelson, age 63, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Pamela was born July 25, 1960 in Benton, Illinois, a daughter of Cliff and Beverly (Lindsey) Carmon. Pam grew up in Benton and attended Rend Lake College and John A. Logan College training to be an LPN. She married...

Aug 30, 2023

David Allen Cobb, age 91, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Energy.

Allen was born January 29, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Theodore and Jewell (Morse) Cobb. Allen's family moved to Marion, IL when he was 6 years old. He grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School in 1950....

Aug 29, 2023

Kathryn B. Black, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Angel Acres in Marion, Illinois.

Kathryn was born February 04, 1930 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Cecil and Estel (Swan) Fox. She married the love of her life, Curtis Black on October 02, 1947 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on August...

Aug 27, 2023

Lovean C. (Ferrari) Klein-Barnich, 96, Herrin, formerly of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois. Lovean, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Chrostowski) Roszkowski, was born August 4, 1927 in Royalton, Illinois.

 

Survivors include her daughter, Gayle (Wolff) Brandon and husband Dennis, son, Keith Ferrari and wife Kim, daughter, Carol Ferrari, daughter, Patricia...

Aug 26, 2023

Gregory “Todd” Simmons Beneke, 56 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Todd was born in Herrin, IL on December 24, 1966, to Greg and Janice Simmons of Creal Springs, IL. He grew up in Marion and was a member of the MHS graduating class of 1985. He was class president his...

Aug 26, 2023

William S. "Bill" Taylor, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 7:35am on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home with his loving family at his side.

Bill was born December 16, 1947, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He married Jacqueline "Jackie" Nicholson on March 23, 1970, and together they shared over 44 years of marriage until her...

Aug 25, 2023

Matthew Lee Gilliam, age 50, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Matthew was born November 04, 1972 in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother- Sarah Louise (Weyer) Dwyer and one sister- Camilla Dwyer. He is survived by his stepfather, Steven Dwyer of Marion, IL and his best friend...

Aug 21, 2023

 

Amy Nicole Meneese "Nicki" age 34 of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Nicki was born January 29, 1989 in Carbondale, Illinois, the daughter of Randy A. and Amy C. (Holup) Meneese.  Nicki grew up in Marion was an avid softball player during her childhood and while in High School.  She...