Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

ELAINE POLAND

Margaret Elaine Poland, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Elaine was born December 22, 1935 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Fred and Lena Pauline (Brown) Odum. She had worked for Wal-Mart as a door greeter and also served as a volunteer at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She...

Nov 13, 2023

Teresa Ann Forbes, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Teresa was born August 31, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph and Mabel June (Dippie) Dahmer.

Private graveside services will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nov 11, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Vaupel, 62, of Marion passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Debbie was born on December 17, 1960 in South Haven, Michigan to Ronald and Faye (Estes) Shoff. She married Dwain Vaupel on May 25, 1980 in Carmi, Illinois and together they shared 43 years of marriage. Debbie loved to play card games,...

Nov 9, 2023

Jackie Whitehead, 67, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, November 9, 2023.  He was born on April 5, 1956, in Marion, Illinois.

Jackie worked in construction for over 40 years, specializing in floor installation. He enjoyed being outdoors and often times could be found playing a round of golf.  His fishing rod was...

Nov 8, 2023

Roget (Knickerbocker) Kerstein, 61, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family.

Roget was born on March 16, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Roger and Esther (Davis) Knickerbocker.  She was a 1980 graduate of Marion High School.

She married Jason Kerstein on June 18, 1994,...

Nov 7, 2023

Bridget Rossi, 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 5:48 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Bridget was born December 6, 1924, in Cavan, Ireland, the daughter of Bernard and Lucy (McCormack) Luby and the youngest of 7 daughters.

She was a registered nurse and attained her training in London. She moved to Chicago and worked as a night supervisor...

Nov 7, 2023

Cynthia Kobler, 70, of Marion, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  She was peaceful at home surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Cindy was born on August 26, 1953, the daughter of James Frederick and Sylvia Jean Rich.  She married William “Bill” Kobler on October 23, 1970, at Third Baptist Church in...

Nov 6, 2023

 

Nealy V. Melvin, age 69, of Carterville, Illinois,  passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Nealy was born November 20, 1953 in Benton, Illinois, a son of Jack and Ida Sue (Mandrell)  Melvin.  He grew up in Thompsonville, IL, and in his teenage years his family moved to Chicago, Illinois.  It was there...

Nov 5, 2023

Charles Scott Baker, age 53, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton, Illinois.

Charles was born December 16, 1969 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of James and Janet Joyce (Neiman) Baker.

He is survived by four siblings, Cindy Brotherton (Vern) of West Frankfort, IL, Jeffery Wayne Baker (Debbie) of West...

Oct 29, 2023

Maison Joseph Marroy passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents, David and Amanda (Edwards) Marroy on October 29, 2023.  He was baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit shortly before his passing, with his family by his side.  He was born on October 18, 2023.  His family cherishes his memory as...

Oct 29, 2023

Floyd Gerald White, age 95, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Floyd was born January 01, 1928 in Watson, Illinois, a son of Otis and Leta (Norris) White. He married the love of his life, Cornelia Cleo Matlock on April 27, 1972 in Newton, Illinois. Floyd raised and raced horses and...

Oct 28, 2023

Rodney Dean Lewis, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home in Marion.

Rodney was born September 26, 1964 in Rosiclare, Illinois, a son of Bobby and Barbara June "Bobbie" (Springer) Lewis.

Rodney Dean Lewis will be remembered by many as a hard-working family man. He was an avid outdoorsman; he was a tradesman in which...

Oct 27, 2023

 

Corey Gene Marshall, age 54, of Karnak, Illinois,  passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 in Karnak, Illinois.

Corey was born July 26, 1969 in Cairo, Illinois, a son of Billy Long and Susan Nottage (Carr). Corey grew up in Perks, IL and attended Century School System.  He worked at Harrah's Casino, starting as a Security Officer then moved up to...

Oct 27, 2023

Linda Simmons, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Linda was born December 28, 1944 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Thelma (Smith) Minton. She married the love of her life, John David Simmons on August 15, 1965 in Spillertown.

She is survived by her husband John David...

Oct 22, 2023

Robert E. Triplett, age 97, of Herrin, went to meet his Savior on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He passed away at 4:03pm at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center- Community Living Center.

Robert was born in Herrin on June 29, 1926, the son of Omer and Minnie (Payne) Triplett. He married Wilma Davis in 1943 and to this Union was born their...

Oct 20, 2023

 

Herbert Preston Smith took his leave of absence from earth, at 1520, 20 October 2023.  He was born to John Henry Clinton Smith and Molly Jane (Price) Smith in Morganfield, KY on August 25, 1947.  He married the love of his life, Kimberly Ilene Melvin on June 14, 1995. 

His family moved from KY to Marion, IL when he...

Oct 18, 2023

Norma Joyce Peas, age 88, of Bonnie, Illinois, formerly of Marion, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Stonebridge Nursing Center in Benton, Illinois.

Norma was born August 25, 1935 in Grayville, Illinois, a daughter of Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover. She grew up in Enfield, Illinois and graduated Enfield High School in 1954. She married Robert F. Peas on December...

Oct 15, 2023

Carol Jenkins, age 80, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Carol was born September 5, 1943 in Danville, Illinois, a daughter of Jack Baldwin and Helen Elizabeth (Jones) Crays. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Jenkins on October 29, 1976 in Herrin. Carol proudly worked alongside her husband in...

Oct 14, 2023

JoAnn Pearce, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4:18 am.

JoAnn was born September 30, 1940 to Don and Mary (Evans) Elliott in Walla Walla, Washington. She married Don V. Pearce on October 15, 1958 in Fairfield, California. Together, they shared more than 47 years of marriage, until his passing on...

Oct 13, 2023

Marjorie Ann Zerbe, age 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Manor Court of Carbondale.

Marjorie was born May 26, 1948 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Sarah (Snavely) Bastian. She married the love of her life, Lamar William Zerbe, Sr. on July 19, 1963 in Sunbury, PA. He preceded her in death May...