Obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

Phillip Joseph Helderman, age 93, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his niece's home in Christopher, surrounded by family.

Phillip was born July 21, 1930 in Vincennes, Indiana, a son of Joseph and Captola Evelyn (Helderman) Helderman. He married the love of his life, Geneva Norma Jean (Cornwell) on July 24, 1954 in Vincennes, Indiana. She preceded...

Aug 13, 2023

Steven Jack King, 72 years old of Marion, Illinois, passed away at home on August 13, 2023.  Steven was born in Yokahama, Japan, on May 11, 1951, the son of Earl and Aletha King.

He was a 1969 graduate of Marion High School.  Steven married Jama O’Hara on August 12, 1983.  They shared 23 years of marriage...

Aug 10, 2023

Mary (Odum) Newell, 97 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023, at Integrity Healthcare.  Mary was born on October 24, 1925, the daughter of William Roy Odum and Nellie (Pulley) Odum.  She grew up in Marion but did spend a short time in Chicago during her young adult years.

She married John...

Aug 9, 2023

Clarence Eugene Wiley, age 83, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home in Carterville, Illinois.

Clarence was born March 23, 1940 in Cobden, Illinois, a son of Clarence and Dorothy Ella (Toler) Wiley. He married the love of his life, Edith Bellvora Semon on September 6, 1977 in Marion. She preceded him in death on April...

Aug 8, 2023

Roselyne June Dismore, age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Roselyne was born July 26, 1941 in Feds Creek, Kentucky, a daughter of Don and Bessie (Ramey) Church. She married the love of her life, Raymond Dallas Dismore. He preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement, Roselyne had worked at...

Aug 7, 2023

 

Cecil Leroy Dollar, age 71, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Cecil was born November 10, 1951 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Bill and Clara (Emery) Dollar. He married Dinah Groves and she passed away April 29, 2014.  Cecil had been employed at McDonald's in Marion.   

He is...

Aug 7, 2023

Patricia Ann Chick (Robinson) was born on November 27, 1946, and went home to Jesus on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 76 years of age. To know Patty was to love her, she brought a light into every room she entered, she would meet you with the warmest hugs, and the sweetest kisses. She was an extraordinary woman, who...

Aug 3, 2023

Robert Ray "Bob" Wall, age 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Bob was born June 28, 1938 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Stella (McGuire) White-Wall and Omer C. Wall. He married the love of his life, Thelma (Loard) Wall on September 14, 1980 in Long Beach , CA....

Aug 1, 2023

Blanca “Leticia” Sanchez, 68 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side.  Leticia was born on September 21, 1954, in Acambaro Guanajuato, Mexico.  She was the daughter of Gabriel Sanchez de la Vega and Ramona Hernandez.  She married Roberto Villazon Sanchez and together they had three children, Karen Villazon-Carbajal, Roberto...

Jul 31, 2023

 

David Alan Bittikofer, age 73 of Marion, Illinois  passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky. 

David was born August 11, 1949 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son of Luis and Shirley (Carr)  Bittikofer. David grew up in Florida and Nashville, TN.  He joined the US Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam from 1968-1970.  David worked several...

Jul 28, 2023

Joshua Warren Martinez, age 21, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 28, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Joshua was born November 29, 2001 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Toby D. and Tanya Jo (Holmes) Martinez. Joshua grew up in Marion and was a 2020 graduate of Marion High School. While in school, Josh took welding and fabrication...

Jul 28, 2023

Donna Jean Sims, age 84, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Donna was born August 11, 1938 in Marion, a daughter of Carol and Maxine (Pemberton) Kelly. She grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, Johnnie Ray Sims on December 07, 1957 in Mississippi....

Jul 26, 2023

Delores Ann Adams, age 72 of Oologah, Oklahoma, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Delores was born November 29, 1950 in Grafton, Illinois, a daughter of Noah and Grace (De Clue) Cain. She married William Douglas Adams on January 17, 1969 in Alton, IL.

She is survived by five children, Susie...

Jul 22, 2023

Lois Jean Burks, age 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.

Lois was born July 14, 1926 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Clarence and Sarilda (Parsons) Durall. She married the love of her life, William L. Burks on September 06, 1942 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death...

Jul 21, 2023

MARION - Lenora Badgley Dobbs, 83, of Jackson Missouri, formerly of Marion and Grand Chain, Illinois departed this life at 12:15am on July 21, 2023, surrounded by her children, to be reunited with her husband in the loving arms of Jesus.

Lenora was born July 30, 1939, in Cave in Rock Illinois, raised by the late Homer and Lela (Walter)...

Jul 16, 2023

William L. Minton, Sr

January 14, 1935 - July 16, 2023

Marion - William L. "Bill" Minton, Sr., 88, retired electrician and U.S. Air Force veteran passed away July 16, 2023 in Carbondale. Bill was born January 14, 1935 as the seventh of the eight children of Charles B. and H. Gertrude (Lipscomb) Minton. West Frankfort, IL is where he was born,...

Jul 15, 2023

 

Jean A. Pfleager, age 82, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Jean was born January 17, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Elmer and Ruth (Seely)  Pfleager. Jean grew up and graduated High School in Columbus, OH.  She worked at a grocery store and at a restaurant as a...

Jul 15, 2023

Perneica Ann "Lisa" Goodwin, age 59, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

 

Lisa was born April 19, 1964 in Murray, Kentucky, a daughter of John Higgins and Janice A. Higgins-Morris. She married Jeff R. Goodwin on December 29, 1992 in Marion.

 

She is survived by her husband- Jeff R. Goodwin of Herrin,...

Jul 13, 2023

Keith L. Emery, age 65, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Keith was born December 10, 1957 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Lester and Phyllis Maxine (Gower) Emery. Keith attended Crab Orchard School and graduated Crab Orchard High School in 1975. He married the love of his life, Sharon...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Wanda L Fietsam, age 90, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Wanda was born April 23, 1933 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Roy and Vivian (Higgens)  Sweeney.  Wanda grew up in Marion and attended Marion Schools.  Early in life she worked at West Side Drug Store, at the soda...