Obituaries

Jul 5, 2023

Barbara N. English, age 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Barbara was born December 27, 1937 in Island, Kentucky, a daughter of James V. and Verda M. (Meyers) Massey. Barb grew up and graduated from High School in Island, KY. She worked at Mead Johnson in Evansville, IN, doing administrative work....

Jul 1, 2023

Jean Constance (Bierwirth) Bornt passed through Heaven's Gate on July 1, 2023 at the age of 96 to join her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, and all her loved ones who had gone on before.

Jean was born September 27, 1926 in the upstate NY village of Petersburg in the Taconic Mountains, the first child of the late Otto and...

Jun 28, 2023

Patricia Ann Beai, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Pat was born September 18, 1939 in Clinton, Indiana, a daughter of James and Frances (Runyan) Amerman. She was a graduate of Saint Bernice High School in Saint Bernice, Indiana. She worked at Bemis in Terre Haute, IN doing...

Jun 27, 2023

Rev. Dr. Jerry J. Ford, age 86, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Illinois.

Jerry was born November 05, 1936 in Flat Rock, Illinois, a son of Raymond and Leona "Toni" (Branson) Ford. He married Cora Lota Stevenson on November 11, 1955 in Flat Rock, IL, and together...

Jun 27, 2023

Brenda Kay Crofford, age 64, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Brenda was born November 21, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of John H. and Barbara Jean (Buckner) Zappa. Brenda lived in many communities growing up as her father and stepfather were in the military. She moved to Southern Illinois...

Jun 23, 2023

 

Arvilla Daum, age 95, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away at 7:55pm on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Arvilla was born July 4, 1927 in DuQuoin, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Francis (Murphy) Sharp. She married the love of her life, Edward L. Daum on May 24, 1947 in DuQuoin. He preceded her...

Jun 23, 2023

Charles E. Duncan Jr, of Litchfield, Illinois died June 23, 2023, at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He would have been 99 years old on June 26th.

Born on June 26, 1924, in Litchfield, Illinois he was a son of Charles E Duncan, Sr and Katherine Stella (Fincher) Duncan and a 1942 graduate of Litchfield High School....

Jun 19, 2023

Bonnie June Johns, 92, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her home.

Bonnie was born June 28, 1930 the daughter of Roy and Hettie (Beasley) Tanner. She married Paul Newell on December 31, 1951 and he preceded her in death on July 31, 1954. She married Robert Earl Johns in Corinth on April...

Jun 14, 2023

Roger D. Killman, 72 of Marion, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the VA Medical Center, Community Living Center, surrounded by the love of his family.

Roger was born on November 3, 1950, the son of Perry and Wanda Killman. He was a lifetime resident of Marion and was very proud of where he...

Jun 13, 2023

Daryl Gene Blythe, age 59, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.

Daryl was born August 02, 1963 in Watseka, Illinois, a son of Everett and Vivian Joy (Miller) Blythe.

He is survived by his wife- Krysten Lukesh; nine children- James Lukesh-Blythe, Michael Lukesh, Caleb Blythe, Rebecca Smith, Michelle Holmes, Blake...

Jun 11, 2023

Mary Ann Planinc, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Mary was born July 03, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Paul and Frankie (Ray) Riddle. She married Frank Planinc on June 6, 1962. He preceded her in death.

Mary loved to spend time with her family, adoring...

Jun 10, 2023

James Randall "Randy" Anderson, age 59, of Stonefort, Illinois, passed away at 4:37pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

James was born August 16, 1963 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James and Rita Jewell (Shadowens) Anderson. He married Tina Marie Stokes on December 6, 2014 at New Dennison Baptist Church. Prior to his retirement, Randy had worked...

Jun 9, 2023

Crab Orchard - Betty Loudene "Lou" Blumenstock, age 94, of Crab Orchard, passed away peacefully at 10:30am on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Angel Acres.

Loudene was born October 2, 1928, in Marion, the daughter of Carl and Hallie (McDonald) Byrn. She married Robert E. Blumenstock on March 31, 1947, in Marion and together they shared over 62 years of...

Jun 3, 2023

Grace Berniece Ayers, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Grace was born April 23, 1929 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Wilford and Winnie Jane (Bennett) Cox. She married the love of her life, George W. "Bill" Ayers on April 20, 1963 in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara Ann Melvin, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Barbara was born February 13, 1930 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a daughter of Raymond James and Katie Ann (Williams) Melvin. She married the love of her life, Cecil Glen Melvin on December 23, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death...

Jun 1, 2023

Tony Sena passed away peacefully at the age of 93 with his family by his side on June 1, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1929, in Las Animas, Colorado, the son of Julian and Guadalupe Sena.

After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, Tony had a long career with the Veteran’s Administration...

Jun 1, 2023

 

Josephine Shahadey, age 103, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Josephine was born April 27, 1920 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of George and Hazel (Khory) Shahadey.  Josephine lived in Herrin her entire life, living in the same house for 103 years.  She graduated Herrin High School and worked at...

May 30, 2023

Sherman Lee Taylor, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Sherman was born January 24, 1950 in Levelle, Missouri, a son of Fred and Nadine (Kassinger) Taylor. Sherman grew up in Risco, MO and he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with the Marine Corps. When he...

May 27, 2023

Joe A. Holderfield, 69, of Marion, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Joe was born in Marion, IL on October 22, 1953.  He was the youngest child of a blended family after his mom passed away when he was 5 years old.  As a young kid, he was constantly outside shooting hoops or traveling with...

May 27, 2023

Benny Joe Murphy, age 62, of Hurst, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Benny was born September 04, 1960 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Orville and Martha Eileen (Purcell) Murphy. He married the love of his life, Caroline (Thomas) Murphy. She survives.

He is survived by his spouse Caroline (Thomas) Murphy of Hurst,...