Obituaries

May 27, 2023

Ronald Arthur Goede, age 84, passed away peacefully at 12:38am on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home in Goreville, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family

Ronald was born on February 27, 1939 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the son of Dorothy (Larson) Martin and Arthur Goede. He married Patricia Alton in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on January 31, 1959. They shared 61 years together...

May 27, 2023

Dola J. Mausey, age 90, of Creal Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Integrity Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Marion.

Dola was born in Creal Springs, Illinois, on October 26, 1932, the daughter of Furnan J. and Ethel Aline (Beasley) Doss. She married Robert C. "Bobby" Mausey, Jr. on July 29,...

May 22, 2023

Dwight L. Hill, age 82, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

Dwight was born February 15, 1941 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Jesse and Verne Lee (Dorn) Hill. Dwight grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School in 1959. He earned a Bachelors Degree from University of Missouri at Rolla in Chemistry and...

May 22, 2023

Natalie Ann (Barnaby) Spicer, age 84, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 2:00am on Monday, May 22, 2023, with her family beside her.

Natalie was born in Marion on June 26, 1938, the daughter of Alfred Peter and Kathryn Thelma (Summers) Barnaby. She graduated from Marion High School in 1956, where she was also crowned Homecoming Queen her Senior year....

May 13, 2023

Danny Neal Camden, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, walked into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Herrin Hospital after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family.

Danny was born October 20, 1943 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Kenneth and Pauline (Deaton) Camden. Danny was united in marriage to Sandra Lee...

May 13, 2023

Nancy Jo Jacobson, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Nancy was born December 17, 1946 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law- James and Myra Logsdon; a sister-in-law- Sherry Logsdon; and several nieces and nephews.

As per her wishes, there will be no services at...

May 13, 2023

SUZANNE BRADLEY

Seneca – Suzanne Stanley Bradley, 88, wife of Donald Ray Bradley, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Born in Marion, Illinois, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Orland Stanley and Miriam Maxey Stanley. Suzanne retired after 25 years with AT&T. Suzanne was a prayer warrior...

May 11, 2023

Brenda Lue Norris, age 77, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.



Brenda was born July 31, 1945 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Enois W. and Wanda R. (Holland) Pinkston. She married Carl Leon Norris on May 14, 1963 in Jackson, MO. Carl passed away April 11, 2022. Brenda grew up...

May 10, 2023

Larry Deen Boles, age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 7:11pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

Larry was born July 03, 1940 in Williamson County, Illinois, a son of Charles and Edna Faye (Rader) Boles. He married Patricia Ann Kent on May 30, 1959 at Marion First Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on September...

May 9, 2023

Greg Kessel, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home in Marion.

Greg was born in Marion on June 4, 1952 to proud parents Merle Kessel and Faye (Ellis) Kessel. Greg owned and operated Kessel Landscaping Service in Marion for over 25 years. He had many other talents as well, such as singing and songwriting,...

May 9, 2023

Bradley Wade Carlile, age 58, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Bradley was born November 27, 1964 in Columbus, Indiana, a son of Thomas L. and Margret A. (Serviss) Carlile. Brads family moved to Chicago where he grew up and he graduated from West High School in 1983. He worked in...

May 8, 2023

 

Robert Dale Hopkins, age 73, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at his residence.

Robert was born October 15, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Robert and Virginia M. (Pietrwski) Hopkins.  He married Myra R. Wolff on August 26, 1978.  She passed away January 1, 2001.  Robert grew up in Chicago and graduated Saint Rita...

May 5, 2023

Shelby Caroline (Holland) Sloat-Groover, age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Shelby was born June 19, 1939 in Hurst, Illinois, a daughter of James and Edith Blanche (Denosky) Holland.

She is survived by three children, Melodie Hartman, Robert A. Sloat Jr., and Catherine Hartman; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great...

May 5, 2023

 

James Edward Cravens, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

James was born October 27, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Clarence and Jane (Rogers)  Cravens.  He married Ruth Ann Parker on June 10, 1966 .    James loved rabbit hunting and raising AKC registered Beagles.  He also enjoyed old cars, fishing...

May 4, 2023

All services will be private.

May 4, 2023

William "Bill" Leon Brayfield, age 83, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois.

Bill was born September 26, 1939 in Cambria, Illinois, a son of Wathan and Lucy Jeanette (Milam) Brayfield. They preceded him in death as well as his sister, Lillian Helwig.

He married Fortune (Phelps) Brayfield on April...

May 4, 2023

 

James William "Bill" Starnes, age 75, of Creal Springs, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Paducah, Kentucky.

Bill was born January 15, 1948 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes. He married Theresa L. Wingerter on July 23, 1995  in Paducah, KY.  Bill grew up in rural Crab Orchard and graduated Crab Orchard...

May 3, 2023

 

Patricia E. "Pat" Kraniewski, age 87, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Patricia was born October 3, 1935 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter of Leon and Lorene (Foster) Hampton.  Pat grew up in Carterville, IL and graduated Carterville High School.  After she graduated she worked in a factory in...

May 2, 2023

 

 

Danny Lee Davis, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Danny was born February 13, 1945 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a son of Wiley and Blanch (Smith) Davis.  Danny proudly served with the US Marine Corps. from 1962 to 1966.  He worked in various coal mines...

May 1, 2023

Debra Lynn Aaron, age 68, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home in West Frankfort, Illinois.

Debra was born May 11, 1954 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Kenneth Kesler and Judy (Larson) Turner.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law- Steven Michael (Jennifer) Kesler of West Frankfort; her father- Kenneth Kesler; five grandchildren-...