Obituaries

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-...

Apr 30, 2023

 

Lois J. “Jean” Beard

Lois Jean Beard, age 87, of Carbondale, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Manor Court in Carbondale, IL.  Jean was born June 6, 1935 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter of Isaac and Marceedith (Wooten) Brown.   She grew up and attended school in Carterville, IL.  Jean married  Barney L. Beard Jr. on October...

Apr 30, 2023

 

 

James Blackwell, age 94, formerly of Creal Springs, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Sara Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois.

James was born September 25, 1928 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Louis and Eunice (Motsinger) Blackwell. He married Alice Morris nee Goodwin, then Dorothy Gilly, and later Beatrice Huggins.  James worked most of...

Apr 29, 2023

Thomas Michael Shannon, “Mike” born on July 15, 1939, to Thomas and Elizabeth Shannon in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on April 29, 2023, in Marion, Illinois after suffering a stroke. Mike proudly served in the United States Army. Mike had an amazing career as a professional baseball player and broadcaster with the St. Louis Cardinals. Mike loved baseball...

Apr 28, 2023

James "Jim" William McHargue went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2023 at midnight surrounded by his wife and sons. Jim was born in Herrin on July 29, 1949 to James Matthew and Edna Louise (Young) McHargue. Jim was employed by Wilbert Vault Company; he was a greens keeper for several area golf courses and...

Apr 25, 2023

Our Tiny Dancer, was sent home to Jesus and is dancing with the angels in heaven.  Mila Jo Moss blessed us here on earth for four beautiful days.  We wanted her to stay, but God had bigger and better plans for her up in Heaven.  She was called home after a hard battle down here.  She was so strong...

Apr 22, 2023

Lindell Lee Helm, age 75, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 22nd in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 25, 1947, in Franklin County, Illinois, to Hartley and Bertha Lucille (Odum) Helm. He is survived by his brother Don Helm and family; his three children, Michael Helm, Heather Wagoner and Rachel Helm and their families. Lee had...

Apr 21, 2023

Edith Bellvora Wiley, age 78, of Blairsville, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Energy, surrounded by her loving family.

Edith was born December 30, 1944 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, a daughter of Berthal Emmett and Edith Bellvora (Nolan) Semon. She married the love of her life, Clarence Eugene Wiley on September 6, 1977 in Marion. Prior...

Apr 20, 2023

Paula Jean Jumps born May 26, 1953 to Cecil and Wanda Stone of Herrin, Illinois.  She resided here for most of her life and then graduated at Herrin High School in 1972.  She worked at General Dynamics as an assembly line worker and in her final years there she became a janitor.  Paula was truly liked by so many because...

Apr 18, 2023

Douglas Winfield Laird, age 77, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.

Douglas was born June 18, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Donald and Dorothy (Kocenijer) Laird. Doug was surrounded by love from his family and friends at Our Directions of Herrin. 

Doug loved relaxing in his recliner, watching western...

Apr 18, 2023

 

Mary Jane Hahn, age 86, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Mary was born November 17, 1936 in Mt. Orab, Ohio, a daughter of Fredrick E. and Hazel B. (Young) Cordy. She married, Stanley A. Hahn on February 25, 1956 in Wisconsin.  He passed away Dec. 15, 2015.   

She...

Apr 17, 2023

 

David Michael Campbell, age 83, of Creal Springs, Illinois,  passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at his home in Creal Springs, Illinois.

David was born May 15, 1939 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Dennie and Dimple (Boyd)  Campbell.  He married Sue Ann Newbold on January 20, 1967.  David was born at home in Creal Springs and graduated...

Apr 17, 2023

Jack D. Holderfield passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023, at the Anchor in Marion.

He was born to Alberta Cash and Floyd Holderfield on July 9, 1940.

Jack married Donna Kay ‘Zoeller’ Holderfield on June 20, 1959. Together they shared 63 years of marriage.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, his...

Apr 10, 2023

Jeanette Fay McRoy, age 84, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Jeanette was born February 09, 1939 in Scottsboro, a daughter of Howard and Mary Bell (Johnson) Norris. Jeanette attended Lemaster Grade School in Cedar Grove and Marion High School. She married Peter M. McRoy on June 09, 1956 in...

Apr 8, 2023

Catherine Teresa Kelly nee Neubeck was born at 20th and M St, NW, Washington, DC on December 1, 1933, and was baptized at St. Matthews nearby. She was the third child of Mary M. Madden Neubeck and Francis G. Neubeck. She attended Saint Steven’s grade school at 24th and K. St and Holy Trinity High School in Georgetown where...