Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Bruce Jeffrey Shaffer, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, Illinois.

Bruce was born October 21, 1943 in Washington, DC, a son of Robert A. and Jane M. (Mahler) Shaffer. He married Frederica J. (Farris) Nanni on April 24, 1993 in Jacksonville, FL. Bruce grew up in Alexandria, VA and graduated...

Apr 7, 2023

Marieta L. Launius, age 82, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at her residence at the Voyage Assisted Living in Marion, Illinois.

Marieta was born August 03, 1940 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and S. Louise (McElroy) Van Zandt.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herrin. She had retired from Herrin Hospital where she worked many...

Apr 5, 2023

 

Myrna L. Smith, age 85, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Myrna was born January 21, 1938 in Scottsboro, Illinois, a daughter of Delbert and Edna (Jeralds) Emery.  Myrna grew up in Scottsboro and graduated Marion High School in 1956.  She worked as an operator for GTE in Marion.  She...

Apr 3, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Keyser, 80, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully left this world on April 3, 2023. He has now joined the love of his life up in heaven, where we know they will continue to watch over their family.

Kenneth was born on July 20, 1942, in Fairfield, Illinois where he grew up and when he was in high...

Apr 1, 2023

DIANE WALKER

Patricia Diane Walker, age 76, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Patricia Diane was born May 29, 1946 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Jewell Marie Myers. She married the love of her life, Frank "Pete" Walker, Jr. on November 29, 1982 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on February...

Mar 31, 2023

 

Charles Wayne Murphy "Murph", age 69, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Charles was born July 20, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Dale and Evelyn (Owens)  Murphy. He moved to Valparaiso, Indiana and in 1967 moved to Marion, IL.  He worked at Dewers Container with his father...

Mar 31, 2023

Sharon M. Penrod, age 75, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Sharon was born December 30, 1947 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Catherine Leona (Schlink) Vaughn. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Penrod on May 13, 1977 in Energy, IL. Prior to her retirement, she had worked...

Mar 30, 2023

Dana "Marie" Boyd, age 96, of Jackson, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord on March 30, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1926, in McLeansboro, Illinois, to Dorse and Lula (Mclain) Phillips.

She is survived by her beloved son Mark Boyd (Jule) Dawsonville, Georgia; grandsons, Lloyd Bryan Baker, Brandon Baker, Christopher Boyd, Matthew Boyd, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Preceded in...

Mar 30, 2023

Richard Allen Stasienko, age 80, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Richard was born January 05,  

1943 in California, a son of Ben and Mary Stasienko.  He is survived by his wife Rita (DeAngelis) Stasienko of Herrin, IL.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of his life may be held at a later...

Mar 30, 2023

Madaline Dunning, age 89, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin, Illinois.

Madaline was born August 24, 1933 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph and Teresa (Eandi) Mamino. She married the love of her life, Bill Sanford Dunning on September 01, 1956 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in...

Mar 29, 2023

Kenneth E. Witt, age 86, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 29th, 2023, in Carbondale, Illinois. Kenneth was born on September 4th, 1936 in Blue Island, Illinois, to parents Elmer Witt and Ruth Wolz.

Kenneth was a veteran; he served honorably in the National Guard and Army Reserves. Kenneth’s experience in the National Guard and...

Mar 29, 2023

Mary Lee Edwards Davis, age 91 of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, at her home at The Anchor Memory Care Center, with her family by her side.  She was born at home on March 18, 1932 in rural Johnson County, east of Goreville, Illinois, the youngest of 12 children, to Norm H. and Nellie May...

Mar 28, 2023

Sondra Jean Loyd, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Sondra was born January 09, 1944 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Haskell and Margaret (Grey) Jackson. She grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School class of 1962. She married the love of her life, Jerry...

Mar 27, 2023

 

Mark D. Ross, age 52, of Creal Springs, Illinois,  passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri

Mark was born June 01, 1970 in Olympia, Washington, a son of Phillip and Vickie M. (Gasser)  Ross. When he was young his family moved to Las Vegas, NV where he grew up.  In 1991 his family...

Mar 26, 2023

Anna Laura Smith, age 86, of Cypress Texas, passed away March 26, 2023 at Cyfair NW Hospital in Houston, Texas.  Anna was born February 6, 1937, in Greenville, Kentucky to Volna G. and Blanche M. (Harris) Sharp.

She is survived by:

Son - Jeffery M. Smith

Daughter-in-law - Teresa W. Smith

Grandson - Eric C. Smith

Granddaughter-in-law - Susan...

Mar 26, 2023

 

Daniel Arthur Gibraski, age 67, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Daniel was born June 03, 1955 in Chicago , Illinois, a son of Harvey and Irene (Rhoades)  Gibraski. Daniel grew up in Chicago and worked as an auto body repairman in the Joliet area.   

He is...

Mar 23, 2023

Stanley Lotus Thomas Gourley, age 70, of Thompsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home in Thompsonville, Illinois.

Stanley was born February 02, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Dossie and Lucille (Filipek) Gourley. He married the love of his life, Patsy Lamphere on September 03, 1977 in Marion. Stanley was a proud United States Navy Veteran....

Mar 21, 2023

Tamara S. "Tammy" Keen, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Tammy was born July 12, 1963 in Riverside, California, a daughter of Gerald and Jenney (King) Downey. When she was young her family moved to St. Louis, MO where she grew up and attended school. She worked in...

Mar 20, 2023

Kenneth D. Culberson, age 75 and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 20, 2023, in his Marion, IL home with his loving family at his side.

Ken, the oldest of three children, was born on June 30, 1947, in Oconee, Illinois, to Harley and Henrietta Culberson. He spent his childhood in Pana, Illinois,...

Mar 17, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce the death of Sarah Loretta Ward (Kinley) of Energy, Illinois, born in Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on March 17, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family, bonus family, and friends. Sarah loved Jesus, her family, and driving Lincolns. Leave your favorite memory for the family in the guestbook on...