Obituaries

Feb 12, 2023

With sadness we announce John Edward Shoot, 68, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully with family at his side at Herrin Hospital on Sunday February 12, 2023.

John is survived by his wife, Renee; daughter, Lerin (Jacob) Banas; son, Ty (Amanda) Shoot; and three grandchildren, Emerson Banas, Emmett and Carter Shoot; as well as two sisters, Susie...

Feb 12, 2023

Phyllis Jean Gulley, age 78, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Herrin Hospital, after a long illness.

Phyllis was born the last of ten children on July 19, 1944 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Amy (Laffoon) Jarvis.

Phyllis worked for seventeen years at Allen Industries and for five years at General Dynamics before...

Feb 7, 2023

Aurther W. Rosenow, Sr., age 57, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Herrin Hospital. 

Aurther was born December 14, 1965 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Daniel and Viola (Bean) Rosenow. Aurther was a jack of all trades. He loved to work on and fix cell phones and computers.  

He is survived by three children,...

Feb 4, 2023

Helen Cox of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Marion, passed to her eternal life on February 4, 2023.

Born August 6, 1928 in St. Louis, she was the younger daughter of Harold and Edna Turner. The family later settled in Marion, Illinois where she attended Marion High School. Helen married the love of her life, W. D. "Jack" Cox, in September...

Feb 4, 2023

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Frankie Eugene Starrick went home to meet the Lord and join his loving wife Joyce, whom preceded him in death. He was 91 years old.

Frankie was born to Sidney and Earline (Miner) Starrick on September 18, 1931, in Murphysboro, Illinois. He was both a talented artist that designed and placed his mark by way...

Feb 3, 2023

Jennifer Bearden-Lauderdale, 48, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on February 03, 2023. She was born on September 11, 1974, the daughter of Wallace Michael Bearden and Pamela Starrick. She had three children: Jayla, Jessica and Darren.

Jennifer married Jerry Lauderdale on October 24, 2009, in her mother’s front yard. They celebrated 8 years of marriage until Jerry’s...

Feb 3, 2023

Denis Lee Rautenstrauch, age 68, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Denis was born March 21, 1954 in East St. Louis, Illinois, a son of Arvett and Rosemary Magdelan (Touchette) Rautenstrauch. A jack of all trades, Denis could fix anything. Busier in retirement than while working, he did everything...

Jan 27, 2023

Deborah Ann Barbour, age 60, of Makanda, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

Deborah was born April 23, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Robert Forrister and Julia Ann (Lewis) Forrister-Rose. Deborah had worked as a sales associate in retail, prior to her retirement.

She is survived by her three daughters, Robyn Lynn Barbour, Jayme Lee Tineo,...

Jan 25, 2023

Lora Louise McRoy, age 81, of Johnston City, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home in Johnston City, Illinois.

Lora was born May 28, 1941 in New Burnside, Illinois, a daughter of Mary (Henderson) Norris. She married the love of her life, Lindle Lee McRoy on June 27, 1959 in Marion. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 23, 2023

 

Kevin Michael Tefft, age 36, of Pittsburg, Illinois,  passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Kevin was born May 28, 1986 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Ronald and Terry Hahn Tefft. Kevin grew up in Marion and attended Marion Schools.  He worked as a cook at Waltz Pizza for 10 years....

Jan 23, 2023

 

Charles Denzel Thompson, age 89, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Charles was born May 04, 1933 in rural Marion on the family farm, a son of Lawson and Irene (Willard) Thompson. His family moved to Creal Springs, where he attended school.  He joined the US Army for...

Jan 21, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Ray Lewis, who lived in Marion, Illinois at the time of his passing. He was 68 years old as he departed on January 21, 2023.

He was born in Dallas, Texas but Houston would become his family home with his wife Dr. Kathryn Lewis and their...

Jan 20, 2023

Gary W. Odom., 83, of Galatia, passed away at home on January 20, 2023.

Gary was born on May 22, 1939, one of the 5 children born to Fitz Odom and Eva Sweet of rural Crab Orchard. While in high school he met the love of his life, Chrystine Teal of Dykersburg. The high school sweethearts were married on August 22,...

Jan 19, 2023

Joseph Kenneth Beltz, age 87, of Energy, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home in Energy, Illinois.

Joseph was born August 29, 1935 in Carterville, Illinois, a son of Elwin and Vera (Phillips) Beltz. He married his longtime partner Maria (Pena) Beltz August 13, 2021.

A proud US Marine Veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he...

Jan 18, 2023

 

LoRene Hatchett, age 88, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

LoRene was born February 08, 1934 in Union, Oregon, a daughter of Oscar C. and Elma (Orton)  Wilde.  LoRene grew up  on the family dairy farm in Union County, OR.  She was the Valedictorian of her Senior class in 1952,...

Jan 16, 2023

Valeria "Bobbie" Wells, age 92, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Marion, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida.

Valeria was born May 05, 1930 in Kent, England, the only daughter of John and Constance James. As a little girl, living near the Royal Air Force base of Biggin Hill, Bobbie witnessed firsthand the...

Jan 15, 2023

Rita C. Price, age 74, of Colp, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Rita was born September 14, 1948 in Harrisburg, Illinois, a daughter of Allen and Beulah (Winters) Mathews. She married James C. Tolbert and he preceded her in death. She later married Ralph "Sonny" Price, who also preceded her in...

Jan 14, 2023

GeorgeAnn Denny, age 79, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

GeorgeAnn was born July 01, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of George and Alma (Green) McCombs. She married Rodney Denny in 1983 and he preceded her in death in 1992.  Prior to her retirement, GeorgeAnn had worked in cleaning services,...

Jan 10, 2023

Gail Marie DeCiechi, 70, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Gail was born March 4, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri and is survived by her parents Doris and Joseph DeCiechi of St. Charles, Missouri and her father Gale Wiley of Cedar Hill, Missouri.

Gail was first known as an artist having painted...

Jan 9, 2023

 

Delbert E. Gregge, age 68, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Integrity Healthcare in Herrin, Illinois.

Delbert was born January 19, 1954 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Delbert T. and Martha A. (Ridgeway) Gregge.  Delbert grew up in Herrin, IL and attended Herrin School.  Right out of school Delbert started working at Norge and...