Obituaries

Sep 9, 2022

Judith Ethel "Judy" Turner, age 87, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Judith was born August 12, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Ralph and Hester E. (Fulton) Larson. Prior to retiring, Judy had worked as a nurse's aide and also as a waitress.   

She is survived by six...

Sep 4, 2022

Peggy Ann Clark, 89 of Marion, Illinois passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Carrier Mills Nursing Home.  Peggy was born on May 2, 1933, in Marion.  She was the daughter of Ralph and Afton Holiday.

On September 3, 1955, she married the love of her life, Robert Clark at the Warder Street Baptist Church.  Together...

Sep 3, 2022

Baby Rashad Amir Morris Cole was stillborn at 7:10pm on Sunday, September 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Survivors include his mother, Phylicia Cole; father, Lenon Clay; sister, Yasmin Cole; maternal grandmother, Jamie Johnson; maternal grandfather, Bernard Cole; maternal great-grandfather, Joe Marshall and several aunts, uncles & cousins. Rashad was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Valentino Rashad...

Sep 2, 2022

Robert Noel McNail went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 2, 2022, surrounded by his family.  Bob was born in Crab Orchard, Illinois on September 13, 1931, to Estess and Echo Angel McNail Springs.  When he was six years old his father was killed in the family-owned Green Valley Coal Mine.  The family then moved...

Sep 1, 2022

Carolyn E. Robinson, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.Carolyn was born September 03, 1938 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, a daughter of William and Vera (Packard) Guyer. She married Charlie Robinson on August 14, 1970 in Vermont. Carolyn grew up and lived most of her life in the Northeast....

Aug 31, 2022

Marlene C. Veneziano, age 76 of Stonefort, Illinois, formerly of Chicago,  passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Marlene was born March 31, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Ross R. and Annamarie (Krpalek) Moore.  She married Alfonso Veneziano on July 18, 1970 in Chicago, IL.  Marlene attended Tulley High School in Cicero, IL....

Aug 29, 2022

Opal Irene Wade, 98, of Marion, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Integrity Healthcare of Marion.  Opal was born on June 18, 1924, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Loro Ambrose Lytle and Minnie (Starwalt) Lytle-Kibler.  She grew up in Newton, Illinois and was a devoted member of the local church in Toledo, Illinois.

Opal...

Aug 26, 2022

Creed Creedance Charles Stewart was born sleeping at 27 weeks on August 26, 2022, at 6:13 pm at Saint Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was the son of Sarah Lay and Matthew Stewart of Marion, Illinois.

Creedance had suffered from severe cystic hygroma, and non-immune fetal hydrops. He was a mighty fighter that surpassed so...

Aug 25, 2022

Shirley A. Fisher, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.Shirley was born November 03, 1934 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph and Alma L. (Gossett) Colp. When she was young her family moved to St. Louis, MO for a short while and moved back to Creal Springs, IL, and then to Marion,...

Aug 24, 2022

Donald F. Landwehr,  84 of Goreville,  Illinois passed away Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 at Illinois Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

 Graveside services and burial will be at Cana Cemetery in Goreville, Illinois on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM with Rev's Martha Rodgers and John Snell officiating. 

Aug 24, 2022

Deloris A. Smith, age 82, of Herrin, Illinois ,formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Deloris was born March 13, 1940 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Herbert and Mary (Kelley) Jackson. Deloris married and started her family. She worked at Norge in Herrin and was later employed at Amax Coal Company for 25 plus years, driving...

Aug 23, 2022

John Robert “Bob” Clark, 80, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at his home on August 23, 2022.  Bob was born on June 7, 1942, in Alton, Illinois.  He was the son of Elmo and Lou Clark.  He attended Alton High School.  Shortly after graduation, he married the love of his life, Annette (Dixon) Clark on May 11, 1962, at...

Aug 23, 2022

Brian W. "Bud" Stotlar, age 51, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Brian was born July 19, 1971 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Richard L. and Anita S. (Phalp) Stotlar. Brian grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School, class of 1989. Brian was very involved in sports...

Aug 23, 2022

Frank Forester, Jr., age 97, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home in Carrier Mills, Illinois.Frank was born July 15, 1925 in Wasson, Illinois, a son of Frank and Mabel (Bruner) Forester. He married the love of his life, Frances (McCann) Forester. Prior to his retirement, Frank had worked as a fork lift...

Aug 20, 2022

Phyllis (Parks) Stotlar, 80, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Phyllis was born on September 13, 1941, in Creal Springs, Illinois.  She was the daughter of Oscar and Imogene Parks. She graduated Marion High School in May of 1959 and the very next day, May 30, 1959, she married her...

Aug 20, 2022

Edna Louise Atkins, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home.Edna was born November 21, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Vernie (Holderfield) Leeper. She grew up and attended schools in Marion, Illinois and married at age 16, to Elmer E. Atkins Sr. on March 05, 1962 in Marion, IL. Edna...

Aug 16, 2022

William John Daniel Jr. “Bill”

William John Daniel Jr, (83) of Westmoreland City, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 16, 2022, at Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born on November 18, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late William John Daniel Sr. and Caroline Martin (nee Christman). William attended Springdale High School, where he met...

Aug 15, 2022

Allen Bryant Jr, age 81 of Creal Springs, IL Passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home in Creal Springs, IL.

Allen was born February, 9, 1941 in Dodridge, AR, son of Allen Bryant Sr. and Evelyn (Denmon) Bryant.  Prior to his death Allen was a truck driver.

He is survived by four children, Andrea Bryant, Allen Bryant III,...

Aug 15, 2022

Terry Lee Lindsey, age 65, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.    Terry was born March 05, 1957 in Anna, Illinois, a son of Floyd and Shirley (Dover) Lindsey.  His family moved to Indiana and moved back to Marion, IL in 1975, when he graduated Marion High School.  He worked...

Aug 14, 2022

Margaret Ann Powell, age 82, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Margaret was born August 26, 1939 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Henry and Lillian M. (Hudgens) Hollis. She married the love of her life, Dennis Powell in 1974. He preceded her in death on September 24, 1996.  Prior...