Obituaries

Apr 2, 2022

Kurtlewis Anthony Abels-Lilly, age 32, of Marion, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Kurtlewis was born September 17, 1989 in Harvey, Illinois, a son of Jane Marie (Abels) Dunning and Jeremy Erich Lilly. He married the love of his life, Tina Marie Ryczek on September 24, 2016 in Stonefort, Illinois. Kurt had been employed as a construction...

Apr 1, 2022

Thomas Eugene Owens, age 74, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at home in Herrin, Illinois.

Thomas was born May 08, 1947 in Johnston City, Illinois, a son of Lee Roy and Wilma Juanita (Herron) Owens. He married the love of his life, Martha Ellen Harrell. She preceded him in death. Thomas had retired from Maytag after...

Mar 31, 2022

Obituary for David Swaim

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David Earl Swaim, age 82 of Marion, Illinois, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Integrity Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 9, 1940, in Vermillion County, Indiana, son of William Swaim and Mary Frances Cox Swaim. He married Guyann Gleason...

Mar 29, 2022

James Frederick "Freddy" Travelstead, age 84, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving family.

Freddy was born June 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of James Albert and Iva Pauline (Upchurch) Travelstead. He married Phyllis Price on September 17, 1976 in Benton, IL.  She survives. Mr. Travelstead had...

Mar 27, 2022

Obituary for Ernest Rinella

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Ernest “Ernie” Rinella, 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Community Living Center at the VA Hospital in Marion.

Ernie served as a radioman in the United States Navy during World War II....

Mar 27, 2022

Camilla Ann Russell, age 77, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her home in West Frankfort, Illinois.Camilla was born April 05, 1944 in Portageville, Missouri, a daughter of Loyd and Addie (Saalwaechter) Phillips. She married the love of her life, David Russell on September 15, 1979 in Coal City, IL. Prior to her retirement in...

Mar 19, 2022

Obituary for Michael G. Kelly

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Michael Gregory Kelly, 62 of Marion, Illinois left this world unexpectedly – but peacefully, on Saturday 19th March 2022 - the Feast of Saint Joseph. Born in Arlington, VA on June 20th, 1959, Michael was the beloved son of Joseph...

Mar 18, 2022

Jean S. Samples, age 94, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022  at her home in Marion, Illinois with her family by her side.

Jean was born December 12, 1927 in Easton Hampshire, England, the daughter of Thomas A. and Ellen (Webb) Sawkins. She met and later married James A. Samples in England during World War...

Mar 17, 2022

Creighton Bryan Smith, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburg, Indiana.Creighton was born June 07, 1943 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a son of Creighton and Virginia (Sanders) Smith. He married Linda Savell. She survives in Marion. Creighton proudly served in the United States Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he had...

Mar 15, 2022

OBITUARY FOR GERALD K. FEEZOR

Gerald K. Feezor, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, IL, with his family by his side.

He was born November 7, 1935, to F. Parkman and Elsie Feezor in Paducah, KY, where he spent his childhood with his four siblings: Parkman,...

Mar 12, 2022

Marva J. Knight, age 86, of Whiteash, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home in Herrin, Illinois.

Marva was born February 05, 1936 in Ullin, Illinois, a daughter of Laneer J. and Cathaleen B. (Smith) Schaefer. She moved to Goreville, IL in her late teens and lived there over 30 years. Marva was a homemaker.  She...

Mar 9, 2022

Phyllis "Elaine" Motsinger, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home in rural Marion, Illinois.Phyllis was born February 12, 1939 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Riley Baynard and Mary Ruth (James) Proctor. She married JD Motsinger on May 01, 1959 in Marion, IL. Elaine worked at Crab Orchard School as a Lunch Time...

Mar 7, 2022

Wilma Jean "Cotton" Shadowens, age 76, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Wilma was born September 28, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Russell and Francis Loudene (Malone) Jackson. She married the love of her life, Walter Eugene Shadowens, in Marion on June 16, 1962. He preceded her in death on March 4,...

Mar 6, 2022

Steven Lee Nicholson Jr., age 50, of Lexington, Kentucky,  formerly of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Lexington, Kentucky.

Steven was born March 02, 1972 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Steven Nicholson, Sr. and Judy Kay (Jordan) Graham. Steven owned his own pressure washing business and had a passion for motorcycles.  

He is survived by his...

Mar 5, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Schrader, age 76, of Marion,  passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Kenneth was born May 29, 1945 in Decatur, the son of Louise Motsinger  . He married the love of his life, Loretta Faye Dollar on April 22, 2012 in Marion.  Kenneth proudly served in the Army for 9 years and has...

Mar 3, 2022

Robert Paul Brooks Jr., age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.Robert was born January 07, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Robert and Ruth Alberta (Porter) Brooks. Prior to his retirement he had been a machinist. As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no...

Mar 3, 2022

Lanta P. Carter, age 90, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. Lanta was born October 06, 1931 in Johnston City, Illinois, a daughter of Oscar and Nancy (Taylor) Strunk. She married the love of her life, Willie D. Carter on October 10, 1947 in Johnston City. He preceded her in death on September...

Mar 3, 2022

Jason Scott Dirden, age 41, formerly of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 03, 2022 at his home in Lexington, Kentucky.

Jason was born September 21, 1980 in Carbondale, Illinois. He is the son of Betty (Bruce) Berry and Bob (Paulette) Dirden.

Jason is survived by his children Derrick and Ashton (Cole) Dirden; grandchild Paisley Ann; niece Allison...

Feb 27, 2022

Shirley "Flora Mae" (Gower) Summers, age 85, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. 

Shirley was born February 10, 1937 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of William Aud and Pearl Mae (Owens) Gower. She married the love of her life, Danny L. Summers on October 28, 1966 in Murphysboro,...

Feb 27, 2022

John L. Copeland, age 83, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:30pm on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving familyJohn was born February 3, 1939 in Clay County, Arkansas, a son of Joe and Grace (Shelby) Copeland. He married the love of his life, Karen Tyler. She survives.John was a graduate of...