Obituaries

Feb 17, 2022

Linda S. Averitt, age 63, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Linda was born July 21, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Norma J. (Glover)  Peas.  Linda was born in Marion and graduated Marion High School in 1976.  She had worked at Wal-Mart for 20 plus...

Feb 15, 2022

Dale E. Beasley, age 82, of Marion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Dale was born October 21, 1939 in Hindsdale, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Rose (Reedy)  Graham. She married Awbery G. Beasley on June 27, 1959 in Wilmington, IL.  He died March 2, 2018.  Dale was a graduate of Downers...

Feb 15, 2022

James A. Meredith, age 82, of Freeman Spur, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Freeman Spur, Illinois as the result of a tragic car accident.

James was born March 05, 1939 in York County, South Carolina, a son of Jessie and Dolly M. (Poarch)  Meredith.  

He is survived by six children, James (Christina) Meredith, Shannon D. Meredith,...

Feb 13, 2022

Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Morrison) Rakow, 74 years old of Marion, Illinois, formerly of the northern Illinois region, passed away on February 13, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. Sandra was born on March 4, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of John and Mildred (Polton) Morrison.

Sandra married Donald Rakow on April 25, 1964, and together they...

Feb 13, 2022

Alice Marie Cavins, age 58, of Herrin,  passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. 

Alice was born September 03, 1963 in Du Quoin, Illinois, a daughter of Julian and Vera (Pedigo) Knight. She married Mark Wenzel Cavins on August 08, 2020 in Herrin.  Alice enjoyed her job as a noon aide at Northside Primary Center but more...

Feb 12, 2022

Jerry L. Harris, age 84, of Creal Springs, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Jerry was born January 11, 1938 in Bloomfield, Illinois, a son of Bill and Anna  (Gray) Williamson.  He married the love of his life, Betty J. Cline on January 31, 1959.  Together they shared 63 years of...

Feb 10, 2022

Judy L. Plate, 76, formerly of Marion, passed away on February 10, 2022 at Massena Nursing Home in Massena Village, New York.Judy was born July 24, 1945 in Marion the daughter of LeRoy and Wanda (Winn) Stewart. She married Charles Plate and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2003.Judy was a member of Heritage Christian Church in West...

Feb 10, 2022

Evelyn’s Life Memories

 

I was born on November 14, 1923, in Herrin, Illinois at my parent’s home on Eighth Street.  My parents were John and Emma (Picco) Margherio.  My grandparents John and Maria Picco were present to assist with the birth.  My dad was sent to the doctor’s office to bring the doctor back to the house.  The doctor...

Feb 9, 2022

Ruth A. Pfefferkorn, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.Ruth was born January 03, 1949 in Kelso, Missouri, the daughter of Oscar and Freda (Blackwell) Pfefferkorn. She married Roger Magruder and together they raised two children. Ruth was raised in the Catholic Faith and graduated Our Lady of Fatima...

Feb 9, 2022

Phyllis F. Duffy, age 90, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her residence.

Phyllis was born September 11, 1931 in LaMoure, North Dakota, a daughter of Clarence R. and Florence C. (Hansen) Johnson. Phyllis recently moved to Southern Illinois, from the Chicago area, to be near her daughter Maureen. She is survived by four children, Maureen...

Feb 6, 2022

Kimberly Ann Pierce, age 34, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home in Carterville, Illinois.Kimberly was born June 10, 1987 in Paleos Heights, Illinois, a daughter of William Pierce and Susan (Walsh) Vavrik. Private family services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements....

Feb 6, 2022

Cindy Kay Rabacchi, age 62, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.Cindy was born April 16, 1959 in Effingham, Illinois, a daughter of Richard and Patsy Jean (Terry) Dirks. She married the love of her life, Larry Rabacchi. He preceded her in death. Per Cindy's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. The...

Feb 3, 2022

Jerry K. Jean, age 83, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, Illinois.

Jerry was born May 22, 1938 in Montgomery, Alabama, the son of Clarence O. and Anna Lou (Manasco) Jean. He married Joyce K. Baldwin on August 22, 1959 in Howard, IN.  She passed away December 13, 1998.  He then...

Feb 2, 2022

Louis Oliver Baker, age 82, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. 

 

Louis was born November 11, 1939 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Loren and Viola (Good-man) Baker. 

 

He is survived by three children, Lisa Ann Riser, Gayla Gleghorn, and Allen Baker; several grandchildren; niece Tammy Jeffery; and nephew Ronnie Childers.  

 

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Feb 2, 2022

Lisa Kay Stroud, 60, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 9:13 a.m. at her home.

Lisa was born to Donna J. (Sussenbach) and William E. Cook on April 30, 1961, in Litchfield, IL. She married James Stroud on November 1, 1986.

Lisa was a light in every room she entered. She was tirelessly devoted to her...

Jan 29, 2022

David Marshall Packard, age 84, of Desoto, Missouri, formerly of Southern Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Baisch Skilled Nursing Facility in Desoto, Missouri.David was born May 03, 1937 in Worden, Illinois, a son of Marlin and Grace Elizabeth (Moore) Packard. He married Catherine Marie Kandlbinder on May 18, 1989 in Hickman, Kentucky. Together, they have shared more...

Jan 28, 2022

Marion- Darlene Clare Cedar, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 12:55pm on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Darlene was born on April 25, 1940 in Chicago, the daughter of Al Stanley and Clare (Paszkiet) Dolezich. She married Fred Charles Cedar on August 30, 1958 at St. Augustine Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death on February...

Jan 26, 2022

Keith Alan Dunn, age 66, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Keith was born May 26, 1955 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Robert I. and Dolores J. (Beal) Dunn. Keith graduated Marion High School in 1973.  He attended college in Oklahoma and at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois.  He formerly attended...

Jan 26, 2022

Teresa Michelle Fisher-Alsip, age 51, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Teresa was born June 17, 1970 in Joiet, Illinois, a daughter of Bernard "Joe" and Donna  (Orr)  Fisher.  In second grade her family moved to Crab Orchard, IL.  She graduated Crab Orchard High School in 1988.  After graduation she worked...

Jan 24, 2022

In Loving Memory.

Binkley-Ross Funeral Home was entrusted to assist the family with arrangements. You many leave your condolences for the family online www.binkleyross.com.