Obituaries

Feb 27, 2022

Harry James Mulkins, age 77, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home in Marion, Illinois.

Harry was born May 16, 1944 in Marion, Illinois, a son of William Mulkins and Virginia Lucille (Taylor) Frey. Prior to his retirement, he had worked at Norge in Herrin.

Family and friends are asked to gather directly at...

Feb 24, 2022

Bobby E. Haseker, age 87, of Goreville, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Bobby was born December 29, 1934 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Troy and Charity (Loveless)  Haseker. He married Marsha K. Simmons on October 13, 1995 and she survives in Goreville, Illinois.  

Bobby joined the US Army and served during the Korean War.  After he...

Feb 22, 2022

OBITUARY Jacqueline Rae (Walker) McNew

Jacqueline "Jackie" Rae (Walker) McNew, 84 years old of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022, at 1:00 am, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 18, 1937, in Herrin, IL. Jackie was the daughter of Jack and Mary (Will) Walker.

Jackie was...

Feb 22, 2022

Wallace Theodore Whalen Jr., age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Veteran Affairs Medical Center- Community Loving Center in Marion, Illinois.Wallace was born October 26, 1939 in Suffern, New York, a son of Wallace and Matilda (Chase) Whalen. He married the love of his life, Sue Cavitt on October 26, 1985 in Texas. She preceded...

Feb 22, 2022

Marian Profitt, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Reflections Memory Care in Herrin, surrounded by her family.

Marian was born December 17, 1927 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of William and Nila (Gordon) Francis. She married the love of her life, Laverne Arthur Profitt on November 24, 1948 in Herrin, IL.  Marian spent her...

Feb 19, 2022

Sarah Evelyn Johns, age 98, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 10:07am on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in Marion, surrounded by her loving family.Sarah was born November 09, 1923 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Harvey and Belle (Griffin) Borum. She married the love of her life, Arthur Lee Johns on November 09, 1940 in Jackson,...

Feb 17, 2022

Ralph Wayne Graham, 62, of Marion passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion.

Ralph was a graduate of Marion High School and Southern Illinois University. He was a successful financial services professional, for nearly 3 decades. He was most proud to be the father of daughter Carrie C. Graham, of Marion, who...

Feb 17, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Victor Dunn. Victor Dean Dunn of Herrin, Illinois transitioned from this life into eternity on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 8:55 am at the Herrin Hospital with loved ones by his side. Victor was born December 6, 1937, in Johnson County to Francis Dunn and Lorene (Stout) Dunn. He...

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...