Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Charles Domenick "Charlie" Garavaglia, age 69, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 5:52pm on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Herrin Hospital, with his loving family at his side.

Charlie was born November 30, 1952 in Herrin, a son of Jim Ross and Lois Mae "Missy" (Gentry) Garavaglia. He married the love of his life, Linda M. Smith on October...

Jan 7, 2022

William E. Cook "Bill", age 89, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Bill was born March 11, 1932 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois, a son of Howard and Hazel (Terry) Cook. He married Donna J. Sussenbach on August 31, 1957 in Greenville, Illinois.

Bill joined the US Army from 1952 -...

Jan 6, 2022

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Betty Jean Sherertz, 94, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on January 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. Betty was born at home in Marion, the daughter of Roy Ernest Deaton and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" (Opie) Deaton. Betty married Jack E. Sherertz on April 29, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas. Together they shared 55 years of marriage until...

Jan 4, 2022

Marion- Johnnie Mae Moore, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Integrity Health Care.

Johnnie Mae was born on May 26, 1934, to Willie and Roseann Marshall in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Johnnie Mae Marshall married Harry Moore, who preceded her in death in 1973. Johnnie Mae worked for the VA Hospital after graduation from...

Jan 4, 2022

Dale Louis Krack, age 50, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Franklin County Hospital in Benton, Illinois.

Arrangements are currently pending. Funeral services will be held through Wilson Funeral Home in Ava.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the trust fund that will be established for the children in care of Alison Ann Krack.

Jan 4, 2022

Julian Verdell "Sandy" Sanders, age 97, of Marion, Illinois, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Veteran's Affairs Medical Center- Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois.

Julian was born November 06, 1924 in Williamson County, Illinois, a son of Lloyd and Geneva B. (Fox) Sanders. He graduated from Johnston City High School in 1942. He worked for...

Jan 4, 2022

Sheila Kay Baseden, age 59, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Sheila was born October 31, 1962 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Johnny Gordon Hess and Phyllis (Jarvis) Gulley.

She is survived by three children, Jeremy Hess, Michael Hess, and April Holtz; three grandchildren, Austin Hess, Journey Banks, and Brennen Hess;...

Jan 3, 2022

On January 3rd, 2022, Heaven welcomed a very special and beautiful woman, Tracey Lynn Alex nee Miller. A beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. Tracey was born in Champaign, Illinois on April 2, 1970 to Larry and Nancy (nee Humes) Vaughn. She graduated Champaign / Urbana High School in 1988. She worked as a Waitress in the...

Jan 3, 2022

Floyd Deon Rich "Chick", age 81, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, Illinois.

Chick was born April 13, 1940 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Everett and Opal (Ralls) Rich Sr. He married Joyce A. Vaughn in June of 1960 in Creal Springs, IL. Chick was a graduate of Marion...

Jan 2, 2022

Betty Jean Hogue, age 62, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Betty was born February 25, 1959 in California, a daughter of Frank and Delores (Spicer) Galus. She married Charles "Chuck" Louis Hogue Jr. on July 01, 2015 in Paducah, Kentucky. Betty had been a long-time employee of...

Jan 1, 2022

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Ross R. Bradley passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 7:30 AM with his family by his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Chili" Bradley and Vera S. Bradley; his brother, Jerry Bradley. He is survived by his wife, Lilly Bradley; his three sons, Norman, Dwayne (wife Samantha), and Eric (wife...

Dec 29, 2021

Dorothy Oakley Clark, age 99, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, formerly of Marion, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Knoxville, Tennessee.

Dorothy was born November 12, 1922 in Pittsburg, Illinois. She is survived by: Sons - James C. Oakley and wife Annette, Bryan D. Oakley; Daughter - Karen Oakley Patterson and husband Donald Nathe; Grandchildren - Michael Blair, David Blair,...

Dec 27, 2021

Timothy A. Rich, age 50, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Tim was born January 26, 1971 in Melrose Park, Illinois. He is the son of James and Dolores M. (Trobiani) Rich Sr. He married Amy H. Garrison on February 11, 2006 in Marion, IL.

Tim grew up in Berkeley,...

Dec 27, 2021

Frances Estella Merrell, age 83, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Frances was born December 09, 1938 in East Peoria, Illinois, a daughter of Harold and Helen Grace (Brown) Harness. She married the love of her life, J. W. Merrell on August 17, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Merrell...

Dec 27, 2021

Sarah Louise Dwyer, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Sarah was born April 21, 1945 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, a daughter of Harry and Camilla Louise (Dailey) Weyer. She married the love of her life, Steven Dwyer on September 24, 1983 in Marion, IL.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 5th, 2022...

Dec 26, 2021

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Mary Lou Daun, 85, passed away on December 26, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was born December 27, 1935, in Poplar Bluff, MO, to William Robert Kleffer and Jeanetta Watson Kleffer. Mary Lou married Frank Daun, who proceeded her in death in 2002. Mary Lou worked as an Office Administrator for a...

Dec 26, 2021

William Edward "Eddie" Ray, age 71, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

William was born November 15, 1950 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of William and Lola Nadine (Krantz) Ray. Eddie had worked in maintenance for various commercial businesses. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived...

Dec 25, 2021

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Lindell Dean Emery, 69, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital surrounded by his children and friends. Lindell was born December 23,1952, in Scottsboro, IL, to Delbert Emery Jr. and Vita June Kent. Lindell was married to Andrea Delores Jones in Elizabethtown on November 22,1972. Lindell worked for a couple of coal...

Dec 24, 2021

John "Deon" Bennett, age 83, of rural Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Deon was born April 14, 1938 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Hartsie and Vivian (Pritchett) Bennett. He married Norma L Edwards on December 07, 1957 in Marion, IL. He was a member of UMWA and Arnold View...

Dec 23, 2021

Leroy August Runge, age 83, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 9:19pm on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Leroy was born May 12, 1938 in La Clede Township, Illinois, a son of Edwin and Ella Lydia (Wollin) Runge. He married the love of his life, Mary Lee Sloan, in Altamont, Illinois, on August 25, 1957. She survives....