Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

Katherine (Connell) Jane Dees, 90, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, in Carle Hospital Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, beginning at 12:45 at the Blue Funeral Home, located at 1704 North Court Marion, Illinois with graveside services immediately following at Rosehill Cemetery in Marion, Illinois. Friends and family may visit at the funeral...

Jan 10, 2025

Noble L. Holmes, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Born on July 31, 1955, to Douglas “Gilbert” Holmes and Katherine Louise Stokes-Holmes, Noble lived a life filled with love, hard work, and cherished family moments. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Blue Funeral Home under the direction of Binkley-Ross....

Jan 9, 2025

Jerry Lee Mitchell, 62 of Marion passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center. Jerry was born on June 29, 1962, to Edward Mitchell and Barbara (Lucas) Mitchell. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Eddie Mitchell, sister Debra Kay (Mitchell) McCombs. He is survived by his children Tausha Mitchell, Amber Mitchell, Jeremiah Mitchell, daughter...

Jan 6, 2025

Loris R. Pfaltzgraff, 80, of Tunnel Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Harrisburg, Illinois. She was born on July 5, 1944, to Francis and Cleora (Hansen) Parris. 

Loris earned her bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, and began her career as a high school math teacher in Greenfield and West Liberty, Iowa. In...

Jan 6, 2025

James Bottomley Bleyer passed peacefully from his earthly life at his home on Monday, January 6, 2025. A fiercely devout Catholic, fittingly, his personal Easter was on Epiphany, the 12 th (last) day of Christmas.

Born October 5, 1928, Jim was named in homage to “Sunny Jim” James Bottomley, first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, who...

Jan 2, 2025

Phyllis June Finney Houston, 86, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away January 2, 2025, in Herrin Hospital at 4:25 A.M. 

Phyllis was born November 27, 1938, in Herrin, Illinois to John Clyde and Violet (Murray) Finney. She grew up in Energy, Illinois, where going to First Baptist Church in Energy was a big part of her life. 

Phyllis was proceeded in death by...

Dec 31, 2024

Bonnie Isabelle (Cox) Chitty, aged 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 31, 2024. Born on September 7, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana, Bonnie spent most of her life in Marion, Illinois, where she lived a legacy of faith, kindness, and unwavering love for her friends and family.

Bonnie was the beloved wife of...

Dec 30, 2024

On Monday, December 30, 2024, Linda Jones, loving wife, mother, and sister, passed away at the age of 69. Linda was born on November 17, 1955 in Marion, Illinois to Frieda Mae (Frey) Webb and Alex Oland Frey. 

Linda married Robert Jones in August, 1992 and they welcomed their son Brandon the following year. Linda has two older brothers, Alex (Skip)...

Dec 28, 2024

Jo Anna “Jo Jo” Archibald, 51, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on December 28, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1973, in Carbondale, Illinois, she was the daughter of Dale “Squeak” Wilson and Barbara (Evans) Johnson. 

Jo dedicated her life to being a homemaker and found joy in creating arts and crafts, especially her beautifully handmade...

Dec 28, 2024

Thomas Lane "Tommy" Corkern, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was born on Saturday, November 7, 1953. A man of deep faith, he shared in his final moments that God had assured him a warm welcome home.

Tommy spent much of his life serving his...

Dec 28, 2024

Leslie “Les” Hodson, 77 passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at home in Pittsburg.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Jubilee Tabernacle Church located at 301 West Washington Street, Desoto, Illinois with Brother Danny Norman officiating. Burial will follow in Freedom Cemetery south of Marion. Visitation will be held from 11:00...

Dec 25, 2024

Cindy Lou Shelton, 70, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois. Cindy was born in Paducah on December 8, 1954, to David R. Spears and Helen M. (Woods) Kelly. She grew up in Paducah, graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School, and was of the Baptist faith.

Cindy is survived by her partner, Rodney Byers of Goreville, IL; her mother,...

Dec 23, 2024

Devin M. Harness, 56, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on December 23, 2024, at home in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on July 25, 1968, in Illinois, the son of Norma K. (Crespi) Harness and Harold F. Harness Jr. 

He was predeceased by his mother, Norma. In addition to his father Harold and stepmother, Linda Harness, he is survived...

Dec 23, 2024

Duane Anderson Bean, 56, of Benton, Illinois, passed away early Monday morning, December 23, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Duane was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 20, 1968, to Clyde Duane & Judy F. (Anderson) Bean. He was their only son and their true pride and joy in life. He lived in Chicago for...

Dec 22, 2024

Stephen L. Aschieris, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 72. Stephen was born September 2, 1952, in Carterville, Illinois and later moved to Marion where he lived the rest of his life. Steve was a graduate of Marion High School and later attended Southern Illinois University. With a sharp mind and love for...

Dec 21, 2024

Paula Kerley, 64, of Cypress, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2024. Born on September 11, 1960, Paula was the daughter of Ralph “Roland” and Elsie Marks. She lived a life filled with love, family, and faith. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Kerley; her father, Ralph Roland Marks; mother, Elsie Marie Marks; sister,...

Dec 20, 2024

Marion- Charles Robert “Bob” Jackson age 89, of Marion a teacher, coach, artist and historian, passed away at 8:47 am on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home with his family on the same small farm where he grew up.

Bob was born in Williamson County on April 14th, 1935, the son of Guy and Birdie Cowsert Jackson. He married Phyllis...

Dec 15, 2024

Kaylee Ann Adams, the cherished daughter of Cheyanne Adams and Randy Schalk Jr., was born sleeping on December 15, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois. Though her time with us was brief, Kaylee left an indelible mark on the hearts of her family and loved ones. 

Kaylee is deeply loved by her parents; siblings, Michael, Kayden, and Skylar Adams; her maternal family -grandmother...

Dec 15, 2024

Funeral Services for Morris E. Groves, Jr, is Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Binkley Ross Funeral Home located at 1702 West Boulevard Street, Marion, Illinois. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Marion, Illinois.

Mr. Groves, 73 Years old,...

Dec 13, 2024

Janet Lea Pabey (Wiggins) 67 years of age, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center. Janet was born on August 17, 1957, in Harrisburg, Illinois. She was the youngest of 14 children. 

She is preceded in death by her son Scott Raymond; parents, Willie and Delphia Wiggins; siblings, William (Marie) Wiggins, Betty (Roger) Hoffman, Elula “sis”...