Obituaries

Jan 17, 2022

Beverly Ann Hazelwood (Hopper) was born February 5, 1950, in Springfield, IL. She passed away on January 17, 2022, where she wanted to be, in her home with her family. Bev is greatly missed by her family and her many friends. Bev grew up in Modesto, IL where she graduated from Northwestern High School in 1968. She spent a short...

Jan 17, 2022

Herman Parks Jr., age 90, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Herman was born January 16, 1932 in rural Carrier Mills, Illinois, a son of Herman and Myrta (Reed) Parks. He married Julia Edith Johns on April 01, 1957 in Harrisburg, IL.

Herman graduated Crab Orchard High School, where he...

Jan 16, 2022

Ronald Howard Case, age 55, of High Ridge, Missouri, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Claire Hospital in Fenton, Missouri.

Ronald was born August 22, 1966 in Elmhurst, Illinois, a son of Ronald Leon and Billie Jo (Everhart) Case. He was a 1984 graduate of Goreville High School and later graduated from Shawnee Community College...

Jan 15, 2022

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Christopher Hayden, loving father, and husband, died unexpectedly at home on January 15, 2022.

Christopher is survived by his wife, Leslie Hayden; his daughter, Lyla Hayden; his daughters, Kitiara Hayden, Lilian Hayden, Alyssa Hayden; his mother, Delia Wood; his sisters, Tara Cline and Melody Dady; his brother, Jason Wood.

Christopher is preceded...

Jan 15, 2022

Kirt Bryan Smith, age 37, of Marion, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 4:21pm on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Kirt was born June 04, 1984 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Mike and Starla (Baker) Smith. He married the love of his life, Yvonne Isbell. She survives in Marion. The family will hold celebration...

Jan 12, 2022

Marianne C. Kruchten, age 51, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Marianne was born April 11, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Jean-Claude and Sharlene R. (Maurer) Kruchten. She was born in Chicago and grew up in Elmhurst. She was a 1988 graduate of York High...

Jan 11, 2022

Deborah Marie Skeate, age 68, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Deborah was born August 06, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Chester and Jeanette (LaRocque) Klock. Deborah had spent her life as a homemaker, providing for and raising six children. She loved spending time with her family, especially...

Jan 9, 2022

William Gene Williams, age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Herrin Hospital with his family by his side.

William was born September 12, 1938 in Herrin, Illinois, the only child of William and Mary Francis (Higdon) Williams. He married Patricia Gale Bush and she preceded him in death in 1995. He was blessed to have...

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,...