Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

Christopher Harm Hovenga, age 38, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at Johnson Hughes with Rev. Ralph Brandon officiating. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Christopher...

Nov 21, 2021

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Morene Agnes Albright, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Morene was born December 16, 1929 in Marion, IL to Cline and Zelma (Graves) Morgan. Morene was united in marriage with Orpha Wendell Albright on October 9, 1948 in Jonesboro, Illinois. Morene was a loving...

Nov 21, 2021

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Robert H. "Bob" Hallstein, 70 years old of Marion, Illinois passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Robert was born on February 19, 1951, in Tecumseh, Michigan, the son of Warren and Lili (Navarre) Hallstein. He was a 1971 graduate of Delta High School in Muncie, Indiana. After completing high school, Bob...

Nov 21, 2021

Beverly J. "Bev." McClure age 72, of Freeman Spur, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Bev was born August 12, 1949 in Elkville, Illinois, a daughter of Archie and Rachel A. (Creekmore) Fann. She married Jerry D. "JD" McClure on September 01, 2002.Bev was born in Elkville, IL and attended Hurst-Bush High School....

Nov 20, 2021

Roger Joseph Missavage, age 71, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with Father Mark Reyling officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in West Frankfort. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 23,...

Nov 18, 2021

Carl E. Garris III "CJ", age 40, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home.

Carl was born July 23, 1981 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Carl and Pamela R. Garris II.  He graduated Herrin High School 1999.  He attended John A. Logan College with a Associates Degree in Nursing.  He worked as a LPN...

Nov 18, 2021

Anna Jane Sanders, age 74 of Marion, Illinois,  passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 12:25 pm at Herrin Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:00 AM at Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion.. Visitation will be Monday evening November 22, 2021, from 4:00 PM -...

Nov 17, 2021

Steve Gordon Parkhurst, age 72, of Tinley Park, Illinois, formerly of Southern Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 24, 2021 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Steve was born...

Nov 16, 2021

Lilly M. Snider, age 84 of Hurst, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Herrin, Hospital. 

Lilly was born October 28, 1937 in Desoto, Illinois, to Benjamin and Ethel (Barnett) Mezo. Her first marriage was to Donald G. Swanner, who lives in Scott City, MO. She later married Rex R. Snider. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1997.

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Nov 15, 2021

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Ronald Gene Bernhard, a loyal and faithful servant of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, completed his earthly journey at 7:45 Monday evening, November 15, 2021, at Reflections Memory Care. He was born in Anna, IL, on May 18, 1936, to the late David and Lexie Bernhard. He was a Navy Veteran, retired electrician from Southern...

Nov 14, 2021

Cherie S. Almaroad, age 59, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 3:40am on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home in Goreville, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home - Goreville with Pastor Dean Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow at Meneese Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 4:00 PM...

Nov 12, 2021

Robert "Bob" Louis Jarvis, age 89, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home in Carterville, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Tom Bevis officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will be Saturday, November 20, 2021...

Nov 12, 2021

Charles D. Fairbanks, age 85, of Energy, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home.Charles was born September 08, 1936 in Mill Shoals, Illinois, a son of James and Opal (Carter) Fairbanks. He married Sharon K. McHenry on May 22, 1965.

He is survived by his wife Sharon K. Fairbanks of Energy, IL; a son, Chad (Heidi) Fairbanks...

Nov 9, 2021

Clifford Jarrod "C.J." Martin, age 36, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.

A time of remembrance for family and close friends to gather and share their special memories will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home (1704 N. Court Street) in Marion.

C.J. was born July 25,...

Nov 9, 2021

Diana Marie Gibson, age 72, passed away November 9, 2021, at 5:40pm surrounded by loved ones at Herrin Hospital. Diana was born on February 19, 1949, Daughter to Robert L. and Ethel M. (Baughman) Dietzman.

Friends and family will hold private services on a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Nov 8, 2021

Timothy L. Gualdoni, age 76, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Helia Heathcare of Energy in Energy, Illinois.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at San Carlo Catholic Cemetery with Father Mark Reyling officiating. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin.

Timothy was born November 13, 1944 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of...

Nov 8, 2021

Troy L "Bob" Miskelley, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home.Troy was born January 10, 1928 in Nauvoo, Alabama, the son of Tim and Dottie (Dorsett) Miskelley. His family moved to Illinois when he was young. He served with the US Navy Sea Bees during WWII. He married Rose M. Arnold on January...

Nov 7, 2021

Wanda Virginia Phillips, 97, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home.

Wanda was born March 7, 1924 in Crab Orchard the daughter of Wayman and Vinnie (Hamlet) Dunaway. She married Claude E. Phillips on September 26, 1942 and he precedes her in death.

She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Marion. Wanda had worked in...

Nov 6, 2021

Russell Ray Bailey, 72, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021 at his home inHerrin, IL. His final weeks were spent surrounded by loving family and friends.Russell was born on January 10, 1949 in Wayne City, IL to Homer and Rachel (Isaacs)Bailey.

He worked at Allen Industries/Sheller-Globe/Dayco Industries/United TechnologiesCorporation in Herrin for 25 years and Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon...

Nov 6, 2021

Dolly Deanna "Dee" Deering, age 78, of Stonefort, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, at 8:33am on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, while comforted by her loving family.

Dolly was born December 19, 1942 in Dexter, Missouri. She was the daughter of Clyde and Henrietta (Johnson) Phillips. She married the love of her life,...