Obituaries

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....

Dec 22, 2021

Liston L. Jent, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Liston was born April 23, 1935 in rural Johnston City, Illinois, a son of Leborn and Audrey (Russell) Jent. He married Bonnie J. Bramlet on June 29, 1957 in Crab Orchard, IL.

At age 16 Liston moved to northern IL...

Dec 19, 2021

Jerry D. Beasley "Smokey", age 80, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Jerry was born August 29, 1941 in Gidion, Missouri, a son of P.O. and Dollie (Parr) Bealsey. He married Georgia I. Vollrath on July 31, 1962 in Zelienople, PA. Jerry graduated Gidion High School in1959. He joined the US...

Dec 19, 2021

Virginialee Ashe, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:40am on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Integrity Nursing Home of Marion, Illinois.

Virginialee was born March 01, 1948 in Massachusetts, a daughter of Harry and Catherine A. (Maloney) Matthews. She married the love of her life, Winfred E. Ashe. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by her...

Dec 19, 2021

Christopher Linn Poole, age 56, of Golconda, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Illinois.

Christopher was born July 28, 1965 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Robert and Nancy (Wyatt) Poole. He married the love of his life, Zina G. (Davis) Poole on March 22, 1985 in White Ash, IL.

In Chris' earlier years, he loved...

Dec 18, 2021

Charles Joseph Clementz II, age 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois. Charles was born March 26, 1951 in Champaign, Illinois, a son of Charles and Adaline (Hinton) Clementz.

No services will be held at this time. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Dec 16, 2021

Harley E. Ward, 87, Melbourne, FL. formerly of Goreville, IL, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021.

He was born in Florida on May 16, 1934, to Harley and Lois (Blake) Ward. Harley married his soul-mate Marjorie L. (Eastman) Ward on June 9th, 1956. Harley served in the U.S. Army, supporting Nike Ajax Missile installations, afterwards he attended Southern Illinois...

Dec 12, 2021

LeRoy Jack, age 89, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

LeRoy was born January 26, 1932 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Arlie and Genevieve (Tucker) Jack. He married June Wollard on March 26, 1965 in Herrin, IL. He graduated Marion High School and joined the US Army, serving in Germany during...

Dec 11, 2021

Charles Ray McKenzie, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 5:56pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Charles was born December 02, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky, the son of Charles Paul McKenzie and Erma Floene (Smith) McKenzie-Dudley. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Belle Rentfro on December 21, 1968 at Crab...

Dec 9, 2021

Barbara Lou Carroll, age 93, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home in Goreville, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara was born December 12, 1927 in Saline County, Illinois, a daughter of Clint and Geneva (White) Jones. She married the love of her life, William M. "Bill" Carroll on October 05, 1947...

Dec 9, 2021

Judith Mae Ballard, age 80, of Bush, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:30pm at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Judith was born May 28, 1941 in Colp, Illinois. Judy was the daughter of Leslie and Lyda (Duke) Webb. She married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Ballard on December 23, 1960 in Bush, IL. Unfortunately December 14,...

Dec 9, 2021

William W. "Bill" Rodgers, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

William was born November 18, 1934 in Stonefort, Illinois, a son of Huey D. and Winnie E.(Ivy) Rodgers. He married Phyllis R. Powell on October 09, 1971 in Carrier Mills, IL.

Bill attended Henshaw School in Ozark, IL and joined...

Dec 5, 2021

Emma Belle Laningham, age 94, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Angel Acres in Marion, Illinois.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Keith Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Ferrell Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM until...