Obituaries

Jul 27, 2021

Ruth Ann Sprague, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Ruth was born on February 8, 1937 in Carterville to George Alpha and Chloe Ruth (Stearns) Horsley.  She married Glenn Allen Sprague and he preceded her in death.

Ruth worked as a teller for Carterville State and Savings Bank; bookkeeping for Jack Bauman Oil;...

Jul 26, 2021

Jo Ellen (Soper) Clarida, 64 years old of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. Jo Ellen was born in Marion, Illinois on April 10, 1957, to James H. Soper and Wilma E. (Ford) Soper. She was a 1975 graduate of Marion High School.

Jo Ellen married...

Jul 26, 2021

Larry G. Largent, 77, of Marion, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12:38 pm at his home.

Larry was born December 6, 1943 in Bradford, Tennessee the son of Clayton and Lillian (Crocker) Largent.  He married Pamela Weaver on July 14, 1984 and together they have shared 37 years of marriage.

He was a retired Chicago Police Officer. ...

Jul 26, 2021

Ronald Lee Dameron, 78, of Marion, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:14 am peacefully at home.

Ron was born November 17, 1942 in Murphysboro.  He was the son of Doris (Code) Gerdes and Leeburn and Juanita Dameron. He married Donna Kay Kerst on August 13, 1971 and in two weeks they would have celebrated 50 years of...

Jul 25, 2021

Michelle Louise Crites, 60, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Michelle was born on January 30, 1961 in St. Louis to Dallas Montgomery and Beverly Yackey.  She married Jeff Crites on June 17, 1978 at First Baptist Church in Marion.

Michelle worked for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department as a correctional officer for many...

Jul 23, 2021

Luetta Broeking, 92, of Marion, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 1:30am, at home surrounded by her family.

Emma Luetta Broeking was born November 16, 1928 in Marion, the daughter of William Henry Christian and Emma Emilia (Ruhe) Dettmer.  She married Donald E. Broeking on April 17, 1948 in Marion and together they shared 68 years of marriage....

Jul 22, 2021

Marion- Reba Ritter, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 6:43am on July 22, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion. Reba was born October 12, 1923 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Esco and Pearl (Meadows) Horton. She was raised in the community of Liberty.  Reba married George E. Ritter in Marion on June 23, 1946. He preceded her in death...

Jul 21, 2021

Hurst- Jerry Allen Brandon, age 79, of Hurst, passed away at 9:16am on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home.

Jerry was born July 19, 1942, the son of Allen and Hazel (Darnell) Brandon.  He attended Hurst-Bush schools. After graduation, he served a tour in the United States Army.

Jerry married Mary Frances Palmier. From that union two sons were...

Jul 20, 2021

Scott E. Barney, 57, of Stonefort, passed away suddenly and was received by the Lord, on Wednesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 14, 1964 in Malone NY, the son of O.H. Barney II and Sandra Fleury Barney.  Scott grew up in CT and attended schools in Montville.

He is survived by the love...

Jul 19, 2021

OBITUARY Arlon Cleve Goodwyn

Arlon Cleve Goodwyn, 88 years old of Marion, Illinois, passed away on July 19, 2021 at the VA Medical Center, Marion, Illinois. He was born June 30, 1933, in Dora, Alabama. Arlon was the son of Gurley Goodwyn and Gaye (Dutton) Goodwyn.

Arlon served in the United States Army and was...

Jul 18, 2021

Mary Evelyn McNeely, 90, of Fulton, Illinois formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 1:05 pm at Generations at Rock Island.

Evelyn was born May 27, 1931 in Jonesboro the daughter of James Everett and Mary Elizabeth (Mixon) McNeely.

After becoming ill at 8 years old with scarlet fever Evelyn became deaf, completely losing her hearing. ...

Jul 17, 2021

Leonard Allen Rednour "Al" 60, of Herrin IL passed away July 17, 2021 at Herrin Hospital. He was born to Otis and Blanch Rednour on November 28, 1960 in Pinckneyville, IL.

Surviving are his wife Tammy Rednour, his daughters Triston Rednour, Melanie Hill, Tanya Rednour, Christina Fricke, Tiffany Fricke. Sons Brian Fricke and Joseph Drescher. Al had many nieces and nephews and 15...

Jul 17, 2021

Pittsburg- John Randolph “Randy” Whitehead III, age 67, of Pittsburg, passed away at 9:55am on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Born on August 31, 1953, Randy was the son of Shirley Ann (Franklin) and John Randolph Whitehead Jr.  He proudly served his country as a United States Marine. Prior to his retirement, Randy had worked as a coal...

Jul 17, 2021

Loretta Fay Harper, 78 of Creal Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 3:05 am at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Loretta was born November 11, 1942 in Marion the daughter of James and Fredia (Murphy) Campbell.  She married Robert Harper on December 24, 1986 and he survives in Creal Springs.

She was a loving mother and...

Jul 16, 2021

Herrin- Rusty Leon Wagley, Sr., age 70, of Herrin, passed away at 3:20am on Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home in Herrin.

Rusty was born in Herrin on January 25, 1951, the son of Earl Lavern and Elma Tessie (McGuire) Wagley. He married Joy Layuna Gossage in Herrin on December 2, 1967. Together, they have shared more than fifty-three...

Jul 16, 2021

Marion- Isabel “Billie” (Shannon) Fryer, age 98, of Marion, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion at 3pm on Friday, July 16, 2021 with her loving family at her side.

Isabel was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 12, 1923, the daughter of Rosa (Outlaw) and Henry Clay Shannon, Jr a respected attorney and an Administrative Assistant to US Congressman and...

Jul 14, 2021

Joan B. Acker

1933 – 2021

MARION - Joan Barbara Acker, 88, recently of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, residing at The Voyage, Marion, Illinois, passed away at 7:03 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Joan was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on February 27, 1933, the daughter...

Jul 14, 2021

Dorothy M. Watson, 89, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6:33 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Dorothy was born July 3, 1932 in West Frankfort, the daughter of Laurel and Katie (Tanner) Segers.  She married Thomas Watson on November 17, 1952 in Vienna, he preceded her in death on February 8, 1979.

She was a...

Jul 11, 2021

Elsie M. Black, 95, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 5:25 am at Herrin Hospital.

Elsie was born February 17, 1926 in Williamson County the daughter of Alonzo and Mary (Klope) Hanks.  She married Bobby Dean Black on January 14, 1956 in Marion and together they shared 57 years of marriage until his death on January...

Jul 11, 2021

Frank Thomas Lhotak, 67, of Sesser, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 3:45 pm at home with friends and family at his side.

Frank was born July 31, 1953 in Chicago the son of Frank T. Lhotak.  He married Nancy Frye on September 1, 2001 in Wisconsin and she survives in Sesser.

Frank was a truck driver.

Survivors include...