Obituaries

Jul 11, 2021

Wilma Maxine Sekardi, 94, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 8:15 pm at Parkway Manor.

Wilma was born October 9, 1926 in Herrin the daughter of Waldon Floyd and Tessie Lou (Sizemore) Davis.  She was married to Robert Triplett.  In 1967 she married Joe Sekardi, he preceded her in death on November 10, 1992.

She was...

Jul 10, 2021

Carrier Mills- Helen Grace Harness, age 100, passed away at 6:46am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

Helen was born in Peoria on August 29, 1920, the daughter of William and Frances (Bone) Brown. She was the last living of the ten children to this union. Helen married Harold Harness in 1937. He preceded her in death...

Jul 6, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Veronica Gallenbach, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2021, at The Anchor in Marion, IL. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Springfield, IL to Urban and Marguerite Kaufman, the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings. Dorothy graduated from Ursuline, an all-girls school and...

Jul 5, 2021

Edith Marlene Campbell, 84, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Marlene was born to Frazier and Marie (Williams) Leonard on May 20, 1937 in St. Louis, MO and raised in East St. Louis, IL graduating from East St. Louis High School in 1955. Her work experience started as the Secretary for the First United...

Jul 4, 2021

Herrin- Irene Sherrard, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 10:53am on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at The Voyage Assisted Living Center in Herrin.

Irene was born in Ferges on February 5, 1927, the daughter of Clyde and Mamie (Phelps) Donahue.  She married Alfred H. Sherrard in Johnston City on June 5, 1948. He preceded her in death on May...

Jun 30, 2021

Daniel Taglia, 62, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11:08 am at his home.

Daniel was born December 28, 1958 in Oak Park the son of Daniel and Rosemary (Mott) Taglia.

Eldest brother of the Taglia "Clan," "brother" to so many more, crazy and fun brother, cousin, uncle and friend. Proud "father" to "fur babies, "...

Jun 30, 2021

Who has more fun than people?  In her final years, that was a question Betty bantered with friends and caregivers, usually followed by an unforgettable belly laugh.

The world lost a beautiful soul Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 2:25pm as Betty joined her husband, parents and siblings in Heaven. 

Betty Armista Ferguson was born on November 11, 1926 (Armistice Day)...

Jun 29, 2021

Joy R. Potratz, 73, of Marion formerly of Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 8:04 am at Herrin Hospital.

Joy was born September 6, 1947 in Kankakee the daughter of Herbert and Mildred (Merkel) Potratz.

She retired from Howell Developmental Center where she was a Nurse Supervisor.

Joy is survived by her Son – James Mitchell...

Jun 28, 2021

Betty June Musgrave

Betty June (McNail) Musgrave of Marion, Illinois, died at 3:05 a.m. Monday morning June 28, 2021, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion following apparent heart attack.

Born the youngest of three children on March 23, 1937, at the home of her parents Estess and Echo June (Angel) McNail, Mrs. Musgrave was...

Jun 25, 2021

Wayne Andrew "Drew" Watson, 64 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away on June 25, 2021 at his home. Drew was the son of Wayne and Georgia (Greenwood) Watson. He was a 1974 graduate of Herrin High School. He married Rebecca (Waller) Watson on September 30, 1989. Together they shared 30 years of marriage until her death in May of...

Jun 25, 2021

Franklin Ray Rosenow, age 49, of Herrin, passed away unexpectedly at 8:48pm on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Franklin was born in Zeigler on May 22, 1972, the son of Viola S. (Bean) and the late Daniel W. Rosenow.  He married Amber Nichole Roemmich in Marion on April 22, 2017. She survives.

Frank was a jack-of-all-trades. He had...

Jun 24, 2021

Dale Allen Rentfro, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Dale was born on July 29, 1943 in Crab Orchard to James and Jessie (Edwards) Rentfro.  He married Joyce Sears on September 2, 1973 in Marion.

Dale served in the U.S. Navy.  He was a Mason and a member of the Zion United Church...

Jun 23, 2021

Vernon E. Marshall, 74, of Goreville, passed away at 8:10pm on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home after a battle with diabetic kidney failure. He was surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter.

Vernon was born on December 17, 1946 to Earl and Evelyn (Walker) Marshall.  He married Linda Jolly on June 22, 1974 and together they shared 47...

Jun 21, 2021

OBITUARY Lana Carter Larson of Carterville, Illinois, transitioned from this life into eternity on the first day of summer, June 21, 2021, the longest day of the year, just three minutes before sunset. At 8:19 pm, she was in her home, surrounded by her family, in a room filled with peace and love. Her close friend and physician, who...

Jun 20, 2021

Herrin- Rebecca Sue Foster, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 6:23pm on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Rebecca was born in Pinckneyville on October 24, 1958, the daughter of James and Peggy (Branum) Mattingly. She had married Bill Loos who preceded her in death on March 29, 2011. She married Michael Foster and he preceded her in...

Jun 19, 2021

William ("Bill") M. Lawler passed away suddenly June 19, 2021, at Lawler Farms. Bill was born in Ridgway on October 29, 1946, to James and Lucille (Duffy) Lawler. Bill married Terri (Biver) Lawler on December 27, 1968, and together they shared more than 52 years of marriage. Terri survives and lives here in Marion.

Bill is survived...

Jun 17, 2021

Energy- Lois D. (Miley) Mitchell, age 93, of Energy, passed away at 10:46am on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Parkway of Liberty Village in Marion.

Lois was born in Zeigler on February 24, 1928, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby (Waugh) Miley. She married David A. Mitchell in Herrin on December 23, 1950. He preceded her in death on January...

Jun 15, 2021

Geraldine “Jeri” Chaney, 82, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:45 pm at her home surrounded lovingly by her family.

Jeri was born November 27, 1938 in Eddyville, Kentucky the daughter of Otho and Mary Elizabeth (Barrett) Fitts.  She married Bill D. Chaney on November 3, 1962 in Marion and together they shared over 51 years...

Jun 15, 2021

Freeman Spur- Terry Lee Crowell, age 72, of Freeman Spur, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Terry was born in Herrin on October 2, 1948, the son of Lloyd and Ruby Mae (Leehy) Crowell. He married Mary Monica Queen in Mulkeytown on March 20, 1976. She survives.

Terry had worked as a boat builder. He was...

Jun 14, 2021

Donald Eugene Bradshaw Sr. age 88, passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021, in Marion, IL., after a long battle with advancing service-related Chronic Medical Conditions.   

Donald was the son of Gus and Lula Afton Bradshaw (Gurley) of Buncombe, IL., and attended Goreville, High School in 1949. He married his childhood sweetheart and wife of 67 years Alene Francis, of Goreville, IL.  on December, 23, 1950.   

Enlisting in the United States Army on June 13, 1950 and volunteering for duty In South Korea during the...