Obituaries

Jun 12, 2021

Jerry Lee Childers passed away peacefully at the Heartland Regional Medical Center on June 12, 2021. Jerry was born August 3, 1941 at the home of his parents, Frances and Lucille Childers. Jerry was married to his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Eveland, in 1961. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2021.

Jerry graduated from Marion High School in...

Jun 9, 2021

Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Herrin City Cemetery with Reverend Don Colson officiating

Jun 8, 2021

Russell Wayne Bozarth, Age 50, of Marion, was reported missing on December 12, 2020. He was recovered June 8, 2021, following the demolition of the Marion Motel. 

Russell was born on April 29, 1970, to loving mother Brenda Donelson, and father William Bozarth. Russell was generous, hardworking, down to earth, and forgiving (surprisingly so, for a taurus). He left a...

Jun 5, 2021

Noel Ray Francis, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Noel was born on November 19, 1951 in Johnson County to Almus Rufus and Vivian Geraldine (Kelley) Francis.  He married Frances Bernice Stokes on March 21, 1970 at Busby Chapel in Goreville.

Noel worked as a correctional officer; retiring from the Marion Federal Penitentiary.

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Jun 4, 2021

Jan R. Whorton, 72 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 in O'Fallon, Illinois. Jan was born to Charles and Alline (Hutson) Ringer on May 6, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jan was a graduate of Dexter Missouri High School and later attended Stephens College for girls. She worked for the Department...

Jun 4, 2021

John Robert Bissey, age 68 of Herrin died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Connie Sue Bissey, age 70, of Herrin passed away at 11:50 pm on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

John was born in Clay City, Illinois on January 10, 1951, the son of Kenneth Earl and Ada Bell (Patterson) Bissey.  Connie was born...

Jun 3, 2021

Marion-William “Bill” Wiese, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Bill was born on November 8, 1938 in Delaware County, OK to Chris and Emma (Gundlach) Wiese.  He married Pat Stricklin on November 16, 1968 in Marion and she survives.

Bill was a family man and was part of building thousands of miles of...

Jun 1, 2021

Charles D. Ogden, 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 9:10 am.  Charles was born in Carterville, the son of Robert and Lucy (Starling) Ogden on September 16, 1935.

Charles is survived by his brothers, Ed of Mexico, Larry (Judy) of West Frankfort and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don,...

Jun 1, 2021

George A. Stapleton passed away at 9AM on Tuesday June 1, 2021 at the Marion Veterans Administration Community Living Center with his wife, Helen and son Marvin at his bedside.  Mr. Stapleton had been in declining health in recent months and was admitted to the CLC five days prior to his passing.

George Archie Stapleton was born June 10, 1929...

May 28, 2021

JoAnn Lingle, 90, of Marion, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 7 pm at her daughter’s home in Summerville, South Carolina.JoAnn was born July 11, 1930 in Granite City Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Enid Opal (Troutman) Christy.  She married James C. Lingle on March 10, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas. She is survived by her 4 children, Gale Almaroad, Christine...

May 27, 2021

Johnston City- Barbara Jean (McClain) Baker, age 82, of Johnston City, passed away at 4:13pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Barb passed away at home, surrounded by her loving children.

Barbara was born in Barrington, Illinois on March 8, 1938, the daughter of John Douglas and Almyra (Marsh) McClain. She married Samuel Eugene Baker...

May 27, 2021

Levi Carter Benton, three-week old infant son of Gabriel Levi and Stormy Joann (Nicholson) Benton, passed away in his sleep, unexpectedly.

Levi was born in Carbondale on May 4, 2021. He was full of life, full of smiles and loved being held. An angel has truly gained his wings.

Survivors include-

his loving mommy and daddy- Gabriel Levi and Stormy...

May 27, 2021

Linna Sue Dungey, 90, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 2:53 pm lovingly surrounded by her family.

Sue was an only child, born August 3, 1930 in Dykersburg at her grandparents home, the daughter of Wiley C. and Manda E. (Tanner) Turner.  She married William C. “Bill” Dungey in Piggot, Arkansas on December 27, 1947 and...

May 23, 2021

Freeman Spur- Arnold Walter Edson, age 88, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 2:24pm on May 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Arnold was born on December 10, 1932 in Becker, Minnesota, the son of Walter William and Ruth Marie (Young) Edson. A proud United States Navy Veteran, he served in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. While enlisted, he...

May 22, 2021

Marion- James Delbert “Jimmy” Askew, age 65, of Marion, passed away at 8:40am on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home in Marion.

James was born in Peoria on October 11, 1955, the son of the late Delbert and Lillie (Burke) Askew.  He married Peggy Hodge of December 27, 1971 and they were married until her death in 1997.  Together...

May 19, 2021

Frances “Fran” E. Draper, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 8:44am on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home in Marion, surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born in Zeigler on February 3, 1936 the daughter of Hubert and Myrtie (Boyt) Meadows. She attended Marion schools, graduating in 1954.  She married her high school sweetheart, Lyle D. Draper,...

May 18, 2021

Mary Ketteman Comp, 73, of Goreville, IL passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Mary was born August 14, 1947 to John R. and Mary (Lynch) Ketteman. Mary was the first daughter in a family of 12 children. She worked for many years in management in the hospitality industry, managing restaurants in Herrin, IL and...

May 17, 2021

Charles Alex Carter, 50, passed away at home in the early morning hours on Monday, May 17, 2021.

Charles was born on October 10, 1970 in Herrin to Wanda Gail Carter and Roscoe L. Carter.  His father preceded him in death.

He is survived by his brothers, Michael Carter of Plainfield, IN and Adam Carter of West Frankfort; daughter, Madison...

May 14, 2021

George Stephen Rose, 82, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 25, 1938 in Thief River Falls, MN to Stephen and Ellen (Wiens) Rose.

George served in the U.S. Navy.  He worked as a HVAC maintenance tech.

Survivors include:

Wife-Julia Rose

Sons:

Steven Rose

James Rose (Martha)

Timothy Rose

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May 14, 2021

Lamar William Zerbe, Sr., 77, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Lamar was born on November 8, 1943 in Sunbury, PA to William and Mabel (Gessner) Zerbe.  He married Marjorie Bastian on July 19, 1963 in Sunbury, PA and she survives.

Survivors include:

Wife-Marjorie Zerbe

Children:

Teresa Bayless (Dale)

Lamar Zerbe, Jr. (Jan)

Lori...