Obituaries

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...

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...