Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

Lenora Earl Borum, 86, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 1:22 am at Integrity Healthcare.

Lenora was born January 15, 1935 in rural Marion the daughter of Carl and Esther (Humphrey) Kimmel.

She earned her Master’s degree and worked in various different occupations throughout the years.  Lenora taught school in Miami and McClure, was an operator...

Apr 14, 2021

Marion- Gloria Jane Corder Morrison, age 71, of Marion, passed away at 11:18pm on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Indiana.

Gloria was born in Marion on May 3, 1949, the daughter of Evelyn Throgmorton. She spent thirty-five years of marriage with Dr. Edward L. Corder until his passing on February 22, 2010. She later married Attorney...

Apr 13, 2021

Marion- Norene Sonia Lepinske, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 10:20pm on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Norene was born in Chicago on August 19, 1937, the daughter of Ermie and Mary Margaret (Droog) Hensel. She married Gerald J. Lepinske in Chicago on May 4, 1963. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2016....

Apr 11, 2021

Kevin Dale Klasner, 60, of Anna, passed away on April 11, 2021. He was born on November 17, 1960 in South Bend, IN to Victor and Freda (Mize) Klasner.

Kevin was an over the road truck driver for 30 plus years.  He loved seeing the sites of the countryside.

Survivors include:

Son-Nathan Klasner of South Haven, MS

Daughter-Christy Klasner of...

Apr 10, 2021

Herrin- Dustin Paul Robertson, age 30, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Dustin was born in Marion on October 26, 1990, the son of Joie and Pam (Jordan) Robertson.

Survivors include:

Mother- Pam Robertson of Herrin

Father- Joie Robertson of Marion

Sister- Kacie Coulter of Herrin

Twin Sister- Erin Baker of Marion

Nieces- Skyler, Kieara, Kaylee, and...

Apr 8, 2021

Edith Neafus, 98, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 5:31 pm at Integrity Healthcare.

Edith was born October 22, 1922 in Dexton, Missouri the daughter of Lloyd and Minnie Powell.  She married Leslie Neafus in February, 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1999.

She was a member of the Whiteash 1st Apostolic Church.

Survivors...

Apr 7, 2021

Connie Sue Bissey, age 70, of Herrin passed away at 11:50 pm on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Connie was born in Herrin on March 27, 1951, the daughter of Louis Angelo and Margaret June (Harris) Absher. She married John Robert Bissey on March 31, 1973 at the 1st Baptist Church in Energy, Illinois. He preceded her in death...

Apr 6, 2021

Herrin- Mark James Kolbeck, age 62, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 4:58pm on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Mark was born November 27, 1958 in Carbondale.  He is the son of James and Marita (Hall) Kolbeck.  He was Married to Julie Kolbeck for a short time until they divorced, but remained friends.  More than anything, he loved...

Apr 6, 2021

Marion- Vera Robin Lattuca, age 61, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home.

Robin was born in Marion on February 18, 1960, the daughter of Sam and Margaret (Maynard) Lattuca.

Survivors include three sons- Nicholas Lattuca of Marion

     James Williams of Jonesboro

     Douglas Bach of Nashville, TN

Granddaughter- Alyssa Lattuca of Marion

Sister-...

Apr 6, 2021

Wendolyn Washer, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Sunshine Gardens in Marion.

Wendolyn was born on May 27, 1936 in Williamson County to William and Lillie (Thompson) Rice.

She was a member First Baptist Church in Marion.

Survivors include:

Daughter-Vicki Nalley of Marion

Son-Greg (Sheila) Beasley of Marion

Grandchildren:

Christy (Matt) Johnson

Sean (Kara) Walsh

Michael Beasley

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Apr 6, 2021

Bonnie Mathews, 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born on December 31, 1958 in Champaign to Leon and Patricia (Peters) Gool.  She married George Matthews in 1981 and he survives of Marion.

Bonnie worked as a clerk at Walmart for many years and was a member of the First...

Apr 5, 2021

Marion- Treveline D. Cline, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 8am on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home.

Treveline was born in Marion on July 6, 1934, the daughter of Loy H. and Wilhelma (Hudgens) Burns. She married Calvin “Bud” “Banjo” Cline in Pocahontas, Arkansas on March 15, 1953. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2001.

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Apr 5, 2021

Kenneth Charles Bonroe, 70, of Marion, passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at 11:20 pm at Carle Foundation Hospital.

Kenneth was born September 4, 1950 the son of Francis C. and Mildred E. (Edward) Bonroe in St. Louis, Missouri.  He married Velva Jo “Jodi” Newell on July 2, 2000 and she survives in Marion.

He attended First Church of...

Apr 3, 2021

Marion-Maudene Norman, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Parkway Manor.

Maudene was born on March 20, 1948 in Marion to Willis and Anna Elizabeth (Wachter) Hilliard. She married Charlie Norman and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2016.

Maudene was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She loved her flowers and listening to country...

Apr 3, 2021

Norma Jean Stilley (Rice) 87, passed away in her sleep April 3, 2021 around 11 pm at Piper City Rehab in Piper City, IL.

Norma Jean was born September 22, 1933 in Crab Orchard. The daughter of William "Bill" Rice and Lilly Rice (Thompson). For all those that knew Norma she could be noted as quite witty, chatty, outspoken, and...

Apr 2, 2021

Carbondale-Robert E. Bryant, 51, formerly of Milford, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Robert was born on December 11, 1969 in Watseka to Robert Bryant Sr. and Geraldine (Williamson) Bryant.  He married Kristine Myrick on August 18, 2001 in Piper City, IL.  She survives of Carbondale.

Survivors include:

Wife-Kristine Bryant

Daughter-Jessica Lafond (Nathan)

...

Apr 2, 2021

Marion- Robert Joe “Bob” Carter, age 74, of Marion, passed away at 3:00am on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

Robert was born in Marion on October 23, 1946, the son of Pete and Esther (Boester) Carter. He married Janet Green at the Marion First Baptist Church on June 11, 1966. She survives.

Mr. Carter was a...

Apr 1, 2021

Judith Kay (Walker) Brandon, 75 years old of Herrin, IL passed away at Herrin Hospital on April 1, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 22, 1945 in Herrin, IL. Judy was the daughter of Jack and Mary (Will) Walker.

Judy was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in...

Apr 1, 2021

Larry J. Taylor, 69, of Marion passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:31 am.

Larry was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 23, 1951 the son of James Floyd and Ella (Tucker) Taylor.

He was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in Okinawa, Japan.  Larry worked at Norge in Herrin.

Larry is survived by his daughter,...

Mar 29, 2021

Rev. Randall “Randy” Keith Grace, age 63, of Herrin, passed away at 2:17pm on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Randall was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on July 9, 1957, the son of Sherman Lee and Betty Mae (Jones) Grace. He married Paula Hall in Eldorado on December 13, 1997. She survives.

Rev. Grace had retired from ministry. He...