Obituaries

Apr 22, 2021

Bryan Francis Stearns, 74, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home.

He was born Oct 31, 1946 to Francis Edward and Mary (Doukas) Stearns in New London Connecticut. He is survived by his brother Gary Stearns; daughter Bryanna Stearns and husband Bryan Mitchell, grandson, Evan; his son David Stearns and wife Faith, grandsons, Lucas and Ian.

Bryan proudly...

Apr 22, 2021

Ettna Jane Tarr, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home in Olney lovingly surrounded by her family.

Ettna was born March 02, 1934 in Tolono, Illinois the daughter of Earl and Helen (Gillick) McDuffee.  She married Robert D. Tarr on August 16, 1951 in Newton and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his...

Apr 19, 2021

Donald E. Bender, 89, of the Lake of Egypt, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, April 19, 2021 at 4:45 am at The Davis Community in Wilmington, NC.

Don was born in 1931 in Herrin, the son of Aggard and Mary Bender.  He grew up in Herrin where he attended South Side School and graduated from Herrin High School in...

Apr 18, 2021

Garry Gilbert, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Garry was born on July 19, 1955 in Memphis, TN to Ralph and Lucille (McClung) Gilbert.  He married Barbara Hoban on March 7, 1978 and she survives of Marion.

Garry served in the U.S. Army.  He worked as a truck driver for many years and...

Apr 18, 2021

Marion-Chris Vavrik, 54, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home.

Chris was born on December 13, 1966 in Chicago to Howard and Velma (Stucky) Vavrik, Sr.  He married Susan Walsh and they shared 18 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2018.

Chris worked as a paramedic.

Survivors include:

Children:

Kristina Pierce

Kim...

Apr 17, 2021

Vickie Jo (Fletcher) Merriman, age 63, passed away at 9:18 pm Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.Vickie was born on October 23, 1957 in Christopher, IL, the daughter of Robert Henry Fletcher and Bobbie Ruth (Simpson) Fletcher. She married Richard Merriman on October 26, 2012 and he survives.  Her first marriage was to Bob J. Finn. Together...

Apr 16, 2021

Wanda Lee McCutcheon Ross, 93 of Rainelle, West Virginia passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born in Leivasy, West Virginia on August 18, 1927 to Holly and Harriett McCutcheon.

She was a loving homemaker, where she always put her husband...

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

...

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...