Obituaries

Dec 30, 2020

Marion- Cynthia Stone, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale.

Cynthia was born in Marion on February 7, 1948, the daughter of Wesley and Frona Sherrod. She married Victor Stone on July 18, 1969 in Marion and together they shared almost 50 years of marriage.  He preceded her in...

Dec 29, 2020

Doris Ellen Denam, 76, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away at 10:48 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

Doris was born on June 27, 1944 in Herrin, a daughter of Leroy and Julia Hines (Hemlock) Hook. She married Delbert Denam on March 31, 1990 in Herrin and he survives.

Doris spent her...

Dec 28, 2020

Robert T. “Bo” Broemmel, age 83 of Marion, Illinois and Fort Myers, Florida, died on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers.

Mr. Broemmel was born on June 29, 1937 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Lawrence H. and Isabel (Boesing) Broemmel. Sixty years ago, he married Judith “Judy” Heinz on October 8, 1960 at...

Dec 23, 2020

Linda Lou Misch, age 69, of Royalton, passed away at 6:20am on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Linda was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 19, 1951, the daughter of Thomas and Audrey Delores (Anselman) Donovan. She married John Misch in St. Louis on October 23, 1981. He survives in Royalton.

Mrs. Misch was a homemaker.

Survivors...

Dec 23, 2020

Marion- Thomas Jerald Hudgens, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 9:46pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Tommy was born at home to Samuel Thomas and Helen Irene (Stroud) Hudgens on February 17, 1944 in Marion. The youngest of three children, he was adored by his parents and his two sisters, Barbara and Judy. He...

Dec 21, 2020

Charles F. “Fred” Richey, age 93, of Pittsburg, passed away peacefully at 3:49 pm on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home with his loving family by his side.Fred was born at home in Stonefort on June 11, 1927, the son of Darwin and Ruby (Roper) Richey.  He married Helen Etherton on June 11, 1950 in Crab Orchard and they...

Dec 21, 2020

Joshua Clayton Rogers, 30, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home.

He was born on April 3, 1990 to Clayton and Christine (Kachelhoffer) Rogers.

Joshua was a 2008 graduate of Marion High School.  He was a loving son and brother and he was also a friend to many.  Joshua was a member of Our Reedemer Lutheran...

Dec 20, 2020

Janice Sue King, 79, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 3:56 am at Ferrell Hospital.

Janice was born August 18, 1941 in Ridgway the daughter of Sarah Loreen Peas.

She is survived by her son – Joey Leviner of Harrisburg, three grandchildren – Khristopher Allen Leviner of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Joseph Michael Leviner of Eldorado and...

Dec 20, 2020

Marion- Donald Ray Newton, age 64, of Marion, passed away at 6:24am on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Donald was born in Marion on June 5, 1956, the son of Howard and Mary (Rice) Newton. He married Pamela Sue Null in Marion on October 10, 1997. She survives in Marion.

Prior to his retirement, Don had worked as...

Dec 19, 2020

Lacey Denise Havlicek, 35, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:14am at her home.

Lacey was born in June 30, 1985 in Walworth, WI to Frank Havlicek and Jo Ann Zimmerman.

Lacey is survived by her husband, Kevin Peebels; step daughter, Elizabeth Gentry; brother, Mike Zimmerman; aunt, Traci Smith; cousins, Cera Zimmerman, Matthew Smith, Alayna Beoth...

Dec 18, 2020

Marion-Maxine Atkisson, 97, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.

Maxine was born on March 3, 1923 in Cambria to Lee and Agnes (Aldridge) Modglin.

Maxine was a member of Third Baptist Church and the Marion Senior Citizens Center.

Survivors include:

Sisters-Betty Atkisson and Peggy Rendleman

Brother-Richard Modglin

Sons-Gary Atkisson and Rick (Debbie) Atkisson,...

Dec 18, 2020

Marion- Robert Donald Johnson, age 79, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 7:10pm on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Lourdes Hospice in Paducah, Kentucky with his loving family at his bedside.

Robert was born in Dexter, Missouri on June 14, 1941, the son of Donald Gibson and Melba (Weigel) Johnson. He married Sandra Jane Ozment in Lebanon, Illinois on August...

Dec 17, 2020

William "Bill" Lester Harris, 84 years old of Marion, IL, passed away on December 17, 2020 at the VA Medical Center, Marion, IL. He was born March 27, 1936, in Watseka, IL. Bill was the son of James Clarence Harris and Anna nee, Butzow Harris.

Bill worked nine years as an electrician and technician for the United...

Dec 17, 2020

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Johnny Leach passed away at his home at the age of 78.  

Johnny was born on February 3, 1942 in Eastern Kentucky as Johnny would say “to a coal miner’s daughter”. 

Growing up he did not attend school; he had an instructor come to his home and provided an education until he was 17...

Dec 16, 2020

Leroy L. Brueckman, 84, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 6:55 am at Carrier Mills Nursing Home.

Leroy was born April 8, 1936 in Chicago the son of Leonard and Edith (Weisse) Brueckman.  He married Joan Fleebe on April 12, 1958 in Chicago and together they shared over 59 years of marriage until her death on...

Dec 15, 2020

Ann Tanner, age 81, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 4:00am on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her home in Marion.

Ann was born in Stewart County, Tennessee on April 30, 1939, the daughter of Sperlin and Macil (Cheatham) Robertson. She married Lyman Tanner in Herrin on June 21, 1963. He survives in Marion. Together, they have shared more than...

Dec 15, 2020

Betty Lee Ralls (Blackwell), 84, of Creal Springs went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020 at 4:06 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center with her children by her side.

Graveside services for Betty will be on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 3pm at Creal Springs Cemetery.  Reverend Jeff Morrow and Reverend Ben Taylor will be officiating. ...

Dec 13, 2020

Marion- Dorcas R. Miller, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 2:55am on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorcas was born in Ina, Illinois on September 8, 1936, the daughter of Harry and Della (House) Dunbar.  She married Robert E. “Gene” Miller on July 2, 1954 in Ina. He preceded her in death on...

Dec 11, 2020

June Eleanor Kersten was called to spend Christmas with Jesus on December 11, 2020. June may have had many titles and worked many places, but what truly describes her occupation is “Mother,” “Grandmother,” and “Great Grandmother.”

June was preceded in death by her parents, Helge Edwin Lundberg and Hannah Victoria Lundberg, a brother, Roy Lundberg, and one granddaughter, Lori Rachael Zukas.

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Dec 10, 2020

Betty Ramsey, 96, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Brookdale West End, in Richmond, Virginia.She was born on November 7, 1924 in Metropolis, Illinois to George R. and Gula (Hedden) Ditterline.  She married The Rev. Hubert Eugene (Gene) Ramsey on April 16, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1983.Mrs. Ramsey was a gifted musician who employed her...