Obituaries
James Justice
Nov 18, 2020
James Justice, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
James was born on April 22, 1929 in Eldorado to Clyde and Mary Aileen (Watson) Justice. He married Carilee Peterson in 1953 in Milledgeville, IL.
James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and formerly worked for Caterpillar.
Survivors include:
Wife-Carilee...
JoAnne Holland
Nov 15, 2020
JoAnne Holland, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home.
JoAnne was born on January 9, 1935 in Marion to Joe and Edna (Duvall) Holland.
She volunteered for many years at Marion Memorial Hospital and Heartland Regional Medical Center. JoAnne enjoyed boating and lake activities including sail boating on the Kentucky Lake.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Samara and Brad...
Joella Jones
Nov 15, 2020
Joella L. Jones, 80, of Leavenworth, KS, formerly of Marion, passed away on November 15, 2020 in Baldwin City, KS from advanced Alzheimer’s .
Joella was born in West Plains, Missouri to Verle and Aline (Lock) Bottom on January 26, 1940. She married James O. Jones on September 27, 1958 in West Plains, Missouri. She was a devoted wife and...
Harold Dean Hellberg
Nov 12, 2020
Harold Dean Hellberg, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 5:46 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Harold was born on September 6, 1944 in Marion, Illinois to the late Harold and Helen (Garris) Hellberg. He spent his working career as a horseshoer and trader.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen and Steven Sanders; son, Jon Destini; grandchildren,...
Violetta J. Knowles
Nov 11, 2020
Violetta J. Knowles, age 78, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Heartland Regional Hospital.
Violetta was born on August 29, 1942 to the late Clarence and Nellie (McCormick) Crites. She was a member of McKinney Chapel Church.
Violetta is survived by her son, Kevin Knowles; brothers, Jerry Crites and Stanley Crites.
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Ruth D. Hall
Nov 10, 2020
Ruth D. Hall, 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Parkway Manor.
Ruth was born on October 12, 1933 in Utica, Michigan, a daughter to the late Emmanuel C. and Wave E. (Bayless) Bristle.
Ruth was of Protestant faith, and was a Missionary for over 30 years.
Survivors include three brothers; two...
Lena I. Wright
Nov 10, 2020
Lena I. Wright, 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Harrisburg Medical Center.
Lena was born on November 24, 1947 in Creal Springs, a daughter to the late Harry I. and Myrtle Jeanette (Beasley) Hughes.
Lena retired as a clerk for the United States Postal Service. She was an avid St....
Ronald Ward Scott
Nov 9, 2020
Ronald Ward Scott, 71, of Marion, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:15 pm at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
Ronald was born December 31, 1948 in Carbondale the son of Rudy A. Scott II and Anna Juanita (Ward) Scott. Rudy passed away when Ronald was very young and Juanita remarried Howard “Bud” Murrow.
He owned and...
Jerry Ray Mezo
Nov 9, 2020
Herrin- Jerry Ray Mezo, age 75, of Herrin, passed away at 6:20pm on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Jerry was born in Herrin on July 23, 1945, the son of Horace and Wanda (Fox) Mezo. He married Cheryl Finney in Herrin in August of 1974. She preceded him in death on February 5, 2010. He later married Mary...
Terry Ann Bozarth
Nov 8, 2020
Terry Ann Bozarth, age 58, of Creal Springs, passed away from this life at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden.
Terry was born on August 5, 1962 in Michigan City, Indiana to Bennie L. and E. Brenda (Atwood) Pierce.
Terry was a homemaker and enjoyed music, dancing and coloring. She was always looking for...
Lucresia "Lucretia" Stone
Nov 8, 2020
Lucretia Stone, age 86, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 4:31 a.m. surrounded by her family at her home in Dykersburg.
Those who know Lucretia knew she was born at home on April 29, 1934, also in Dykersburg to her parents R.E. and Verna (Parks) Tanner.
She married the love of her life Donald Stone...
Mary Lou Atwood
Nov 7, 2020
Mary Lou Atwood, age 79 of Benton, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on January 20, 1941 to the late Robert Lavern and Ruth Jane (Knight) Beatty. She married Alva Dean Atwood, and he preceded her in death on July 18, 1980. She was...
Helen L. Soldner
Nov 6, 2020
Helen L. Soldner, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 5:42am on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Helia Healthcare of Energy.
Helen was born in Marion on February 21, 1930, the daughter of Louis E. and Aurelia Anna (Fry) Broeking. She married Wilbert John Soldner in Marion on September 16, 1950. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2011....
Gypsy J. McGowan
Nov 5, 2020
Gypsy J. McGowan, 87, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 12:57 pm at her home in Marion.
Gypsy was born November 12, 1932 in Creal Springs the daughter of Roy Lee and Helen (Willard) Allen. She married Eugene McGowan on August 7, 1951 at Cana Church and together they have shared over 67 years of marriage...
Becky Hudson
Nov 3, 2020
Becky Lynn Hudson, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Becky was born on November 4, 1948 in Mt. Vernon to John and Vivian (Stevens) Jordan.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Hudson; daughter, Robin Hall; granddaughter, Chelsea Covey and Haley Kraemer; great grandchildren, Landon Conley, Emmitt Covey and Zola Kraemer; brother, Larry Jordan and...
Marcella June Long
Nov 2, 2020
Herrin- Marcella June Long, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30am on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Integrity Nursing Home of Marion.
Marcella was born in Johnston City on June 10, 1926, the daughter of Clifford Ray and Zetta Inez (Chunn) Berry. She married Aaron Leon Long in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 9,...
Charlene Joanne Wallace
Oct 30, 2020
Marion-Charlene Joanne Wallace, age 88, of Marion, passed away at 9:14pm on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale due to complications from Covid 19.
Charlene was born in Galesburg on November 19, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Josie (Eggers) Hibbard. She married James Wallace on June 26, 1949 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on...
Sarah Anne Spencer
Oct 28, 2020
Sarah Anne Spencer, age 55, of Marion, passed away at 9:48pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center due to complications from Covid 19.
Sarah was born in Peoria on August 12, 1965, the daughter of James Larry and Charlene Joanne (Hibbard) Wallace. She married Nick Spencer in Galesburg on February 23, 1985. He survives in Marion.
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Rhonda Kay Fisher
Oct 27, 2020
Rhonda Kay Fisher, 54, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 12: 49 pm.Rhonda was born January 23, 1966 in Marion the daughter of Louis Wayne and Judith Maurice (Clanahan) Hughes. She was a Gypsy soul , comedian and friend to many.She is survived by her daughter – Amanda Roach of Livingston, Texas, daughter – Victoria Barnes (Nate Volyrath)...
William Ray "Bill" Barnett
Oct 25, 2020
William (Bill) Barnett
Bill passed from this life into his eternal reward on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He passed away at Herrin Hospital, surrounded in the love of his family. Bill was born in Marion, IL on September 14, 1948. He was the son of Verbal and Betty (Robinson) Barnett. Bill was a coal miner, toolmaker, and master gunsmith. After...
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