Obituaries

May 19, 2020

Energy- Lucille Ann “Lucy” Harvel, age 85, of Energy, passed away at 2:05am on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Lucy was born in Chicago on October 6, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth (Fox) Dangler. She married Joseph A.P. Harvel in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 4, 1953. He preceded her in death on August 10, 1998.

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May 18, 2020

Linda F. Lang, 60, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Linda was born on March 10, 1960 in Harrisburg to Harold Dean and Wanda Louise (Roberts) Woolard.  She was a member of Destiny Church in Carterville.

Linda is survived by one daughter and son in law; two grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.

She...

May 17, 2020

Richard Eugene O’Connor, age 80, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 5:06 p.m. at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.

Richard was born on February 29, 1940, in Watertown, South Dakota, a son of Stephen Patrick and Harriet Dorothy (Gonstead) O’Connor and attended the University of South Dakota.  He married Jacqueline Booker and to this union, two sons...

May 17, 2020

Lee Perry, 85, of Goreville, IL, formerly of Elgin, passed from this life on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Heartland Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Lee is the beloved husband of Barbara J. Perry nee Garbrecht. The couple were united in marriage on August 13, 1955. He is the loving father of Patricia Lynn (Jason Palagi)...

May 16, 2020

Timothy James Clover II, age 27, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 5:28 a.m. in his home.

T.J. was born on January 3, 1993, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Timothy J. and Cindy K. (Hammonds) Clover.  He worked as a driver for the Bill Doran Company.  T.J. loved playing sports, having played baseball and...

May 16, 2020

Andy Shoemake, age 70, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 2:04 p.m. in Herrin Hospital.

Andy was born on October 9, 1949 in Herrin, a son to Bill and Joyce (Tucker) Shoemake. He married Bonnie Hewlett on March 10, 1981 in Herrin and she survives. Andy worked in administration for over 30 years for the...

May 15, 2020

Pittsburg- Roselyn Ann “Rosie” Duty, age 78, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:45pm on Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home.

Roselyn was born in Vienna on January 29, 1942, the daughter of John and Helen (Russell) Weekly. She married George Duty on May 14, 1960 in Johnson County.  He preceded her in death on December 5, 2003.

Rosie was...

May 13, 2020

Herrin- Matthew Lee Holland, age 53, of Herrin, passed away at 11:26am on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Matthew was born in Marion on February 21, 1967, the son of Paul and Sally (Richardson) Holland.

Matt was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed working on cars and any small engine. His friends and family meant the world...

May 11, 2020

Marion-Robert Eugene Francis, 85, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Robert was born on May 8, 1935 in Fredericktown, MO to William and Essie (Smith) Francis.  He married Judy Aberle in October 1992 and she survives.

Robert was a lineman for IBEW Local 702 in West Frankfort.  He was a former member of Masonic...

May 10, 2020

Wanda Zo Ella “Mitzi” Harris, age 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 6:40 a.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Illinois.

Wanda was born on June 1, 1947 in Carbondale, a daughter to Hollis and Evelyn Louise (Jones) Harrison, Sr.  She married Val Gean Harris on February 18, 1966 in Carbondale and he preceded her...

May 9, 2020

Vaughn Bailey, age 61, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 6:47 a.m. at his home.

Vaughn was born on May 26, 1958, in Benton, Illinois, a son of John Albert and Geneva Fern (Naylor) Bailey.  He was self-employed and operated Bailey Construction.  Vaughn was known as a helpful person and always put others and their...

May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020

Larry Dean Rollinson was born on 11 September 1939 in Kinmundy in Marion County Illinois to Darlene (nee Cole) and G.E. Rollinson.

He was a traditional gentleman in many ways but retained a sensitivity and charisma that connected him to people. As a younger man engaged in the arts and music, as well as athletics, including playing baseball on a...

May 4, 2020

James Lowell Sullins, age 69, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 9:40 p.m. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

Jim was born on July 18, 1950 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Lloyd and Ruth (Roberts) Sullins, Sr.  He enjoyed reading, cross-stitch and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include seven brothers and sisters,...

May 3, 2020

May 2, 2020

May 2, 2020

Ronald E. Mapps, age 62, of Albion, Illinois, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11:55 p.m. in his home.

Ronnie was born on February 22, 1958 in Melrose Park, Illinois, a son of Eddie and Marie (Stewart) Mapps.  He married Janet Cooper on May 10, 2005 in Albion and she survives.  Ronnie worked many...

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