Obituaries
Robert Eugene Donelson
Mar 20, 2020
Robert Eugene Donelson, age 89, of Creal Springs, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 7:55 p.m.
Bob (Dad, Grandpa Bob, Pops, Uncle Bob) was born in Creal Springs, the youngest son of Monroe and Daisy (Wright) (Reed) Donelson on January 10, 1931. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict,...
Donald E. Tonos
Mar 18, 2020
Donald E. Tonos, 73, of Herrin, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 3:16 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. Donald was born in Chicago on July 11, 1946 to John and Helen (Galik) Tonos. He married Sandra Lockett on May 4, 1968 in Chicago and to this union three children. Donald was a choir member at First Baptist Church...
Maxine J. Burns
Mar 15, 2020
Maxine J. Burns, age 90, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 9:35 p.m. at Angel Acres.
Maxine was born on July 4, 1929 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of Delmar and Bessie Ethel (Clem) Cunningham. She first married Joseph Quayle and to that union a son was born. He preceded her in death on...
Billy Clayton Triplett
Mar 14, 2020
Billy Clayton Triplett, age 57, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1:24 p.m. in Herrin Hospital.
Billy was born on April 10, 1962 in Herrin, a son of Billy Joe and Marian Lucille (Gregg) Triplett. He married Paula Cuvar on December 19, 1986 in Herrin and she survives. Billy worked as a factory worker for...
Homer Neisz
Mar 14, 2020
Homer Neisz, age 84, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 6:57 p.m. in Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Homer was born on January 17, 1936, in Paducah, Kentucky, a son of Cecil and Alyne (Freche) Neisz. He married Jo Ann Fisk on February 15, 1957 in Paducah, Kentucky, and she survives. Homer worked as a construction electrician for...
Reverend Richard G. Mohr
Mar 3, 2020
The Reverend Richard G. Mohr, went home to the Lord on March 3, 2020, after a lengthy and well fought encounter with cancer.
He was born on July 13, 1941, to Dr. George and Helen Mohr in Kansas City, Missouri, and was raised in Pinckneyville, Illinois. His journey to the priesthood began at St. Henry’s Preparatory Seminary in Belleville,...
Betty J. Travelstead
Feb 28, 2020
Betty J. Travelstead, age 93, of Marion, Illinois passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 12:04 a.m. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
Betty was born on July 22, 1926 in Springfield, Illinois, a daughter of Carney Ray and Nellie Houston (Bridwell) Owens. She married Lowell Wayne Travelstead on May 10, 1947 in Marion, Illinois and he preceded...
Richard William Beachey
Feb 27, 2020
Richard William Beachey, age 82, of Pittsburg, Illinois, formerly of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 7:03 a.m. at his home.
Richard was born on April 22, 1937 in Three Rivers, Michigan, the son of John and Virginia (Smith) Beachey. He married Wilma (Fox) Tolbert on March 6, 1987 in Valparaiso, Indiana and she survives. ...
Sarah L. Lesley
Feb 24, 2020
Sarah L. Lesley, age 31, of Herrin, Illinois, formerly of Allegan, Michican, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7:29 p.m. in Herrin Hospital.
Sarah was born on October 6, 1988 in Allegan, Michican, a daughter of Deanna Marie (Lesley) and Steven Landon Zahl. She worked for S.I. Bowl in Carterville, Illinois. Sarah loved crafting, cooking, bowling and most...
Mary Ainslie
Feb 23, 2020
Mary Ainslie, age 91, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 7:15 a.m. in Herrin Hospital.
Mary was born on October 9, 1928 the daughter of John and Domanica (Mani) Bandera. Mary did factory work for Allens / Sheller Globe and after nearly 40 years, she retired. She loved spending time with her family and was...
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