Obituaries
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...

Barbara McCourt
Feb 17, 2020
Barbara Darlene "Dolly" Girtman McCourt, 67 of Goreville, passed away at 715am on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Graveside Funeral Services will be on Friday, February 21 at 10:00am at Cana Cemetery in Goreville with Reverand RG Null officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the family. Envelopes will be available during services or...
Tracy Ann Diefenbach
Feb 16, 2020
Tracy Ann Diefenbach, age 51, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:47 p.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Illinois surrounded by family and friends.
Tracy was born on October 28, 1968 in Marion, Illinois, the daughter of Jerry Neal and Barbara Ann (Bundren) Pappas. She married Wendell Allen Diefenbach in Fairview Baptist Church in...
Rufus L. Lindsey
Feb 15, 2020
Rufus L. Lindsey, age 60, of Marion, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 4:04 p.m. in Herrin Hospital, Herrin, Illinois.
Rufus was born on February 21, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee, a son of Rufus L. and Dorothy (Staples) Lindsey, Sr. He married Beth Harlan on April 11, 2003 in Marion and...
Barbara Jean Clarida
Feb 11, 2020
Barbara Jean Clarida, age 81, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 8:08 p.m. in Herrin Hospital.
Barbara was born on November 7, 1938 in Marion, a daughter of James and Edith (Harrison) Motsinger. She married William Clarida on May 8, 1954 and he preceded her in death on November 12, 2016 after 62 years of...
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