Obituaries
Richard "Dick" Maxey
Dec 5, 2018
Herrin- Richard Don “Dick” Maxey, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30 AM< Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Veterans Administration Center in Marion. Dick was born on February 6, 1932 in Herrin to Loy Clifford and Alice Leona (Bush) Maxey. HE married his beloved wife of 59 years, Loretta Murphy on July 3, 1959 in his front yard in...
Billy Eugene Buttrum
Dec 5, 2018
Pittsburg- Billy Eugene Buttrum, age 87, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:45am on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Billy was born on November 1, 1931, the son of William Ezra and Lena (Jones) Buttrum. He married Nina Mae Sims in Marion on July 26, 1957. She survives in Pittsburg. Prior to...
Al Cottonaro
Dec 2, 2018
Tunnel- Hill- Albert Lee “Al” Cottonaro, 79, of Tunnel Hill, passed away at 4:00 AM, Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Al was born on July 13, 1939 in Carbondale to Phillip and Edna (Swinford) Cottonaro. He married his former wife Barbara Wingerter and she lives in in Murphysboro. He later married Jean Ann Lewis on December...
Michael Joseph Speers
Dec 2, 2018
Gardner, KS-Michael Joseph Speers, 62, retired Warrant Officer 4, U.S. Army, of Gardner, KS, formerly of Marion, passed away Dec. 2, 2018 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born Aug. 25, 1956 in Marion to Joe and Helen (Keister) Speers. He graduated from Marion High School and attended 2 years at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale....
Harry Lee Smith
Nov 28, 2018
Harry L. Smith, 65, of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Harry worked at Maytag for 32 years. Harry was devoted to his family, friends, pets, and his best friend Marly. He enjoyed swimming, playing pool, bingo, and piddling around. Harry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Olan and Dorothy Hall; parents,...
Robert Mothershed
Nov 23, 2018
Vienna- Robert A. “Shed” Mothershed, 56, of Vienna, died at 2:00 AM, Friday, November 23, 2018 at his home. Robert was born on November 24, 1961 in Georgana, AL to Robert Lee and Magdalene (McDuffie) Mothershed. He worked as an auto mechanic for several years at various places. He was an outgoing man with a loud and straightforward personality. He...
Harold Lence
Nov 22, 2018
Marion-Harold Lence, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 1pm at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion with Rev. Brad Harlow officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Marion VFW with assistance from the National Guard. Visitation will be on Sunday at 12pm at...
Robert Lee Galloway
Nov 22, 2018
Marion- Robert Lee Galloway, age 80, of Marion, passed away on Thanksgiving Day 2018, while visiting Florida for the winter, with his wife- Teresa (Green) Galloway. Bob was born on March 17, 1938 in Pittsburg, Illinois, the son of Walter and Lela (Tyler) Galloway. He married Beverly Lynn Finney in Corinth, Mississippi on June 3, 1958. She preceded him in...
Wilma Peebles
Nov 21, 2018
Marion-Wilma Fern Peebles, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Parkway Manor. Wilma was born on December 17, 1929 in Marion to Arlie and Bessie (Askew) Simmons. She married Wallace Peebles on August 18, 1951 and together they enjoyed 62 years of marriage until his passing on May 14, 2013. Wilma was an active member of the Community...
LaVerne "Angel" Tinault
Nov 21, 2018
Marion- Marion LaVerne “Angel” Tinault, eternally youthful, passed away at 1:29 PM, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. LaVerne was born on an undisclosed date, known only by a few trusted family members, in Chicago to Regis and Marion (Veach) Finn. She married her life’s love, John Henry Tinault, on January 20, 1951 at St....
Sharon J. Legereit
Nov 16, 2018
Tilden- Sharon J. Legereit, 79, of Tilden, formerly of Marion, passed away at 6:43 AM, Friday, November 16, 2018 at her home. Sharon was born on March 26, 1939 in Marion to Eli and Opal (Campbell) Tepovich. She married Wayne Legereit in 1958 in Marion. He preceded her in death in June of 1971. She was retired from Gilster Mary...
Lillian Ruth Smith
Nov 14, 2018
Goreville-Lillian Ruth Smith, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her home. Lillian was born on July 21, 1924 in Goreville to Charles Edward and Alberta (Gray) Rodgers. She married William R. Smith on December 23, 1940. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1991. Survivors include: Daughters: Barbara and Don Cochrane of Goreville Brenda Gurley of...
Jewell Avripas
Nov 10, 2018
Herrin- Jewell M. Avripas, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 6:19 AM, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her home. Jewell was born on February 28, 1924 at home in Chittyville to Dewey and Kitty (Mercer) Davis. She married Tony Avripas on March 22, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1997. Jewell retired as head bookkeeper...
Stephen Allen Sparks
Nov 7, 2018
Stephen Allen Sparks, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully at 1:57am, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the age of 64. Stephen was born on December 5, 1953 in Christopher, Illinois to the late James and Betty (Smith) Sparks. Stephen was raised in West Frankfort and Johnston City Illinois and was a true on a kind individual. Stephen, for many years...
Tommy Joe Parks
Nov 7, 2018
Tommy Joe Parks, 76, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9:35 pm at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
Tommy was the son of Milo and Lucille (Pearce) Parks, brother of Jerry Parks.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 2 pm at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Family and friends are asked...
Bertha Mae Acree
Nov 6, 2018
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Bertha Mae Acree, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend received her wings at the age of 76. Bertha was proceeded by her parents, Walter and Minnie Branch, her husband William “Bill” Edward Acree, sisters; Aretha (Chicago), Verlina (Memphis), Mildred (Carbondale), Rosie (Arkansas), Brother; Walter Lee (Marion), Cousin Emma (Chicago), Grandchildren: Brandon, Delondon, Ta’Lesheia,...
Marsha Shadowens
Nov 3, 2018
Marion- Marsha Kay Shadowens, 72, of Marion, passed away at 5:23 AM, Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her home. Marsha was born on May 18, 1946 in Zeigler to Lester Carl and Sophie (Stomberski) Murray. She married Thomas Edward Shadowens on November 28, 1965 in Scottsboro. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2013. She was a dedicated homemaker...
Randy Strunk
Nov 2, 2018
Herrin- James Randall “Randy" Strunk, 72, passed away at 11:50 PM, Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. Randy was born on March 11, 1946 in Herrin to James Coolidge and Betty (McMullen) Strunk. He was a courageous veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked on guidance systems for the United States Air Force. After he...
Paul E. Pippin
Oct 29, 2018
Marion- Paul Edwin Pippin, 93, of Marion, passed away at 8:36 AM, Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Parkway Manor in Marion after several months of declining health. He was born June 5, 1925 in Sangamon County to Paul A. and Helen (Powers) Pippin. He graduated from Quincy High School in Quincy, Illinois in 1943. He served 13months in combat during...
Judy Lynn Melvin
Oct 28, 2018
Carterville- Judy Lynn Melvin, 64, of Carterville, passed away at 12:48AM, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at her home. Judy was born on October 15, 1954 in Chicago to Bernard and Ruth Wunsh. She married Nealy Melvin on November 20, 1971 in Chicago. She was retired having worked many years as a district manager for Waffle House in Atlanta, GA. Judy...
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