Obituaries
Harry Oxford
Oct 3, 2018
Harry Oxford, age 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at 12:45pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Harry was born on March 22, 1940 in Hardin County, the son of Gilbert and Cora (Ralph) Oxford. He married Jane Avery in Johnston City on November 24, 1962. Together, they have shared fifty-five years of marriage....
Jewell Woods
Sep 27, 2018
Jewell L. Woods, 97, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 9:20 am at her home at Fathers Heart Ministry. Jewell was born on June 7, 1921 in Marion to Raymond and Lovine (Mangrum) Dempsey. She married Carroll E. Woods on February 24, 1940 and together they shared over 41 years of marriage until his death on...
Betty L. Smorczeski
Sep 27, 2018
Herrin- Betty L. Smorczeski, 87 of Herrin, formerly of Buckner, passed away at 9:00 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Hurricane Creek Assisted Living Center in Herrin. Betty was born on August 3, 1931 in Benton to Vallie and Jessie Cook. She married Vince Smorczeski on September 5, 1959 at the shoe factory in Benton, IL. He preceded her in...
Virginia "Jenny" Brewer-Jones
Sep 22, 2018
Marion- Virginia “Jenny” Brewer-Jones, 91, of Marion, passed away at 4:00pm, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Jenny was born on December 10, 1926 in Jackson, TN to Alexander and Maude (Reed) McLeary. She married Wilburn Audrain Brewer and he preceded her in death. Jenny loved to craft and sing. She sang in an acapella choir, a quartet, the...
Janet Baker
Sep 22, 2018
West Frankfort- Janet Joyce Baker, 81, of West Frankfort, passed away at 12:35 AM, Saturday, September 22, 1018 at Herrin Hospital. Janet was born on January 31, 1937 in Red Oak, IA to Borden D. and Lois (Carleton) Neiman. She worked many years at the Holiday Inn in Marion and later on as a nurse’s aide in home health care....
Gene S. Norman
Sep 20, 2018
Gene Sylvester Norman, 80, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 9:00 am at his home in Marion surrounded by his family. Gene was born September 18, 1938 in Marion the son of Francis Marion and Lillian Maxine (Ozment) Norman. He married Pauline Dascotte on November 9, 1957 in Johnston City, together they have shared over 60...
Dolores Jean McCuan
Sep 20, 2018
Dolores Jean McCuan, 88, passed away at 6:39 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at her home in Marion, surrounded by all of her children. She was born in Rockford, IL on June 30, 1930, to Albert Berkel and Rose (Bayles) Berkel. For 62 years Dolores was the loving wife of Heze L. “Mac” McCuan of Marion who proceeded her in...
Robert Fietsam
Sep 19, 2018
Robert Fietsam, 92, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 9:20 am surrounded by his family at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born May 5, 1926 in Marion the son of Erwin and Dora (Strohmeier) Fietsam. He married Wanda Sweeney on September 14, 1951 in Marion and together they have been blessed to share 67 years...
Woodrow "Woody" Paul Almon
Sep 17, 2018
Woodrow “Woody” Paul Almon, 76, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 7 am at his home in Marion. Woody was born June 4, 1942 in Chicago the son of Paul Woodrow and Justine Marie (Laputo) Almon. He married Margaret Nuber on March 2, 1968 in Downer’s Grove and this year they celebrated 50 years of marriage....
Irene Pierce
Sep 16, 2018
Odin-Irene Pierce, 91, formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Odin Healthcare Center. Irene was born on January 25, 1927 in Pittsburg to Henry and Betty (Patterson) Edwards. She married Rev. Frank Pierce in Pittsburg on July 20, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2011. Irene loved to sing and play the piano...
Mickey Martin
Sep 16, 2018
Goreville- George J. “Mickey” Martin, 74, of Goreville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 9:50 PM, Sunday, September 16, 2018. Mickey was born on October 28, 1943 in Olney to Joe and Jeanette (Wray) Martin. He married the love of his life, Colette Howard on February 28, 1969 in Herrin. Together for almost 50 years. Mickey was a tough and...
Bill Tanner
Sep 15, 2018
Marion-Bill Tanner, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home. Bill was born on August 17, 1937 in Williamson County to Carl and Marie (Boyd) Tanner. He married Phyllis Clarida on April 20, 1962 in Marion. Bill was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed farming and taking care of cattle. Bill...
Richard "Dick" Wayne Bittle
Sep 14, 2018
Richard “Dick” Wayne Bittle of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14th, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. in Saint Louis, MO with his loving family. Richard was born June 21st, 1939 the son of Howard and Pauline (Frick) Bittle in Union County, Illinois. Richard will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His survivors include, his wife, Pamela...
Donna D. Crain
Sep 12, 2018
Herrin- Donna D. Crain, 85, of Herrin, passed away at 3:15 PM, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Donna was born on December 11, 1932 in Williamson County to Lloyd and Velma (Farmer) Cox. She married Howard “Gene” Crain on June 23, 1956 in Carterville. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2003. Donna was a homemaker who...
Helen E. Russell
Sep 11, 2018
Herrin- Helen E. Russell, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 3:10 PM, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Helen was born on July 25, 1934 in Herrin to Andrew and Ollie (Hunt) Ahls. She married Melvin Russell on July 12, 1952 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on Christmas Day 1991. She was employed at Allen Industries in...
Karan Martin
Sep 10, 2018
Marion-Karan Kay Martin, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home in Marion. Karan was born on September 15, 1942 in Marion to George (Rudy) Walter and Ruth Virginia (Cooksey) Bond. She met Andy Martin while working at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis and they were married December 4, 1965 at Third...
Pamela Wheaton
Sep 10, 2018
Goreville-Pamela Wheaton, 65, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home. Pamela was born on November 25, 1952 in Anna to Luther “Fuzz” and Juanita (Durham) Wheaton. Pamela worked at Choate Mental Health for over 28 years and retired in 2010. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister. Pamela loved to watch her grandson play baseball, loved...
Ann Chamness
Sep 4, 2018
Marion- Delores “Ann” Chamness, 85, of Marion, passed away at 10:48 AM, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home in Marion. Ann was born on August 16, 1933 in Marion to John L. and Kathleen (Dungey) Rader. She married Bill Whiting in 1951 in Williamson County and he preceded her in death in 1980. She married Sam Chamness on July...
Gary Dotson
Sep 3, 2018
Marion-Gary Wayne Dotson, Sr., 68, was called into the presence of his Lord Christ Jesus on Monday, September 3, 2018. Gary was born on July 15, 1950 in Huzzah, MO to Rainey and Opal Dotson. He married Ethel Rhoades Parks on May 5, 2013. Gary was a construction contractor for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed wood working and was an avid...
Nikkie Brogan
Sep 1, 2018
Marion-Nikkie Brogan, 30, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home. Nikkie was born on December 18, 1987 in Knoxville, TN to Gary Farris and Betty Brogan. Survivors include: Father-Gary and Terra Farris of Goreville Sisters-Tiffany and Scott Jackson of Paducah and Amanda and Dallas Pritchett of Harrisburg Boyfriend-Stan Joiner and his children, Markese, Makylah and Marshawn Nieces...
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