Obituaries
Louis (Lou) Strauss
Aug 23, 2018
Louis A. Strauss, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018, following a six year battle with Alzheimer’s, at Reflections Memory Care in Carterville. Louis (Lou) (Papa Lou) was born in LaPorte, IN on April 27, 1942 to Orville & Lucille (Will) Strauss. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sheryn (Nelson) Strauss. They were married on...
Helen Tate
Aug 22, 2018
Creal Springs-Helen Mildred Tate, formerly of Effingham, passed away August 22, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her daughters Carolyn Wagner and Rita Hamilton, husband Ralph, parents, and siblings. She is survived by her sons Ramon and Ruby Tate (David, Chris, and Justin), Ronald and SamSu Tate (Jill and Sunny), Russell and Janet...
John Robert Payne
Aug 17, 2018
Energy- John Robert Payne, 69, of Energy, passed away at 7:43 AM, Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home in Energy. John was born on July 27, 1949 in Herrin to John and Leva Pauline (Belt) Payne, Jr. Previously he worked as a professional painter and a mechanic at Skelly’s Truck stop in Marion. Recently he worked for the Williamson...
Marvin Davis
Aug 15, 2018
Goreville-Marvin E. Davis, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. Marvin was born on February 23, 1928 in Mt. Vernon to Lloyd Earl and Nellie (Thereon) Davis. He married Pat Davis on June 18, 1949. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2015. Marvin enjoyed camping and motorcycle riding. Survivors include: Children: Marla...
Sam Chamness
Aug 13, 2018
Marion- Samuel L. “Sam” Chamness, 92 ½ of Marion, passed away at 7:46 AM, Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home. Sam was born on March 23, 1926 in Marion to Lee and Esther (Hunter) Chamness. He married Irene Ellis in 1945 and she preceded him in death in 1981. He married his beloved Delores “Ann” Rader on July 19,...
Harlen Drew
Aug 12, 2018
Marion-Harlen Drew, Jr., 85, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Harlen was born on December 30th, 1932 in Carbondale, to Harlen Drew, Sr. and Evelyn (Miller) Chamness. He married Ruby Ice on December 27th, 1952 at West Frankfort Trinity Church. They had two children, Gregory Drew and Harlena Arrowood. Harlen was a...
LeAnn Fisher
Aug 11, 2018
Marion- LeAndra “LeAnn” Dawn (Zoeller) Fisher of Marion, IL, a great lover of God and of her savior Jesus Christ, won her victory over this life on August 11, 2018, and claimed her citizenship of Heaven. LeAnn lived to be 53 years old and is the wife of David Fisher. She raised 3 children; Joel (Andrea) Fisher, Joshua Fisher and...
Charolette A. Russell
Aug 11, 2018
Marion – Charolette A. Russell, 74, of Marion passed away at 12:10 pm, Saturday, August 11, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at...
William T. Queen
Aug 11, 2018
Herrin- William T. Queen, age 69, of Herrin, passed away at 9:58am on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home. William was born in Kewanee on December 20, 1948, the son of Charles and Margaret (Donovan) Queen. He honorably served his country for more than 28 years, serving both in the United States Marines and United States Army. Bill retired,...
Walter Wade
Aug 8, 2018
Marion-Walter Dean “Johnny” Wade, 80, died Wednesday August 8th, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by friends, family, and love. He was the son of Woodrow Wade and Ethel (Meracle) Bradley. He was a non-denominational Christian that believed deeply in the saving power of God’s grace. He was a retired Captain of Security for BCBS and WPS. He was also a...
Duane "Rusty" Rust
Aug 6, 2018
Duane "Rusty" Rust passed away at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington, IN on August 6, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born July 2, 1932 to Floyd and Marie (Loveland) Rust in Sparta, Illinois and remained a resident of Southern Illinois for 85 years. In addition to his parents, Rusty was preceded in death by his brother and...
Linda Hood
Aug 6, 2018
Creal Springs-Linda L. Hood, 72, formerly of Waltonville, IL, passed away at 11:40 am, August 6, 2018 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Creal Springs. She was born on March 14, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to parents Wayman and Ada (Shannon) Brown. She first married, Robert L. Marshall, Sr., in 1963, and he preceded her in...
Mildred L. Haseker
Aug 5, 2018
Pittsburg- Mildred L. Haseker, age 89, of Missouri, formerly of Pittsburg, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Mildred was born on September 24, 1928 in Lafayette, Colorado, the daughter of George and Lurena Della (Cox) Phillips. She married Estes E. Haseker on November 25, 1955 in Corinth, Mississippi. He preceded her in death...
Janet Ozment McCoy
Aug 4, 2018
Marion- Janet Ozment McCoy, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 10:04am on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at OU Medical Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. Janet was born in Williamson County on May 20, 1928, the daughter of Oral and Mabel (Handkins) Ozment. She married William C. McCoy on June 25, 1949 in Royalton. He preceded her in death on October...
Janet Brown
Aug 3, 2018
Marion- Janet Brown, 66, of Marion, died at 2:00 AM, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Mattoon. Janet was born on April 11, 1952 in East Moline to Gordon Ellsworth and Naomi (Hornick) Smith. She was raised by her loving grandmother- May Hornick. She married Douglas Brown on December 26, 1968 by the Justice of...
Bill Randall
Aug 3, 2018
Herrin- William D. “Bill” Randall, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 10:29 AM, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Bill was born on January 22, 1940 in Mt. Vernon to Donovan and CarrieLee (Irwin) Randall. He married Judith “Judy” Morrison on June 17, 1967 in Pana. He received his PhD in Educational Statistics and Measurements...
Charles C. Graves
Aug 2, 2018
Charles C. Graves, 92, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 6:25 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Charles was born August 5, 1925 on the family farm in Williamson County the son of McKinley and Lula (Angel) Graves. He married Imogene Roper on July 17, 1946 in Morganfield, Kentucky and in July they celebrated their...
Naomi Ridgway
Aug 2, 2018
Carterville- Naomi May Ridgway, 90, of Carterville, passed away at 7:45 AM, Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Naomi was born on April 14, 1928 in Bloomington, Indiana to Mount and Frances (Reift) Frantz. She married Robert Gene Ridgway on July 27, 1946 in East St. Louis, IL. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1987....
Barbara Boles
Aug 2, 2018
Marion-Barbara Ann Wade-Boles, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on July 24, 1943 in Williamson County to Levi and Marie Choate. She married Jack Boles in 1996 and he preceded her in death in 2003. Barbara worked as a cook for various nursing homes. She was a hard worker and enjoyed spending...
Oather "Sonny" Davis
Jul 31, 2018
Pittsburg-Oather C. (Sonny) Davis, 79, was called to the Kingdom of the Lord on Tuesday, July 31 2018, at Herrin Hospital, after a painful but vigorous battle with cancer. Sonny was born on November 5, 1938 in Pittsburg to Lee and Rilla Davis. He had one sister, Mildred and a brother, Ernie who preceded him in death. Sonny served in...
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