Obituaries

Robert Rich

Robert Rich

Jul 8, 2018

Marion-Robert Rich, 56, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Robert was born on June 25, 1962 in Marion to Lloyd Rich and Louise (Baker) McGill. He loved to ride his motorcycle and play guitar. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and was always hands on.  He would help out anyone he could and will be missed by all...

Michael Edward Shadowens

Michael Edward Shadowens

Jul 8, 2018

Michael Edward Shadowens, 49, of Energy, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 9:53 am at his home. Michael was born October 15, 1968 in Marion the son of Walter Eugene and Wilma (Jackson) Shadowens. He married Cheryl Chamness on August 29, 2003 in Marion. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his; Wife – Cheryl Shadowens of Energy...

Colleen Mausey

Colleen Mausey

Jul 7, 2018

MARION -- Phyllis Colleen Mausey, age 78, of Creal Springs, passed away peacefully at 8:34 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, surrounded by family at her home. She was born Wednesday, July 28, 1939 in Marion, the oldest daughter of William Everett (Bud) Wharry and Mildred Bernice Wharry. Colleen was a 1956 graduate of Crab Orchard High School and continued her...

Marion Deere

Marion Deere

Jul 7, 2018

Carbondale-Marion Udell Deere, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. Marion was born on December 2, 1932 in Goreville to Ralph and Sadie (Jenkins) Deere. He married Pauline Janis Pearson and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2015. Marion served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include: Daughter-Kimberly Deere Hudson and husband...

Louise Wollard

Louise Wollard

Jul 5, 2018

Marion- Ora Louise Wollard, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Murfreesboro, TN. Louise was born on August 4, 1933 in Marion to Herman and Ora Evelyn (Fowler) Herren.  She married Robert Lee Wollard on May 26, 1950 in Marion.  He preceded her in death on August 19, 1999. Louise was a longtime resident of Marion where she...

Lennie Foulks

Lennie Foulks

Jul 4, 2018

Benton-Lennie Foulks, 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home. Lennie was born on August 1, 1948 in Perks, IL to Clifford and Helen (Baker) Foulks. He married Marlon Foulks on June 12, 2005 and she preceded him in death on June 23, 2017. Lennie served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved his dog Sadie May...

Donald W. Messamore

Donald W. Messamore

Jun 30, 2018

Bush- Donald W. Messamore, age 52, of Bush, passed away at 11:55pm on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his home, with his family by his side. Donald was born in McHenry, Illinois on June 5, 1966, the son of Judy Kay (Taylor) Holderfield and the late Curtis Dale Messamore. Survivors include his mother- Judy Holderfield of Bush Daughter- Ashley Dawn...

Laura Hogg

Laura Hogg

Jun 28, 2018

Marion-Laura Hogg, 91, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Anchor Nursing Home in Marion. Laura was born on September 25, 1926 in Chaffee, MO to Fred and Myrtle (Fowler) Link. She married Ralph Hogg on May 15, 1945 in Chaffee. Laura attended Brentwood Congregational Church in Brentwood, MO. She loved to go dancing, go for walks and swimming. ...

Billy Marion Carrel

Billy Marion Carrel

Jun 28, 2018

Marion- Billy Marion Carrel, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 5:20am on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home in Marion. Billy was born on August 14, 1941 in Boone County, Missouri, the son of Marion Jackson and Norma Leona (McCoin) Carrel. He married Betty Sue Riggs in Malden, Missouri on June 9, 1961. Together, they have shared fifty-seven...

Howard Blythe

Howard Blythe

Jun 27, 2018

  Howard Blythe was born on April 9, 1949 and departed this life on June 27, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his maternal parents; John William Blythe and Johnnie Ruth Blythe of Kentucky; brother, Kenneth Eugene Blythe (KB). Howard was a retired employee of the E.T. Simonds in Carbondale, IL. He enjoyed cooking smoked turkeys and was famous...

Marilyn Van Horn

Marilyn Van Horn

Jun 25, 2018

Marilyn Jean Van Horn, 91, of Marion, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 28, 1926 in Clinton, Iowa to Frank and Isabelle (Bailey) Ewing. She married Thomas William Van Horn, Sr. on June 7, 1950 in Randolph County, Arkansas.  He preceded her in death on April 2, 2018. Marilyn...

Loramae Rentfro

Loramae Rentfro

Jun 25, 2018

Marion-Loramae Rentfro, 94, went home on Monday, June 25, 2018 to be with her Savior that she served so faithfully for 78 years. Loramae was born on April 19, 1925 in Johnston City. She is the daughter of Harley and Ethel (Poteete) Rentfro.  She received her BSN from Washington University in St. Louis and her MSN from Northern Illinois University....

Debbie Kiesling

Debbie Kiesling

Jun 25, 2018

Herrin- Deborah Colleen “Debbie” Kiesling, 61, of Herrin, passed away at 4:00 PM, Monday, June 25, 2018 at Doctor’s Nursing and Rehab Center in Salem, Illinois. Debbie was born on July 12, 1956 in Herrin to James L. and E. Susan (Sweeney) Bayles. She married Mark E. Kiesling on May 15, 1982 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church...

Dean Newell

Dean Newell

Jun 23, 2018

Lyle Dean Newell, 66, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 7:05 pm at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Dean was born October 6, 1951 in Carbondale. He was the son of Robert Earl and Bonnie (Tanner) Johns. His father Paul Newell was killed in a farming accident when Dean was two.  He married...

Jerry Ferguson

Jerry Ferguson

Jun 23, 2018

Marion- Clarence William “Jerry” Ferguson, 75, of Marion, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born February 1, 1943 in Spillertown to Joe Douglas and Barbara Lillie (Dippey) Ferguson. He married Sally Ann McGill on June 16, 1962 in Herrin. She survives of Marion. Jerry retired in 2007....

Harold Eugene "Gene" Davis

Harold Eugene "Gene" Davis

Jun 22, 2018

Herrin- Harold Eugene “Gene” Davis, age 73, of Sunnyside in Herrin, passed away at 5:27pm on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion, surrounded by his sister, Sharon Hardin; cousin, Diane Jeralds Wade; special friends: Rev. Ralph Brandon, Terry Godbey, Allan Hardin, Richard Lentz and the caring staff of the hospital. Eugene was born November...

Larry Yarbor

Larry Yarbor

Jun 19, 2018

Goreville-Larry Ray Yarbor, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Larry was born on March 15, 1945 in Keensburg to Raymond and Minnie (Peach) Yarbor. He married Elza Mae Girtman on May 27, 1964 in Rochester. Larry was the Worshipful Master of the Saline Masonic Lodge #339 on several occasions and through the chairs....

Edwin Vega

Edwin Vega

Jun 19, 2018

Marion-Edwin Vega, 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. Edwin was born on April 28, 1949 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Eli and Gloria (Rivera) Vega. Edwin served in the U.S. Army. He loved the outdoors and riding horses. Survivors include: Son-Daniel Vega of Kansas City, MO Daughter-Lisa Huckstep and husband Chris of Houston,...

Paul and Donna Kay Dollman

Paul and Donna Kay Dollman

Jun 19, 2018

Paul Vincent Dollman, Jr., age 72, of Marion, IL passed unexpectedly at 3:57 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2018, at his home. He was born at home on Wednesday, December 12, 1945, in Union County, IL, near Ware, the son of and Georgia Alline (Rhodes) Dollman and Paul Vincent Dollman, Sr. Paul attended school in Union County and was a...

John Randall Johnson

John Randall Johnson

Jun 15, 2018

Marion- John Randall Johnson (88) of Marion was born February 20, 1930 & entered Heaven on June 15, 2018.  He loved his God, his wife, his family and his friends; he will be missed by all who knew him. John was born and raised in Norris City, IL on February 20, 1930, the son of Randall and Jewell (DeWeese) Johnson. ...

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