Obituaries
Charles Howell
Jun 13, 2018
Marion-Charles Howell, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Charles was born on August 6, 1934 in Goreville to Oras and Reola (Parrish) Howell. Charles was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, ELKS, VFW and the IBEW. His hobbies included bowling, shooting pool, fishing, Sprint car racing, reading, listening to gospel music and spending...
Dianne Arnold
Jun 10, 2018
Marion-Dianne Arnold, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. Dianne was born on February 17, 1935 in Marion to Orland and Mariam (Maxey) Stanley. She married Jacob Arnold on June 13, 1959 and this Wednesday they would have celebrated 59 years of marriage. Dianne taught elementary school for over 37 years. She was a...
Janet Faye Ansinelli
Jun 9, 2018
Janet Faye Ansinelli, age 75, of Herrin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Herrin on May 26, 1943, to Roy and Thelma (O’Brien) Lavender. She went on to marry John Ansinelli on June 15, 1960 and together they have shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Janet and her husband...
Rose Mary Waldron
Jun 9, 2018
Herrin- Rose Mary Waldron, age 77, of Herrin, passed away at 10:20pm on June 9, 2018 at her home in Herrin. Rose was born in Herrin on June 23, 1940, the daughter of John C. and Ima Pauline (Ideus) Ladd. She married Richard N. Waldron in Herrin on June 29, 1963. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1998....
Vessie Blackman
Jun 8, 2018
Marion-Vessie Blackman, 91, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh. Vessie was born on October 8, 1926 in Harrisburg to Charles and Marie (Parks) Curtner. She married Cletis Blackman in August of 1946. Vessie was a homemaker and was a member of the old Parrish Park Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Myra Blackman...
Katherine Parker
Jun 7, 2018
Marion-Katherine Parker, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Katherine was born on May 13, 1941 in Williamson County to Samuel and Stella (Bearden) Tanner. She attended First Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her great grandchildren. Survivors include: Daughter-Crystal and Darrell Baker of Pittsburg Granddaughter-Whitney and Cameron Newbold of Marion Great grandchildren-Collins...
Terry Len Harmon
Jun 6, 2018
Pittsburg- Terry Len Harmon, age 72, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:04am on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home in Pittsburg. Terry was born in Marion on August 27, 1945, the son of William Frederick “Bud” and Mayetta (Shadowens) Harmon. He married Helen L. Rorer in Herrin on August 1, 1981. She survives in Pittsburg. Survivors include his wife-...
Carl Oakley
Jun 6, 2018
Herrin-Carl Oakley, 88, passed away on June 6, 2018 at 4:14 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin, IL. Carl was born in Marion IL on Sept. 5, 1929. The son of James and Ruah (Tippy) Oakley. Carl's descendants were part of the early settlers of Williamson County. Carl was preceded in death by 3 brothers, James Theodore, Roland...
Taylor Vaughn
Jun 5, 2018
Freeman Spur-Taylor Marie Alexandria Vaughn, 24, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Taylor was born on December 29, 1993 in Carbondale to Jason Lence and Jennifer Oliver. She married Tyler Vaughn on April 12, 2013 at Lick Creek Pentecostal Fellowship Hall. Taylor attended Southern Illinois Worship Center and enjoyed singing. She loved...
Phyllis Liska
Jun 4, 2018
Phyllis Liska, 78, of Herrin passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:34 pm at Herrin Hospital. She was born August 2, 1939 in Herrin the daughter of Leonard Rubben and Ruth Mary (Graham) Gregge. She married Jerry L. Liska on June 12, 1969 in DuQuoin and this month they have shared 49 years of marriage. She was a...
Barbara Jean Herren
Jun 3, 2018
Marion-Barbara Jean Herren, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 12:53am on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her Sunshine Gardens residence in Marion. Barbara was born in Marion on October 24, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Grace (Clendenin) Troxel. She married Lawrence H. Herren in Marion in 1954. Together, they shared fifty years of marriage, until his passing on...
Cecilia Meyer
Jun 3, 2018
Cecilia A. Meyer, 81, of Marion passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 3 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Either by holding a phone to her ear or being able to sit by her side holding her hand, each of her four children were able to have a little "mom" time before she passed. Funeral services will be at 12pm on...
Emmett Eugene Absher
Jun 2, 2018
Herrin- Emmett Eugene Absher, age 77, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Continue Care of Paducah, Kentucky. Emmett was born in Herrin on May 7, 1941, the son of Angelo Lewis and Virginia (Lyell) Absher. He was a proud United States Army Veteran. Emmett served as a military policeman in the 64th MP Company and was...
Diana Jean Teeter
Jun 2, 2018
Diana Jean Teeter, 72 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 5:50 pm at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Diana was born May 23, 1946 in Syracuse, New York the daughter of Frank and Doris (Freedom) Russell. She enjoyed making crafts, watching home improvement shows, and playing rummy. Tulips are her favorite flowers and she loved being a...
Ruby Bradbury
May 30, 2018
Herrin-Ruby K. Bradbury, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her home. Ruby was born on March 7, 1937 in Ava to Brady and Clara (Davidson) Van Hoy. She married Robert Bradbury on June 9, 1972 in Hampton, VA. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2005. Ruby worked as a seamstress and co-owned B&K Used Furniture....
Terry G. Hill
May 30, 2018
Terry G. Hill, age 59, of Marion, passed away at 5:23am on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. On Memorial Day, he Bar-B-Que’d for his family, worked in the yard, and enjoyed the company of his family. The next morning, he had a sudden and unexpected stroke. Terry was born in Marion on November 3, 1958, the...
Cleta Wilfong
May 28, 2018
Marion-Cleta Wilfong, 88, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at her home. Cleta was born on March 30, 1930 in Sunnyside to Edgar and Versie Gooden. She married Woodrow Koonce and he preceded her in death. Later she married Oral Wilfong and he also preceded her in death. Cleta worked in different nursing homes. She enjoyed spending time with...
Thelma L. McElroy
May 28, 2018
Herrin- Thelma Louise McElroy, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 10:25 AM, Monday, May 28, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Thelma was born on September 5, 1923 in Herrin to Alwishes and Lillie Pearl (Burns) Prewitt. She married George McElroy, Jr. at a candlelight service on May 19, 1941 at the Herrin First Christian Church. He preceded...
Marlene Bondioli
May 26, 2018
Herrin- Marlene Bondioli, 65, of Herrin, passed away at 7:07 PM, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Marlene was born on November 4, 1952 in Chicago to Jerry G. and Emeline N. (Leatherberry) Bondioli. She worked at Our Directions in Herrin. In her spare time she enjoyed puzzles, watching sports events and competing in bowling...
David Royce Rutledge
May 26, 2018
Crab Orchard- David Royce Rutledge, 73, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Portland, AR, passed away at 7:30 AM, on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home. David was born against all odds in Monroe, LA on July 23, 1944 to Roy Hill “Buddy” and Gracie (Hefley) Rutledge. Despite later being diagnosed with polio he graduated high school and received his...
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