Obituaries

Bonnie Lee Griebe

Bonnie Lee Griebe

Apr 14, 2018

Goreville-Bonnie Lee Griebe, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her home. Bonnie was born on August 29, 1942 in Chicago to George and Violet (Haasmon) Phipps. Survivors include: Children: Jerald Griebe, Jr. Faye Baker and husband Glen Robert Griebe and wife Judy Mary Griebe-Samples Michelle Spann Nancy Cato and husband Norman Dawn Griebe and companion David Norris...

Carlyle Ray Sims

Carlyle Ray Sims

Apr 12, 2018

Marion – Carlyle Ray Sims, 88, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 9:43 pm at his home lovingly surrounded by his family. Carlyle was born June 13, 1929 in Marion the son of Ray and Aria (Tanner) Sims.  He married Louann Bruce on February 3, 1951 in Marion and together they have shared over 67 years...

Myron David "Jack" Newell, Sr.

Myron David "Jack" Newell, Sr.

Apr 11, 2018

Herrin- Myron David "Jack" Newell, Sr., age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 9:50am on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. He was born in Peoria on March 28, 1930, the son of Charles and Dorothy Baker. He married Mary Ellan Murray on November 22, 1956. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2003....

Mary Ann Vaughn

Mary Ann Vaughn

Apr 11, 2018

Goreville-Mary Ann “NaNa” Vaughn, 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her home. Mary was born on January 28, 1960 in Kankakee to Stephen and Iota Ferne (Terry) Hermann. She married Dennis Vaughn on February 14, 1998 in Goreville. Mary was very active in the Whiteash Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed shopping, going out to...

Bercha Nell Skelton

Bercha Nell Skelton

Apr 10, 2018

Bercha Nell Skelton, 85, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Bercha was born January 12, 1933 in Marion the daughter of Clifton and Loudene (Cash) Moore. She married William R. ("Dick"') Skelton on June 14, 1952 in Pocahatus, Arkansas and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his...

George Ann Johnson

George Ann Johnson

Apr 10, 2018

George Ann Johnson, 87, of Marion, went to be with her Lord Jesus in Heaven at 10:50 PM, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was still very warm when her son spoke to her after she was transferred to Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Her eyes were not fixed and dilated, and she had...

Mark Anthony Williams

Mark Anthony Williams

Apr 9, 2018

Marion- Mark Anthony Williams, 69, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 PM, Sunday, April 8, 217 at Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion. Mark was born on January 25, 1959 in St. Louis, MO to Donald L. and Encarna J. (Sanchez) Williams. He formerly worked as an X-ray technician in Western Kentucky. Later he worked as a...

Tim Hopkins

Tim Hopkins

Apr 6, 2018

Marion- Tim Hopkins, age 54, of Marion, passed away at 2:40am on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Tim was born on August 3, 1963 in Kane County, Illinois, the son of David and Shirley (Hall) Hopkins. He had worked in his family construction business. Tim enjoyed computer games, guitars, music, scary movies, and spending...

Robert Keith "Bob" Jones

Robert Keith "Bob" Jones

Apr 3, 2018

Marion- Robert Keith “Bob” Jones, 63, of Marion, passed away at 2:54 AM, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Bob was born on June 15, 1954 in Marion to Israel and Anna Mae (Griffin) Jones. He married Earlie J. Buchanan on June 26, 1999 at Paul’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Marion. He was retired...

Georgia Annette Brewer

Georgia Annette Brewer

Apr 3, 2018

Herrin- GEORGIA ANNETTE BREWER, age 69, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 4:40pm on April 3, 2018 at Evelyn’s House Hospice Home in Creve Coeur, Missouri with her girls at her side. She was born in Herrin on September 14, 1948, the daughter of Thomas and Juanita (Peinture) Collins.  Prior to her retirement, she worked many years at Maytag/Norge of...

Thomas Van Horn Sr.

Thomas Van Horn Sr.

Apr 2, 2018

Marion-Thomas William Van Horn, Sr., 88, formerly of Morris, IL, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Herrin Hospital. Thomas was born on September 7, 1929 in St. Louis, MO to James and Julie (Hanlon) Van Horn. He married Marilyn Jean Ewing on June 7, 1950 on Randolph County, AR. Thomas is survived by his wife; two sons, Thomas...

Betty J. McMillan

Betty J. McMillan

Mar 31, 2018

Marion- Betty J. McMillan, 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:35 AM, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Marion- Betty June McMillan, 92 of Marion, formerly of Herrin passed away at 11:35 AM, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Betty was born on March 8, 1926 in Herrin, Illinois to Joseph and...

William Don Grisham

William Don Grisham

Mar 31, 2018

William Don Grisham, known to all as Don Grisham, 85, went peacefully to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at 8:04 am on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was born March 8, 1933 at home in Marion to Harvey Newton and Myrtle May (Miller) Grisham and weighed in at over 10 pounds. Don married Carlyne Mae Crain on June 5,...

Ronald "Ron" Brown

Ronald "Ron" Brown

Mar 29, 2018

Marion-Ronald “Ron” D. Brown, 63, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ron was born on November 6, 1954 to Douglas C. Brown and Mary (McClaine) Brown. Ron worked as an auto body repairman. He was a longtime member of Backwater Bass Club.  Ron enjoyed fishing and watching his grandkids and nephews play sports.  He...

Velma I. Smith

Velma I. Smith

Mar 27, 2018

Goreville- Velma I. Smith, 89, of Goreville, passed away at 12:31 AM, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Velma was born on January 4, 1929 in Johnson County to John Ellis and Mildred (Vincent) Penrod. She married Truman Smith on January 10, 1947 in Johnson County. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1983....

Joe M. Stricklin

Joe M. Stricklin

Mar 26, 2018

Marion- Joe Mack Stricklin, 60, of Marion, passed away at 2:43 PM, Monday, March 26, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Joe was born on May 30, 1957 in Marion to MacDonald and Betty June (Lambert) Stricklin. He married Andrea Barwick on June 7, 2002 in Marion. Joe worked as a driver for Assisted Transport in Marion. He...

James R. Graves

James R. Graves

Mar 21, 2018

Marion- James Raymond Graves, 64, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Marion, passed away at 2:15 AM, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. James was born on October 4, 1953 in Carbondale to Mathew & Helen Ruth (Launius) Graves, Jr. He worked as a repairman at Peabody Coal in Sparta for 17 years. He...

Rita Goodwyn

Rita Goodwyn

Mar 20, 2018

Marion-Rita J. Goodwyn, 81, passed away at Shawnee Christian Village on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer. Rita was born in West Frankfort on December 29, 1936 to Francis and John Tersinor. She married Arlon Goodwyn on March 14, 1953. For 30 years she worked in the Marion area as an Avon Representative. She was also...

Phyllis Ann Rath

Phyllis Ann Rath

Mar 18, 2018

Marion- Phyllis Ann Rath, 77, of Marion, passed away at 10:30 AM, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Phyllis was born on October 19, 1940 in Johnson County to Robert and Dorothy Moake. Phyllis owned several businesses including “The Southern Café”, “The Hideaway Lounge” and “Just One More” for several years. She was a member...

Martha Ann Gregge

Martha Ann Gregge

Mar 18, 2018

Carterville- Martha Ann Gregge, 85, of Carterville passed away at 12:20 AM, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her residence. Martha was born on October 9, 1932 in Tamaroa, Illinois to Elzo and Mary (Arnold) Ridgeway. She married Delbert (Doug) Thurman Gregge on April 28, 1953 in Herrin, Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2005. They shared 52...

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