Obituaries

Keith Soldner

Keith Soldner

Feb 25, 2018

Marion-Keith Soldner, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. Keith was born on June 13, 1953 in Marion to Leland and Wanda (Horsley) Soldner. He married Rhonda Rains on January 22, 1970 in Marion. Keith was lifelong member of Zion United Church of Christ. He was a carpenter by trade and a member of...

Danny Hodges

Danny Hodges

Feb 25, 2018

Hurst-Danny Lee Hodges, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his home. Danny was born on December 3, 1951 to Paul and Dorothy (Dean) Hodges. He was a Machinist at Special Mine Services for many years. Danny enjoyed crappie fishing and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Survivors include: Daughter-Bethsheba and Derek Johnson Son-Scott Hodges Grandchildren-Mariah Johnson and Korbin...

Louetta Nelson

Louetta Nelson

Feb 22, 2018

Herrin- Louetta Nelson, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 9:00pm on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Integrity Healthcare of Herrin. Louetta was born in Williamson County at Clifford 8 on March 20, 1934, the daughter of John Henry and Lula May (Whitecotton) Walker. She married George Nelson in Williamson County in 1950. He preceded her in death on May...

Samuel Oakley Hudgens

Samuel Oakley Hudgens

Feb 20, 2018

Samuel Oakley Hudgens, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 1:53 pm at The Waterford in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Sam was born April 7, 1927 in Goreville the son of Daniel B. and Alice (Martin) Hudgens.  He married Betty Lou Hubbard on August 10, 1951 in Marion and together they were blessed to share over 62 years of...

Charles "Dick" Stanley

Charles "Dick" Stanley

Feb 20, 2018

Goreville-Charles Richard “Dick” Stanley, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born on January 5, 1936 in Anna to Eleanor Frances Martin and Guy Dennis Stanley. He spent his childhood at the home of his grandparents, A.H. and Grace McHugh Martin. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force as a...

Fred A. Salmo

Fred A. Salmo

Feb 18, 2018

Herrin – Fred A. Salmo, age 93, of Herrin died at 12:50 AM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Fred was born in Colp, IL on June 7, 1924, the son of Pete and Tressie (Cerioli) Salmo. He married Eleanor J. Cattaneo on September 8, 1951 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. The couple...

Sgt. Brock Scoggins

Sgt. Brock Scoggins

Feb 18, 2018

Mt. Vernon-Sgt. Brock Evan Scoggins, 27, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Franklin County Hospital. Brock was born on June 12, 1990 to Richard Scoggins and Tina (Shores) Scoggins. Brock was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard, serving as a medic. He was a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  Brock loved playing...

Katherine Ann Clark

Katherine Ann Clark

Feb 18, 2018

Katherine Ann Clark, 75, of Dix, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 10:51 pm at Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Katherine was born August 2, 1942 in DesPlaines, Illinois the daughter of Howard Charles and Leola Lee (Owens) Ehorn. She married James Clark on February 11, 1961 in Keeneyville celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary earlier this month. She...

Oral Ray Hammonds

Oral Ray Hammonds

Feb 16, 2018

Ray Hammonds Herrin- Oral Ray Hammonds, age 88 and four months, of Herrin, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, at 4:30am on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Helia of West Frankfort.  Ray had been a Christian for about fifty-nine years and was anxious to meet the Lord. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 1, 1929, Ray...

Paul Langan

Paul Langan

Feb 15, 2018

Paul Langan passed away in Marion on February 15, 2018, at the age of 87 after a battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed at his church, in his community, and by his family and friends. Paul was first a devoted Christian. He remained involved in the work of his church wherever he lived. As a long time member...

Lois Brewer

Lois Brewer

Feb 15, 2018

Goreville- Lois Dean Brewer, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Lois was born on September 13, 1941 in Williamson County to Everett and Gladys (Louis) Albright. She married Clyde Brewer on April 11, 1959 at Mt. Hebron Church in Union County. Survivors include: Husband-Clyde W. Brewer Son-Chris and Nancy Brewer Son-Everett and Stephanie...

Glen Brainard

Glen Brainard

Feb 14, 2018

Glen O. Brainard, 86, formerly of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away on February 14, 2018 in Marion, Illinois. A memorial celebration will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, IL with a brief visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Glen was born April 28, 1931 in Clay City, Illinois to George and Louisa...

Richard D. Parker

Richard D. Parker

Feb 13, 2018

Marion- Richard Duane Parker, 50, of Marion, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away at 9:37 AM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his home. Richard was born on December 18, 1967 in Joliet to Glen Leslie and Charlene (Schram) Parker. He married Sheila Jennings in Marion. He was a jack of all trades. He was mechanically inclined and a skilled carpenter...

Clifton Douglas Rutledge

Clifton Douglas Rutledge

Feb 13, 2018

Memorial Services for Clifton Douglas Rutledge will be held on July 21, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Goddard Chapel at Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, IL. A reception will follow at the Quality Inn & Suites, 2600 W. Main St., Marion, IL. Clifton, 82 years old passed away at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center....

Sharon Kay Morse

Sharon Kay Morse

Feb 13, 2018

Carterville- Sharon Kay Morse, age 70, of Carterville, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Sharon was born in Herrin on June 22, 1947, the daughter of Henry and Venita (Hammontree) Moss. She married her high school sweetheart, Steve Franklin Morse, in May of 1966. He survives in Carterville. Sharon was most importantly a mother...

Bernard Everett Kelsey

Bernard Everett Kelsey

Feb 12, 2018

Bernard Everett Kelsey, 104, of Glenview formerly of Marion, passed away on February 12, 2018 at 4:02 am at The Abington of Glenview. Bernard was born August 12, 1913 in Desloge, Missouri the son of Alexander and Bertha (Monroe) Kelsey. He married Katherine Funk in January, 1939 at City Hall downtown Chicago and together they shared over 53 years of marriage...

William “Bill” Kelley

William “Bill” Kelley

Feb 11, 2018

Lifelong Goreville resident William Don Kelley passed away at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Ill., of complications related to congestive heart failure. He was 97. Mr. Kelley was a businessman, civic leader, antique-car collector, prankster and storyteller. He held a beloved place in the Goreville community and in the hearts of his family. He...

Corey Hogue

Corey Hogue

Feb 10, 2018

Marion-Corey Hogue, 17, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in Marion. Corey was born on June 19, 2000 in Carbondale to Clifford Hogue, Jr. and Jennifer (Vorhees) Hogue. He was a hard working young man who worked at Crab Orchard Golf Club in Carterville and Wal-Mart. Corey was a junior at Crab Orchard High School. He loved to spend...

Betty Gilbert

Betty Gilbert

Feb 9, 2018

Herrin-Betty June Gilbert, 67, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Betty was born on October 7, 1950 in Johnston City to Carl and Virginia (Robertson) Jarvis. She was an LPN at the VA Hospital for 17 years and a few area nursing homes. When her health started to fail, she enjoyed playing...

Carolyn Marie Myers

Carolyn Marie Myers

Feb 7, 2018

Carolyn Marie Myers, 69, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:50 pm at her home. Carolyn was born February 17, 1948 in Marion the daughter of Jackson Albert and Wahneta (Miller) Jordan. She married Larry Myers in Morrisville, Indiana on August 28, 1966 and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. She was a...

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