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Donald Paul Samuel

Donald Paul Samuel

Mar 17, 2024

Donald Paul Samuel, age 76, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Helia Healthcare in Energy, Illinois.

Donald was born October 21, 1947 in Union County, Illinois, a son of Glenn and Gladys (Lavender) Samuel. He grew up in Carterville, Illinois, where he attended school. He later attended trade school in Louisville, Kentucky where he studied electricity. Donald...

Charles E. Antonacci

Charles E. Antonacci

Mar 14, 2024

Charles E. "Bucky" Antonacci, age 89, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 12:14 am.

Bucky was born April 14, 1934 in Louisville Township, Illinois, the only child of Nick and Nadine (Fitzgerald) Antonacci.

He proudly served his country during the Korean war, he was a Navy veteran. Bucky retired as a lineman from CIPS/Ameren. He was...

Elbert Joe Wolaver

Elbert Joe Wolaver

Mar 13, 2024

Elbert Joe Wolaver, "Joe", age 92, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Private graveside services will be held at Egyptian Memorial Gardens.

Janna Lynn Rasmussen

Janna Lynn Rasmussen

Mar 12, 2024

Janna L. Nicholson-Rasmussen, age 60, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Janna was born October 02, 1963 in Marion, Illinois. Janna was a daughter of James and Joanne (Springhart) Nicholson. Janna was raised in Marion, Illinois and had been employed as a blackjack Dealer on Harrah's Casino in Metropolis, Illinois . She...

Amanda Brooke Dalton

Amanda Brooke Dalton

Mar 2, 2024

Amanda Brooke Dalton, age 42, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Amanda was born October 11,1981 in Harrisburg, Illinois, a daughter of William James "Bill" McKenzie and Nancy G. Chapman. She married the love of her life, Brad Dalton in Paducah, Kentucky on June 20, 2011.

Amanda was a daughter, granddaughter, great...

Jerry Lynn Pritchett

Jerry Lynn Pritchett

Feb 28, 2024

Jerry Lynn Pritchett, age 79, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 7:05 am at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion.

Jerry was born December 14, 1944 in Marion, he was the 11th child born to William and Libby Helen (King) Pritchett. He married the love of his life, Diane Sue (Keyser) Pritchett on April 8, 1982 at the...

Myron Curtis Filkins

Myron Curtis Filkins

Feb 27, 2024

Myron Curtis Filkins, age 76, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the V.A. Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois.

Myron was born August 06, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of Fred and Rose (Jones) Filkins.  Myron grew up in Kansas City, Mo and his family moved to Illinois later. He graduated from Rochelle High School,...

Michael Ray Pike

Michael Ray Pike

Feb 26, 2024

Michael Ray Pike passed from this world on Monday, February 26, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois at the age of 70. He was born on June 18, 1953 to William and Geneva (Vinson) Pike. Mike was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and Southern Illinois University. He lived most of his adult life in Carbondale and worked in the grocery...

Roy "Nugget" Alvin Byrd

Roy "Nugget" Alvin Byrd

Feb 25, 2024

Roy Alvin Byrd, age 70, of Anna, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois.

Roy was born April 07, 1953 in Peoria, Illinois, a son of Mack and Dorothy Bonds Byrd.

Roy formerly worked as a powder and drill operator/foreman in the coal mine industry, an EMT, paramedic and a nurse. He loved helping...

Mary Ann Martin

Mary Ann Martin

Feb 25, 2024

Mary Ann Martin, age 94, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Northwood Good Samaritan in Jasper, Indiana.

Mary was born September 28, 1929 in Corinth, Illinois, a daughter of Aaron and Floye Faye (Conwell) Riddle. She married the love of her life, William F. Martin on July 30, 1948 in Corinth, Illinois and together they shared...

Steve Earl Knight

Steve Earl Knight

Feb 16, 2024

Steve E. Knight, 69 of Marion, Illinois passed away at his residence, February 16, 2024.

Steve attended Marion High School. He worked many years at Mine Roof and Bolt Company, and retired from Menova. Steve enjoyed fishing, traveling, he loved going to Nascar races and was a big Cardinals Baseball fan.

He is survived by his wife Crystal (Scurlock) Knight, several...

Clarice Evelyn Killman

Clarice Evelyn Killman

Feb 16, 2024

Clarice E. Killman, age 95, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at Helia Healthcare in Energy, Illinois.

Clarice was born March 27, 1928 in Pulleys Mill, Illinois, a daughter of James and Ruby (Short) Baker. She married the love of her life, Rayburn E. Killman on November 14, 1946 in Osceola, Arkansas. Clarice was the Ulitmate Homemaker. She loved her children...

Harvey James Anderson

Harvey James Anderson

Feb 6, 2024

Harvey J. Anderson, age 91, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Harvey was born December 08, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona, a son of Melvin and H. Janet (Whelpley) Anderson. As a young child his family moved to Cobden, Illinois where he grew up and graduated high school. He joined the...

Sally Esther Jones

Sally Esther Jones

Feb 3, 2024

Sally E. Jones, age 85, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Illinois.

Sally was born November 20, 1938 in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, a daughter of William and Celina (Bacon) Fischer. Sally was a military brat, and her family moved often as she grew up. She had worked as a...

Joyce Rosine Anthony

Joyce Rosine Anthony

Jan 30, 2024

Joyce Rosine Anthony, age 93, formerly of Thompsonville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

Joyce was born December 22, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL, a daughter of Estel and Lola (Melvin) Bradley. She married the love of her life, Roscoe E. Anthony on December 21, 1947 in Benton, IL. He...

Jacqueline Sue Durham

Jacqueline Sue Durham

Jan 28, 2024

Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Durham, age 59, of Jonesboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home.

Jackie was born April 02, 1964 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Bill and Sherry (Parrish) Durham. Jackie grew up in Goreville, Illinois and suffered an accident at a young age, leaving her disabled for the rest of her life. She lived at...

Joyce Ann Rentfro

Joyce Ann Rentfro

Jan 24, 2024

Joyce Ann Rentfro, age 72, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Joyce was born October 04, 1951 in DeRitter, Louisiana, a daughter of Herman R. and Emma S. (Monger) Sears.  Joyce grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School, class of 1969.  She married Dale A. Rentfro on September 02, 1973...

Terra Lynn Farris

Terra Lynn Farris

Jan 21, 2024

Terra Lynn Farris, age 61, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, with her loving family by her side.

Terra was born April 19, 1962, a daughter of Frances (Vinson) Miller. She married the love of her life, Gary Lynn Farris on June 25, 1992 in Paducah, Kentucky. Terra touched many lives...

Kendra Lisa Zappa

Kendra Lisa Zappa

Jan 18, 2024

Kendra Lisa Zappa, age 60, of Benton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Kendra was born August 16, 1963 in Illinois, a daughter of Donald Dodd and Melba Owens.

She is survived by two children, Kristi (Torey) Phelps of West Frankfort, IL and Cody R. Zappa of Energy, IL; four grandchildren, Erin...

Melvin Lee "Bojo" Shadowens

Melvin Lee "Bojo" Shadowens

Jan 16, 2024

Melvin Lee Shadowens "Bojo", age 74, of Marion, Illinois, sadly left his family from complication due to heart failure, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home in Paulton.

Melvin was born March 16, 1949 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Walter and Louise (Harmon) Shadowens. Melvin grew up in Marion and attended Mission Ridge School. He worked for the City...

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