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Bobby "Bob" Joe Emery
Nov 28, 2024
Bobby “Bob” Joe Emery, 89, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024. Born on January 22, 1935, in Marion, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Delbert and Edna (Jeralds) Emery.
Bob, affectionately known as “Fireball” for his exceptional skills in Fastpitch softball, spent his career as a dedicated salesman for RC Cola, he also maintained their machines...
Michael Eugene Chamness
Nov 27, 2024
Michael Eugene Chamness, 77, of Pittsburg passed away at 12:30 am in his home. He was born December 12, 1946, in Carbondale to Clydell and Phyllis (Marks) Chamness.
He graduated from Marion High School in 1965. He married Sue Chamness on December 27, 1995, in Ava and she preceded him in death on September 27, 2016.
Mike worked and retired in the...
Lucille Dalton
Nov 26, 2024
Lucille Dalton, 78, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024. Born on July 1, 1946, to Arlie Jack and Jesse (Tucker) Jack, Lucille lived a life of love, service, and dedication to her family and community.
Lucille married the love of her life, Thomas Dalton, with whom she shared many wonderful years. She earned her Associate Degree in...
Ernest C Chaloupka
Nov 22, 2024
Ernest C. Chaloupka, age 82, died on November 22, 2024, at his home in Marion. Ernie was born on August 27, 1942. He spent his life in Berwyn, Illinois, Hamburg, Wisconsin, and southern Illinois. He enjoyed radio broadcasting, model trains, TIME magazine, traveling, military documentaries, the Beatles, coffee, and a good smoked cheese. He was preceded in death by parents,...
Thomas"Kelly" Shelton
Nov 22, 2024
Thomas Burt “Kelly” Shelton, 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 22, 2024. Born on August 21, 1950, in Clinton, Iowa he was the beloved son of Burt Shelton and Betty Macullen.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Kelly devoted his life to serving his country with distinction. During his military career, he...
Adelheid Poland
Nov 19, 2024
Adelheid Poland, a remarkable woman of strength, determination, and love, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on June 11, 1928, in Germany to Albert and Gertrude Spohn. Growing up during wartime, Adelheid’s life was a testament to resilience and devotion.
Adelheid made her home in Marion, Illinois, where she built a life filled with...
Robert Eairheart
Nov 14, 2024
Robert Lowell Eairheart, born on June 5, 1942, in Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at the Veterans Administration Community Life Center, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 82 years old and lived a long, fulfilling life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Robert was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He was deeply loved...
Vernell "Dick" Krumrey
Nov 13, 2024
Vernell “Dick” Nicholes Krumrey, 101, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 7:56 pm in his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born on June 24, 1923, in Williamson County to John and Ella (Fluck) Krumrey. In 1948, he married Mildred Reid in Williamson County. Mildred and Dick went on to have a son, Darryll Krumrey,...
Homer Lee Robinson
Nov 12, 2024
Homer Lee Robinson, 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 27, 1937, in Creal Springs, Illinois, the son of James Homer Robinson and Delliah Lavern (Campbell) Robinson.
Homer shared a remarkable 68 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Etta, whom he wed on November 15, 1956....
Charles "Chuck" Kerley
Nov 12, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Kerley, 75, of Cypress, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 12, 2024. Born on August 13, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, Chuck was the beloved son of the late Roy Jr. and Meryl Kerley. On March 14, 1982, he married the love of his life, Paula (Marks), and they shared over 42 wonderful years together.
Chuck dedicated...
Anita M Beard
Nov 12, 2024
Anita Marie Dillow Beard, 98, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024. Anita was born in Dongola, Illinois, on November 2, 1926, the daughter of Carl Levi and Delsie Barkhauser Dillow.
She married Louie Cerney in 1946, and two children were born to this union: Cheryl and Duane, in 1948 and 1950, respectively. She...
Loudean Ellison
Nov 10, 2024
Loudean Ellison of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, with her loved ones nearby. Born on February 28, 1931, she was the beloved daughter of Marshall and Marie Frey.
A woman of strong Christian faith, Louden was a dedicated member of Oak Grove Gospel Mission. She found great joy in being a homemaker,...
Ralph Sullins
Nov 8, 2024
Ralph D. Sullins, 76, was born on July 10, 1948, in Dogwalk, IL (now Cedar Grove, IL). His Parents were Lloyd and Ruth (Roberts) Sullins.
He attended Marion Schools and graduated High School in 1966. He attended SIU-Carbondale and graduated with a teaching degree in Social Studies in 1973.
While attending SIU, he met his future wife Sandy who was attending John...
Linda Jean Zayed
Nov 5, 2024
Linda Jean Zayed (Owen) beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on November 5, 2024, in DuQuoin, Illinois at the age of 64. She was born on April 29, 1960, to Robert and Nancy Owen (Natts).
Linda is survived by her two children Jeanette Nation and Heather Zayed (Steven Bragovan), two granddaughters and siblings Robert Owen Jr., Michael Owen, David Owen,...
Vernys May Smith
Nov 2, 2024
Vernys May Smith, age 94, of Marion, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Vernys was born on October 30, 1930, on a farm in Missouri, to the late Lily and Harry Lewis. She resided in Missouri until she married Luther “Luke” Bradley at the age of 16 and moved to Southern Illinois. They shared many years together and went...
Marilyn Harris
Oct 31, 2024
Marilyn Sue Harris, 83 of Marion, passed away at 4:00 AM on October 31, 2024. Marilyn was born on August 12, 1941, in Marion to Joe B. and Edna (DuVall) Holland. She married Jackie “Jack” Dean Harris on June 10, 1960, in Pinckneyville, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2018.
Marilyn formerly worked as a school bus driver...
Carlene-Kay "Carly" Abigail Skelcher
Oct 29, 2024
On March 23, 2024, a precious gift from God arrived on earth. She was named Carlene-Kay Abigail Skelcher. She was born 6 weeks premature and fought her way out of the NICU a month later. Carly was a precious gift to her daddy Casey Skelcher of Goreville, Illinois and mommy Maggie Hendrix of Lafayette, Indiana. They moved to Goreville, Illinois...
William "Billy" Dean Brewer
Oct 29, 2024
William “Billy” Dean Brewer, age 25, of Marion, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2024. Billy was born on September 26, 1999, the beloved son of Keith and Deborah Brewer.
Billy worked alongside his father in construction and undertook various jobs, including rock hauling and landscaping. He was a lover of the outdoors and found joy in fishing, gaming, traveling,...
Noble "Toby" Barnette
Oct 27, 2024
Noble “Toby” Barnette, age 87, of Goreville, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Toby was born on July 1, 1937, in Wise, Virginia, to Audney and Pearl Barnette.
Toby worked as a night watchman for Southern Illinois Stone. He had a passion for old cars and spent many hours tinkering with them. An avid collector, he...
Beulah Faye Wagoner
Oct 24, 2024
Beulah Faye Wagoner, 47, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1977, the daughter of Ronnie Wagoner and Shirley Mathews.
Beulah cherished being a mother, adored her dogs, and took great joy in gift-giving and celebrating the Christmas season. She loved caring for others’ children, spending time with...
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