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Judith A Maxwell
Apr 15, 2022
Judith A. Maxwell, age 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home.
Judith was born February 01, 1950 in Shelbyville, Illinois, a daughter of William and Lois J. (Ruff) LeCrone. She married the love of her life, James Stephen Maxwell on August 1, 1987 in Shelbyville, IL. Judy graduated Shelbyville High School in 1968, then...
Charles Roy Francis
Apr 9, 2022
Charles Roy Francis, age 88, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.Charles was born February 09, 1934 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Thomas and Pearl (Suthard) Francis. Prior to his retirement, Charles had worked as a custodian at the Marion Hospital and later at John Simmons Auction Barn in...
Kurtlewis Anthony Abels-Lilly
Apr 2, 2022
Kurtlewis Anthony Abels-Lilly, age 32, of Marion, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Kurtlewis was born September 17, 1989 in Harvey, Illinois, a son of Jane Marie (Abels) Dunning and Jeremy Erich Lilly. He married the love of his life, Tina Marie Ryczek on September 24, 2016 in Stonefort, Illinois. Kurt had been employed as a construction...
James Frederick "Freddy" Travelstead
Mar 29, 2022
James Frederick "Freddy" Travelstead, age 84, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving family.
Freddy was born June 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of James Albert and Iva Pauline (Upchurch) Travelstead. He married Phyllis Price on September 17, 1976 in Benton, IL. She survives. Mr. Travelstead had...
Camilla Ann Russell
Mar 27, 2022
Camilla Ann Russell, age 77, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her home in West Frankfort, Illinois.Camilla was born April 05, 1944 in Portageville, Missouri, a daughter of Loyd and Addie (Saalwaechter) Phillips. She married the love of her life, David Russell on September 15, 1979 in Coal City, IL. Prior to her retirement in...
Wilma Jean "Cotton" Shadowens
Mar 7, 2022
Wilma Jean "Cotton" Shadowens, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.
Wilma was born September 28, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Russell and Francis Loudene (Malone) Jackson. She married the love of her life, Walter Eugene Shadowens, in Marion on June 16, 1962. He preceded her in death on March 4,...
Steven Lee Nicholson
Mar 6, 2022
Steven Lee Nicholson Jr., age 50, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Lexington, Kentucky.
Steven was born March 02, 1972 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Steven Nicholson, Sr. and Judy Kay (Jordan) Graham. Steven owned his own pressure washing business and had a passion for motorcycles.
He is survived by his...
Robert Paul Brooks, Jr.
Mar 3, 2022
Robert Paul Brooks Jr., age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.Robert was born January 07, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana, a son of Robert and Ruth Alberta (Porter) Brooks. Prior to his retirement he had been a machinist. As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no...
Lanta P. Carter
Mar 3, 2022
Lanta P. Carter, age 90, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. Lanta was born October 06, 1931 in Johnston City, Illinois, a daughter of Oscar and Nancy (Taylor) Strunk. She married the love of her life, Willie D. Carter on October 10, 1947 in Johnston City. He preceded her in death on September...
Shirley "Flora Mae" (Gower) Summers
Feb 27, 2022
Shirley "Flora Mae" (Gower) Summers, age 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Shirley was born February 10, 1937 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of William Aud and Pearl Mae (Owens) Gower. She married the love of her life, Danny L. Summers on October 28, 1966 in Murphysboro,...
Harry James Mulkins
Feb 27, 2022
Harry James Mulkins, age 77, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Integrity Nursing Home in Marion, Illinois.
Harry was born May 16, 1944 in Marion, Illinois, a son of William Mulkins and Virginia Lucille (Taylor) Frey. Prior to his retirement, he had worked at Norge in Herrin.
Family and friends are asked to gather directly at...
Bobby Eugene Haseker
Feb 24, 2022
Bobby E. Haseker, age 87, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Bobby was born December 29, 1934 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Troy and Charity (Loveless) Haseker. He married Marsha K. Simmons on October 13, 1995 and she survives in Goreville, Illinois.
Bobby joined the US Army and served during the Korean War. After he...
Wallace Theodore Whalen, Jr.
Feb 22, 2022
Wallace Theodore Whalen Jr., age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Veteran Affairs Medical Center- Community Loving Center in Marion, Illinois.Wallace was born October 26, 1939 in Suffern, New York, a son of Wallace and Matilda (Chase) Whalen. He married the love of his life, Sue Cavitt on October 26, 1985 in Texas. She preceded...
Victor Dean Dunn
Feb 17, 2022
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Victor Dunn. Victor Dean Dunn of Herrin, Illinois transitioned from this life into eternity on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 8:55 am at the Herrin Hospital with loved ones by his side. Victor was born December 6, 1937, in Johnson County to Francis Dunn and Lorene (Stout) Dunn. He...
Linda S. Averitt
Feb 17, 2022
Linda S. Averitt, age 63, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Linda was born July 21, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Norma J. (Glover) Peas. Linda was born in Marion and graduated Marion High School in 1976. She had worked at Wal-Mart for 20 plus...
Kimberly Ann Pierce
Feb 6, 2022
Kimberly Ann Pierce, age 34, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home in Carterville, Illinois.Kimberly was born June 10, 1987 in Paleos Heights, Illinois, a daughter of William Pierce and Susan (Walsh) Vavrik. Private family services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements....
Darlene Clare Cedar
Jan 28, 2022
Marion- Darlene Clare Cedar, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 12:55pm on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.
Darlene was born on April 25, 1940 in Chicago, the daughter of Al Stanley and Clare (Paszkiet) Dolezich. She married Fred Charles Cedar on August 30, 1958 at St. Augustine Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death on February...
Keith Alan Dunn
Jan 26, 2022
Keith Alan Dunn, age 66, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.
Keith was born May 26, 1955 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Robert I. and Dolores J. (Beal) Dunn. Keith graduated Marion High School in 1973. He attended college in Oklahoma and at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. He formerly attended...
Larry Wayne Jones, Sr
Jan 24, 2022
Larry Wayne Jones Sr., age 78, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Larry was born September 29, 1943 in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Wayne and Jean (Carr) Jones. He married Phyllis JoAnn Brasher, his high school sweetheart, on November 06, 1961 and they raised five children. Their marriage ended...
Norma Jean Fleming
Jan 24, 2022
Norma Jean Fleming, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at The Anchor in Marion, Illinois.
Norma was born November 10, 1935 in Thompsonville, Illinois, a daughter of Jeffie and Noma (Marvel) Biggs. She married Lindberg "Lindy" James Fleming on August 26, 1954 in Chester, IL. He preceded her in death October 30, 2015.
Norma grew...
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