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Michele May Billingsley
Jan 21, 2022
Michele May Billingsley, age 62, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.
Michele was born on May 31, 1959, in Hammond, Indiana, a daughter of the late Virgil Ross and Martha (Green) Jenkins. She married the love of her life, Gary L. Billingsley on December 20, 1975 at the Busby Chapel in Goreville. Michele had...
Connie Ann Kincheloe
Jan 20, 2022
Connie Ann Kincheloe, age 69, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Marion, Illinois, surrounded by family and friends.
Connie was born October 16, 1952, in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Margaret Ann Kincheloe.
She is survived by five children, Michelle Kincheloe (William Tinault) of Marion, IL, Mindi Ann Kincheloe of Marion, Mandi (Jacob) Norris of...
Tamorah Ann Jenkins
Jan 18, 2022
Tamorah Ann Jenkins, 64, of Marion passed to God on January 18, 2022. Tammy was born to Jack and Norma Jenkins in Harrisburg, Illinois on December 10, 1957.
Tammy attended grade school in Harrisburg, Elkville, Steeleville, and Marion, Illinois. She graduated from Marion High School in 1975.
Tammy had a challenging life from birth due to her many health problems. ...
Rita Faye Ashby
Jan 18, 2022
Rita Faye Ashby, age 65, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.
Rita was born November 29, 1956 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Raymond and Mary Belle (Hill) Norris. Rita had worked as a motel manager until her health prevented her from doing so.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Alta (Amy) Burnett...
Ronald Howard Case
Jan 16, 2022
Ronald Howard Case, age 55, of High Ridge, Missouri, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at St. Claire Hospital in Fenton, Missouri.
Ronald was born August 22, 1966 in Elmhurst, Illinois, a son of Ronald Leon and Billie Jo (Everhart) Case. He was a 1984 graduate of Goreville High School and later graduated from Shawnee Community College...
Kirt Bryan Smith
Jan 15, 2022
Kirt Bryan Smith, age 37, of Marion, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 4:21pm on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Kirt was born June 04, 1984 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Mike and Starla (Baker) Smith. He married the love of his life, Yvonne Isbell. She survives in Marion. The family will hold celebration...
Marianne C. Kruchten
Jan 12, 2022
Marianne C. Kruchten, age 51, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Marianne was born April 11, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Jean-Claude and Sharlene R. (Maurer) Kruchten. She was born in Chicago and grew up in Elmhurst. She was a 1988 graduate of York High...
Deborah Marie Skeate
Jan 11, 2022
Deborah Marie Skeate, age 68, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Deborah was born August 06, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Chester and Jeanette (LaRocque) Klock. Deborah had spent her life as a homemaker, providing for and raising six children. She loved spending time with her family, especially...
Dale Louis Krack
Jan 4, 2022
Dale Louis Krack, age 50, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Franklin County Hospital in Benton, Illinois.
Arrangements are currently pending. Funeral services will be held through Wilson Funeral Home in Ava.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the trust fund that will be established for the children in care of Alison Ann Krack.
Julian Verdell "Sandy" Sanders
Jan 4, 2022
Julian Verdell "Sandy" Sanders, age 97, of Marion, Illinois, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Veteran's Affairs Medical Center- Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois.
Julian was born November 06, 1924 in Williamson County, Illinois, a son of Lloyd and Geneva B. (Fox) Sanders. He graduated from Johnston City High School in 1942. He worked for...
Betty Jean Hogue
Jan 2, 2022
Betty Jean Hogue, age 62, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Betty was born February 25, 1959 in California, a daughter of Frank and Delores (Spicer) Galus. She married Charles "Chuck" Louis Hogue Jr. on July 01, 2015 in Paducah, Kentucky. Betty had been a long-time employee of...
Frances Estella Merrell
Dec 27, 2021
Frances Estella Merrell, age 83, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Frances was born December 09, 1938 in East Peoria, Illinois, a daughter of Harold and Helen Grace (Brown) Harness. She married the love of her life, J. W. Merrell on August 17, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Merrell...
Sarah Louise Dwyer
Dec 27, 2021
Sarah Louise Dwyer, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Sarah was born April 21, 1945 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, a daughter of Harry and Camilla Louise (Dailey) Weyer. She married the love of her life, Steven Dwyer on September 24, 1983 in Marion, IL.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 5th, 2022...
William Edward "Eddie" Ray
Dec 26, 2021
William Edward "Eddie" Ray, age 71, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
William was born November 15, 1950 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of William and Lola Nadine (Krantz) Ray. Eddie had worked in maintenance for various commercial businesses. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
He is survived...
Leroy August Runge
Dec 23, 2021
Leroy August Runge, age 83, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 9:19pm on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Leroy was born May 12, 1938 in La Clede Township, Illinois, a son of Edwin and Ella Lydia (Wollin) Runge. He married the love of his life, Mary Lee Sloan, in Altamont, Illinois, on August 25, 1957. She survives....
Liston L. Jent
Dec 22, 2021
Liston L. Jent, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Liston was born April 23, 1935 in rural Johnston City, Illinois, a son of Leborn and Audrey (Russell) Jent. He married Bonnie J. Bramlet on June 29, 1957 in Crab Orchard, IL.
At age 16 Liston moved to northern IL...
Jerry D. Beasley
Dec 19, 2021
Jerry D. Beasley "Smokey", age 80, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Jerry was born August 29, 1941 in Gidion, Missouri, a son of P.O. and Dollie (Parr) Bealsey. He married Georgia I. Vollrath on July 31, 1962 in Zelienople, PA. Jerry graduated Gidion High School in1959. He joined the US...
Virginialee Ashe
Dec 19, 2021
Virginialee Ashe, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:40am on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Integrity Nursing Home of Marion, Illinois.
Virginialee was born March 01, 1948 in Massachusetts, a daughter of Harry and Catherine A. (Maloney) Matthews. She married the love of her life, Winfred E. Ashe. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by her...
Christopher Linn Poole
Dec 19, 2021
Christopher Linn Poole, age 56, of Golconda, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Illinois.
Christopher was born July 28, 1965 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Robert and Nancy (Wyatt) Poole. He married the love of his life, Zina G. (Davis) Poole on March 22, 1985 in White Ash, IL.
In Chris' earlier years, he loved...
Charles Joseph Clementz
Dec 18, 2021
Charles Joseph Clementz II, age 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois. Charles was born March 26, 1951 in Champaign, Illinois, a son of Charles and Adaline (Hinton) Clementz.
No services will be held at this time. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.
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