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Jerry L. Childers
Jun 12, 2021
Jerry Lee Childers passed away peacefully at the Heartland Regional Medical Center on June 12, 2021. Jerry was born August 3, 1941 at the home of his parents, Frances and Lucille Childers. Jerry was married to his high school sweetheart, Sandra Kay Eveland, in 1961. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2021.
Jerry graduated from Marion High School in...
Russell Bozarth
Jun 8, 2021
Russell Wayne Bozarth, Age 50, of Marion, was reported missing on December 12, 2020. He was recovered June 8, 2021, following the demolition of the Marion Motel.
Russell was born on April 29, 1970, to loving mother Brenda Donelson, and father William Bozarth. Russell was generous, hardworking, down to earth, and forgiving (surprisingly so, for a taurus). He left a...
Noel Francis
Jun 5, 2021
Noel Ray Francis, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Noel was born on November 19, 1951 in Johnson County to Almus Rufus and Vivian Geraldine (Kelley) Francis. He married Frances Bernice Stokes on March 21, 1970 at Busby Chapel in Goreville.
Noel worked as a correctional officer; retiring from the Marion Federal Penitentiary.
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William "Bill" Wiese
Jun 3, 2021
Marion-William “Bill” Wiese, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Bill was born on November 8, 1938 in Delaware County, OK to Chris and Emma (Gundlach) Wiese. He married Pat Stricklin on November 16, 1968 in Marion and she survives.
Bill was a family man and was part of building thousands of miles of...
Barbara Jean Baker
May 27, 2021
Johnston City- Barbara Jean (McClain) Baker, age 82, of Johnston City, passed away at 4:13pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Barb passed away at home, surrounded by her loving children.
Barbara was born in Barrington, Illinois on March 8, 1938, the daughter of John Douglas and Almyra (Marsh) McClain. She married Samuel Eugene Baker...
Baby Levi Carter Benton
May 27, 2021
Levi Carter Benton, three-week old infant son of Gabriel Levi and Stormy Joann (Nicholson) Benton, passed away in his sleep, unexpectedly.
Levi was born in Carbondale on May 4, 2021. He was full of life, full of smiles and loved being held. An angel has truly gained his wings.
Survivors include-
his loving mommy and daddy- Gabriel Levi and Stormy...
James D. "Jimmy" Askew
May 22, 2021
Marion- James Delbert “Jimmy” Askew, age 65, of Marion, passed away at 8:40am on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home in Marion.
James was born in Peoria on October 11, 1955, the son of the late Delbert and Lillie (Burke) Askew. He married Peggy Hodge of December 27, 1971 and they were married until her death in 1997. Together...
Mary Comp
May 18, 2021
Mary Ketteman Comp, 73, of Goreville, IL passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
Mary was born August 14, 1947 to John R. and Mary (Lynch) Ketteman. Mary was the first daughter in a family of 12 children. She worked for many years in management in the hospitality industry, managing restaurants in Herrin, IL and...
Charles Alex Carter
May 17, 2021
Charles Alex Carter, 50, passed away at home in the early morning hours on Monday, May 17, 2021.
Charles was born on October 10, 1970 in Herrin to Wanda Gail Carter and Roscoe L. Carter. His father preceded him in death.
He is survived by his brothers, Michael Carter of Plainfield, IN and Adam Carter of West Frankfort; daughter, Madison...
George Stephen Rose
May 14, 2021
George Stephen Rose, 82, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 25, 1938 in Thief River Falls, MN to Stephen and Ellen (Wiens) Rose.
George served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a HVAC maintenance tech.
Survivors include:
Wife-Julia Rose
Sons:
Steven Rose
James Rose (Martha)
Timothy Rose
...
Lamar William Zerbe, Sr.
May 14, 2021
Lamar William Zerbe, Sr., 77, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Lamar was born on November 8, 1943 in Sunbury, PA to William and Mabel (Gessner) Zerbe. He married Marjorie Bastian on July 19, 1963 in Sunbury, PA and she survives.
Survivors include:
Wife-Marjorie Zerbe
Children:
Teresa Bayless (Dale)
Lamar Zerbe, Jr. (Jan)
Lori...
Loretta Faye Emery
May 14, 2021
Loretta Faye Emery, 69, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home.
Loretta was born on August 11, 1951 in Carbondale to Ernest and Ruth (Lawrence) Emery.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Daniele Jackson (Frank) of Marion
Grandchildren-Patreek Williams and Shania Williams (fiancé Francisco Barrera) both of Marion
Sister-Brenda Nelson of Marion
Sister-Kathy Sparks of Herrin
Sister-Lela Sandvik of Marion
Several...
Robert Wayne Tisdale, Jr.
May 8, 2021
Robert Wayne Tisdale, Jr, age 60, of Benton, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Robert was born in Sikeston, Missouri on April 12, 1961, the son of Birdie May “Sue” (Ratliff) and the late Robert Wayne Tisdale, Sr.
Robert had graduated from Sikeston High School in 1981. He had worked at Benton Wal-Mart for the past...
Delilah Jo Betancourt
May 2, 2021
Delilah Jo (Hopwood) Betancourt, 64, passed away at 6:35am on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by family, friends and beloved pets.
Delilah was born on October 8, 1956 in Decatur to Hoyt and RoseMary (Hicks) Hopwood.
Survivors include:
Siblings:
Randy (Pam) Hopwood of Maroa
Marita (Tom) Hartwig of Springfield
Melissa (Rich) Clemens of Marion
Seven nephews; four...
Arlie Lee Dunning
Apr 27, 2021
Arlie Lee Dunning, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Arlie was born on June 3, 1953 in Marion to Leslie and Loyal (Hudson) Dunning. He married Beverly Dalton on June 16, 1973 in Marion.
Arlie worked for Maytag for many years until they closed and then worked for Pepsi.
Survivors include:
Wife-Beverly Dunning of...
Garry Gilbert
Apr 18, 2021
Garry Gilbert, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Garry was born on July 19, 1955 in Memphis, TN to Ralph and Lucille (McClung) Gilbert. He married Barbara Hoban on March 7, 1978 and she survives of Marion.
Garry served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a truck driver for many years and...
Chris Vavrik
Apr 18, 2021
Marion-Chris Vavrik, 54, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home.
Chris was born on December 13, 1966 in Chicago to Howard and Velma (Stucky) Vavrik, Sr. He married Susan Walsh and they shared 18 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2018.
Chris worked as a paramedic.
Survivors include:
Children:
Kristina Pierce
Kim...
Vickie Jo Merriman
Apr 17, 2021
Vickie Jo (Fletcher) Merriman, age 63, passed away at 9:18 pm Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.Vickie was born on October 23, 1957 in Christopher, IL, the daughter of Robert Henry Fletcher and Bobbie Ruth (Simpson) Fletcher. She married Richard Merriman on October 26, 2012 and he survives. Her first marriage was to Bob J. Finn. Together...
Kevin Klasner
Apr 11, 2021
Kevin Dale Klasner, 60, of Anna, passed away on April 11, 2021. He was born on November 17, 1960 in South Bend, IN to Victor and Freda (Mize) Klasner.
Kevin was an over the road truck driver for 30 plus years. He loved seeing the sites of the countryside.
Survivors include:
Son-Nathan Klasner of South Haven, MS
Daughter-Christy Klasner of...
Dustin Paul Robertson
Apr 10, 2021
Herrin- Dustin Paul Robertson, age 30, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
Dustin was born in Marion on October 26, 1990, the son of Joie and Pam (Jordan) Robertson.
Survivors include:
Mother- Pam Robertson of Herrin
Father- Joie Robertson of Marion
Sister- Kacie Coulter of Herrin
Twin Sister- Erin Baker of Marion
Nieces- Skyler, Kieara, Kaylee, and...
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