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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...
Wendolyn Washer
Apr 6, 2021
Wendolyn Washer, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Sunshine Gardens in Marion.
Wendolyn was born on May 27, 1936 in Williamson County to William and Lillie (Thompson) Rice.
She was a member First Baptist Church in Marion.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Vicki Nalley of Marion
Son-Greg (Sheila) Beasley of Marion
Grandchildren:
Christy (Matt) Johnson
Sean (Kara) Walsh
Michael Beasley
...
Bonnie Mathews
Apr 6, 2021
Bonnie Mathews, 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
Bonnie was born on December 31, 1958 in Champaign to Leon and Patricia (Peters) Gool. She married George Matthews in 1981 and he survives of Marion.
Bonnie worked as a clerk at Walmart for many years and was a member of the First...
Maudene Norman
Apr 3, 2021
Marion-Maudene Norman, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Parkway Manor.
Maudene was born on March 20, 1948 in Marion to Willis and Anna Elizabeth (Wachter) Hilliard. She married Charlie Norman and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2016.
Maudene was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She loved her flowers and listening to country...
Norma Jean Stilley
Apr 3, 2021
Norma Jean Stilley (Rice) 87, passed away in her sleep April 3, 2021 around 11 pm at Piper City Rehab in Piper City, IL.
Norma Jean was born September 22, 1933 in Crab Orchard. The daughter of William "Bill" Rice and Lilly Rice (Thompson). For all those that knew Norma she could be noted as quite witty, chatty, outspoken, and...
Robert Bryant
Apr 2, 2021
Carbondale-Robert E. Bryant, 51, formerly of Milford, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Robert was born on December 11, 1969 in Watseka to Robert Bryant Sr. and Geraldine (Williamson) Bryant. He married Kristine Myrick on August 18, 2001 in Piper City, IL. She survives of Carbondale.
Survivors include:
Wife-Kristine Bryant
Daughter-Jessica Lafond (Nathan)
...
Pamela Jean Arms
Mar 26, 2021
Marion- Pamela Jean Arms, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:50pm on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Pamela was born in West Frankfort on April 5, 1945, the daughter of William Howard and Geraldine (Hartley) Rogers. She married Wendel Arms in West Frankfort on June 25, 1966. Together, they have shared fifty-four years of marriage. He survives...
York James Crawford
Mar 24, 2021
Johnston City-York James “Jim” Crawford, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife, family and friends.
York was born on August 29, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to York Edward and Phyllis (Senne) Crawford.
After high school, York worked for the street department of Lake Forest, Cotter Paint Company in Crystal Lake and then...
Stanley Crites
Mar 21, 2021
Stanley Crites, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis
Stanley was born on September 4, 1936 in Johnson County to Clarence and Nellie (McCormick) Crites. He married Holly Johnson on August 31, 1958. They were married for 62 years and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2020.
Stanley was a...
Dennis Ray "Binky" Crites II
Mar 19, 2021
Marion- Dennis Ray “Binky” Crites II, age 51, of Marion, passed away at 9:27pm on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Benton Rehabilitation.
Dennis was born in St. Charles, Illinois on September 14, 1969, the son of Dennis Ray and Johnny (Jacobs) Crites. He married Jinny Deaton in Marion on December 2, 1994. She survives in Marion.
Binky had worked as...
Edgar Eugene "Gene" Atwood
Mar 18, 2021
Creal Springs- Edgar Eugene “Gene” Atwood, age 81, of Creal Springs, passed away at 11:22pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Edgar Eugene was born in Creal Springs on April 26, 1939, the son of Dennis Eugene and Aline Ora (Boyd) Atwood. He married Ethel Brenda Baxter in Creal Springs on October 14, 1979. She...
Doris Lee Martin
Mar 18, 2021
Marion-Doris Lee Martin, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 10:30pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home in Marion.
Doris was born in Marion on February 28, 1940, the daughter of Harold Hobe and Elberta Lenora (Whitehead) Tanner. She married Edward Martin, Sr. in Johnston City on May 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on October 18,...
Alice Marie Thompson
Mar 17, 2021
Marion-Alice Marie Thompson, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
Alice was born on May 11, 1958 in Marion to George and Mary Ruth (Tompkins) Smart. She married Bobby Thompson on May 15, 1976. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2012.
Alice was a homemaker and attended Word of Life Church...
William "Bill" Landis
Mar 17, 2021
Goreville-William “Bill” Landis, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home.
Bill was born on September 19, 1946 in Anna to Carl Morton and Mary Lucille (Davis) Landis. He married Cheryl Eilts in Kankakee on December 3, 1994. She survives of Goreville.
Bill loved his family and friends and the Chicago Cubs. He loved to talk and...
Kristina Sieveking
Mar 17, 2021
Thompsonville-Kristina Marie Sieveking, 36, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her home.
Kristina was born on July 19, 1984 in Harrisburg. She married Ryan Sieveking in Benton on July 16, 2015 and he survives.
Kristina was a bartender at the Elks Club in Marion.
Survivors include:
Husband-Ryan Sieveking of Thompsonville
Mother-Kathleen Hilliard-Gunn of Marion
Step Father-Jason Alexander of...
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