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Harold Gene Smith
Jan 2, 2021
Creal Springs- Harold Gene Smith, age 79, of Creal Springs, passed away at 10:02am on Saturday, January 2, 2020 at his home.
Harold was born in Creal Springs on July 7, 1941, the son of Rosa Belle (Mandrell) and George Elvis “Red” Smith. He married Joan Carver on September 4, 1965 in Mauckport, Indiana. They have shared fifty-five years of...
Cynthia Stone
Dec 30, 2020
Marion- Cynthia Stone, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Carbondale.
Cynthia was born in Marion on February 7, 1948, the daughter of Wesley and Frona Sherrod. She married Victor Stone on July 18, 1969 in Marion and together they shared almost 50 years of marriage. He preceded her in...
Joshua Rogers
Dec 21, 2020
Joshua Clayton Rogers, 30, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home.
He was born on April 3, 1990 to Clayton and Christine (Kachelhoffer) Rogers.
Joshua was a 2008 graduate of Marion High School. He was a loving son and brother and he was also a friend to many. Joshua was a member of Our Reedemer Lutheran...
Lacey Havlicek
Dec 19, 2020
Lacey Denise Havlicek, 35, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:14am at her home.
Lacey was born in June 30, 1985 in Walworth, WI to Frank Havlicek and Jo Ann Zimmerman.
Lacey is survived by her husband, Kevin Peebels; step daughter, Elizabeth Gentry; brother, Mike Zimmerman; aunt, Traci Smith; cousins, Cera Zimmerman, Matthew Smith, Alayna Beoth...
Maxine Atkisson
Dec 18, 2020
Marion-Maxine Atkisson, 97, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin.
Maxine was born on March 3, 1923 in Cambria to Lee and Agnes (Aldridge) Modglin.
Maxine was a member of Third Baptist Church and the Marion Senior Citizens Center.
Survivors include:
Sisters-Betty Atkisson and Peggy Rendleman
Brother-Richard Modglin
Sons-Gary Atkisson and Rick (Debbie) Atkisson,...
Betty Ralls
Dec 15, 2020
Betty Lee Ralls (Blackwell), 84, of Creal Springs went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020 at 4:06 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center with her children by her side.
Graveside services for Betty will be on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 3pm at Creal Springs Cemetery. Reverend Jeff Morrow and Reverend Ben Taylor will be officiating. ...
Dorcas Miller
Dec 13, 2020
Marion- Dorcas R. Miller, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 2:55am on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Dorcas was born in Ina, Illinois on September 8, 1936, the daughter of Harry and Della (House) Dunbar. She married Robert E. “Gene” Miller on July 2, 1954 in Ina. He preceded her in death on...
June Kersten
Dec 11, 2020
June Eleanor Kersten was called to spend Christmas with Jesus on December 11, 2020. June may have had many titles and worked many places, but what truly describes her occupation is “Mother,” “Grandmother,” and “Great Grandmother.”
June was preceded in death by her parents, Helge Edwin Lundberg and Hannah Victoria Lundberg, a brother, Roy Lundberg, and one granddaughter, Lori Rachael Zukas.
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Betty Ramsey
Dec 10, 2020
Betty Ramsey, 96, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Brookdale West End, in Richmond, Virginia.She was born on November 7, 1924 in Metropolis, Illinois to George R. and Gula (Hedden) Ditterline. She married The Rev. Hubert Eugene (Gene) Ramsey on April 16, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1983.Mrs. Ramsey was a gifted musician who employed her...
Shirley Ann Barlow
Dec 9, 2020
Shirley Ann Barlow, age 74, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.
Shirley was born on April 27, 1946 in Marion, a daughter of William Pete and Lorraine (Cooksey) Hindman. She married Michael L. Barlow in Paducah, Kentucky on February 14, 1996, and he survives. She worked as a dental assistant...
Jade Marie Beasley
Dec 5, 2020
Marion- Jade Marie Beasley, age 11, of Marion, passed from this life on to her Heavenly home on Saturday, December 5, 2020.
The daughter of Jessica Marie (Mandrell) Bradley and Gregory Michael Beasley, Jade was born in Marion on August 3, 2009. She was a sixth grader at Marion Junior High School.
Funny, smart, and sassy, Jade liked playing outside...
Gene Hankins
Dec 2, 2020
Gene Hankins, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home.
Gene was born on March 10, 1937 in Harco to Lyman and Lillian (Schwartz) Hankins. He married Linda Thompson on December 24, 1956 in Brookport.
Gene worked in sales at Napa Auto parts for 45 years.
Survivors include:
Wife-Linda Hankins of Marion
Daughter-Darla and John Abney of...
Callen Michael Prowell
Dec 1, 2020
Infant Callen Michael Prowell, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis.
Callen was born on September 26, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis to Melissa Prowell and Gregory McRoy.
Survivors include:
Mother-Melissa Prowell
Father-Gregory McRoy
Sisters-Kayla Longtin and Danica Smith McRoy
Grandparents:
William Prowell
Debra Prowell
Cathy Hewlett
Cynthia Keller
Greg...
Evelyn Sue Weldon
Nov 28, 2020
Evelyn Sue Weldon age 60 of Goreville passed away November 28th 2020 at her home.
Evelyn was born on August 20 1960 in Herrin IL, A daughter of Frank and Deloris (Spicer) Galus. She married Rodney Howard Weldon July 6th 1996 in Las Vegas Nevada.
Evelyn was a resident of Lake of Egypt. She loved the outdoors, playing with her...
Nola Mae Wallace
Nov 28, 2020
Nola Mae Wallace, age 80, of Marion, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Heartland Regional Hospital.
Nola was born on February 25, 1940 in Royalton to the late Lois (Short) Rogers and Elbert Childers. She married Eugene Wallace on January 4, 1973 in Herrin, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2000. She...
Jonnie Eckert
Nov 27, 2020
Jonnie J. Eckert, 77, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Jonnie was born in Lincoln on August 20, 1943, the son of Charles and Lucille Eckert. He married Carol Bernard on July 3, 1965 in New Bern, NC. She survives of Marion.
Jonnie was a retired telephone supervisor. He started off as a...
Cynthia June Phillips
Nov 26, 2020
Cynthia June Phillips, age 63, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 10:31 a.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her residence in Cambria.
Cynthia was born on May 13, 1957 in Illinois, a daughter to the late Lloyd Lavon and Geraldine (Walker) Billingsley. She married Randall Phillips in Marion, and he preceded her in death on October 9, 2011. She...
Carl Swanson
Nov 24, 2020
Carl E. Swanson, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home.
Carl was born on August 26, 1934 in Elmhurst to Carl Eric Water Swanson and Gwendalyn (Matthews) Swanson. He married Virginia Roberts on May 27, 1987.
Carl served in the U.S. Army. He worked as an office manager for General Motors for 33 ½ years. Carl...
Melvin "Press" Presley
Nov 23, 2020
Melvin “Press” Presley, 92, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Integrity Healthcare of Marion.
Melvin was born on October 10, 1928 in Williamson County to Frank and Flossie (McAdoo) Presley. He married Phyllis Harris and they shared 55 years of marriage.
Melvin was a coal miner and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include:
Wife-Phyllis Presley...
Cynthia Kay Phelps
Nov 21, 2020
Cynthia Kay Phelps, 70, of Marion, received her wings on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Cynthia was born in Kankakee on January 8, 1950 to Avon Oakley Saltzgiver and Della Anita (Patnaude) Saltzgiver. Cynthia was united in holy matrimony to John Thomas Phelps, Jr. in Kankakee and to this union were three children.
She is preceded in death by her parents;...
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