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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;...
Jean Upchurch
Nov 20, 2020
Eva Jean Upchurch, age 86, of Johnston City, passed away at 6:07pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
She was born in Crab Orchard on January 15, 1934, the daughter of William Floyd and Annie May (Motsinger) McDonald. She married Meredith Ralph Upchurch in Carb Orchard o January 19, 19523. He preceded her in death on October 19,...
James Justice
Nov 18, 2020
James Justice, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
James was born on April 22, 1929 in Eldorado to Clyde and Mary Aileen (Watson) Justice. He married Carilee Peterson in 1953 in Milledgeville, IL.
James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and formerly worked for Caterpillar.
Survivors include:
Wife-Carilee...
JoAnne Holland
Nov 15, 2020
JoAnne Holland, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home.
JoAnne was born on January 9, 1935 in Marion to Joe and Edna (Duvall) Holland.
She volunteered for many years at Marion Memorial Hospital and Heartland Regional Medical Center. JoAnne enjoyed boating and lake activities including sail boating on the Kentucky Lake.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Samara and Brad...
Harold Dean Hellberg
Nov 12, 2020
Harold Dean Hellberg, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 5:46 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.
Harold was born on September 6, 1944 in Marion, Illinois to the late Harold and Helen (Garris) Hellberg. He spent his working career as a horseshoer and trader.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen and Steven Sanders; son, Jon Destini; grandchildren,...
Violetta J. Knowles
Nov 11, 2020
Violetta J. Knowles, age 78, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Heartland Regional Hospital.
Violetta was born on August 29, 1942 to the late Clarence and Nellie (McCormick) Crites. She was a member of McKinney Chapel Church.
Violetta is survived by her son, Kevin Knowles; brothers, Jerry Crites and Stanley Crites.
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Ruth D. Hall
Nov 10, 2020
Ruth D. Hall, 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Parkway Manor.
Ruth was born on October 12, 1933 in Utica, Michigan, a daughter to the late Emmanuel C. and Wave E. (Bayless) Bristle.
Ruth was of Protestant faith, and was a Missionary for over 30 years.
Survivors include three brothers; two...
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