Jun 28, 2020

Holly Lynn Crites, 79, of Herrin, died peacefully at home at 2:55pm on June 28, 2020.

Holly was born on November 27, 1940 in Chicago to Evald and Marjorie Johnson.  She married Stanley Wayne Crites on August 31, 1958.  They were married for 62 years.

Holly was a loving spouse, mother and grandmother and devoted herself to her family.  She...

Jun 28, 2020

Hannah Charlene Hilliard, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 86 years and nine months.  She was born on September 28, 1933 in rural Williamson County to Lloyd and Ella (Flora) Arnold.  Charlene married Noel Hillard on April 24, 1954 and he preceded her in death on September 24, 1996.

Charlene leaves behind three daughters, Denise...

Jun 28, 2020

Shelby Jean Jennings, 73, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home.

Shelby was born on December 4, 1946 in Herrin to Carl and Pauline (Fries) Jennings. 

Survivors include:

Daughter-Kim and Stacey Jones of Lexington, TN

Daughter-Dawn and Patrick McCluskey of Zeigler

Mother-Pauline Jennings of Certerview, MO

13 grandchildren-Ashleigh, Brandi, Christina, Sarah, Megan, Timothy, Adam, Suzie,...

Jun 27, 2020

Lonnie Tait, 72, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.

Lonnie was born on November 23, 1947 in Albion to Carroll and Paralee (Ridenour) Tait.  He married Annette McLellan Findlay and she survives of Pittsburg.

Lonnie served in the U.S. Navy as an airplane mechanic.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed farming....

Jun 22, 2020

Eva Pauline (Segers) Kelley, 91, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Herrin Hospital.

Pauline was born on March 17, 1929 to Delia Tanner and Douglas Holmes.  She married Elmer “Jr.” Segers on February 18, 1946 and had three sons: Myrl Wendell, James Elbert and Gregory Deon.  Her husband and first-born son preceded her in death. Pauline remarried Charles...

Jun 20, 2020

Marion-Ronald Lee Travelstead, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home.

Ronald was born on October 3, 1937 in Creal Springs to Clarence "Mutt" and Ruth (Wolfe) Travelstead.  He married Barbara Fisher on January 22, 1955 in Marion and together they shared 65 years of marriage.

Ronald was a retired coal miner.  He worked in Maintenance for...

Jun 20, 2020

Patricia Cecilia Goede (Alton) passed away on June 20, 2020. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and a friend to many.  She was born on March 3, 1942 to Icel and Evelyn Alton in LaCrossse, WI.

Patricia married Ronald A. Goede Sr. on January 31, 1959.  They shared 61 years together and had three children.

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Jun 18, 2020

Linda Stelle, age 71, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 5:15 p.m. in her home.

Linda was born on February 16, 1949 in Anna, a daughter to Henry Clayburn and Clara May (Ham) Bush.  She first married William Clark in Union County and to this union three children were born.  She later married John Stelle in...

Jun 16, 2020

Goreville-Darrell W. Venus, age 71, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 5:01 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

Darrell was born on December 28, 1948 in Harrisburg, to Harley Frank and Geraldine (Edwards) Venus.  He married Lora Hinckle on July 3, 1969 in Dongola and she survives.

Darrell spent most of his working...

Jun 2, 2020

William “Bill” E. Turner, age 84, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. in Herrin Hospital.

Bill was born on January 12, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois, a son to William J. and Anna (Potterbush) Turner.  He worked as Director of Operations for Wendy’s Restaurant in Carbondale and then later worked for the State of...

May 29, 2020

Del Ray Stacy, age 63, of Marion, passed away at 7:03pm on Friday, May 29, 2020 at his residence.

Del was born in Chicago on March 18, 1957, the son of Charlene Murphy. He had previously worked as a truck driver and a floor coverer.

Survivors include-

Daughter- Danielle and Kelly Sloan of Thompsonville

Daughter- Shanda Stacy of Muddy

Daughter-...

May 29, 2020

Terri Lynn (Gatchel) Rentfro, age 62, of Marion, Illinois passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at 5:38 a.m. in her residence.

 Terri was born in Ashland, Kentucky to James “Jim” Gatchel and Sue (Moshenek) Gatchel on December 20, 1957.  She and her family later moved to the Southern Illinois area.

Terri graduated from Crab Orchard High School in Crab Orchard,...

May 27, 2020

Faith E. Marsack, 83, of Johnston City, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in her bed.  Her greatest desire was to go home to Heaven to be with Jesus and loved ones gone before her. He mercifully granted her request after a battle with cancer.

Faith is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Rick) McClellan and her son, Ron (Heather)...

May 18, 2020

Linda F. Lang, 60, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Linda was born on March 10, 1960 in Harrisburg to Harold Dean and Wanda Louise (Roberts) Woolard.  She was a member of Destiny Church in Carterville.

Linda is survived by one daughter and son in law; two grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.

She...

May 17, 2020

Lee Perry, 85, of Goreville, IL, formerly of Elgin, passed from this life on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Heartland Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Lee is the beloved husband of Barbara J. Perry nee Garbrecht. The couple were united in marriage on August 13, 1955. He is the loving father of Patricia Lynn (Jason Palagi)...

May 11, 2020

Marion-Robert Eugene Francis, 85, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Robert was born on May 8, 1935 in Fredericktown, MO to William and Essie (Smith) Francis.  He married Judy Aberle in October 1992 and she survives.

Robert was a lineman for IBEW Local 702 in West Frankfort.  He was a former member of Masonic...

May 10, 2020

Wanda Zo Ella “Mitzi” Harris, age 72, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 6:40 a.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Illinois.

Wanda was born on June 1, 1947 in Carbondale, a daughter to Hollis and Evelyn Louise (Jones) Harrison, Sr.  She married Val Gean Harris on February 18, 1966 in Carbondale and he preceded her...

May 9, 2020

Vaughn Bailey, age 61, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 6:47 a.m. at his home.

Vaughn was born on May 26, 1958, in Benton, Illinois, a son of John Albert and Geneva Fern (Naylor) Bailey.  He was self-employed and operated Bailey Construction.  Vaughn was known as a helpful person and always put others and their...

May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020

Larry Dean Rollinson was born on 11 September 1939 in Kinmundy in Marion County Illinois to Darlene (nee Cole) and G.E. Rollinson.

He was a traditional gentleman in many ways but retained a sensitivity and charisma that connected him to people. As a younger man engaged in the arts and music, as well as athletics, including playing baseball on a...