Jun 15, 2019

Marion-Donald Tisch, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Donald was born on January 30, 1930 in Johnston City to Raymond and Lena (Rains) Tisch. He married Betty Brewer on July 25, 1959. She preceded him in death on December 11, 2014.

Donald served in the U.S. Army during...

Jun 14, 2019

Jun 12, 2019

West Frankfort-Debra Ferrel Angel Curry, 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Debra was born on October 8, 1958 in Benton to Ferrell Eugene and Geneva (Tucker) Curry.

Survivors include:

Sisters:

Rev. Naomi Edmonds and husband Richard of Nashville, IL

Leatta Baney and husband Wayne of West Frankfort

...

Jun 11, 2019

Goreville-Delores Ann Carey, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home.

Delores was born on August 9, 1941 in Johnston City to Elmer and Edna (Rodden) Dawes.

Delores was a hairstylist for 27 years at Hair Reaction in Goreville.

Survivors include: Sons-Jeff Carey (Michael Oschmyanec) of Goreville and Brian (Gina) Carey of St. Louis...

Jun 8, 2019

Selena R. Hancock, age 57 of Pittsburg IL passed away June 8th, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born April 13th, 1962 to Lavern and Sue Ellen Johnson. Her maiden name was Johnson and she was also known by her married last names Brozowski and Arnold. She left behind four wonderful children whom she raised alone....

Jun 7, 2019

Jun 7, 2019

 

Creal Springs- Our beloved mom, Rebecca “Sue” (McCuan) Bradley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:43 PM, Friday, June 7, 2019. She was born In Johnson Co., Illinois October 29, 1940. She was 78 years, 7 months, and 9 days old. She was the daughter of the late Guy and Mary (Crews) McCuan. Sue married...

Jun 6, 2019

Marion-Jayne Boaz, 59, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home.

Jayne was born on September 11, 1959 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO to Milton and Mary (Winchester) Boaz.

Jayne retired from the VA after working there for 35 years. She attended Grange Hall Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Survivors...

Jun 3, 2019

Jun 2, 2019

Johnston City-Roy Pierce, 59, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.

Roy was born on December 4, 1959 in Herrin to Ralph and Rosalie (Cheatham) Pierce. He married Pam Pierce on June 12, 2009.

Roy served in the U.S Army and was a military cook. He was a former employee of SIU.

Survivors include:...

May 22, 2019

Goreville- Michael Dale Wise, 67, of Goreville, passed away at 11:28 AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Michael was born on May 10, 1952 in Mattoon to Dale and Betty (Miller) Wise. He was retired from the Village of Goreville where he worked many years in the water department. He also mowed lawns for various friends and neighbors....

May 20, 2019

Goreville- Patricia Rhea “Pat” Brooks, 80, of Goreville, passed away at 11:22 PM, Monday, May 20, 2019 at her home.

Pat was born on May 5, 1939 in Shoal Creek Township, Illinois to Paul J. and Juliet Ruth (Linder) Scheib. She married Edward Brooks on June 20, 1964 in Granite City, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December...

May 20, 2019

Marion-Rosemary Smith, 63, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Survivors include:

Sister-Ruth Emery

Brother-Jesse Watkins

Brother in law-Doug Brown

Sister in law-Teresa Brown

Sister in law-Kim Choate and husband Allen

Brother in law-Mike Brown and wife Dianna

Daughter-Kobra Adams and husband Jerry

Son-Scott Brown and...

May 15, 2019

Marion resident Kathryn (Kay or Kit) Pippin passed away at 12:50 pm on Wednesday, May 15, at Parkway Manor in Marion after a few months of declining health.

She was born November 12, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to Ralph Ernest and Cecile (Jeffords) Waidelich. She graduated from Quincy High School in Quincy, Illinois in 1943, and attended Business College...

May 15, 2019

Barbara “Barbie” Katherine Leonard, 49, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Barbie was born on May 29, 1969, the cherished daughter of Ruth and Dennis Hulsey. She was the beloved mother of Mark Ferguson, Ashley Ferguson and Joshua Leonard; adored grandmother of Audraina Ferguson, who preceded her in death,...

May 11, 2019

May 5, 2019

Ruth Ann Palmer, 92, of Carrier Mills, IL, formerly of Marion, IL, passed away around 5:15 A.M. Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at the Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Saline County.

Ruth Ann Onstott Palmer was born on Nov. 7th 1926 to Jennifer and Harvey Onstott of Marion, IL. She was married to Henry Lavern Palmer for more...

Apr 29, 2019

Former Goreville resident Doris White Parks, 90, of Austin, TX, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, of congestive heart failure.

She was born November 10, 1928, in St. Anne, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Clara White. Doris married Francis Leo Parks in 1954. He preceded her in death March 3, 2009.

Doris graduated from St. Mary's School...

Apr 23, 2019

Goreville-Ronald Staley, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 10am at Busby Cemetery in Goreville with Military Rites being performed by the Marion VFW with assistance from the U.S. Air Force. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 5pm-7pm at Blue Funeral...

Apr 23, 2019

Daniel Elsasser, 77, of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully in his home, April 23rd, 2019. 

Dan was a veteran of the Vietnam war where he earned a Purple Heart medal. He worked as a registered nurse in Kankakee, Illinois. He retired and settled in Marion, Illinois, where he spent his time fishing, hunting, and spending time with his animals....