Apr 11, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Apr 8, 2019

Marion-Violet L. Petersen, 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:09 PM, Monday, April 8, 2019, at the Linda E. White Hospice Home in Evansville, IN.

Violet, also commonly known as Ruby by family and friends, was born on February 17, 1927 in Duck Creek, Missouri to Russell A. Wilson and Rhoda Higgins. Violet married Gayle Petersen on February 8, 1973...

Apr 8, 2019

Marion- Mark Allen Moulton, 57, of Marion, died at 12:50 AM, Monday, April 8, 2019 at Integrity Health Care in Marion.

Mark was born on July 11, 1961 in Harrisburg to Ray Arlon and Brenda (Culbreth) Moulton.

He was a hardworking man who worked at Mack’s Superfood and later at IGA in Marion until it closed. He was the...

Apr 4, 2019

Marion- Cleta F. “Granny” Saffelder, 84, of Marion, passed away at 3:40 AM, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Anchor Care Center in Marion.

Granny was born on May 12, 1934 in Flush, Kansas to Leo J. and Isabel Margaret (Dekat) Gareis. She married J. Neil Saffelder on December 30, 1952 in Flush, Kansas. They shared forty years together...

Mar 24, 2019

Mar 23, 2019

Johnston City-Wayne David Grayson, 71, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home.

Wayne was born on June 17, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to Walter and Dorothy (Hurt) Grayson. He married Sally Arendarczyk on March 23, 2019.

Wayne was a US Army Veteran who served his country bravely while stationed in Korea during the Vietnam...

Mar 22, 2019

Marion- Donna Corene Hudgens, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 12:45pm on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.

Donna was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 22, 1927, the daughter of Howell Monroe and Lois Virginia (Gillam) Uhls. Her father, Howell, died at an early age and Donna was raised by her mother, Lois, and step-father,...

Mar 20, 2019

Marion-Andrea Delores Emery, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Andrea was born in Marion on December 10, 1957 to Andrew “Andy” and Delores (Walker) Jones. She married Lindell Dean Emery in Elizabethtown on November 22, 1972. Andrea was a stay at home mother until she went to work at the...

Mar 16, 2019

Marion- Kathy Lea Frey, age 67, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home in Marion. Kathy was born in Carbondale on February 3, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Peebels) Meneese. She married Barry Frey in Marion on July 31, 1970. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2010. Mrs. Frey was a...

Mar 15, 2019

Margaret Ann Pritchett, 83 of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully at 12:30am on Friday, March 15, 2019 at her home among her family. Born to Clyde & Kathryn Edwards on August 9, 1935 in Palzo, Illinois, she was the oldest of 11 children. She married the love of her life, Carl Ray Pritchett on September 1, 1956. Together they enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2019

Marion- Frank Kevin McCree, age 61, of Marion, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a brave sixteen year battle with cancer. Frank was born in Marion, the son of Shirley (Brush) and Dennis McCree, Jr. He married Connie Snider. She survives in Marion. Mr. McCree...

Mar 15, 2019

Marion- Billie Dean “Button Hole” Stewart, 80, of Marion, passed away with his wife by his side at 11:00 PM, Friday, March 15, 2019 at the CLC Hospice Unit of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. Billie was born on June 21, 1938 in Marion to Clayton and Lucille (Cash) Stewart. He married Teresa “Terry” Radcliffe at 3:00PM on a...

Mar 13, 2019

Thompsonville-Sandra “Sandy” Jane Walker Pender, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Benton. Sandy was born on August 8, 1939 in Anna. She was the fifth of six children to be blessed to the union of Willard Carroll and Ellen Elizabeth Hardin Walker.  Sandy graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School and attended SEMO. Throughout her...

Mar 10, 2019

Creal Springs-Linda “Lucille” Dalton, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Lucille is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Dalton, and their two sons, John Dalton and his wife Allie of Marion and Brad Dalton and his wife Amanda of Marion and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren....

Mar 8, 2019

Marion- Carol Jean Johnson, age 82, of Marion, passed away at her home on Friday, March 8, 2019. Carol was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on February 14, 1937, the daughter of William and Venita (McKinney) Moore. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a registered nurse for Marion Memorial Hospital and Herrin Hospital. Survivors include her two sons...

Feb 26, 2019

Pittsburg-Samuel Ed Farnam, 69, passed away on February 26, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Samuel was born on January 16, 1950 in Springfield to John and Victoria (McCafferty) Farnam. He married Juanita Faye West on June 28, 1974.  She preceded him in death on January 11, 2008. Samuel worked for L&N Railroad and was the Captain of Burns Security...

Feb 26, 2019

Vanessa Kaye Wallace (LaBrier), 65, returned to her heavenly home on February 26, 2019 after a valiant battle with her illness with her family at her side at Herrin Hospital at 1:48 AM. Vanessa was a homemaker. She was born November 30, 1953 in DuQuoin She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald in 2013, Bascum Barnett Jr:...

Feb 25, 2019

Marion-George Moake, 78, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home. George was born on July 17, 1940 in Johnson County to Edward and Bessie (Wilson) Moake. George was of Baptist faith. He was a long time drywall finisher and painter. Survivors include: Children: Rhonda and Robert Melton Gary and Rhonda Moake Grandchildren: Hilary and Mark Johnson Hailey...

Feb 24, 2019

Dr. Raymond Lee Odle, “Ray”, 87, departed this earthly life Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois. Ray was born April 2, 1931 in West Frankfort to Charles and Edith (Lawrence) Odle. He was united in marriage to Mildred Peebles on October 14, 1951 at the Baptist Foundation at SIU in Carbondale. Mildred...