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Beverly Sue Kelley-Davis
Dec 17, 2018
Marion-An angel earned her wings, Beverly Sue Kelley-Davis, 53, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home surrounded by family and friends. Beverly was born on August 4, 1965 in Champaign to Rev. James E. Kelley and Helen Deloras (Sanders) Kelley Elem. She married James E. Davis. Survivors include: Husband-James E. Davis Daughter-Tanisha and Garrett Boyt...
David Shadowens
Dec 16, 2018
Marion-David Shadowens, 46, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his home. David was born on April 22, 1972 in Marion to Bobby Shadowens and Eileen Barton. David loved to make people laugh and enjoyed fishing and baking. Survivors include: Mother-Eileen Kelley of Marion Father-Bobby Shadowens and wife Linda of Marion Brother-Toby Shadowens and wife Donna of Marion Significant...
Aubrey Francis
Dec 16, 2018
Goreville-Aubrey Francis, 81, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Aubrey was born on July 28, 1937 in Goreville to Almus and Vivian (Kelley) Francis. He married Donna Curl on April 19, 1993 at Taylor Methodist Church. Aubrey served in the U.S. Navy. He was a 50 year member of the Operating Engineers and a...
Mildred Odle
Dec 15, 2018
Goreville-Mildred Ila Odle, “Millie,” was 88 when she departed this earthly life at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at her beloved home on Hickory Hill with her husband of 67 years at her side. She was born February 11, 1930, in Carlinville, IL, to Charles and Marjorie (Smalley) Peebles. Mildred was united in marriage to Raymond Odle on October...
Martha Maxwell
Dec 12, 2018
Marion-Martha Lee Maxwell, 92, died at 12:00 pm on Wednesday December 12, 2018 of natural causes at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living in Marion, Illinois. Martha was born on August 27, 1926 to Roy and Lydia Waters in Mt Olympus Indiana and married to Ival Maxwell on October 6, 1946. Together they shared 70+ years. Martha is survived by sons Larry...
Raymond David Norris
Dec 11, 2018
Marion-Raymond “David” (Boogie) Norris, 60, passed away at 8pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. David was born on October 13, 1958 in Marion to Raymond and Mary Belle (Hill) Norris. He was the life partner of Dawn Griebe. They shared many years of partnership together. David attended Marion High School. He was a hardworking man. David...
Jean Casper
Dec 6, 2018
Goreville-Jean R. Casper, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jean was born on September 10, 1942 in West Frankfort to Tommy and Evah Jane (Reed) Rogers. She married Curtis Casper in Christopher on December 27, 1963. Jean was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the Marion Church of Christ. She...
Susan Vavrik
Dec 6, 2018
Marion-Susan M. Vavrik, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Susan was born on July 20, 1961 in Chicago to Charles and Ruth Walsh. She married Chris Vavrik and they shared 18 years of marriage. Susan was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and coworker. She was smart, intelligent and well-focused. Susan was raised Catholic-Irish. She worked...
Al Cottonaro
Dec 2, 2018
Tunnel- Hill- Albert Lee “Al” Cottonaro, 79, of Tunnel Hill, passed away at 4:00 AM, Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Al was born on July 13, 1939 in Carbondale to Phillip and Edna (Swinford) Cottonaro. He married his former wife Barbara Wingerter and she lives in in Murphysboro. He later married Jean Ann Lewis on December...
Michael Joseph Speers
Dec 2, 2018
Gardner, KS-Michael Joseph Speers, 62, retired Warrant Officer 4, U.S. Army, of Gardner, KS, formerly of Marion, passed away Dec. 2, 2018 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born Aug. 25, 1956 in Marion to Joe and Helen (Keister) Speers. He graduated from Marion High School and attended 2 years at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale....
Robert Mothershed
Nov 23, 2018
Vienna- Robert A. “Shed” Mothershed, 56, of Vienna, died at 2:00 AM, Friday, November 23, 2018 at his home. Robert was born on November 24, 1961 in Georgana, AL to Robert Lee and Magdalene (McDuffie) Mothershed. He worked as an auto mechanic for several years at various places. He was an outgoing man with a loud and straightforward personality. He...
Harold Lence
Nov 22, 2018
Marion-Harold Lence, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 1pm at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion with Rev. Brad Harlow officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Marion VFW with assistance from the National Guard. Visitation will be on Sunday at 12pm at...
Wilma Peebles
Nov 21, 2018
Marion-Wilma Fern Peebles, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Parkway Manor. Wilma was born on December 17, 1929 in Marion to Arlie and Bessie (Askew) Simmons. She married Wallace Peebles on August 18, 1951 and together they enjoyed 62 years of marriage until his passing on May 14, 2013. Wilma was an active member of the Community...
Lillian Ruth Smith
Nov 14, 2018
Goreville-Lillian Ruth Smith, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her home. Lillian was born on July 21, 1924 in Goreville to Charles Edward and Alberta (Gray) Rodgers. She married William R. Smith on December 23, 1940. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1991. Survivors include: Daughters: Barbara and Don Cochrane of Goreville Brenda Gurley of...
Stephen Allen Sparks
Nov 7, 2018
Stephen Allen Sparks, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully at 1:57am, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the age of 64. Stephen was born on December 5, 1953 in Christopher, Illinois to the late James and Betty (Smith) Sparks. Stephen was raised in West Frankfort and Johnston City Illinois and was a true on a kind individual. Stephen, for many years...
Tommy Joe Parks
Nov 7, 2018
Tommy Joe Parks, 76, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9:35 pm at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
Tommy was the son of Milo and Lucille (Pearce) Parks, brother of Jerry Parks.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 2 pm at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Family and friends are asked...
Bertha Mae Acree
Nov 6, 2018
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Bertha Mae Acree, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend received her wings at the age of 76. Bertha was proceeded by her parents, Walter and Minnie Branch, her husband William “Bill” Edward Acree, sisters; Aretha (Chicago), Verlina (Memphis), Mildred (Carbondale), Rosie (Arkansas), Brother; Walter Lee (Marion), Cousin Emma (Chicago), Grandchildren: Brandon, Delondon, Ta’Lesheia,...
Marsha Shadowens
Nov 3, 2018
Marion- Marsha Kay Shadowens, 72, of Marion, passed away at 5:23 AM, Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her home. Marsha was born on May 18, 1946 in Zeigler to Lester Carl and Sophie (Stomberski) Murray. She married Thomas Edward Shadowens on November 28, 1965 in Scottsboro. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2013. She was a dedicated homemaker...
Paul E. Pippin
Oct 29, 2018
Marion- Paul Edwin Pippin, 93, of Marion, passed away at 8:36 AM, Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Parkway Manor in Marion after several months of declining health. He was born June 5, 1925 in Sangamon County to Paul A. and Helen (Powers) Pippin. He graduated from Quincy High School in Quincy, Illinois in 1943. He served 13months in combat during...
Donald Saddoris
Oct 25, 2018
Goreville-Donald Larry Saddoris, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 201 at his home. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 5pm-7pm at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville.
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