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Henry Neicamp
May 7, 2018
Marion- Henry C. Neicamp, 83, of Marion, passed away at 9:45 PM, Monday, May 7, 2018 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Henry was born on February 24, 1935 on a small family farm along Airport Road in Metropolis to Gussie and Ruby (Dean) Neicamp. At age 9, on December 10, 1944, Henry professed his faith in Jesus Christ at First...
Ray Lollis
Apr 27, 2018
Creal Springs- Ray Lollis, age 74, of Creal Springs, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home in Creal Springs. Ray was born in New Burnside on April 9, 1944, the son of Joseph and Marjorie (Hundley) Lollis. He married Blanca Ramos in Paducah, Kentucky on February 1, 1991. She survives. Ray served in the United States Marine...
Don Cranston
Apr 24, 2018
Marion-Don Cranston passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 10:24 a.m. at the VA Medical Center, with his loving wife of 49 years, Nancy by his side. He was born on February 3, 1935 in Campaign, IL to Jean and Louise Cranston and married the love of his life, his best friend Nancy (Drzal) Cranston on May 17, 1969...
Dorothy Marguerite Rushing
Apr 16, 2018
Jefferson City, MO-Dorothy Marguerite “Margaret” (Hanks) Rushing, 84, formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018. Margaret was born on August 2, 1933 to Alonzo and Mary (Klope) Hanks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert “Kenny” Rushing in 1996 and 6 of her 9 siblings. She is survived by her six children: Pam (Homer “Bud”)...
Bonnie Lee Griebe
Apr 14, 2018
Goreville-Bonnie Lee Griebe, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at her home. Bonnie was born on August 29, 1942 in Chicago to George and Violet (Haasmon) Phipps. Survivors include: Children: Jerald Griebe, Jr. Faye Baker and husband Glen Robert Griebe and wife Judy Mary Griebe-Samples Michelle Spann Nancy Cato and husband Norman Dawn Griebe and companion David Norris...
Mary Ann Vaughn
Apr 11, 2018
Goreville-Mary Ann “NaNa” Vaughn, 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her home. Mary was born on January 28, 1960 in Kankakee to Stephen and Iota Ferne (Terry) Hermann. She married Dennis Vaughn on February 14, 1998 in Goreville. Mary was very active in the Whiteash Church and loved her church family. She enjoyed shopping, going out to...
Tim Hopkins
Apr 6, 2018
Marion- Tim Hopkins, age 54, of Marion, passed away at 2:40am on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Tim was born on August 3, 1963 in Kane County, Illinois, the son of David and Shirley (Hall) Hopkins. He had worked in his family construction business. Tim enjoyed computer games, guitars, music, scary movies, and spending...
Robert Keith "Bob" Jones
Apr 3, 2018
Marion- Robert Keith “Bob” Jones, 63, of Marion, passed away at 2:54 AM, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Bob was born on June 15, 1954 in Marion to Israel and Anna Mae (Griffin) Jones. He married Earlie J. Buchanan on June 26, 1999 at Paul’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Marion. He was retired...
Thomas Van Horn Sr.
Apr 2, 2018
Marion-Thomas William Van Horn, Sr., 88, formerly of Morris, IL, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Herrin Hospital. Thomas was born on September 7, 1929 in St. Louis, MO to James and Julie (Hanlon) Van Horn. He married Marilyn Jean Ewing on June 7, 1950 on Randolph County, AR. Thomas is survived by his wife; two sons, Thomas...
Ronald "Ron" Brown
Mar 29, 2018
Marion-Ronald “Ron” D. Brown, 63, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ron was born on November 6, 1954 to Douglas C. Brown and Mary (McClaine) Brown. Ron worked as an auto body repairman. He was a longtime member of Backwater Bass Club. Ron enjoyed fishing and watching his grandkids and nephews play sports. He...
Velma I. Smith
Mar 27, 2018
Goreville- Velma I. Smith, 89, of Goreville, passed away at 12:31 AM, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Velma was born on January 4, 1929 in Johnson County to John Ellis and Mildred (Vincent) Penrod. She married Truman Smith on January 10, 1947 in Johnson County. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1983....
Joe M. Stricklin
Mar 26, 2018
Marion- Joe Mack Stricklin, 60, of Marion, passed away at 2:43 PM, Monday, March 26, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Joe was born on May 30, 1957 in Marion to MacDonald and Betty June (Lambert) Stricklin. He married Andrea Barwick on June 7, 2002 in Marion. Joe worked as a driver for Assisted Transport in Marion. He...
James R. Graves
Mar 21, 2018
Marion- James Raymond Graves, 64, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Marion, passed away at 2:15 AM, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. James was born on October 4, 1953 in Carbondale to Mathew & Helen Ruth (Launius) Graves, Jr. He worked as a repairman at Peabody Coal in Sparta for 17 years. He...
Rita Goodwyn
Mar 20, 2018
Marion-Rita J. Goodwyn, 81, passed away at Shawnee Christian Village on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer. Rita was born in West Frankfort on December 29, 1936 to Francis and John Tersinor. She married Arlon Goodwyn on March 14, 1953. For 30 years she worked in the Marion area as an Avon Representative. She was also...
Donald Bloodworth
Mar 18, 2018
Marion-Donald Ray Bloodworth, 57, suddenly passed away at his home on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Donald was born on September 14, 1960 in Marion to Harvey Don and Geneva Mae (Midgett) Bloodworth. He loved playing guitars, watching dirt car races and had a passion for horses and enjoyed taking care of them. He is survived by his wife Patricia Aguilar...
Jackie "Jack" Harris
Mar 17, 2018
Marion-Jackie “Jack” Dean Harris, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jack was born on November 30, 1929 in Marion to Troy and Celestia (Wyatt) Harris. He married Marilyn Holland on June 10, 1960 in Pinckneyville. Jack was the former owner and operator of Harris Trucking. He was of Baptist faith and enjoyed spending...
Leona "Mae" Johns
Mar 16, 2018
Leona “Mae” (Parton) Johns, 80, passed away Friday, March 16th, 2018 in McHenry, IL. Mae was born September 8th, 1937 in Williamson County to Ralph and Flossie (Davis) Parton. She married Noah Johns Jr. February 19th, 1955 in Paulton, IL. Mae enjoyed watching cooking shows and the Chicago Blackhawks. She loved to cook and bake for her family and friends...
Nellie Faye Childers
Mar 10, 2018
Johnston City- Nellie Faye Childers, age 86, of Johnston City, passed away at 2:20am on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. Nellie was born in Lick Creek, Illinois on November 26, 1931, the daughter of George and Etta (Gurley) Manus. She married Donald Childers in Piggott, Arkansas on September 20, 1947. He preceded her in death...
Johnnie C. Gower
Mar 10, 2018
Johnnie (John) Clifford Gower, 86, of Marion passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 10, 2017, at 8:45 pm at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab Center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. John was born at home in Marion on October 12, 1931 to Aud and Pearl (Owens) Gower. He married Debi...
Dennis Piercy
Mar 7, 2018
Dennis Piercy, 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dennis was born on November 13, 1953 in Christopher to Roy Russell and Margaret Lou Piercy. Dennis and Diana Piercy were married on September 20, 1997 and she survives. Dennis was a graduate of Benton High School, class of 1971. He was a carpenter by...
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