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William "Bill" Clark
Mar 6, 2018
Marion-William H. “Bill” Clark, 96, passed away at home at 8:07am on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Bill was born on October 22, 1921 in Marion to Jewell and Verna Clark. He married Helen Reach on October 19, 1946. They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary this past October. Bill served in the Marines during WWII from 1942-1945. At age 17 he...
Steve Samples
Mar 4, 2018
Marion-Thomas “Steve” Samples, 65, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home. Steve was born on September 29, 1952 to Sam and Norma (Howell) Samples. He married Janine Benton on July 3, 1992 in Marion. Steve worked at Maytag for over 20 years. He was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and taking care of his yard....
Weldon Cruse
Mar 3, 2018
Tunnel Hill-Weldon Milo Cruse, 92, formerly of Tamms, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Marion. He was born on January 28, 1926 in Milcreek to Peter Milo and Clara (Poole) Cruse. Weldon served in the Army during WWII as a military police officer, which he was always proud...
Kim Ross
Mar 1, 2018
Carterville-Kim Ross, 60, passed away on March 1, 2018 at her home. Kim was born on August 6, 1957 in Hammond, IN to Virgil and Martha (Green) Ross. Kim worked at Aisin and loved her job. She enjoyed camping, floating on the Lake of Egypt, her animals, Jax, Harley and Baby and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors...
Arlene Bradshaw
Mar 1, 2018
Simpson-Alene Bradshaw (Francis) age 85, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Simpson, IL., after a long battle with Chronic Heart Disease. Alene was the Daughter of Samuel and Alphye Francis (Rendleman), and graduated from Goreville, High School in 1949. She married her childhood sweetheart and husband of 67 years Donald Bradshaw, of Buncombe, IL. on December,...
Keith Soldner
Feb 25, 2018
Marion-Keith Soldner, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. Keith was born on June 13, 1953 in Marion to Leland and Wanda (Horsley) Soldner. He married Rhonda Rains on January 22, 1970 in Marion. Keith was lifelong member of Zion United Church of Christ. He was a carpenter by trade and a member of...
Danny Hodges
Feb 25, 2018
Hurst-Danny Lee Hodges, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his home. Danny was born on December 3, 1951 to Paul and Dorothy (Dean) Hodges. He was a Machinist at Special Mine Services for many years. Danny enjoyed crappie fishing and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Survivors include: Daughter-Bethsheba and Derek Johnson Son-Scott Hodges Grandchildren-Mariah Johnson and Korbin...
Charles "Dick" Stanley
Feb 20, 2018
Goreville-Charles Richard “Dick” Stanley, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born on January 5, 1936 in Anna to Eleanor Frances Martin and Guy Dennis Stanley. He spent his childhood at the home of his grandparents, A.H. and Grace McHugh Martin. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force as a...
Sgt. Brock Scoggins
Feb 18, 2018
Mt. Vernon-Sgt. Brock Evan Scoggins, 27, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Franklin County Hospital. Brock was born on June 12, 1990 to Richard Scoggins and Tina (Shores) Scoggins. Brock was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard, serving as a medic. He was a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Brock loved playing...
Lois Brewer
Feb 15, 2018
Goreville- Lois Dean Brewer, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Lois was born on September 13, 1941 in Williamson County to Everett and Gladys (Louis) Albright. She married Clyde Brewer on April 11, 1959 at Mt. Hebron Church in Union County. Survivors include: Husband-Clyde W. Brewer Son-Chris and Nancy Brewer Son-Everett and Stephanie...
Glen Brainard
Feb 14, 2018
Glen O. Brainard, 86, formerly of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away on February 14, 2018 in Marion, Illinois. A memorial celebration will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, IL with a brief visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Glen was born April 28, 1931 in Clay City, Illinois to George and Louisa...
William “Bill” Kelley
Feb 11, 2018
Lifelong Goreville resident William Don Kelley passed away at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Ill., of complications related to congestive heart failure. He was 97. Mr. Kelley was a businessman, civic leader, antique-car collector, prankster and storyteller. He held a beloved place in the Goreville community and in the hearts of his family. He...
Corey Hogue
Feb 10, 2018
Marion-Corey Hogue, 17, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in Marion. Corey was born on June 19, 2000 in Carbondale to Clifford Hogue, Jr. and Jennifer (Vorhees) Hogue. He was a hard working young man who worked at Crab Orchard Golf Club in Carterville and Wal-Mart. Corey was a junior at Crab Orchard High School. He loved to spend...
Betty Gilbert
Feb 9, 2018
Herrin-Betty June Gilbert, 67, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Betty was born on October 7, 1950 in Johnston City to Carl and Virginia (Robertson) Jarvis. She was an LPN at the VA Hospital for 17 years and a few area nursing homes. When her health started to fail, she enjoyed playing...
Leroy O'Steen
Feb 6, 2018
Goreville-Leroy O’Steen, 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home. Leroy was born on April 10, 1928 in Drumright, OK to Zaphany and Pearl (Culler) O’Steen. He married Hazel Kathleen Dillman on April 16, 1957 in Las Vegas. She preceded him in death on August 24, 2010. While in the U.S. Army, Leroy served in the Occupational...
Robert Colborn Sr.
Feb 6, 2018
Robert Joseph Colborn, Sr., 78, of Marion, IL passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born on October 10, 1939 in Olney IL, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Thompson) Colborn. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1957 and attended Lockyear’s Business College in Evansville, IN. During his career, he owned and operated various businesses in...
Geri Vaughn
Feb 3, 2018
Marion-Geri Vaughn, 87, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Geri was born on August 7, 1930 in Carterville to Clyde and Flossie (Taylor) Blake. She married Robert R. Vaughn on September 24, 1950 in Marion. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2008. Geri was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church where...
Donald Malone
Feb 3, 2018
Marion-Donald Malone 86, passed away on Saturday February 3, 2018 at the Marion VA Medical Center. Donald was born March 18, 1931 in the Corinth community east of Johnston City. He was the third son of Addison and Jessie (Ray) Malone. He retired from Maytag in Herrin in 1994 after 30 years. He was an Air Force Veteran of the...
Darryl James Cagle
Feb 1, 2018
Darryl James Cagle, 52, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 9:06 am at his home in Marion. Darryl was born June 17, 1965 in Marion the son of Robert and Patricia (Travelstead) Cagle. He enjoyed sports and going on vacation with his family. Survivors include his; Mother – Patricia Loveless Father – Robert & Marilyn Cagle...
Allen Rix
Jan 30, 2018
Carbondale-Allen Rix, 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Allen was born on September 19, 1962 in Marion to Herbert and Peggy (Neber) Rix. He married Sherry Ryals. Allen served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved to fish and enjoyed working with Veterans and working in his garden. Allen especially loved spending time...
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