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Leon Craig
Oct 11, 2017
Goreville-Leon Craig, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Leon was born on August 18, 1939 in Goreville to Clifton and Elza Mae (Girtman) Craig. He married Carolyn Miller in Vienna on March 14, 1962. Leon loved Nascar and John Deere tractors. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and will be missed by all who...
Joel Edward Overmyer, Jr.
Oct 11, 2017
Marion-Joel Edward Overmyer, Jr., 50, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Joel was born on November 30, 1966 in Champaign to Joel and Katheryn (Drake) Overmyer, Sr. He married Krista Stroud on February 19, 1993 in West Frankfort. Joel was a drywall finisher for Joel Terry. He will be missed by all...
Nick Davis
Oct 9, 2017
Marion-Nick Davis, 85, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home. Nick was born on August 7, 1932 in Eldorado to Joe and Lenore (Smith) Davis. He married Pauline Taliana in 1983. Nick attended Mt. Vernon Township High School where he was the President of the class of 1951. He participated in all sports and was later inducted...
Marjorie Thomas
Oct 2, 2017
Goreville-Marjorie Ann Thomas, 91, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. Marjorie was born May 16, 1926 in Barrington, Illinois to Samuel G. and Lorena E. (Davis) Blank. She married Ora Thomas on Jan. 20, 1952 in Springfield, IL. Marjorie graduated Elgin High School in 1944 and worked at Chicago Rawhide and Eagle Foods in Elgin, IL. She attended Goreville First...
Carl Manier
Oct 1, 2017
Goreville- Carl Manier, Jr., 76, of Goreville, passed away at 1:45 PM, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on June 18, 1941 in Stonefort to Carl and Eva (Lawrence) Manier. He married Sharon Nichols on December 20, 2002 in Johnson County. She survives of Goreville. They were married for almost...
Barbara Brainard
Oct 1, 2017
Barbara Ann (Hagen) Brainard, 80, formerly of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away on October 1, 2017 in Marion, Illinois. A memorial celebration will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, IL with a brief visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Barbara was born December 29, 1936 in Louisville, IL to Kermit and Veneta...
Henry Mitchell
Sep 23, 2017
Marion resident and businessman Henry Mitchell passed at 3:20am Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion, Illinois at the age of 89 years and 11 months. Henry was born October 23, 1927 in Mitchellsville, Saline County, Illinois, the son of Ida Mae Keneipp and Stephen F. Mitchell. Henry was united in marriage to Wanda G. Strobel on...
Sandy Ross
Sep 22, 2017
Marion- Sandra Lee “Sandy” Ross, 71, of Marion, passed away at 8:25 PM, Friday, September 22, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Sandy was born on October 21, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN to Harold J. and Velva R. (Fine) Nokes. She married Howard B. Ross on June 19, 1965 in Dover Hill, IN. He preceded her in death on November...
Dr. Charles W. "Doc" Rubright
Sep 21, 2017
Marion- Dr. Charles W. “Doc” Rubright, Jr., 46, of Marion, passed away after a lengthy battle with colon cancer at 4:10 PM, Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Charles was born on June 26, 1971 in Dixon, IL to Charles William and Sharon (Morningstar) Rubright, Sr. He married Melissa Wilson on August 28, 1993 in DuQuoin. She...
Marietta Kay Bankston Hale
Sep 20, 2017
Marion-Marietta Kay Bankston Hale, 58, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed from this life into the loving arms of God on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 12:15pm at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Marietta was born in Marion on March 3, 1959 to Bobby Jo and Josephine (Ward) Bankston. She was of Christian faith. She attended...
Shirley Webb
Sep 19, 2017
Marion-Shirley Webb, 87, passed away on September 19, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born on April 20, 1930 in Hammond, IN to Walter and Clara (Worley) Thon. She married Cecil Webb on January 8, 1949 in Hammond. He preceded her in death in 2010. Survivors include: Son-Jack Webb of Marion Daughter-Jean and David Peters of Crown Point,...
Patricia Boles
Sep 17, 2017
Marion-Patricia Ann Boles, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her home. Patricia was born on November 9, 1940 in Marion to Robert and Emma (Bugdonis) Kent. She married Larry Boles on May 30, 1959 at Marion First Baptist Church. Patricia worked many jobs throughout her lifetime. She was a Christian woman with a servant’s heart. Patricia was...
Deloris Page
Sep 16, 2017
Marion-Deloris “Dee” Jean Page, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Integrity Health Care of Marion. Deloris was born on July 15, 1932 in Williamson County to John Henry and Reba Blonn (Frey) Phillips. She married Carl Page on December 22, 1951 in Marion. Carl preceded her in death on October 20, 2016. They enjoyed 64 wonderful years...
Loren Carter
Sep 10, 2017
Paducah-Loren D. Carter, 87, formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Superior Care Home in Paducah surrounded by his family. Loren was born in White County on April 25, 1930 to Harold and Ruby (Wright) Carter. He married Eliza Pyle and they shared 50 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on May 22,...
Alice Janette "Sue" McNail
Sep 8, 2017
Alice Janette “Sue” McNail, 86, formerly of Marion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2017 at her home in Longview, Texas surrounded by family. Born September 22, 1930 in Marion, Illinois, she was the daughter of George and Velma Morse Groves. She graduated from the Johnston City High School in 1948. She married...
Richard Green
Sep 7, 2017
Simpson-Richard Dennison (“Dick”) Green born July 7, 1951 passed from this life Sept. 7th, 2017; at his home in Simpson, Illinois. He resided in Kankakee, IL until he relocated to Simpson, IL in 1989 He is survived by his wife Pat Green; 2 daughters: Kelly Sue Green (Mark Cooper) of Kankakee, IL, Terry Ann French( Mike French) of Pleasant Prairie,...
Nellie Canady Eroh
Sep 4, 2017
Thompsonville-Nellie Canady Eroh, infant daughter of Lonny Bailey Jr. and Alicia Eroh, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nellie was born on July 31, 2017 in Carbondale. Survivors include: Mother-Alicia Eroh of Thompsonville Father-Lonny Bailey Jr. of Mt. Vernon Brother-Scott Lindsey Eroh of Thompsonville Maternal grandparents-Donald and DeEtta Eroh Jr of Thompsonville Maternal great...
Jackie Boles
Aug 29, 2017
Marion-Jackie Laverne Boles, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jackie was born on June 27, 1941 in Marion to Jack and Ruby Faye (Emery) Boles. He married Sue Lukens in Herrin on October 20, 1962. Jackie served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Enterprise from 1960-1964 during the Cuban Crisis. He was...
Dormand Cole
Aug 28, 2017
Marion-Dormand Cole, 86, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy. Dormand was born on September 27, 1930 in Paragould, Arkansas to Chester and Beatrice (Rogers) Cole. He married Barbara Ross on December 23, 1950 in Senath, Missouri. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2014. Dormand served in the U.S. Army during...
Robert C. English
Aug 24, 2017
Marion- Robert Cabble “Bob” English, 83, of Marion, passed away at 10:29 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bob was born on December 21, 1933 in Sacramento, KY to Perry and Beulah (Worthington) English. He married Cheryl Tague on May 26, 1984 at Marion Second Baptist Church. She survives of Marion. He was a...
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