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William C. "Bill" Hezlep
Jul 8, 2016
Marion- William “Bill” C. Hezlep, 70, of Marion, Illinois went to his heavenly home at 6:20 PM on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Bill was born April 16, 1946 in Canton, IL to Carrol and Mary (Bolender) Hezlep. He married Margaret Hayes August 3, 1974 in Palama, KY. She survives of Marion. Bill grew up on...
Karen A. Werner
Jul 7, 2016
Buncombe- Karen A. Werner, 75, of Buncombe, passed away at 8:02 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2016 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born March 18, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Joseph W. and Ann (Krupke) Davis. She married T. Tim Werner on September 1, 1965 and he survives. They were blessed with a daughter,...
Steven Lumbert
Jun 26, 2016
Marion-Steven Lumbert, 46, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home. Steven was born on November 3, 1969 in Aurora to Donald and Margaret (Patterson) Lumbert. He married Tresa Patrick on August 30, 2010 in Williamson County. She survives of Marion. Steven loved to fish and loved his dogs Monty and Cali. He especially enjoyed spending time with...
Allie Howard
Jun 25, 2016
Marion-Allie B. Howard, 89, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at her home. Allie was born on June 5, 1927 in Murray, KY to Benjamin and Allie (MacMurray) Boaz. She married Charles M. Howard on June 12, 1950 in Murray. He preceded her in death. Allie loved to read her bible. She was a member...
O'Mira Bleyer
Jun 25, 2016
Marion-O’Mira Bleyer (nee Chapman) passed away on June 25 in Marion, IL, surrounding by her loving family. She was 68 years old. O’Mira was born in Marion on November 12, 1947, the daughter of Harry and O’Dessa (Lawrence) Chapman. She married Thomas Bleyer on December 6, 1977. Along with being a wonderful mother and wife, she worked at the Marion...
Terry "Rock" Merrell
Jun 23, 2016
Carrier Mills-Terry “Rock” Merrell, 68, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Terry was born on March 9, 1948 in Williamson County to James and Betty (Moore) Merrell. He married Judy Schell on June 9, 1968 at the New Burnside Baptist Church in Johnson County. She survives of Carrier Mills. Terry retired from the U.S....
Micah Avery William Soldner
Jun 21, 2016
Micah Avery William Soldner, 4, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:18 pm at Herrin Hospital. Micah was born February 5, 2012 in Carbondale the son of Kevin and Rachel (Clemons) Soldner. He loved music and watching cartoons. Micah enjoyed singing at his church, Zion United Church of Christ in Marion. In addition to his parents...
Delores Deaton
Jun 21, 2016
Herrin-Delores Deaton, 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Delores was born in June 25, 1940 in Marion to Ida Boester. Delores retired from the VA Hospital. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion. Delores loved to dance and live life. Survivors include:...
Paul Davis
Jun 13, 2016
Creal Springs-Paul Owen Davis, 58, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 in Ashflat, AR Paul was born on April 4, 1958 in Warren, OH to Owen and Ruby (Van Hoy) Davis. Paul loved cats. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and especially working at KB’s BBQ. Survivors include: Mother-Ruby Bradbury of Creal Springs Children-Matthew Davis and Stacy Davis Sisters-Debbie (Bob) Triplett...
Patricia Ann (Baker) Corder
Jun 11, 2016
Marion-Patricia Ann (Baker) Corder, 85, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 4:15 a.m. Patricia was born May 8, 1931, in Marion, Illinois, to James T. Jr. and Margaret E. (Voss) Baker. After the death of her parents, she was adopted by her paternal grandparents, James T. Sr. and Cora M. Baker in 1934. She married Bill...
Lydia West
Jun 1, 2016
Marion-Lydia West, 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home. Lydia was born on October 18, 1931 in Puerto Rico to Ernesto Felipe and Rosalina (Rodriquez) Silen. She married Gerald West and he preceded her in death in 1995. Lydia enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with family and friends. She will be missed by all. Survivors...
Paul Pate
May 25, 2016
Marion- Paul C. Pate, 90, of Marion, passed away at 7:03 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Paul was born on October 30, 1925 in Marion to Carl and Lillian (Tanner) Pate. He married his loving wife of 69 years, Marvelene Norman, on November 9, 1946 at the First Methodist Church in Marion. She preceded him...
John "Pat" Smothers
May 22, 2016
Marion-John “Pat” Smothers, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Pat was born on June 28, 1948 in Carbondale to John Paul and Eva (Borum) Smothers. Survivors include: Sisters: Paula Risner and husband Tom Dana Hoffman and husband Terry Nieces: Gena Anderson and husband Tim Angi Albright and husband Dustin Nephew-Aaron Hoffman and wife Amber Many...
Jody Swisher
May 20, 2016
Goreville-Jody Swisher, 62, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jody was born on March 27, 1954 in Anna to Carl and Mildred (Hudgens) Lindsey. She married Kenny Swisher in Mt. Hebron on September 12, 1982. He survives of Goreville Jody was a member of First Baptist Church in Goreville. She loved photography, gardening and...
Donald E. VanOrmer
May 20, 2016
Donald E. VanOrmer, 76, of Marion, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11:51 pm at Parkway Manor. Donald was born June 22, 1939 in Hull, Illinois the son of Donald H. and Mary Catherine (Roberts) VanOrmer. He married Gail Powell on September 18, 1964 in Johnston City and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. He...
Melvin "Mel" Hill
May 20, 2016
Herrin-Melvin “Mel” Lee Hill, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, May 20, surrounded by his loving wife of 59 years, Nancy (Simmons) and family, in Herrin Hospital. Melvin was born November 1, 1931 to Simon and Lucille (Reel) Hill in Marion. He attended elementary and high school in Herrin graduating with the class of 1948. Melvin...
Donald Sowder
May 20, 2016
Marion-Donald Sowder, 84, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home. Donald was born on December 29, 1931 in Billett, IL to James and Alene (Crouch) Sowder. He married Deloris Curts on January 13, 1951 in Indiana. She survives of Marion. Donald was a retired electrical engineer from Alcoa Warrick Operators. He enjoyed spending time with family and...
James Chapman
May 19, 2016
Marion-James R. Chapman, 87, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his home. James was born on February 21, 1929 in East St. Louis, IL to Horace Glennwood and Marion Ray (Flynt) Chapman. He married Ruby Maynard on October 4, 1999; she preceded him in death on December 18, 2012. James served in the US Army in the Korean...
Jo Ann Emery
May 17, 2016
Marion-Jo Ann Emery, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Jo Ann was born on April 14, 1945 in Williamson County to Calvin and Daisy (McGuire) Glenn. She married William Emery on September 12, 1970 in Creal Springs. He survives of Marion. Jo Ann was a homemaker. She was of Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time...
Alan Peterman
May 15, 2016
Marion-Alan Peterman, 57, passed away on May 15, 2016 in Union County. Alan was born on March 6, 1959 in Marion to Virgil and Betty (Billingsley) Peterman. He married Jackie Jackman on September 3, 1993. She survives of Marion Alan was a former lineman for Sullivan Electric. He attended Oak Grove Gospel Missionary Church. Alan enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending...
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