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John Niemeyer
Jan 4, 2016
Marion-John “Newt” Niemeyer, 57, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at his home. John was born on September 24, 1958 in Chicago to Charles and Clara Joy (Mott) Niemeyer. He married Teri Hunt in Herrin on April 7, 1979. She survives of Marion. John was formerly employed at Fabick Machinery for 20 years. He was the parts manager for...
William Reynolds
Jan 1, 2016
Marion-William H. Reynolds, 71, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. William was born on November 6, 1944 in Evergreen Park to Gordon and Mildred (Lilac) Reynolds. He married Jane Kneezel in Carbondale on October 31, 1969. She survives of Marion. William served in the U.S. Army. He was past post commander for the...
Helen Louise Speers
Dec 27, 2015
Marion- Helen Louise Speers, 87, of Marion, passed away at 3:13 AM, Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Helen was born on August 21, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to Alvin and Louise (Schmitz) Keister. She was a homemaker and cared for her four children. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Marion....
Robert L. Wiseman and Marie Wiseman
Dec 26, 2015
Johnston City-Robert Leslie Wiseman, 93, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Robert was born on July 2, 1922 in Crawford County, IN to Jacob and Elsie (Cole) Wiseman. He married Marie Gorman and she preceded him in death on April 6, 2015. Robert served in WWII as a merchant Marine sailing on various merchant...
Genevieve June Marks
Dec 20, 2015
Energy-Genevieve June Marks, 86, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy surrounded by family and friends. June was born on June 11, 1929 in Johnston City to Carl and Jewel (Fowler) Barnes. She attended Johnston City schools from first grade through high school, graduating in 1947. She married the love of her life, William Vernon “Bill”...
Mary Louise Clark Lewis
Dec 20, 2015
Lake of Egypt-Mary Louise Clark Lewis, 84, passed away at Heartland Regional Medical Center on Sunday, December 20, 2015 with her family by her side. Mary Louise was born in Marion on August 9, 1931. She lived a full life and enjoyed every minute with the love of her life for 66 years, Thomas Lewis. She traveled and lived around...
Phyllis McGinness
Dec 18, 2015
Marion-Phyllis Jean McGinness, 69, passed away at 9:45am on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Phyllis was September 14, 1946 in Williamson County to George and Hazel (McCombs) Moulton. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Son-Joe McGinness Daughter-Pennie McGinness Daughter-Janice Rees Four grandchildren Six great grandchildren Sister-Erma Boester Phyllis was preceded...
Jerry Johnson
Dec 17, 2015
Goreville-Jerry R. Johnson, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his family by his side. Jerry was born September 26, 1940 in Goreville to Harold and Beulah (Perry) Johnson. He married Darla K. Hinckle on May 6, 1960 at the Goreville Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Dearl Hinckle. She survives of Goreville Jerry...
Michael Todd Holmes
Dec 17, 2015
Creal Springs- Michael Todd “Mike” Holmes, 43, of Creal Springs, died at 5:45 PM, Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. Michael was born on December 10, 1972 in Marion to Douglas Gilbert and Katherine (Stokes) Holmes. He married Jeanie Potter on December 6, 1991 in Paducah, KY. She survives of Creal Springs. Michael was a...
Bruce Holliday
Dec 17, 2015
Herrin-Bruce Holliday, 73, passed away at 12:00am on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home. Bruce was born on November 7, 1942 in Cobden to William Floyd and Gladys Marie (Deming) Holliday. He married Charlotte Watson on July 6, 1963 in Carbondale. She survives of Herrin. Bruce was the former owner and operator of the Holliday Oil Company then he...
Stanley Hahn
Dec 15, 2015
Marion-Stanley Anthony Hahn, 88, passed away at 9:10am on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the VA CLC. Stanley was born on April 24, 1972 in Plover, WI to Joseph and Mary (Ostrowski) Hahn. He married Mary Cordy in 1956 and they shared almost 60 years of marriage together. She survives of Marion. Stanley was a WWII Army Veteran. Survivors include:...
Edna Billingsley
Dec 14, 2015
Marion-Edna Billingsley, 98, passed away at 4:55pm on Monday, December 14, 2015 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Edna was born on April 13, 1917 in Johnson County to Dow and Elizabeth (Breakbill) Thornton. She married Lowell Billingsley on March 6, 1937 in Johnson County. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2001. Edna was a member...
Judy Turner
Dec 12, 2015
Marion-Judy Ann “Aunt Judy” Turner, 70, passed away at 2:51am on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at her home. Judy was born on July 3, 1945 to Allen and Dorothy (Bradford) Smith in Zion-Benton. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and loved working with children. Judy will be missed by all. Survivors include-two sisters, three brothers and several nieces and nephews....
Roberta Heidlebaugh
Dec 11, 2015
Johnston City-Roberta Jean Heidlebaugh, 91, passed away at 12:01am on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Roberta was born on November 23, 1924 in Hamilton County to Robert and Eva May (Williams) Draper. She married John Heidlebaugh on October 26, 1941 in Mattoon. He preceded her in death on May 9, 1990. Roberta was a member of...
Verla Deaton
Dec 9, 2015
Marion-Verla Deaton, 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Parkway Manor. Verla was born on April 27, 1925 in Williamson County to George Washington and Lola (Cash) Borum. She married Fred Deaton on March 9, 1943 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2005. Verla was of Christian faith. She will be missed by...
Kalyn Gelgut
Dec 7, 2015
Marion-Kalyn “Sissy” Michelle Gelgut, 20, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. Kalyn was born on August 11, 1995 in Marion to John and Melanie (Fisher) Gelgut. She loved to listen to gospel music, enjoyed watching tv and spending time with her family.. Kalyn will be missed by all who knew and loved...
James Hooten
Dec 4, 2015
Marion-James L. Hooten, 91, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. James was born on August 15, 1924 in Ft. Madison, IA to James M. and Verine (Peterman) Hooten. He married Letta Mae on October 19, 1946. She preceded him in death on August 12, 2011. James was in the US Marine Corps and served...
Peggy Miller
Nov 23, 2015
Marion-Peggy Miller, 72, of Marion, passed away at 7:25am on Monday, November 23, 2015 at her home. Peggy was born on July 24, 1943 in Marion to Howard and Nora (Bulliner) Neber. She married Kenneth Miller on January 1, 1980 in Anna. He preceded her in death on January 18, 2010. She was a member of Christian Liberty Church in...
Judy Zeller
Nov 21, 2015
Marion- Judy Kay Zeller, 62, of Marion, formerly of Highland and Pierron, passed away at 7:24 PM, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at her home. Judy was born on June 2, 1953 in Highland, IL to Francis and Alice (Haller) Zeller. She worked many years as the general manager of the Country Inn and Suites in Marion. She retired in August...
Daphane Colette Norman
Nov 17, 2015
Marion-Daphane Colette Norman, 81, passed away at 5:46pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Colette was born on May 10, 1934 in Marion to Oscar and Ruth (Hill) Roberts. She attended school in Marion. Colette married Charles G. Norman on September 14, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 22, 2005. She was...
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