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Melvin Flynn
Sep 20, 2015
Maryville-Melvin O’Dean Flynn, 84, formerly of Marion, died on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 10:46am at the home of his daughter, Deborah Kay Bryan of Glenn Carbon, IL. Melvin was born on February 15, 1931 in West Frankfort. He was an avid Cardinals fan who had many work experiences in his life. Melvin worked in the copper mines in Arizona,...
Virginia Oliver
Sep 19, 2015
Marion-Virginia L. Sims Oliver, 88, passed away 11:18am on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Virginia was born on August 12, 1927 in East Prairie, MO to Lee and Marie (Evans) Morehead. She married Ozoral “Red” Oliver on April 2, 1948 in Sikeston, MO. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2005. Virginia loved flowers and enjoyed sewing...
Beatrice "Bea" L. Smith-Salto
Sep 11, 2015
Marion- Beatrice "Bea" L. Salto, age 99, of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Bea was born in Charleston, Missouri on February 17, 1916, the daughter of Gilbert “Gill” and Eunice (Magness) Holder. She married David E. Smith in 1952 and he preceded her in death. She later married Tony Salto. He...
Mahala "Elizabeth" Nevious
Sep 10, 2015
Marion- Mahala “Elizabeth” Nevious, 95, of Marion, passed away at 12:39AM, Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion following a lengthy illness. Elizabeth was born on January 25, 1920 to John and Esta (Carter) Braden in Raleigh. She married Lamon Nevious and he preceded her in death in 1955. Elizabeth was a homemaker and formerly worked on the...
Mary Alice Fick
Sep 4, 2015
Marion- Mary Alice Fick, 69, of Marion, passed away at 6:05 PM, Friday, September 4, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1946 in Fullerton, CA to Erna and Dorothy (Kerchoff) Ford. She married Stuart Fick on September 5, 1972 in Toluca, IL. He survives of Marion. Dorothy was retired, but worked many jobs along the way. ...
Harlean "Tiki" Miller
Aug 31, 2015
Marion-Harlean Kay “Tiki” Miller, age 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, August 31, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 12 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 PM to be held at Woods Chapel Community of...
Ronald "Bud" Wilkins
Aug 26, 2015
Marion-Ronald “Bud” Wilkins, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Bud was born on September 1, 1934 in Marion to Clarence E. and Eva (Council) Wilkins. He married Dorothy Eckols on November 12, 1955. She survives of Marion. Bud was in the US Air force. He retired from Maytag after 41 years of employment. ...
Charles Newell
Aug 26, 2015
Marion-Charles Ray Newell, 81, went to be with the Lord at 3:30am on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the VA Medical Center. Charles was born on October 28, 1933 in Marion to Henry Estes and Alice (Youngblood) Newell. He married the love of his life Lois Jeanette Whitehead on April 20, 1957 at Spillertown Baptist Church. She survives of Marion. ...
Kenneth L. Atwood
Aug 24, 2015
Marion-Kenneth L. Atwood, 93, passed away at 2:37pm on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Angel Acres. Kenneth was born on May 14, 1922 in Williamson County to Charles Leroy “Roy” and Eva Alice “Allie” Atwood. He married Eva Holderfield and she preceded him in death in 1986. Kenneth was a coil winder at Giles Armature for 43 years. He was...
Craig Godard
Aug 23, 2015
Marion-Craig Godard, 71, passed away at 5:47pm on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home. Craig was born on October 6, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to Frank and Dorothy (Schluter) Godard. He married Jane Davis in St. Petersburg, FL on May 9, 1993. She survives of Marion. Craig retired from the IBEW after working there for 46 years. He was...
Charles E. Wells
Aug 21, 2015
Marion- Charles E. “Chick” “Chuck” Wells, 84, of Marion, formerly of Johnston City and California, died at, 3:00 AM, Friday, August 21, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Charles was born on New Year’s Eve 1930 in West Frankfort to Charles M. and Wanda (Westray) Wells. He married his wife of 48 years, Valeria “Bobbie” James, on February...
Denzil Speers
Aug 17, 2015
Marion-Denzil Howard Speers, 92, passed away at 3:40pm on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the VA Medical Center. Denzil was born on May 28, 1923 in Blairsville to Lee and Nola (Galliger) Speers. He married Betty Sherertz on September 12, 1942 in Jackson, Missouri. She preceded him in death on February 16, 2014. Denzil served in the U.S. Army during...
Darren Pulley
Aug 8, 2015
Marion-Darren L. Pulley, 50, passed away at 11:31pm on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home. Darren was born on May 5, 1965 in Marion to Gary and Barbara (Dippie) Pulley. He was 1983 graduate of Marion High School and was a proud alum of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1989 and a...
Infant Isiah McGee
Jul 24, 2015
Marion- Infant Isiah Karter Allen McGee, 3 months, of Marion, died as a result of injuries received during an automobile accident, at 9:25 AM, Friday, July 24, 2015 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Isiah was born on April 25, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale to Jeremy McGee and Tommi Burnett-Miner. Isiah was a funny baby with...
David Lyerla
Jul 22, 2015
Marion-David Lee Lyerla Jr., 31, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. David was born on July 26, 1983 in Marion to David Lyerla and Glenda (Marks) Davis. David was a coal miner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing his guitar and loved spending time with his son. He will be missed by...
Michael Ray "Mickey" Craig
Jul 17, 2015
Goreville- Michael Ray “Mickey” Craig, 71, of Goreville, passed away at 4:37 PM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Michael was born on April 26, 1944 in Kankakee, IL to Omer Ray and Hazel Geneva (Perry) Craig. He married Lily L. Kelley on August 23, 1963 in Goreville. Together they shared almost 52 wonderful years...
James "Jim" Lang
Jul 17, 2015
Marion- James Irvin “Jim” Lang, 88, of Marion, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:40 AM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Marion VA Medical Center Nursing Facility. James was born February 27, 1927 in Marion to Irvin Walter and Letha M. (Douglas) Lang. He married Dorotha Arlene Stephens on May 21, 1949 in Kentucky. Together...
Madeline Cloud Hewlett
Jul 14, 2015
Marion-Madeline Cloud Hewlett, 81, passed away at 11:59am on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at her daughter Karen’s home, surrounded by her family. Madeline was born in Marion on March 25, 1934 to Harold and Mae (Franklin) Farner. She married William Cloud on July 19, 1952. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2001. Madeline was a member of First...
Kylie Faith Wilda-Tite
Jul 6, 2015
Herrin-Kylie Faith Wilda-Tite, infant daughter of Amy Wilda and Brent Tite, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Survivors include parents, Amy Wilda and Brent Tite of Herrin; maternal grandparents, Cindy Wright of Herrin and Wayne Wilda, Jr of Carbondale; paternal grandparents, Brandi Larson of Marion and Tony Tite of Ozark and several nieces and...
Dorothy Carter
Jul 6, 2015
Marion-Dorothy Carter, 93, passed away at 3:49pm on Monday, July 6, 2015 at Angel Acres. Dorothy was born on September 5, 1921 in Williamson County to John E. and Ethel Pearl (Rentfro) Springhart. She married Guy L. Carter in 1944 when he came home from the war. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1983. Dorothy was a retail...
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