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William David Sullivan
Jul 3, 2015
Tunnel Hill- William “David” Sullivan, age 46, of Tunnel Hill, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. William was born July 4, 1968 to Bill and Grace (Casey) Sullivan in Harrisburg. He graduated from Marion High School and then graduated from Southeastern Illinois College with an Associate Degree in Forestry. He started his career with the Missouri...
Carol Schwenneker
Jul 1, 2015
Marion-Carol A. Schwenneker, 70, passed away at 9pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Carol was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 9, 1944 to James and Agnes (Yankowski) Hopkins. She married Terry Schwenneker in Omaha on October 30, 1965. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2009. Carol was a member of St. Josephs...
William "Bill" Minton
Jun 30, 2015
Springfield-William “Bill” L. Minton II, 45, formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Bill was born on February 15, 1970 in Oaklawn, IL to William and Nancy (Dunaway) Minton. He was of Baptist faith. Bill was an avid technology enthusiast. He enjoyed photography, motorcycles and playing basketball. His children were...
Alekxos "Patti" Regan
Jun 28, 2015
Mt. Vernon-Alekxos “Patti” Regan, age 77, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully at 9:15pm on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Mt. Vernon Health Care following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on January 22, 1938, the only child of Oscar “Jake” and Wilda (Turner) Fife. Patti worked in the food service industry most...
Daniel Frey
Jun 27, 2015
Marion-Daniel Frey, infant son of Kami and Eddie Frey passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his parents, Kami and Eddie Frey; brothers, Dax and Caden Frey; maternal grandfather, Darrell Marshall; maternal grandfather, Mark Richard; maternal great grandfather, Leo A. Whitehead; maternal great grandfather, Dwight Marshall; paternal grandparents, Steve and Beverly Frey; paternal...
Charles Ford
Jun 26, 2015
Carterville- William Charles Ford, Jr., age 95, of Carterville, passed away at 8:30pm on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. William was born in Creal Springs on August 29, 1919, the son of William Charles and Minnie (Taylor) Ford. He married Betty Adams in Cape Girardeau in 1941. She survives. Charles was a proud United...
Betty Richey
Jun 24, 2015
Marion-Betty Lou Richey, 87, passed away at 6:52am on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born on August 18, 1927 in Marion to Guy and Katherine (Lowe) Key. She married Vernon Richey on January 24, 1946 and he preceded her in death. Betty volunteered at Heartland Regional Medical Center, she loved working there and the people loved...
Kimberly Johnson
Jun 22, 2015
Goreville-Kimberly Kay Johnson, 49, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at her home. Kimberly was born on September 22, 1965 in Herrin to Jerry and Darla (Hinckle) Johnson. Kimberly had a wonderful personality and loved people. She was very musically inclined and loved any beach. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially enjoyed being a good grandmother...
Gladys Reiter
Jun 20, 2015
Marion-Gladys Reiter, 91, passed away at 4:10pm on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at her home. Gladys was born on August 27, 1923 in Chicago to Fred and Jenny (Lian) Madsen. She married Frank “Bud” Deursch and he preceded her in death and then she married Alfred Reiter and he also preceded her in death. Gladys was Christian by faith; a...
David West
Jun 19, 2015
Marion-David L. West, 58, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at his home. David was born on October 18, 1956 in Rock Island to Gerald and Lydia (Martinez) West. David was employed as an auto technician. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include: Mother-Lydia West of Marion Children: David Haught Eric Haught Veron Haught Andrea...
Jackie Lee "Jack" Bloodworth
Jun 19, 2015
Marion- Jackie Lee “Jack” Bloodworth, 84, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 10:50 PM, Friday, June 19, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on May 31, 1931 in Williamson County to Lloyd and Letha (Tanner) Bloodworth. He married Shirley James on October 28, 1950 in Piggott, AR. She survives of Marion. ...
Lewis Lamphere
Jun 15, 2015
Marion-Lewis Lamphere, 84, passed away at 12:55pm on Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home. Lewis was born on April 29, 1931 in Johnson County to Charles Edward and Nancy (Webb) Lamphere. He married June Sullivan and she preceded him in death and then married Shirley Dempsey and she also preceded him in death. Lewis was in the U.S. Army. ...
Marvelene Pate
Jun 13, 2015
Marion- Marvelene Pate, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:15 PM, Saturday, June 13th, 2015 at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Marion. Marvelene was born on October 3rd, 1928 in Marion to Fred and Dorothy (Sanders) Norman. On November 9th, 1946 she married Paul Pate at 1st Methodist Church in Marion. They shared sixty-eight years of marriage together. Marlene...
Dr. Richard T. "Mike" Sokol
Jun 12, 2015
MARION- Dr Richard T. (Mike) Sokol, age 60, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 PM on Friday June 12th, 2015 in his home surrounded by his entire loving family. Dr Mike was in control until the end. He has battled health issues for a very long time. He said what comforted him most was closing his eyes and listening...
Afton Faye Collier
Jun 12, 2015
Marion- Afton Faye Collier, 97, of Marion, passed away at 12:06 AM, Friday, June 12, 2015 at Angel Acres in Marion. Afton was born on July 22, 1917 in WilliamsonCounty to William and Alice (Dorris) McKinney. She married Truman Collier in 1939 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on December 14, 1971. She was a homemaker who cared...
Evelyn Jack
Jun 9, 2015
Herrin-Evelyn R. Jack, 89, passed away at 9:42pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Evelyn was born on November 16, 1925 in Williamson County to Edward and Gladys (Simmons) Shadowens. She married Murle Jack on January 22, 1947 in Williamson County. He preceded her in death. Evelyn was a member of Scottsboro Church of God. She enjoyed preparing...
Robert A. Drew
Jun 6, 2015
Marion- Robert A. Drew, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 9:03pm on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Robert was born on July 1, 1942 in Portland, Maine, the son of Ernest and Helene (Kisla) Drew. He married Joyce Fowler in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on September 4, 1976. She survives in Marion. Mr. Drew...
Ellen Akens
Jun 5, 2015
Carterville- Ellen R. Akens, 63, of Carterville, passed away early Friday, June 5, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Ellen was born on March 19, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL to Charles and Genevie (Crossen) Clark. She married Erval “Dale” Akens on September 19, 1969 in Ozark, IL. He survives of Carterville. Ellen worked 20 years as an inspector at General...
Edward L. "Ed" Partak
Jun 5, 2015
Energy- Edward L. “Ed” Partak, 87, of Energy, formerly of Joliet, passed away at 5:23 PM, Friday, June 5, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Ed was born on August 28, 1927 in Joliet, IL to Joseph and Anna Marie (Bosok) Partak. He served his country bravely while stationed in Germany and France during WWII. Once honorably discharged from the...
Raymond Martin
May 28, 2015
Raymond “Al” Martin, 79, died 12:23 p.m. on Thursday, May 28th in Heartland Regional Medical Center due to natural causes. Mr. Martin was born on April 2nd, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois to Charles and Avis Martin. He enjoyed his life on the farm where he developed his love of the outdoors and hard work. Al married Wanda Lou Gottman from...
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