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Daniel Malloy
May 26, 2015
Creal Springs-Daniel J. Malloy, II, 64, passed away at 11:25am on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his home. Dan was born on November 19, 1950 in Chicago to Daniel James and Ruth (Blaney) Malloy. He married Abby Steger Dominik on January 12, 1980 in Palos Park, IL. She survives in Creal Springs. Dan attended Morgan Park High School in Chicago...
Melvin Powell
May 24, 2015
Creal Springs-Melvin Powell, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Saline Care Center. Melvin was born on September 3, 1936 in Creal Springs to Vernie and Recil (Buckner) Powell. He married Shirley Robertson on September 14, 1957 in Creal Springs. Melvin retired from the Vienna Correctional Center after many years of service. He enjoyed spending time with family...
Carol Kelley
May 24, 2015
Marion-Carol S. Kelley, 73, a resident of rural Marion passed away at 12:40pm on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home. Carol was born on October 4, 1941 in Marion to Audie and Evelyn (Winn) Moore. She was united in marriage to Albert Kelley in November 1966 and he survives of Marion. Other survivors include: son, Frank Huffstutler of Marion;...
Minnie Alice Holmes
May 24, 2015
Marion - Minnie Alice Ritchey Holmes, 92, passed away on Sunday morning, May 24, 2015 Alice was born on August 7, 1922 in Mattoon, Illinois. She married Harold (Tom) H. Holmes and together they shared 50 years of marriage. Both were accomplished square dancers and performed all over the Midwest during their many years together. Alice worked for Western Electric...
Debra Watson
May 23, 2015
Marion-Debra Lynn (Norris) Watson, 55, went to be with the Lord on May, 23, 2015 at her home. Debbie was born on January 29, 1960 in Marion to Howard and Dianne (Mulkins) Norris, Jr. She married John Watson, Sr and together they have shared over 40 years of marriage. He survives of Marion Debbie was a homemaker who loved spending...
Charles W. Dempsey
May 21, 2015
Hardin KY-Charles W. Dempsey, 91, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his home. Charles was born on May 1, 1924 in Marion to Raymond and Lavine (Mangum) Dempsey. He married Venetia Floy Johns on March 14, 1942 in Jackson, MO. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2010. Charles retired from General Motors in...
Clara "Faye" Simmons
May 20, 2015
Marion-Clara “Faye” Simmons, 91, departed life at 12:25am on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Faye was born in Creal Springs on June 23, 1923, the daughter of James O. and Nancy (Prim) Johns. She married Jessie L. Simmons in 1946 and they enjoyed 46 years together until he preceded her in death on May 8, 1993. ...
Sheila Bastien
May 12, 2015
Arnold, MO-Sheila Camden Bastien, formerly of Creal Springs, 52, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Fairfield, IL. Sheila was born on June 23, 1962 in Gary, IN to Pete and Patsy (Willis) Camden. She was employed at the VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. Sheila was a Nascar fan and loved spending time with her dog...
Samuel A. Jackson
May 7, 2015
Carterville-Samuel A. “Sam” Jackson died unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2015 in Carterville at the age of 75. Sam is survived by his wife, Diana of Carrier Mills; his sister, Ruth Black of Tyler, TX; four children, Bobby Miller, James Miller, Christopher Miller and Sammie Miller and grandchildren, David, Kathryn and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his...
Elaine Foster
May 6, 2015
Goreville- Elaine Foster passed from this earth on Wednesday afternoon, May 6, 2015. She was 93 years old. She entered this life on August 5, 1921 in Salem, Richland County, IL being the daughter of Lafayette Ivan McCarty and Edna Evelyn Bowers McCarty. On June 4, 1944, she married Joseph Simpson Foster whom she was married to for over 66...
Lorene Nora Henry
May 5, 2015
Marion-Lorene Nora Henry, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Lorene was born on September 15, 1930 in St. Louis to Earl and Eathel (Tubbs) Fisher. She married Walter Henry and he preceded her in death. Lorene retired from Wagner Electric. She was a member of the First Church of God in Marion. Her...
William Robert Templeton
May 4, 2015
Marion-William Robert Templeton, 84, passed away on May 4, 2015 at his home with his beloved wife of 57 years, Louise, by his side. William “Bill” was born in Tamaroa on March 19, 1931. He was the son of Dr. William Robert and Marguarite Templeton. When their mother died suddenly in Alton when Bill and his sister Norma were three...
Joshua Alan Green
Apr 28, 2015
Marion- Joshua Alan Green, 27, of Marion, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Marion. Joshua was born on April 2, 1988 in Carbondale to Jeffery Alan and Brenda K. (Morrison) Green. He enjoyed spending time outdoors bow hunting for deer or fishing for whatever was biting. He was Baptist faith and will be dearly missed by those that knew...
Barbara Mathis
Apr 26, 2015
Pinckneyville-Barbara J. Mathis, 72, passed away at 10am on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Barbara was born on January 8, 1943 in Goreville to Clyne and Martha (Loyl) McNeely. She worked for Kroger for many years and was also a beautician. Barbara was a member of Eastern Star. She will be missed by all who knew...
Galen Henderson
Apr 23, 2015
Goreville-Galen Lee Henderson, 42, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Galen was born on February 2, 1972 in Elgin to Carl and Jean (Stewart) Henderson. He was a member of the Pentecostals of Southern Illinois. Galen loved old cars, motorcycles and computers. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Parents-Carl and Jean Henderson...
Michael McNichols
Apr 22, 2015
Marion-Michael McNichols, 56, passed away at 3:27pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. It was Michael's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held.
Eric Welker
Apr 15, 2015
Anna-Eric Welker, 45, passed away at 9:30pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his home. It was Eric's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Aileen Trexler
Apr 12, 2015
MARION-Aileen Martha Traxler, 78, passed away at 1:13pm on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Aileen was born September 17, 1936 in Wayne County, MI to Edward and Dorothy (Price) Walker. She married David Trexler on June 18, 1960 in Kankakee, Illinois; together they shared almost 49 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on June...
Yvonne Higginbotham
Apr 10, 2015
Marion – Yvonne Higginbotham, 81, passed away peacefully in her home Friday evening April 10, 2015 surrounded by two of her sons, Micheal Fletcher and Grady Higginbotham, and her friend and caregiver, Susan Tackitt. Yvonne was born to Muriel (Hearn) Fletcher and Delos Fletcher in Williamson County near Dillingham on November 17, 1933. According to Delos, the doctor was late...
Richard Haught
Apr 8, 2015
Goreville-Richard L. Haught, 72, passed away at 9:35pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Richard was born on December 6, 1942 in Colp to Cleddis and Katherine (Fleck) Haught. He married Glenda in Athens, GA on September 2, 1966. She survives of Goreville. Richard served in the US Army. He was a member of Local 73...
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