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Margaret Treat
Nov 30, 2014
Marion-Margaret Sue Treat, 76, passed away at 8pm on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Margaret was born on October 22, 1938 in Johnson County to John and Marjorie (Grimes) Thomas. She married Edward Treat on May 14, 1955 in Vienna. He survives of Marion. Margaret attended First Apostolic Church. She formerly owned and operated grocery stores...
Jerry R. Baker
Nov 28, 2014
Marion- Jerry R. Baker, 58, of Marion, passed away at 8:24 PM, Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home in Marion. Jerry was born on March 30, 1956 in Marion to Thomas R. and Patsy (Motsinger) Baker. He began his career at Baker Automotive Salvage and Towing in Marion and then later as a coal miner for Zeigler Coal Company....
Mildred Stapleton
Nov 25, 2014
Marion-Mildred Stapleton, 92, passed away at 3:05pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Mildred was born on July 14, 1922 in Marion to Rufus and Bertha (Capron) Sanders. She married Russell Stapleton on July 4, 1941 in Jackson, MO and they shared 73 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on July 21,...
Elesa Ballard
Nov 25, 2014
Marion-Elesa Kay Hall-Ballard passed away November 25, 2014 at 5:50pm with her family surrounding her. She is gone too soon at the age of 62. Elesa is survived by her husband Mark Ballard of Marion, her son David Ballard of Marion, a daughter and son in law, Crystal and Charles Robertson also of Marion. She also has a sister Carla...
Mercedith Duffield
Nov 24, 2014
Marion-Mercedith L. Duffield, 82, passed away at 5pm on Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mercedith was born on May 9, 1932 in Ettison Switch, IL to Edward and Orpha Bell (Evans) Robinson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her pets. Mercedith will be missed by all Survivors include: Daughters: Glenda and...
Israel Jones
Nov 20, 2014
MARION- Israel Jones, Sr., 88, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 8:57am at Marion Rehab and Nursing Center. Israel was born on March 14, 1926 in Marion to William and Belauh Jones. He married Anna Mae Griffin on June 26, 1948 in Marion. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2008. Israel was a long time resident...
Louise Bigler
Nov 18, 2014
Marion-Louise Bigler, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at her home. Louise was born to Fred and Frances Bigler on September 18, 1932 Survivors include family members: Margaret Sullivan of Auburndale, FL Joe Waicukauski of Carbondale Jean Gerstenberger of Kimball, MI Lou Bigler of Carbondale Barbara Gooden of Pinckneyville John and Karen Bigler of Carbondale Ruth and Floyd...
Charles Newton
Nov 16, 2014
Marion-Charles L. Newton, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 6:45am at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Charles was born on December 1, 1927 in Goreville to Lowell Edward and Lena Afton (Escue) Newton. Charles was in the U.S. Army and retired from GTE after 42 years of service. After his retirement, he worked at Sullivan Electric. ...
Nancy Smith
Nov 16, 2014
Lake of Egypt- Nancy A. Smith, 69, of Lake of Egypt, formerly of Altamont and St. Joseph, passed away at 8:10 AM, Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home with family by her side.
Nancy was born on March 8, 1945 in Vandalia to Welmer R. and Hazel (Hutchins) Milleville. She married Dale Smith on November 26, 1960 in Altamont. ...
Howard Ross
Nov 9, 2014
Marion-Howard B. Ross, 76, passed away at 12:18pm on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his home. Howard was born on January 8, 1938 in Griffin, GA to Henry Alton and Irene Mary (Smith) Ross. He married Sandra Lee Nokes on June 19, 1965 in Dover Hill, IN. She survives of Marion. Howard was in the U.S. Air Force and was...
Janet Walker
Nov 8, 2014
Marion-Janet L. Walker, 80, passed away at 6:40am on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Parkway Manor. Janet was born on October 7, 1934 in Anna to Henry Laverne and Frances (Church) Choate. She married Joseph Walker on June 3, 1967 in Centralia. He survives of Marion Janet was of protestant faith and worked as a secretary for many years. She...
Steve Reid
Nov 4, 2014
Goreville-Steve Reid, 37, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital. Steve was born on August 16, 1977 in Bloomington, IL to Stephen and Diane (Otto) Reid. He married Monica Francis at Goreville First Baptist Church on September 17, 2005. She survives of Goreville. Steve worked at Cook Coal Terminal and attended Grange Hall Church. He...
Sherry Emery
Nov 1, 2014
Dongola-Sherry Emery, 64, passed away at 7:28am on Saturday, November 01, 2014 at her home. Sherry was born on April 7, 1950 in Carbondale to Harry & Jeanette (Peebles) Lowe Jr. She married Curt Emery on December 17, 1968 at Second Baptist Church in Marion. He survives of Dongola Sherry worked at Wal-Mart for 12 years. She loved to hunt,...
Florene Clarida
Oct 31, 2014
Marion-Florene Clarida, 90, passed away at 6:02pm on Friday, October 31, 2014 at her home. Florene was born on August 24, 1924 in Williamson County to Gilbert & Esther Motsinger. She married John Clarida on June 29, 1941. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1995. Florene attended New Burnside Church. She loved sewing, crafts, working in the garden,...
Pauline Lyell
Oct 31, 2014
Marion-Pauline I. Lyell, 62, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 10am at Herrin Hospital. Pauline was born on July 12, 1952 in Murphysboro to Bobby & June (Crain) Phillips. She married Jim Lyell on April 9, 1971 at the Marion Church of God. He survives of Marion. Pauline was a member of the American Legion and an avid...
Virginia "Ginger" Baker
Oct 26, 2014
Marion- Virginia M. “Ginger” Baker, 61, of Marion, passed away at 1:25 AM, Sunday, October 26, 2014 at her home in Marion. Ginger was born on July 4, 1953 in Canton, IL to Wayne and Margaret (Moore) Haffner. She married James “Bob” Baker and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2007. She worked as bar manager for the...
Robert Stapleton
Oct 24, 2014
Marion-Robert “Bobby” Joseph Stapleton, 48, passed away at 6:19am on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on October 6, 1966 in Marion to William and Rossitta (Hellberg) Stapleton. He loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed working on the river. Robert will be missed by all Survivors include: Brother-Billy Stapleton and wife Chana of...
Flora Anguiano
Oct 23, 2014
Marion-Flora Anguiano, 79, passed away at 11:30pm on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Marion Rehab. Flora was born on October 17, 1935 in Durango, Mexico to Miguel and Everarda (Peres) Orquiz. She married Jesus Anguiano-Medina in Rodeo Durango, Mexico in April of 1956. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2005. Flora was a homemaker and always had a...
Robert "Bob" Lindsay
Oct 17, 2014
Creal Springs- Robert Eugene "Bob" Lindsay, 58, went to meet Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, on October 17, 2014. He battled stage 4 brain cancer for over thirteen months and was an inspiration to others as he testified of his faith throughout the illness. Robert was born April 19, 1956, in Marion, Illinois to James and Juanita...
Barbara Clendenin
Oct 15, 2014
Marion-Barbara Ann Clendenin, 80, passed away at 3:33pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her home. Barbara was born on February 27, 1934 at St. Andrews Hospital in Murphysboro to Cleo L. and Sarah A. (Butcher) Radford. She married Curtis R. Clendenin on July 12, 1952 at First Baptist Church in Marion. Together they shared 31 years until his passing...
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