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Terry L. Gill
Aug 17, 2014
Marion- Terry L. Gill, age 62, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at his home in Marion. Terry was born in Carbondale on January 6, 1952, the son of James and Mildred (Creal) Gill. He married Wilma Leonard in Marion on September 8, 1979. She survives in Marion. Mr. Gill attended the MarionFirstFreewillBaptistChurch. He loved spending time...
Forrest O'Connor
Aug 16, 2014
Marion- Forrest O’Connor, age 66, of Marion, passed away at 10:16am on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at his daughter’s home in Marion. Forrest was born in Chicago on January 18, 1948 the son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Goss) O'Connor. As per his wishes, he will be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home...
Frederick Stein
Aug 13, 2014
Marion-Frederick Eugene Stein, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Frederick was born on May 25, 1924 in Effingham County, IL to Frederick Earl and Maude (Culley) Stein. Survivors include: Sister-Aleda Maude (Stein) Milleville Sons: Fred George Stein Harold Lee Stein Daughter-Linda Mae (Stein) Hewlett Granddaughter-Sabine Rae Stein Grandsons: Gerald Lee Stein Jason Lee...
Henry W. Wielhouwer, Jr.
Aug 13, 2014
West Frankfort- Henry William Wielhouwer, Jr., 66, of Orlando, FL, formerly of West Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at H Hospital East in Orlando, FL. Henry was born on December 19, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI to Henry William Wielhouwer, Sr. and Doris Ruth (Ray) Wielhouwer. He was a veteran of the US Naval Reserve and served...
Ella Grimes
Aug 8, 2014
West Frankfort-Ella Jean Grimes, 62, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2014 at her home. Ella was born on August 7, 1952 in Columbus, OH to Stanley Leroy and Ethel June Clark. She was on apostolic faith. Ella enjoyed ceramics and knitting and was a collector of many things. Survivors include: Son-Harley O’Connor of Albuquerque, NM Daughter-Nancy Terry (Sam) of...
Mary Vancil
Aug 7, 2014
Goreville-Mary E. Vancil, 99, passed away at 12:50am on Thursday, August 07, 2014 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Mary was born on August 19, 1914 in Metropolis to Lewis and Lulu (Phillips) Trovillion. She married John Vancil, Sr. on July 24, 1932. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2002. Survivors include her four daughters; Sally Vancil of Ottawa,...
Elizabeth Sterne
Aug 2, 2014
Marion-Elizabeth Ann Sterne, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 5:30am at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis Elizabeth was born on October 28, 1933 in Franklin County to Andy and Marion (Hutinson) Buffo. She married Charles Sterne on September 17, 1955 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2004. Elizabeth was a member of...
Mr. Lindle Lee McRoy
Aug 1, 2014
Johnston City- Lindle Lee McRoy, 73, of Johnston City, formerly of Marion, passed away at 8:25 PM, Friday, August 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lindle was born on December 3, 1940 in Marion to Harry and Cliva (Watson) McRoy. He married Lora Louise Henderson on June 27, 1959 in Marion. She survives of Johnston City. ...
Bill "Cactus Pete" Plater
Aug 1, 2014
Marion- Bill Travis “Cactus Pete” Plater, 86, of Marion, passed away nine days short of his 87th birthday at 10:45 PM, Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Marion VA Medical Center. He was born on August 10, 1927 in Vienna. He was the son of William Garrett and Ruby K. (Travis) Plater. He married Susan K. (Payne) McGill on December...
Bernice Kneezel
Jul 31, 2014
Marion-Lillian “Bernice” Kneezel, 92, passed away at 9:20am on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at her home. Bernice was born on November 14, 1921 in Morley, MO to William and Eva (Boden) Penrod. She married William Kneezel on January 9, 1943 in Benton, MO. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1988. Bernice attended the First Church of God. She...
Karen Allsopp
Jul 31, 2014
Carterville-Karen Sue Allsopp, 70, passed away at 8pm on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at her home. Karen was born on May 12, 1944 in Saline County to Robert and Alma (Young) Carrier. She married Dave Allsopp on November 28, 1986 in Paducah. He survives of Carterville. Karen was active in her community in Carterville and with local charities. She loved...
Lucille Smith
Jul 31, 2014
Lucille Smith, 98, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 9:07 am at Herrin Hospital. Lucille was born June 21, 1916 in Greenbrier, Tennessee and was raised by George and Mallie Trenary. She married Clarence E. Smith on November 11, 1932 in Melvindale, Michigan and together they shared 59 years of marriage until his death on December 23, 1991....
Margaret Morgan
Jul 29, 2014
Marion-Margaret Mae Morgan, 89, passed away at 2:40pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Margaret was born on April 16, 1925 in Williamson County to Harvey and Ruth (Chitty) Walker. She married Clifton Morgan. He preceded her in death in 1986. Margaret worked at various retail stores and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending...
Marilyn Bundren
Jul 29, 2014
Harrisburg-Marilyn K. Bundren, 62, passed away at 1:50pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Marilyn was born on February 27, 1952 in Kankakee to Noel and May (Harris) Martin. She married Norval R. Bundren on August 23, 1987. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2007. Survivors include: Sister-Carolyn (Pete) Doman of Mahomet, IL Brother-Glenn (Amy)...
Paul House
Jul 27, 2014
Pittsburg-Paul Edward House, 83, passed away at 4:40 pm on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Frankfort Health Care in West Frankfort. Paul was born on November 12, 1930 in Oxly, MO to Frank and Nannie (Bridgeforth) House. He married Ann Arvesta (Fantz) House and they enjoyed 68 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2014. Paul...
Master Sgt. Lance Avery
Jul 25, 2014
Marion- Master Sgt. Lance P. Avery, age 60, of Marion, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 in rural Saline County, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Lance was born in Benton on June 8, 1954, the son of George and Loretta (Vene) Avery. He married Luciana Morales on June 20, 1992 at the Water Street Baptist Church...
Russell Stapleton
Jul 21, 2014
Marion-Russell Stapleton, 95, passed away at 12am on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Russell was born on September 21, 1918 in Pope County to Lewis and Chloe (Lewis) Stapleton. He married Mildred Sanders on July 4, 1941 in Jackson County and they shared 73 years of marriage. She survives of Marion. Russell honorably served his...
William W. Murphy
Jul 19, 2014
Marion- William W. Murphy, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 10:58pm on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Parkway Manor in Marion. William was born in Whiteash on December 27, 1922, the son of James Harvey and Helen Elizabeth (Wilson) Murphy. He married Irma J. Headean in Spillertown on September 18, 1946. She passed away on March 23, 2005. Mr....
Elizabeth Hanks-Hearn
Jul 18, 2014
Marion-Elizabeth Kay Hanks-Hearn, 50, passed away at 2pm on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Elizabeth was born on February 24, 1964 in Williamson County to Gilbert and Edith (Franklin) Hanks. She married Roger Hearn in Paducah, KY on April 23, 1982. He survives of Marion. Elizabeth worked as a cook at Lincoln School. She enjoyed going...
Dr. John Kaeser
Jul 16, 2014
MARION – Dr. John L. R. Kaeser, 82, of Marion, died peacefully at home at 7:24 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014, and went to be with his Lord and Savior following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A Celebration of Life will be held for Dr. Kaeser on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Zion United Church of...
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