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Dakota Mitchem
Jul 9, 2014
Mt. Vernon-Dakota Lane Mitchem, 16, passed away at 11:02 am on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dakota was born on April 7, 1998 in Marion to William Mitchem and Sarah (Hester) Mitchem. He was a sophomore at Mt. Vernon Township High School, where he was a straight “A” honor roll student and was on...
Bertram Leech
Jul 2, 2014
Marion-Bertram G. Leech, 88, died peacefully with family and friends at his side, on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 while at Mt. Vernon’s Good Samaritan Hospital. Bert was born in Zion, IL on January 10, 1926 to loving parents Grover and Minnie (Heath) Leech. He was the youngest of four children born of this union. Brothers Kenneth and Finley and sister...
Lisa Lerch
Jul 1, 2014
Stiritz-Lisa D. Lerch, 48, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family and loved ones. Lisa was born on February 25, 1966 in Marion to Danny and Mary (Oliver) McKane. She married Jon Lerch on August 2, 1996. He survives of Stiritz. Lisa was a John A. Logan graduate...
Thomas Hestand
Jun 26, 2014
Thomas W. Hestand, 69, passed away at 4:55pm on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Thomas was born on November 2, 1944 in Atlanta, GA to Wayne and Afton (Croslin) Hestand. Tom enjoyed a lifetime of achievement filled with family and friends. He attended Kemper Military Academy, graduating from Marion High School in 1962, SIU Carbondale...
Irene Jurewicz
Jun 21, 2014
Palos Park-Irene Jurewicz, 95, formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Irene was born in Chicago on October 7, 1918 to Albert and Mary (Ostrowski) Gierut; beloved sister of Stanley Gierut. She married Alex Jurewicz on October 14, 1939 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1996. Survivors include son, Ray Jurewicz; daughter, Marcie...
Austin Holmes
Jun 12, 2014
Johnston City-Austin W. Holmes, 25, passed away at 11:03am on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Austin was born on December 2, 1988 in Herrin to Carl and Leisa (Ray) Holmes. He married Brittany Minton. She survives of Johnston City. Austin’s hobbies included hunting and fishing and he loved spending time with his kids. He will be missed by all. Survivors include:...
Charles Clark
Jun 9, 2014
Herrin-Charles W. Clark (Charlie) 80 passed away Monday June 9, 2014 at 12:25pm at his home following a brave battle with cancer. Charlie was born June 23, 1933 in East St. Louis IL to his parents Allen & Diecasa (Reed) Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Genevie in October 2004. Charlie was also preceded...
Lanora Blumer Walker
Jun 3, 2014
Carbondale-Lanora Blumer Walker passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in Carbondale, IL. She is survived by her husband, Willard Walker of Cobden, IL., three sons, Doug (San Francisco), Steve (Clearwater, FL) and Randy (Greenville, SC); two sisters, Virginia Clifton (Crosstown) and Vickie Lange (Scott City); two brothers, Marion (Cape Girardeau) and Bill (Modesto, CA). Her parents and one brother,...
Joanne Dewitt
Jun 2, 2014
Marion-Joanne Elaine DeWitt won her 6 year battle with Ovarian Cancer at 11 PM on June 2, 2014. Joanne was born in Springfield, MA on November 14, 1956 to George L. Chretien Sr. and Shirley D. Roy. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Chicopee. She graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1974, and attended Westfield...
Wanda Hearn
May 22, 2014
Marion-Wanda L. Hearn, 82, passed away at 8:40pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Wanda was born on December 15, 1931 in Pittsburg to Esco and Betty (Patterson) Edwards. She married John Hearn on September 7, 1951 in Pittsburg. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2008. Wanda attended Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
William Whitehead
May 8, 2014
Carterville-William Whitehead, 92, passed away at 1:46 am on Thursday, May 08, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. William was born on March 5, 1922 in Spillertown to John “Dolph” and Sadie (Stroud) Whitehead. He married Ruby L. Presley; she preceded him in death on August 18, 1972. He later married Lucille Howell and she survives of Carterville. William served...
Dinah Dollar
Apr 29, 2014
Marion-Dinah Dollar, 64, wife of Cecil Dollar, passed away at 6:04am on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Marion Rehab. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 11am at Rose Hill Cemetery with Pastor Derek Levins officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with...
Jewell Hudgens
Apr 28, 2014
Pittsburg-Lydia Jewell Hudgens, 80, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014 at her home. Jewell was born on December 10, 1933 in Marion to Benjimen and Lydia (Grimes) Murphy. She married Bob Hudgens; he preceded her in death on November 23, 2010. Jewell was the owner of the Pizza Palace and a member of Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending...
William Girtman
Apr 24, 2014
Goreville-William (Bill) G. Girtman, 85, of Ogallaga, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. William was born on June 17, 1928 in Illmo, MO to Gene and Opal Girtman. He retired after 33 years working for the telephone company. William was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. After retiring he resided at his home...
Norma LaVelle Summers
Apr 21, 2014
Marion-Norma LaVelle Upshaw Summers, of Troy, formerly of Marion, daughter of Charles and Ruth Upshaw of Marion, IL, passed Monday night with family by her side. During her very full 88 years, she was a member of 1st Methodist Church of Marion for over 70, serving as circle captain for 6 years, chairman of the membership committee, and member of the missionary...
Kenneth Pate
Apr 14, 2014
Marion-Kenneth L. Pate, 93, passed away at 12:38am on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Kenneth was born on January 12, 1921 in Marion to Carl and Lillian (Tanner) Pate. He married Patricia Hudgens on March 16, 1946 in Henderson, KY. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2007. Kenneth was a technical staff Sargent in...
Savannah Grace Barrass
Apr 10, 2014
JOHNSTON CITY – Savannah Grace Barrass, 3 months, passed away on April 10, 2014 at home with her parents by her side. Savannah was born to Kenna and Jerry Barrass on January 30, 2014, in St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Kenna of Johnston City; big brother, Landen Whitehead; maternal grandmother, Victoria Eyestone; paternal grandfather,...
John Chlada
Mar 30, 2014
Marion-John E. Chlada, 78, passed away on March 30, 2014, peacefully at home comforted by members of his family. John was born on April 14, 1935 in Chicago to Francis and Mildred (Sefcik) Chlada. He worked at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL for 27 years as a manager in their Physical Plant and Grounds Department. John enjoyed design...
Margaret Kincheloe
Mar 27, 2014
Marion-Margaret Ann Kincheloe, 78, passed away at 10:34am on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Margaret was born on May 14, 1935 in Marion to Monroe and Ivy (Dixon) Wiseman. She married Robert L. Kincheloe on December 5, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1985. Margaret was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with...
Charles Stricker
Mar 26, 2014
Marion-Charles Stricker, 83, passed away at 9:25pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Charles was born on April 28, 1930 in East Cairo, IL to Albert and Pauline (Beauregard) Stricker. He married Dessie Walker on September 7, 1951. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2002. Charles later married Patricia Grau and she...
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