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Albert Rolens
Dec 11, 2013
Goreville-Albert Rolens, 86, passed away at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Marion Rehab & Nursing. Albert was born on April 2, 1927 in Kennett, Missouri to Bill and Edith (Stirgion) Rolens. He married Elsie Young on April 17, 1970. She survives of Goreville. Albert was a WWII veteran of the Army. He retired from International Harvester and loved...
Lillian Robertson
Dec 8, 2013
Marion-Lillian Nevaeh Robertson, infant daughter of Mary Robertson and Cecil Humphrey, passed away at 2:49am on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Survivors include: Mother-Mary Robertson Father-Cecil Humphrey Maternal grandparents-Rachel Stewart and Steven Robertson Cousin-Dakota Eairheart Aunt-Debra Adams Uncle-Thomas Eairheart and wife Nicole Paternal great grandmother-Rita Starr Humphrey She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather,...
Gleness Andrew
Dec 4, 2013
Marion-Gleness Knight Andrew, 91, passed away on December 4, 2013 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Gleness was born on July 23, 1922 in Rosiclare, IL to E.A. and Janie (Woods) Knight. She married Bennett Andrew on August 11, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He preceded her in death on November 16, 2003. Gleness was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother...
Dennis Jones
Dec 2, 2013
Marion-Dennis Jones, 58, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born on June 18, 1955 in Pekin, IL to James and Betty (Webb) Jones. He married Patricia Loeh on August 6, 1976 in Goreville. She survives of Marion. Dennis was the owner of Jones Plumbing for many years. He enjoyed spending time with...
Helen Chamness
Dec 2, 2013
Marion-Helen Chamness, 93, passed away shortly before noon on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Helen was born on October 10, 1920 to Harry Garrison and Ida Mae (Hinchcliff) Turnage. She was first married to George H. Pritchett on May 30, 1937. They were married eight years when George was killed in Germany during WWII on April...
Mable Grant
Dec 2, 2013
Herrin-Mable A. Grant, 87, passed away on December 2, 2013 at Frankfort Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in West Frankfort. Mable was born on November 8, 1926 in Fergus, Illinois to Harry H. and Lena (Sanders) Grant. Mable graduated from Johnston City High School in 1944. She was formerly employed by Smoler Brothers. Mable was a beautician and taught at Marion...
William Douglas "Bill" Adams
Nov 30, 2013
West Frankfort- William Douglas “Bill” Adams, 72, of West Frankfort, passed away at 3:23 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at HeartlandRegionalMedicalCenter in Marion. Bill was born on June 13, 1941 in Alton to Oren and Ina (Downs) Adams. He married Delores Cain on January 17, 1969 in Alton. She survives of West Frankfort. He was a US Army veteran. Once...
Dorothy Weatherford
Nov 26, 2013
Marion-Dorothy Weatherford, 61, passed away at 1:15pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home. Dorothy was born on November 11, 1952 to Floyd and Esther (Miller) McGinn. She married Ernest Weatherford on June 8, 1974 in New Baden. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2005. Dorothy retired from the Williamson County Ambulance Company. She received numerous awards...
William Fredrick "Bill" Reel
Nov 23, 2013
Marion- William Fredrick “Bill” Reel, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 7:55pm on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at his home in Marion. William was born in Marion on April 26, 1932, the son of Vernell and Mildred (Anderson) Reel. Ever since he was a little boy, Bill wanted to be a farmer. Once he was old enough he became...
Zachary Rainey
Nov 21, 2013
Marion-Zachary Rainey, 24, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Zachary was born on April 4, 1989 in Marion to Anthony and Lisa (Mullen) Rainey. He married Whitni Towers on April 30, 2011 at Arnold View Freewill Baptist Church. She survives of Herrin. Zachary loved motor cross and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family, his pets and will...
John Robert Jones
Nov 9, 2013
Marion- John Robert Jones, 49, of Marion, passed away at 11:00 PM, Friday, November 9, 2013 at his home in Marion. John Robert was born on September 25, 1964 in White Sands, NM to Jackie Dale and Katharina (Gemroth) Jones. He owned “Bobbies” restaurant in Galatia for several years before more recently working as a truck driver for local contractors. ...
Michael L. Byrn
Nov 9, 2013
Marion- Michael L. Byrn, 64, of Marion, passed away at 8:26 PM, Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Michael was born on July 2, 1949 in Herrin to Joe and Ruth (Pullem) Byrn. He married Linda L. Davis on March 21, 1968 in Creal Springs. She preceded him in death on December 7, 2012. Michael...
Jesse Morgan
Nov 8, 2013
Marion-Jesse Leondress Morgan, 66, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 at his home. Jesse was born September 27, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to Robert Lee and Vennie Lue (Townsend) Morgan. He was a member of the Army's 101st Airborne and served three tours in Vietnam. Jesse really enjoyed his job and the company of his coworkers at Second Baptist Church in...
Mr. James Lowell Cain
Nov 7, 2013
Goreville- James Lowell “Jim” Cain, 71, of Goreville, passed away at 9:41 AM, Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jim was born on January 12, 1942 in Herrin to Charles Lowell and Bonnie (Flener) Cain. He was a US Army Vietnam veteran who fought courageously for his country while stationed overseas. Once honorably discharged, he...
Lorin Van Horn
Nov 5, 2013
Goreville-Lorin Jerome Van Horn, 85, passed away at 11:25am on Tuesday, November 05, 2013 at his home. Lorin was born August 11, 1928 in East St. Louis to Lorin and Catherine (Williams) Van Horn. He married Harriet “Tinks” Van Horn, she preceded him in death. Lorin was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include: Daughters: Kay...
Donald Childers
Nov 5, 2013
Johnston City-Donald A. Childers, 85, passed away at 12:15am on Tuesday, November 05, 2013 at Herrin Hospital Donald was born May 11, 1928 in Union County to Larkin and Inez (Williams) Childers. He married Nellie Manus on September 20, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas. They recently celebrated 66 years of marriage. She survives of Johnston City. Donald retired from SI Power...
Dallas Travelstead
Nov 4, 2013
Marion-Dallas D. Travelstead, 36, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Franklin County Hospital as a result of a mining accident. Dallas was born on January 30, 1977 in Marion to Delmar and Jamie (Dotson) Travelstead. He married Jamie Norris on July 2, 2002 in Las Vegas. She survives of Marion. Dallas loved riding motorcycles and spending time with...
Phillip Loyal Girdner
Nov 3, 2013
Marion-Phillip Loyal Girdner, 72, passed away at 9:50am on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at his home. Phillip was born September 29, 1941 in Bryants Store, Kentucky to Roy and Linda Mae (Lee) Girdner. He married Pamela Wolaver on June 1, 1993 in Corbin, Kentucky. She survives of Marion. Phillip retired from the railroad as an electrician. He was a member...
Mr. Mack Lannom
Nov 2, 2013
Carbondale- Mack T. Lannom, 89, of Carbondale, passed away at his home after a short illness Saturday morning, November 2, 2013. Mack was born July 27, 1924 in New Virginia, IL to William J. and Pauline (Gamblin) Lannom, he was raised by his grandfather- Mack “Pop” Gamblin. Mack worked 29 years as a pressman at the Southern Illinoisan, then a Maintenance...
Lenore Saxon Doyle
Oct 31, 2013
Marion-Lenore Saxon Doyle, 74, passed away at 9:38pm on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lenore was born on February 8, 1939 in Johnston City to Haywood and Jessie (Hopper) Batey. She loved to travel and was very proud of having traveled to all 50 states. Lenore loved to sew and enjoyed spending time with her dogs. Survivors include:...
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