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Charles A. Holmes

Charles A. Holmes

Aug 16, 2013

Marion- Charles A. Holmes, age 38, passed away at 6:30pm on Friday, August 16, 2013 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Charles was born on September 27, 1974 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Tina (Ticer) Skiles and Nobel Holmes.  He liked old cars and trucks and enjoyed attending car shows. Mr. Holmes worked as a truck driver. Survivors include his father-...

Danny Joe Avery

Danny Joe Avery

Aug 7, 2013

Goreville-Danny Joe Avery, 68, passed away at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Danny was born on September 12, 1944 in Johnson County to John and Mildred (Smith) Avery.  He married Debbie Farris on April 24, 2000, she survives of Goreville. Danny was a mail carrier for many years.  He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, working...

Gayle L. "Pete" Petersen

Gayle L. "Pete" Petersen

Aug 3, 2013

Marion- Gayle L. “Pete” Petersen, 77, of Marion, passed away at 11:58 PM, Friday, August 2, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Pete was born on October 20, 1935 in Lincoln, IL to Lester K. & Lanora (Karr) Petersen.  He married Violet Wilson on February 8, 1973 in Harrisburg.  She survives of Marion. Pete served his country honorably...

Kevin R. Bell

Kevin R. Bell

Aug 3, 2013

Marion-Kevin R. Bell, 43, formerly of Marion, passed away at his home in Antioch, Tennessee on Saturday, August 3, 2013.  Kevin dedicated his life to our Lord and Savior in February. In his final days, he was surrounded by his parents, sister, partner and aunt, Carol Mitchell of Marion. Kevin was born on March 16, 1970 in Marion to Charles...

Mr. Randall D. McFarland

Mr. Randall D. McFarland

Aug 1, 2013

Marion-Randall D. “Mack” McFarland, 63, of Marion, passed away at 2:00am on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Randall was born on October 6, 1949 at Lightner Hospital in Harrisburg, Illinois to William Carl and Elizabeth (Morrison) McFarland. He married Violet L. Adams on March 8, 1969 at Fairview Baptist Church in Creal Springs,...

Bryce Eugene Antonacci

Bryce Eugene Antonacci

Jul 30, 2013

Coffeen-Bryce Eugene Antonacci, 54, passed away at 5:30 pm on July 30, 2013 at his home. Bryce was born on December 4, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois to Charles and Sheila (Corby) Antonacci. He proudly served in the US Navy.  Bryce retired from a rewarding career with CIPS.  He had many hobbies that he enjoyed, but loved waterskiing and spending time...

Virginia Wolaver

Virginia Wolaver

Jul 28, 2013

Creal Springs-Virginia R. Wolaver, 81, passed away at 10:24 am on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Virginia was born October 12, 1931 in Prescott, Arkansas to Raymond and Myrtie (Renfro) Buie.  She married Billie G. Wolaver, he precedes her in death on August 31, 2006. She was a beautician for many years and owned her own...

Ruben Throgmorton

Ruben Throgmorton

Jul 20, 2013

Goreville-Ruben John Throgmorton, 100, passed away at 6:18 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ruben was born on July 13, 1913 in Grassy Township, Illinois to John and Fletta (Goodman) Throgmorton.  He married Margie Vaughn and together they had three children. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2010. Ruben worked several years as...

Rosemarie Shadowens

Rosemarie Shadowens

Jul 19, 2013

Marion—Rosemarie Shadowens, age 72, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at 10:00pm on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Rosemarie was born in West Frankfort on March 21, 1941 to John Foster and Myrtle McGrail. She married Charles “Gib” Shadowens on December 4, 1965 in Zeigler. He preceded her in death on January...

Robert Lee Robertson

Robert Lee Robertson

Jul 18, 2013

Creal Springs-Robert Lee Robertson, 80, passed away at 6:40 am on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home surrounded by family. Robert was born on April 23, 1933 in Johnson County to Audry and Gusta (Simmons) Robertson. He married Barbara Robertson on May 22, 1954. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2012. Robert retired from LaFarge...

Brenda Baker

Brenda Baker

Jul 17, 2013

Marion-Brenda K Baker, 60, passed away at 3:24 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Brenda was born July 13, 1953 in Johnston City to Kenneth and Dorothy Baker. She was a homemaker and worked as a bartender. Survivors include: Mother-Dorothy Baker Son-David and Wendy Baker of Marion Son-Ryan Emery of Marion Daughter-Felicia Hamberg of Marion...

Clifford Eugene Trexler

Clifford Eugene Trexler

Jul 14, 2013

Goreville- Clifford Eugene Trexler, 75, of Goreville, passed away at 6:30pm on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Clifford was born on January 19, 1938 in Johnson County to Roy and Willie (Sullivan) Trexler.  He married Carol Ann Schenk on February 28, 1959 in Trenton, Michigan. She survives of Goreville. Clifford retired from the Ford Motor Company. ...

Samuel Eugene Baker

Samuel Eugene Baker

Jul 12, 2013

Creal Springs--Samuel Eugene Baker, 82, of Creal Springs, died on Friday, July 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sam passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born in Goreville on February 8, 1931 to James Samuel and Ruby (Short) Baker. Sam was a sheet rocker for 49 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...

Beulah Frey

Beulah Frey

Jul 12, 2013

Marion—Beulah R. Frey, 77, of Marion, passed away at 10:00 am on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Beulah was born on May 3, 1936 in Pittsburg to Loren Maynard and Maude Heath. Beulah worked at Marion Memorial Hospital for 35 years in the billing department. She will be missed and loved always by family...

Charles "Chuck" Tuggle

Charles "Chuck" Tuggle

Jul 12, 2013

Mt. Vernon-Charles “Chuck” Tuggle, formerly of Goreville, 91, passed away at 7:30 am on July 12, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Health Care. Charles was born September 18, 1921 in Carmi to Lee Vincent and Tamsey (Buttry) Tuggle.  He married Brenda Murphy on October 5, 1991. She survives of Dix. Together they shared 21 wonderful years of marriage. Mr. Tuggle was...

Bobby D. Kirby

Bobby D. Kirby

Jul 8, 2013

Marion-Bobby D. Kirby, 80, passed away at 12:59 pm on Monday, July 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bobby was born October 27, 1932 in Goreville to Lester Noel and Stella Mae (Lewis) Kirby.  He married the love of his life, Jeanette Cox, on June 22, 1963 in St. Charles, Illinois. She survives of Goreville. Bobby retired as an...

David Bruce Nevious

David Bruce Nevious

Jul 1, 2013

Marion-David Bruce Nevious died quietly from liver cancer on July 1, 2013. He was born to Lamon Bruce Nevious and Denise Jane (Hutson) Nevious on January 7, 1963 in Kankakee, Illinois. As a young child he loved to spend the summers with his Grandfather Hutson. Later the family moved next door to his grandparents, which gave him more opportunity to...

Geraldine Dolores Schreiner

Geraldine Dolores Schreiner

Jun 30, 2013

Herrin-Geraldine Dolores Schreiner, 82, passed away at 4:54 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Geraldine was born on November 3, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence and Geraldine (Wilker) Dawson. She married Raymond “Jug” Schreiner, he preceded her in death on June 5, 2006. Geraldine was a homemaker and had a strong...

Edith E. Roberts

Edith E. Roberts

Jun 28, 2013

Creal Springs- Edith Elaine Roberts, 66, of Creal Springs, passed from this life to be forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:40 PM, Saturday, June 28, 2013 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Edith was born on May 9, 1947 in Pleasant View, KY to Roy and Ellen (Bird) Mauney.  She married Louie Allen Roberts on...

Mildred Eileen Singleton

Mildred Eileen Singleton

Jun 27, 2013

Marion, Illinois-Mildred Eileen Singleton, 94, passed away at 1:53 pm on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at her home at the Lake of Eqypt. As per her wishes, Mildred will be cremated. Graveside memorial services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy, Illinois on Saturday, July 6 at 11 am. Mildred was born in Atlas, Illinois to Clifford and Ima...

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