All Obituaries

Betty Rae Neicamp MARION – Betty Rae (Korte) Neicamp, 85, of Marion, passed away peacefully with her family near, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at The Landings Senior Living Facility in Batavia, IL.  She was born on her grandparents’ farm near Round Knob, IL, on August 10, 1936, the daughter of Mary Helen Krueger.  She attended a one-room schoolhouse nearby before moving into town where she attended Metropolis High School on North Avenue.  This is where she met her...

OBITUARY William "Billy" Penny William "Billy" E. Penny, 87 years old of Marion, IL, passed away on April 16, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 17, 1935, in Vandalia, IL. Bill was the son of Virgil and Bernice Penny. Bill was a truck driver and retired from General Transfer of Decatur, IL after 31 years. He loved all things that had wheels. He enjoyed Mod Lite Racing and Micro Midgett cars at the Southern Illinois Raceway, riding his Tri Glyde...

Obituary for Ronald “R.D.” Starrick ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Ronald Dean "R.D." Starrick, 74 years old, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. R.D. was born on June 29, 1947, the son of Paul and Delores Starrick. He was raised in Marion by his grandparents, George and Grace Ashley. After high school he joined the United States Navy. He married Pamela Harris on August 6, 1978, together they have enjoyed 44 years of marriage. R.D. went on to work as...

Obituary for Larry Moore ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Larry Dean Moore, 85 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 4, 2022. Larry was born, at home in Marion, on August 15, 1936, the son of Charles Moore and Verna (Harris) Moore. After high school Larry attended Monmouth University and received a degree in chemistry. He then attended St. Louis College of Pharmacy and received his pharmacy degree. He owned and operated Marion Medical...

Obituary for David Swaim ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ David Earl Swaim, age 82 of Marion, Illinois, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Integrity Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 9, 1940, in Vermillion County, Indiana, son of William Swaim and Mary Frances Cox Swaim. He married Guyann Gleason on September 30, 1961, at Rush Creek Friends Church in rural Parke County, Indiana. Together they shared 60 years of marriage. Survivors include his wife, Guyann Swaim, his two daughters and...

Obituary for Ernest Rinella ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Ernest “Ernie” Rinella, 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Community Living Center at the VA Hospital in Marion. Ernie served as a radioman in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Marion American Legion Post 147, Marion VFW Post 1301, Marion Elks Lodge 800, and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a founding member of the Marion Knights of Columbus 6210. He retired as a...

Obituary for Michael G. Kelly ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Michael Gregory Kelly, 62 of Marion, Illinois left this world unexpectedly – but peacefully, on Saturday 19th March 2022 - the Feast of Saint Joseph. Born in Arlington, VA on June 20th, 1959, Michael was the beloved son of Joseph M. Kelly and Catherine (Neubeck) Kelly - the 4th of their 7 children. The happiest day of Michael's life was the day that his own son Thomas was born. Growing up in Washington, DC, Michael attended Our Lady...

OBITUARY FOR GERALD K. FEEZOR Gerald K. Feezor, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, IL, with his family by his side. He was born November 7, 1935, to F. Parkman and Elsie Feezor in Paducah, KY, where he spent his childhood with his four siblings: Parkman, Lewis, Iris and Frances. Gerald is survived by his wife Patricia of 42 years, and his children Julie Feezor Graul, Sarah Feezor Gray, Gerald Lane Feezor, Mike Lober, and Jeff Lober. He...

OBITUARY Jacqueline Rae (Walker) McNew Jacqueline "Jackie" Rae (Walker) McNew, 84 years old of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022, at 1:00 am, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 18, 1937, in Herrin, IL. Jackie was the daughter of Jack and Mary (Will) Walker. Jackie was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin, IL. She loved spending time with her loved ones, and she never met a stranger. With a heart of gold, she...

Ralph Wayne Graham, 62, of Marion passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion. Ralph was a graduate of Marion High School and Southern Illinois University. He was a successful financial services professional, for nearly 3 decades. He was most proud to be the father of daughter Carrie C. Graham, of Marion, who survives him. Ralph was generous with his time and leadership talent, in many community activities, throughout his life. These roles included...