All Obituaries

Joe A. Holderfield, 69, of Marion, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Joe was born in Marion, IL on October 22, 1953.  He was the youngest child of a blended family after his mom passed away when he was 5 years old.  As a young kid, he was constantly outside shooting hoops or traveling with his dad and stepmom. Joe attended Marion High School, and this is where his life really started to take shape.  His toughness, hard work, and natural ability helped him become a...

SUZANNE BRADLEY Seneca – Suzanne Stanley Bradley, 88, wife of Donald Ray Bradley, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Marion, Illinois, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Orland Stanley and Miriam Maxey Stanley. Suzanne retired after 25 years with AT&T. Suzanne was a prayer warrior and a very active member of Utica Baptist Church, where she taught pre-school and bible study for 25 years. She also participated with the...

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Thomas Michael Shannon, “Mike” born on July 15, 1939, to Thomas and Elizabeth Shannon in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on April 29, 2023, in Marion, Illinois after suffering a stroke. Mike proudly served in the United States Army. Mike had an amazing career as a professional baseball player and broadcaster with the St. Louis Cardinals. Mike loved baseball and all of Cardinal Nation. Mike was a man of Catholic faith, a loyal friend, father and husband. He was intriguing and an...

Our Tiny Dancer, was sent home to Jesus and is dancing with the angels in heaven.  Mila Jo Moss blessed us here on earth for four beautiful days.  We wanted her to stay, but God had bigger and better plans for her up in Heaven.  She was called home after a hard battle down here.  She was so strong and perfect in every single way.  Mila felt nothing but love during her time on earth. From her family, her nurses, and every single person around the world that were...

Jack D. Holderfield passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023, at the Anchor in Marion. He was born to Alberta Cash and Floyd Holderfield on July 9, 1940. Jack married Donna Kay ‘Zoeller’ Holderfield on June 20, 1959. Together they shared 63 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Kay, his son, Mark Alan (Kelly) and grandson, Logan Michael, his brothers, Joe (Marsha) and Jim (Doris) Holderfield. He was a Seargent in the United States Army Reserves from 1962-1968. Jack...

Catherine Teresa Kelly nee Neubeck was born at 20th and M St, NW, Washington, DC on December 1, 1933, and was baptized at St. Matthews nearby. She was the third child of Mary M. Madden Neubeck and Francis G. Neubeck. She attended Saint Steven’s grade school at 24th and K. St and Holy Trinity High School in Georgetown where she played on the basketball team, the Trinity Termites. After graduating from High School Catherine attended Dumbarton College for one year and transferred to...

Kenneth E. Witt, age 86, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 29th, 2023, in Carbondale, Illinois. Kenneth was born on September 4th, 1936 in Blue Island, Illinois, to parents Elmer Witt and Ruth Wolz. Kenneth was a veteran; he served honorably in the National Guard and Army Reserves. Kenneth’s experience in the National Guard and the Reserves played a very important role in his life. Kenneth took his skills and knowledge towards a new career path; working on computers for...

Mary Lee Edwards Davis, age 91 of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, at her home at The Anchor Memory Care Center, with her family by her side.  She was born at home on March 18, 1932 in rural Johnson County, east of Goreville, Illinois, the youngest of 12 children, to Norm H. and Nellie May Rendleman. Mary attended grade school at Bethleham school and graduated from Goreville High School in  1950. She was united in marriage to the love of her life,...

Kenneth D. Culberson, age 75 and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 20, 2023, in his Marion, IL home with his loving family at his side. Ken, the oldest of three children, was born on June 30, 1947, in Oconee, Illinois, to Harley and Henrietta Culberson. He spent his childhood in Pana, Illinois, and later moved to Arlington Heights as a teenager, where he graduated from Arlington High School in 1965. In 1966, Ken joined the U.S. Air Force, where he proudly...