Obituaries
Ray Jr. Almaroad
Jul 2, 2017
Goreville- Ray Jr. Almaroad, age 85, of Goreville, passed away at his home in Goreville on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Ray was born in Boaz, Illinois in Massac County on July 15, 1931, the son of Ray B. and Sarah “Alice” (Meyers) Almaroad. He married Marjorie A. Meneese on September 24, 1949. Together, they shared over sixty-seven years of marriage....
Patsy Ann Martin
Jul 2, 2017
Patsy Ann Martin, 73, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 7:35 pm at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Patsy was born January 30, 1944 the daughter of Barney and May (Boyer) Simmerman. She married Paul “Dink” Martin on August 13, 1960 in Marion and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until his death...
Robert "Bob" Connell
Jul 1, 2017
Marion-Robert "Bob" D. Connell, 62, passed at his place of peace on Saturday, July 1st, 2017. Bob was born to parents Robert "Dog" and Patsy (Douglas) Connell on May 30th, 1955. He worked for the City of Marion for 30 years prior to his retirement in 2009. His joys in life were being a father and grandfather, traveling the country...
Elladee Bradley
Jun 30, 2017
Peoria-Elladee Bradley, 96, formerly of Marion, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Grandview Nursing Home in Peoria. Elladee was born on August 15, 1920 in Grantsburg to Rev. Robert and Dorothy (Simmons) Grant. She married Harold E. Beggs and he preceded her in death in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. She then married Edward Hall and he...
Ronald Case
Jun 29, 2017
Goreville-Ronald Leon Case, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his home. Ronald was born on November 13, 1932 in Norfolk, NE to Cecil and Leona (Weaver) Case. He married Billie Everhart in Dayton, TN April 7, 1956. She survives of Goreville. Ronald served in the U.S. Navy where he was an avid tennis champion. He retired as...
Edward L. Murray
Jun 26, 2017
West Frankfort- Edward Lee Murray, 89, of rural West Frankfort, passed away at 4:42 AM, Monday, June 26, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Edward was born on December 19, 1927 to Carl and Hazel Murray. He was a US Navy veteran who served his country courageously during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Once honorably discharged he returned home. He was retired...
Lynn Strobel Sr.
Jun 26, 2017
Marion- Lynn Oliver Strobel, Sr., age 65, of Marion, passed away at 3:47pm on Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home in Marion. Lynn was born in Marion on December 19, 1951, the son of Amos and Helen (Wallace) Strobel. He married Penny Norris at the Zion Church in Marion on November 6, 1982. She survives in Marion. Lynn farmed...
Mr. Larry G. Hughes
Jun 24, 2017
Larry G. Hughes, 77, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 9:55 am in Marion. Larry was born March 17, 1940 in Scales Mound the son of Glenn and Irene (Bainbridge) Hughes. He married Diane Cronin on May 21, 1966 in Herrin and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. Larry was a funeral director...
John Claud Talley James
Jun 24, 2017
Marion- John Claud Talley James, 85, of Marion, passed away at 8:47 PM, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. John Claud was born on September 28, 1931 in Marion to John Claud and Sarah Fern (Talley) James. John Claud was retired from the United States Marine Corp where he served honorably as crew chief for...
Donna Lee Michel
Jun 23, 2017
Herrin- Donna Lee Michel, age 70, of Herrin, passed away at 9:35am on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home in Herrin. Donna was born on March 2, 1947, the daughter of Ernest A. and Marie Evelyn (Mitchell) Kuhnke. She married William O. "Bill" Michel in Lansing, IL on May 26, 1984. He preceded her in death on January 2,...
Marlon Foulks
Jun 23, 2017
Buckner-Marlon Foulks, 59, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home. Marlon was born on August 8, 1957 in Williamson County to Kenneth and Afton. She married Lennie Foulks on June 12, 2005 in Williamson County. He survives. Marlon was an LPN and loved gardening, animals and spending time with her family. Survivors include: Husband-Lennie Foulks of Buckner...
Jane Nelle Boyer
Jun 20, 2017
Jane Nelle Boyer, 74, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7:04 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jane was born September 4, 1942 in Lowell, Indiana the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Adamson) Quivey. She married Leslie Warren “Les” Boyer on December 26, 1964 in Lowell, Indiana and together they shared over 48 years...
Mildred Corn
Jun 18, 2017
Marion-Mildred Corn, 95, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Mildred was born on January 12, 1922 in Franklin County to Cecil W. and Golda (Smith) Frailey. She married Denver Corn on June 12, 1939. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2006. Together they enjoyed traveling and exploring new places for 67 years. Mildred was...
Kathy Lee (South) Allsbrook
Jun 17, 2017
Carterville- Kathy Lee (South) Allsbrook, age 65, of Carterville, passed away at 1:10am on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her home. Kathy was born in Williamson County on January 25, 1952, the daughter of Theodore McKinley "Johnny" and Jenetta "Jewel" (Sutton) South. She married Michael Allsbrook in Herrin on New Years Eve of 2010. He survives in Carterville. Survivors include...
Sharon Marie Smith
Jun 16, 2017
Marion- Sharon Marie Smith, 62, of Marion, passed away at 5:30 AM, Friday, June 16, 2017 at her home. Sharon was born on October 28, 1954 in Chicago to Gilbert and Betty (Hecker) Baldwin. She married Howard Smith on June 24, 1976 in Marion. Sharon was a dedicated wife and homemaker and also worked as an aide at Reflection’s Memory...
Georgia McCormick
Jun 15, 2017
Carbondale-Georgia L. McCormick, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home. Georgia was born on January 3, 1929 in Lesterville, MO to Guy and Beatrice Baker. She married Clyde R. Childers in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1964. On May 24, 1974 Georgia married Robert McCormick. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2012. ...
Darrel D. Smits
Jun 14, 2017
Marion- Darrel Dean Smits, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 10:30pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Darrel was born in Corsica, South Dakota on December 14, 1934, the son of Theodore Herman and Fanny (DeVris) Smits. He married Ramona P. Ikast on September 9, 1955 in Brookings, South Dakota. She preceded him...
William Troy Chapman
Jun 13, 2017
Carterville- William "Troy" Chapman, 54, of Carterville, passed away at 8:49 PM, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Troy was born on July 5, 1962 in Otto Township, IL to William Robert and Lucille Alice (Vaccaro) Chapman. Since June 2013, he enjoyed living with his friends at Alta Drive in Carterville. He was catholic and enjoyed spending time going...
Debra Smart
Jun 13, 2017
Pittsburg-Debra Smart, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Debra was born on October 12, 1951 in Marion to Jay and Patricia (Edmonds) Deaton. She married Richard Smart on April 13, 1974 at Warder Street Baptist Church. He survives. Debra loved to spend time with her family, especially her kids and grandkids....
Elsie Mae Rodney
Jun 12, 2017
Herrin- Elsie Mae Rodney, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 11:41 AM, on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the The Anchor of River to River Community of Marion. Elsie Mae was born on November 3, 1924 in Buckeye Lake, OH to Orville and Mary Alice (Englehart) Huber. She married Robert Rodney on April 2, 1946 in Marion. He preceded her...
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