Obituaries
Nina Albright
Jun 12, 2017
Goreville-Nina Jane Albright, 58, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at her home. Nina was born on January 31, 1958 in Johnson County to Roy and Mary Catherine (Smith) Russell. She married Charles “Chuck” Albright in Johnson County on July 18, 1983. He survives. Nina worked for Kroger’s for 23 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June...
Margarette "Margie" Holderfield
Jun 11, 2017
Herrin- Margarette “Margie” Holderfield, age 96, of Herrin, passed away at 6:11am on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Margarette was born in Goreville on July 3, 1920, the daughter of William Grover and Madge (Lovelace) Francis. She married Victor Edwin Wieland and he preceded her in death on June 16, 1996. She later married Floyd Holderfield who also...
Arlie King
Jun 9, 2017
Arlie King, 94, of Marion passed away on Friday, June 09, 2017 at 9:40 am at the VA Medical Center. Arlie was born July 1, 1922 in Goreville the son of Claude and Ruth (Durham) King. He married Mae Eloise Cline on November 30, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri and together they shared over 72 years of marriage until her death...
Arlie King
Jun 9, 2017
Marion – Arlie King, 94, of Marion passed away on Friday, June 09, 2017 at 9:40 am at the VA Medical Center. Arlie was born July 1, 1922 in Goreville the son of Claude and Ruth (Durham) King. He married Mae Eloise Cline on November 30, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri and together they shared over 72 years of marriage until...
Dan Stone
Jun 8, 2017
West Frankfort-Dan L. Stone, 65, passed away on Thursday, June 08, 2017 at his home. Dan was born on October 13, 1951 in Marion to Leslie and Edna (Smith) Stone. He married Jacqueline Hoeg on June 30, 1989 in Paducah. Dan served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a coal miner for 12 years at Old Ben 26....
Lowell L. Skelton
Jun 8, 2017
Carbondale- Lowell L. Skelton, age 70, of Carbondale, passed away at 12:26pm on Thursday June 8, 2017 at Integrity Nursing Home in Marion. Lowell was born the son of Eugene and Gertrude (Ragsdale) Skelton. He is survived by his son- Lowell Skelton Jr. of Creal Springs, daughter- Melissa and David Draper of Carterville, son- Lewis Skelton of Florida, four grandchildren,...
Deborah L. Haseker
Jun 6, 2017
Deborah L. Haseker, 60, of Johnston City, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 5 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Debbie was born December 11, 1956 in Alton the daughter of Estes Haseker and Mildred (Phillips) Haseker. Deborah has shared over 39 years with her life partner Cathy McClure, she survives in Johnston City. She was a social...
Melody Layman
Jun 3, 2017
Marion-Melody Layman, 62, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Melody's wishes were to be cremated. No services will be held.
Mildred Wisnewski
May 31, 2017
Mulkeytown-Mildred Wisnewski, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Herrin Rehab and Nursing Center. Mildred was born on November 3, 1925 in Benton to Wathie and Loney (Mocaby) Bennett. She married Stanley Wisnewski. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1976. Mildred volunteered at Shawnee Village and the VA Hospital. She attended Benton Church of God and...
Wilma Shadowens
May 31, 2017
Marion-Wilma F. Shadowens, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Wilma was born on October 3, 1939 in Marion to Drew and Mable (Ollis) McCormick. She married Ray Junior Shadowens on October 18, 1962. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2015. Wilma formerly worked as a seamstress at Smoler Brothers. She enjoyed spending time...
Lois M. Garavaglia
May 29, 2017
Freeman Spur- Lois May "Missy" Garavaglia, 85, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 12:00 AM, Monday, May 29, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Lois was born on July 31, 1931 in Freeman Spur to Thomas and Neva (Helms) Gentry. She married Jim R. Garavaglia on May 17, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas. He survives of Freeman Spur. She attended Freeman Freewill Baptist...
Joan Wright
May 28, 2017
Johnston City-Joan H. Wright, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her home after a six month battle with cancer. Joan was born on January 21, 1938 in Williamson County to Alva and Lorene (Miller) Handkins. She married George Wright on July 20, 1963 at Center Baptist Church in Crab Orchard. He preceded her in death on September...
Gerrard "Gerry" Noonan
May 28, 2017
Herrin- Gerrard “Gerry” Noonan, 80, of Herrin, passed away at 10:46 PM, Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Sunshine House on Weaver Road in Herrin. Gerry was born on June 28, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Thomas V. and Opal T. (Smith) Noonan, Sr. He worked in the maintenance department for the Franklin-Williamson County workshop prior to his retirement. He was...
Nancy L. Smith
May 27, 2017
Marion- Nancy Lyn “Nancy Noodle” Smith, 71, of Marion, passed away at 9:40 AM, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Nancy was born on May 4, 1946 in Aurora, IL to Edward and Mary O. (Gray) Smith. She worked as entertainment director and greeter at Helen Honey’s in Herrin. She was catholic. Nancy Noodle was...
Georgianna J. Richey
May 23, 2017
Georgianna J. Richey, 64, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 1:40 am at her home in Marion. Georgianna was born April 4, 1953 in Metropolis, Illinois the daughter of George and Doris (Hamby) Jenkins. She married James K. Richey on June 15, 1974 in Johnston City, Illinois and together they have shared over 42 years of...
Vera Lenora Fowler
May 23, 2017
Herrin- Vera Lenora Fowler, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 2:37pm on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Vera was born on January 29, 1929 in Blairsville, Illinois to the late Ruby (Snider) and Adolph Welch. She joined Bert G. Fowler in marriage on July 22, 1949 in Hurst, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 30,...
Helen Wright
May 21, 2017
Marion — Helen Wright, age 84, of Marion, IL, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Helen was born on July 17, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of Eric and Estella (Anderson) McKee. She married Leland Wright in December 1950 and traveled with him while he was in the U.S. Air...
Julia A. Hennig
May 21, 2017
Herrin- Julia A. Hennig, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 3:15 AM, Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Julia was born on September 19, 1930 in Herrin to Dr. Ernest L. and Johnnie B. (Sides) Hennig. She had attended the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Marion. She was a Herrin High School graduate and then went on...
Charles E. Beard
May 19, 2017
Marion- Charles E. Beard, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 6:10pm on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Charles was born on December 20, 1935 in Perry County, Illinois, the son of Harley and Myrtle (Rackley) Beard. He married Anita Dillow in Old DuQuoin on August 11, 1973. She survives in Marion. Prior to...
James Richard Cavitt
May 19, 2017
Carbondale-James Richard Cavitt, 55, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11:30am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Nathan Cherry and Racheal Puckett officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday at 10:30am at the funeral home.
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