Obituaries
Richard J. Dirks
Apr 10, 2017
Herrin- Richard J. Dirks, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 8:10pm on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Richard was born in Effingham on September 27, 1943, the son of William C. and Bernice (Manuel) Dirks. He married Patsy J. Terry in Effingham on September 8, 1956. She preceded him in death on September 1, 2011....
Curtis D. Page
Apr 8, 2017
Marion- Curtis D. Page, age 93, of Marion, passed away at 7:52am on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Integrity Nursing Home in Marion. Curtis was born in Benton on May 16, 1923, the son of Cabbot and Eva (Alexandra) Page. He married Patricia (Griffin) Lingle Page on April 26, 1974 in West Frankfort. She preceded him in death on March...
Joni Lynn Miller
Apr 6, 2017
Zeigler- Joni Lynn Miller, age 59, of Zeigler, passed away at 10:45pm on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her home in Zeigler. Joni was born on July 11, 1957 in Cairo, the daughter of John Kirk and Sarah Cloe (Worthington) Cook. She was a homemaker. Her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Brittany Cook, survive in West Frankfort. As per her...
John Heath
Apr 4, 2017
Herrin- John V. Heath, Jr., 76, of Herrin, passed away at 7:29 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on August 22, 1940 in Flora to John V. and Margie (Boltman) Heath, Sr. He married the love of his life, Diana K. Martin on January 6, 1961 in San Antonio, TX. ...
Larry Bloodworth
Apr 3, 2017
Marion-Larry Ray Bloodworth, 68, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital. Larry was born on April 7, 1948 in Carbondale to Luther and Jena Sue (Rasberry) Bloodworth. He married Katie Pulley on August 7, 1992 in Herrin. Larry loved antique cars, watching nascar and drag racing. His pride and joy was his 1937 Ford Coupe...
Roy Kennedy
Mar 28, 2017
Marion-Roy L. Kennedy, 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Good Samaritan in Mt. Vernon. Roy was born on October 18, 1934 in Marion to Chester and Osa (Keele) Kennedy. He married Rosemary Hodge on August 24, 1960 in Marion. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2012. Roy served in the U.S. Airforce. He worked as...
Dorothy Harris
Mar 25, 2017
Herrin- Dorothy Harris, 95, of Herrin, formerly of Freeman Spur, passed away at 3:50 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Dorothy was born on November 15, 1921 in Freeman Spur to Robert Merriam and Betty (Jacob) Chandler. She married Jesse Sanders on April 13, 1940 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death in June of 1982. She...
Lorelei Bruce Bujdoso
Mar 23, 2017
Marion – Lorelei Bruce Bujdoso, 84, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 4:28 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lorelei was born to Frank and Ferne (Loye) Bruce. She married Tibor B. Bujdoso on June 6, 1953 at the First Methodist Church in Marion and together they shared over 32 years of marriage until his death...
Gay Lynn Williams
Mar 20, 2017
Marion- Gay L. Williams, 60, of Marion, passed away at 10:51 PM, Monday, March 20, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Gay was born on January 23, 1957 in Johnston City to Robert and Esther (Eberhardt) Williams. She worked for many years as a clerk at Dollar General. She enjoyed playing bingo, walking her dog and talking with...
Carrie L. Tripp
Mar 19, 2017
Carrie L. Tripp, 82, of Marion, went home to her Lord and savior on March 19, 2017 at 6:50 am at home with her family beside her. Carrie was born March 23, 1934 in Hamilton County to Hallie Hungate and Gwen (Clark) Hungate-Arnold. She married Lawrence C. Tripp on June 9, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas. They shared 59 years together;...
Arlene Coffey
Mar 19, 2017
Goreville-Arlene Marie Delisle Coffey, 78, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Arlene was born on December 20, 1938 to Robert and Dorothy Delisle. She grew up in the Chicago, Roseland Area and attended Fenger High in Chicago. Arlene gave birth to two sons, Richard S. and Robert A. from a previous marriage. She moved to Oahu,...
Ruth C. Troutman Travelstead
Mar 18, 2017
Ruth C. Troutman Travelstead, 104, formerly of Marion, passed away at 8:35 pm on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal. Ruth was born June 23, 1912 in Spillertown to Napoleon and Mary Lula (Atwood) Cushman. She married John Donald Troutman in Marion in 1936. He passed away in September, 1958. She later married James Fred...
Frank Thompson
Mar 17, 2017
Marion-Frank Thompson, 96, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Frank was born on September 12, 1920 in Mt. Vernon to Henry and Lillie (Whitlock) Thompson. He married Donna Stullken on August 21, 1943 in St. Louis. She preceded him in death on January 23, 2004. Frank served in the U.S. Navy as a PBY pilot in...
Junior Sullivan
Mar 15, 2017
Goreville-Junior Yvonne Sullivan, 65, of Goreville, passed at 9:35 AM, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his home. Junior was born on May 17, 1951 in Johnson County to Louie and Daphene (Webb) Sullivan. He was a hardworking man who grew up running heavy machinery. His hobby became his work as he later became co-owner/operator of Sullivan Trucking and Backhoe in...
James Matthew McHargue
Mar 14, 2017
Herrin- James Matthew McHargue, age 89, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 5:28am on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, at Herrin Hospital. James was born in Herrin on March 10, 1928, the son of Alexander and Hattie (Woodward) McHargue. He married Edna Louise Young in Herrin on December 15, 1945. She preceded him in death on...
Mildred Chamness-Holmes
Mar 11, 2017
Marion-Mildred Chamness Holmes, 97, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on May 9, 1919 in Marion to Elmer and Luthary (Hill) Blackburn. Mildred was a waitress for several years around Marion. She was a school bus driver for 24 years for Marion Unit #2 and retired in 1977 Mildred was united...
Charles Lavern Davie
Mar 11, 2017
Stiritz- Charles Lavern Davie, 77, of Stiritz, passed away at 3:30 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Charles was born on June 4, 1939 in Hurst to Woodrow Wilson and Louise (Nava) Davie. He married Susan Lorraine Andrew on February 17, 1962 in Sanford, NC. Together, they shared fifty five wonderful years together. She survives of...
Nancy Sullins
Mar 10, 2017
Marion – Nancy S. Sullins, 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10:20 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born September 19, 1941 in Murphysboro the daughter of Walter Martin and L. Lucille (Jeter) Doty. She married Lloyd Sullins on June 13, 1959 in Cedar Grove “Dog Walk” and together they have shared over...
Nancy S. Sullins
Mar 10, 2017
Nancy S. Sullins, 75, of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10:20 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born September 19, 1941 in Murphysboro the daughter of Walter Martin and L. Lucille (Jeter) Doty. She married Lloyd Sullins on June 13, 1959 in Cedar Grove “Dog Walk” and together they have shared over 57 years...
Vincent "Vinnie" Cosby
Mar 10, 2017
Marion-Vincent “Vinnie” Edward Cosby, 33, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Vinnie was born on February 21, 1984 in Madison, IN to Vincent Dixie and Angela Cosby. He was employed at Aisin Manufacturing and formerly worked at 17th Street for many years. Vinnie loved music. He enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh and...
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