Obituaries

Norma Jo McWhorter Wright

Norma Jo McWhorter Wright

Apr 24, 2017

Marion- Norma Jo McWhorter Wright, 87, of Mesa, AZ , formerly of Marion, died, Monday, April 24, 2017 at American Orchards Assisted Living in Gilbert, AZ Norma Jo was born on July 21, 1929 to William Joseph and Eva Jewell (Launnis) Haneline in Toledo, Ohio. She married Jack McWhorter on October 1, 1949 in Franklin, Kentucky. After Jack’s death in...

William Carl "Bill" Dungey

William Carl "Bill" Dungey

Apr 22, 2017

Marion- William Carl “Bill” Dungey, age 89, of Marion, passed away at 5:53am on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home in Marion. William was born in Marion on July 16, 1927, the son of John William and Mary (Starrick) Dungey. He married Sue Turner in Pigott, Arkansas on December 27, 1947. Together, they shared sixty-nine wonderful years of marriage....

Melvin Blunt

Melvin Blunt

Apr 21, 2017

Herrin- Melvin “Old Man” Blunt, 67, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 10:11 PM, on Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home, surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Melvin was born June 23, 1949 and is survived by all of his Chestnut family and his dearest friends. Melvin was a very happy man who enjoyed his beer (root beer),...

Barbara J. Fofar

Barbara J. Fofar

Apr 20, 2017

Barbara J. Fofar, 72, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:28 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born October 5, 1944 in Marion the daughter of James and Wanda (Jordan) Stone. She married Jim Mayberry on May 7, 1966 and to this union their daughter Teresa was born.  On January 31, 1976 in Marion...

Patricia Ann Adams

Patricia Ann Adams

Apr 17, 2017

Patricia Ann Adams, 92, of Marion, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 12:55 am at Helia Healthcare of Energy.  Pat was born March 10, 1925 in Marion the daughter of Julius and Erna (Sturkey) Musgrove.  She married Charles Adams on May 23, 1953 in Marion and together they shared over 36 years of marriage until his death on...

Marjorie Cruse

Marjorie Cruse

Apr 16, 2017

Goreville-Marjorie Cruse, formerly of Tamms, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Marjorie was born on July 23, 1928 in McLean, IL to Clarence and Mary (Mills) Hafley.  She married Weldon Cruse on December 1, 1944 in Bloomington.  Marjorie was a member of the Elco Baptist Church.  She enjoyed reading, playing bingo and liked to dance. ...

Amy Hurt

Amy Hurt

Apr 16, 2017

Goreville-Amy Hurt, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Amy was born on May 30, 1931 in Truman, AR to Lloyd and Ruby (Bryant) Teague.  She married Travis Hurt on July 24, 1958 in Macon, MS.  He preceded her in death on November 20, 2004. Amy loved quilting, gardening, painting and cooking.  She enjoyed spending time...

Pamela Sue Bean

Pamela Sue Bean

Apr 16, 2017

  Goreville- Pamela Sue Bean, 67, of Goreville, formerly of Royalton, IL and Springfield, MO, passed away at 7:37 AM, Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at her home. Pamela was born on April 8, 1950 in Herrin to Carl “Tick” and Pauline (Fries) Jennings. She worked several years at Allen Industries in Herrin prior to her retirement and was of...

Robert E. Davis

Robert E. Davis

Apr 15, 2017

Marion-Robert E. Davis, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Robert was born on March 16, 1944 in Johnston City to Wily and Blanche (Smith) Davis.  He married Barbara Przewoznik on November 2, 1963 in Schererville, IN.  She preceded him in death on January 12, 2011. Robert served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Airforce and...

Ival Maxwell

Ival Maxwell

Apr 15, 2017

Ival Maxwell, 95, of Marion, IL died at 8:00 am on Saturday April 15, 2017 of heart failure in the Veterans Administration’s Hospice for Heroes unit at the VA Hospital in Marion, Illinois. Ival was born on January 8, 1922 to Charles Herman and Anna Flora (Harvey) Maxwell south of Union, Indiana in a 2-story log cabin. He married Martha...

James "Jim" Wisek

James "Jim" Wisek

Apr 13, 2017

James “Jim” Wisek, 98, of Oak Lawn, Illinois formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:55 am at Heartland Healthcare in Paxton.  Jim was born May 14, 1918 in Sesser the son of Peter Paul and Luella Lavada (Wolverton) Wisek.  He married Geneva E. Smith on April 4, 1942 in Jackson, Missouri and together they shared...

Debra Lee Howell

Debra Lee Howell

Apr 10, 2017

Herrin- Debra Lee Howell, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 6:35pm on Monday, April 10, 2017. Debra was born in Williamson County on September 15, 1954, the daughter of Wendel and Thelma (Bell) Howell. Debbie was a very hard worker. She had worked as a waitress most of her life. She loved talking and cutting up with everyone that...

Richard J. Dirks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...