Obituaries

Mike Goeb
Feb 15, 2017
Herrin- Michael C. “Coach” Goeb, 71, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 1:45 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2017, surrounded by his family and close friends, at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy. Michael was born on August 1, 1945 in Cherokee, IA to Charles V. and Darlene (Morgan) Goeb. He attended various area schools growing up. After graduating from Herrin High...
Roy Taylor
Feb 15, 2017
Marion-Roy Dean Taylor, 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the VA Medical Center. Roy was born on October 29, 1921 in Mountain View, Arkansas to Jesse and Ethyl (Berkley) Taylor. He married LuRetta Benz on December 18, 1966 in Marion and together they shared 48 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2015....

Alta Winters, Jr.
Feb 15, 2017
Marion-Alta Winters, Jr. 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Alta was born on September 22, 1937 to Alta Winters Sr. and Maggie Lisaius. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Shirley Mae Kneezle Winters; son, Richard A. Winters; daughter, Tina R. Winters Horvath and husband Ken; grandchildren, Cameron A. Taylor...
Reba Lane
Feb 14, 2017
Marion-Reba Fern (Dailey) Lane passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Liberty Village. Reba was born on November 1, 1919 south of Harrisburg in East Ledford to Fred and Hazel (Gulley) Dailey. She attended elementary school in East Ledford and graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1937. After graduation, Reba worked at Harrisburg Soil Conservative...
David K. Swanson
Feb 13, 2017
Energy- David K. Swanson, 54, of Energy, formerly of the Chicago area, passed away at 9:30 PM, Monday, February 13, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. David was born on February 22, 1962 in Zion, IL to Gene and Sachiko Swanson. He married Janice Vaughn on July 7, 2013 in Paducah, KY. She survives of Energy. He worked as a freelance construction...
Wanda "Faye" Evans
Feb 13, 2017
Wanda “Faye” Evans, 71, of Marion, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 9:40 pm at her home. Faye was born February 2, 1946 in Marion the daughter of Luther and Sophie (McGuire) Frey. She married Larry Evans on February 14, 1986 in Marion and together they have shared 31 years of marriage. She was of the Baptist Faith. ...

Vernon Jacob Shane Ferguson
Feb 11, 2017
Vernon Jacob Shane Ferguson, age 37, of Marion, passed away at 1:51am on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. Jacob was born on August 13, 1979, the son of Walter "Pete" and Priscilla J. (Heath) Ferguson. As per the family's wishes, Jacob will be cremated. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral...

Laura J. Ford
Feb 10, 2017
Cave In Rock- Laura J. Ford, 48, of Cave In Rock, died at 4:00 AM, Friday, February 1, 2017 at her home. Laura was born on February 18, 1968 in Elcho, WI to Lawrence and Cathy (Meyers) Ford. She was retired. She formerly worked as a waitress for various restaurants, but more recently she began a new career as a chicken...
Charles "Bud" Nannie
Feb 9, 2017
Goreville-Charles “Bud” Nannie, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at his daughters home. Charles was born on December 14, 1929 in Goreville to Harace and Nancy Ann (Howard) Nannie. He married Wanda Lou Douglas on June 9, 1959. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1986. He later married Robbie Sims on February 19, 1991 at Goreville...

Barbara Jean Szablewski
Feb 7, 2017
Herrin- Barbara Jean Szablewski, age 81, of Herrin, passed away at 1:51pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at West Side Care Center in West Frankfort. Barbara was born in Freeman Spur on November 5, 1935, the daughter of Harry and Margaret Stanley. She married Donald Paul Szablewski in Chicago on February 2, 1974. He preceded her in death on December...
Johnnie L. Byrn
Feb 7, 2017
Marion- Johnnie “J.B.” Byrn, 69, of Marion, passed away at 4:20 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. Johnnie was born on May 25, 1947 in Herrin to Joseph E. and Ruth (Pullem) Byrn. He married Patricia K. Norris on October 15, 1985 in Creal Springs. She survives of Marion. He was a hardworking man who began working as...
Jean Brenningmeyer
Feb 5, 2017
Goreville-Jean Brenningmeyer, 92, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home. Jean was born on December 31, 1924 in McCracken County, KY to Hugh and Stella (McChristian) Long. She married Kenneth Brenningmeyer on April 15, 1945 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Massac County. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1977. Jean was a member of...
Linda Wilson
Feb 5, 2017
Carbondale-Linda Sue Wilson (Hawk), formerly of Grand Tower, 68, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Linda was born on December 9, 1948 in Marion to Robert and Beatrice (Vaughn) Sullins. She enjoyed gambling, shopping and traveling. Linda loved spending time with her family. Survivors include: Daughter-Susan O’Neal and fiancé Cory Harrison of Carterville Granddaughter-Gracelynn...
Betty June Kerley
Feb 2, 2017
Colp- Betty June Kerley, age 93, of Colp, passed away at 12:10am on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Betty was born in Colp on July 5, 1923, the daughter of Oscar and Lena (Jacobs) Hogg. She married Elmer C. Kerley in Jackson, Missouri on June 28, 1940. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1990....
Alice Lorene Hebbeler-Marshall
Feb 1, 2017
Alice Lorene Hebbeler- Marshall, 95, of Goreville, passed away on Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at 4:50 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born August 10, 1921 in Fulton County, Arkansas the daughter of Everett and Francis Arizona (Deatherage) Tackitt. She married Louis Alfred Hebbeler in 1938 in West Plains, Missouri, he preceded her in...
Teresita Gomez Hernandez
Jan 30, 2017
Teresita Gomez Hernandez, 70, of Murphysboro, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 4:43 pm at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Teresita was born October 3, 1946 in Oaxaca, Mexico the daughter of Julian and Evarista (Garcia) Gomez. She married Jose Hernandez in Oaxaca, Mexico and together they have shared 42 years of marriage. She was a homemaker...
Clifford E. "Cliff" Moeller
Jan 29, 2017
Clifford E. “Cliff” Moeller, 68, of Marion passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 29, 2017 at 10:26 am. Cliff was born August 22, 1949 in Belleville the son of Elroy and Lucille (Niemeier) Moeller. He married Eunice A. Cornwell and together they have shared 34 years of marriage. He was a long time member of...

Clifford Moeller
Jan 29, 2017
Marion- Clifford Moeller, 67, of Marion, passed away at 10:26 AM, Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.

Harold F. Thompson
Jan 28, 2017
Creal Springs- Harold F. Thompson, 91, of Creal Springs, passed away at 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Harold was born on March 6, 1925 in Spring Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada to Charles Franklin and Margaret (Palmer) Thompson. He was a United States Marine who served his country bravely while stationed overseas during WWII. Once...
Richard G. Pisoni
Jan 27, 2017
Herrin- Richard G. Pisoni, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 6:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at his home surrounded by his friends and family. Richard was born on June 14, 1934 in Herrin to Tony C. and Mary T. (Pessina) Pisoni. He married Margaret C. DeMuri on June 20, 1959 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in...
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