Obituaries
Angie Bergin
Jul 18, 2016
Herrin- Mary Angelina (Branca) Bergin, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 8:10 PM, Monday, July 18, 2016 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Angie was born on December 29, 1921 in Herrin to Robert and Louise (Merlo) Branca. She married Emmett Robert Bergin on August 22, 1950 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He preceded her in...
Mary Jean (O'Hara) DeMattei
Jul 17, 2016
Mary Jean DeMattei, 85, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 9:55 pm in her home. Mary Jean was born in her home in Benton, Illinois, on December 17, 1930, to James G. and Marie (Huelbig) O’Hara. She graduated from Benton High School in 1948 and attended Bethel Women’s College from 1948 to 1950. She then earned her bachelor’s degree...
Rosetta Kay Gillespie
Jul 16, 2016
Johnston City- Rosetta Kay Gillespie, age 72, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 5:42pm on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at The Bridge at Rockwood, Tennessee. Rosetta was born in Muhlenberg County, KY on September 3, 1943, the daughter of J.D. and Agnes (Dame) Shadowens. She married Roy Gillespie on August 2, 1963. He preceded her in...
James A. "Catfish" Choate
Jul 16, 2016
Marion- James A. “Catfish” Choate, 71, of Marion, passed away at 6:10 AM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home. James was born on February 23, 1945 in Tunnel Hill to Levi and Marie (Boner) Choate. He formerly worked at Sambo’s Truck stop in Marion. He was a member of Scottsboro...
Larry Baysinger
Jul 14, 2016
Marion- Larry D. Baysinger, 72, of Marion, passed away at 7:40 PM, Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Larry was born on November 21, 1943 in Marion to Kirby Everett and Dorothy F. (Rush) Baysinger, Jr. He married Phyllis Feurer on New Year’s Eve 1965 at Zion United Church of Christ in Marion. Larry was a hardworking man who...
Warren K. Willis
Jul 12, 2016
Marion – Warren K. Willis, 78, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home in Marion. Warren was born September 18, 1937 in Eldorado, the son of Wayne and Fern (King) Willis. He married Barbara Graham on December 28, 1977 in Brooklyn, Iowa, and together they shared over 32 years of marriage until her death on...
Arthur Craig "Art" Disney
Jul 9, 2016
Arthur Craig “Art” Disney passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter at his side at their home in Marion, Illinois , at 10:17 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born on March 24, 1924 in Muddy, Illinois to Charles V. and Rosa Lee (Mahaffey) Disney. Arthur graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1942 and enlisted in...
Hazel Wheeler
Jul 8, 2016
Marion-Hazel D. Wheeler, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Hazel was born on August 29, 1924 in Johnston City to George and Ester (Moses) Davis. She married Robert D. Wheeler on September 5, 1942 in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1981. Hazel worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at the...
Donald E. Broeking
Jul 8, 2016
Donald E. Broeking, 92, of Marion, passed away on Friday, July 08, 2016 at 10:45 am, at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Broeking was born June 24, 1924 in Marion the son of L.E. and Aurelia (Fry) Broeking. He married Luetta Dettmer on April 17, 1948 in Marion and together they shared 68 years of marriage. Mr. Broeking grew...
William C. "Bill" Hezlep
Jul 8, 2016
Marion- William “Bill” C. Hezlep, 70, of Marion, Illinois went to his heavenly home at 6:20 PM on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Bill was born April 16, 1946 in Canton, IL to Carrol and Mary (Bolender) Hezlep. He married Margaret Hayes August 3, 1974 in Palama, KY. She survives of Marion. Bill grew up on...
Karen A. Werner
Jul 7, 2016
Buncombe- Karen A. Werner, 75, of Buncombe, passed away at 8:02 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2016 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born March 18, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Joseph W. and Ann (Krupke) Davis. She married T. Tim Werner on September 1, 1965 and he survives. They were blessed with a daughter,...
Dorothy L. McNeely
Jul 2, 2016
Marion- Dorothy L. McNeely, age 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home at 3:50pm on Saturday, July 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Carterville on May 31, 1929, the daughter of Lee Chapman and Lela Marie (Winstead) Harris. She married Rev. Kenneth Lee McNeely on April 14, 1951. He preceded her in death on...
Louise Speroni
Jun 26, 2016
Herrin- Louise Speroni, age 96, of Herrin, passed away at 1:54pm on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Parkway Manor in Marion. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. There will be no visitation and funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made...
Steven Lumbert
Jun 26, 2016
Marion-Steven Lumbert, 46, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home. Steven was born on November 3, 1969 in Aurora to Donald and Margaret (Patterson) Lumbert. He married Tresa Patrick on August 30, 2010 in Williamson County. She survives of Marion. Steven loved to fish and loved his dogs Monty and Cali. He especially enjoyed spending time with...
Allie Howard
Jun 25, 2016
Marion-Allie B. Howard, 89, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at her home. Allie was born on June 5, 1927 in Murray, KY to Benjamin and Allie (MacMurray) Boaz. She married Charles M. Howard on June 12, 1950 in Murray. He preceded her in death. Allie loved to read her bible. She was a member...
O'Mira Bleyer
Jun 25, 2016
Marion-O’Mira Bleyer (nee Chapman) passed away on June 25 in Marion, IL, surrounding by her loving family. She was 68 years old. O’Mira was born in Marion on November 12, 1947, the daughter of Harry and O’Dessa (Lawrence) Chapman. She married Thomas Bleyer on December 6, 1977. Along with being a wonderful mother and wife, she worked at the Marion...
Shirley Ann Cobb
Jun 24, 2016
Hurst- Shirley Ann Cobb, age 73, of Hurst, passed away at 1:15am on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Shirley was born on December 28, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to Chester and Hazel (Williams) Taylor. She married James Ronnie Cobb on June 28, 2006 in Marion. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2010. She formerly...
Carroll E. "Bud" Tait
Jun 23, 2016
Pittsburg- Carroll E. “Bud” Tait, age 91, of Pittsburg, passed away at 3:30pm on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Carroll was born in Edwards County on January 11, 1925, the son of John and Stella (Coad) Tait. He married Leola Paralee Ridenour in Grayville on January 11, 1945, his twentieth birthday. Mr. Tait was a member...
Terry "Rock" Merrell
Jun 23, 2016
Carrier Mills-Terry “Rock” Merrell, 68, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Terry was born on March 9, 1948 in Williamson County to James and Betty (Moore) Merrell. He married Judy Schell on June 9, 1968 at the New Burnside Baptist Church in Johnson County. She survives of Carrier Mills. Terry retired from the U.S....
Stephen L. Follis
Jun 23, 2016
Marion- Stephen Lee Follis, 66, of Marion, passed away at 8:25 AM, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at River to River Residential in Marion. Stephen was born on October 7, 1949 in Carbondale to Bobby and Betty (Murrow) Follis. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served as a cook. After being honorably discharged, he returned home...
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