Obituaries

Jun 10, 2024

Mae Elizabeth Simmerman, age 96, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Mae was born November 28, 1927 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Lillian (Foster) Boyer. She attended Washington Grade School in Marion. She married Laverne "Barney" Simmerman on May 05, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mae and Barney started...

Jun 8, 2024

Rhonda Lynn Boner, age 64, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Rhonda was born March 04, 1960 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Barbara (Alexander) Robertson. Rhonda grew up in Creal Springs, Illinois and was a graduate of Marion High School where she was a cheerleader and was crowned...

Jun 7, 2024

Donald Taylor, age 95, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1929, in Springfield, Missouri to George and Abbie Taylor. He was a Navy Veteran and a retired Waukegan Firefighter. Don worked for Lake County Movers/Bekins in Waukegan, Illinois. He loved camping and fishing along Wolf River in Wisconsin....

Jun 6, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lela Mae McKinney (Sullins) age 88, of Marion, IL. Passed away on June, 06, 2024 at 1:41AM comfortably at Deaconess Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL.

Lela was born November 27, 1935, in Williamson County, a daughter of the late Harry Sullins Sr. and Ruth (Kelly) Sullins.

Lela was preceded in death...

Jun 4, 2024

Roberta Jean Dillon, age 79, of Johnston City, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.Roberta was born September 28, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of James and Margaret (Foster) Dillon. Roberta has been developmentally disabled her entire life.  She had lived at Independence Place for several years and in 2015 moved to Pathway...

Jun 4, 2024

Mary L. McAnelly, 85 of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.  Mary was born on September 8, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of Thomas and Nell (nee Johnson) Mallon.

Mary married the love of her life, John McAnelly.  Together they shared 54...

Jun 2, 2024

Melissa F. Prather, 58 of Carterville, Illinois passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital on June 2, 2024.  Melissa was born on August 31, 1965, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of Lindell and Margaret (nee Humphrey) Prather.

Melissa was a 1983 graduate of Eldorado High School and went on to work as a teacher’s assistant at West Side...

Jun 1, 2024

Betty June Ridgley, age 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Betty was born June 06, 1926 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charlie and Maude (Cavitt) Smith. She married Don Ridgley and he preceded her in death. Betty graduated Marion High School in 1946, then worked at the Ordill Area. She...

Jun 1, 2024

Gerald Dean Barnett, 89 of Marion, Illinois, passed away at the Veteran’s Administration Facility on June 1, 2024.  Gerald was born on June 9, 1934, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Charles and Nellie (nee Werry) Barnett.

Mr. Barnett served our grateful Nation as Staff Sergeant for the United States Air Force.  He also enjoyed...

May 28, 2024

Vikki Swain, 71, of Marion, passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Marion, Illinois on April 3, 1953.  She was the daughter of Donald and Betty Tisch.

Vikki graduated from Marion High School in 1971.  She was a caring, compassionate, and considerate...

May 27, 2024

Betty Mann, age 93, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.Betty was born July 30, 1930 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of George D. and Jennie A. (Land) McCluney. She married Carl Mann and he preceded her in death.  Betty was a member at Gods House of Prayer in Carterville and a...

May 26, 2024

Michael Zimmerman, 59, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.  He was born on April 14, 1965, in Sells, Arizona.  He was soon adopted by his parents Elwyn Zimmerman and Carolyn (Vanderslice) Zee.

Michael was an avid motorcyclist and received his training as a mechanic in Phoenix AZ.  He was employed by Black...

May 26, 2024

Barbara (nee Finney) Beasley, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024, with her two nieces Kathy and Debbie by her side.  Barbara was born on January 4, 1938, in Herrin, Illinois, the daughter of James and Lydia (nee Trout) Finney.

Barbara attended Kaskaskia College where she earned her degree to become a LPN.  She worked...

May 24, 2024

Ronald Dean Cullum, age 78, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Ronald was born May 19, 1946 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Claude and Avis (Jennings) Cullum. Ron graduated Crab Orchard High School in 1963. He worked as a Produce Manager at a grocery store before he joined the...

May 23, 2024

Toney P. Byars, age 63, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Toney was born November 19, 1960 in Royal Oak, Michigan, a son of Chesley and Willie M. (Edgil) Byars. He married Cherry L. Byars in Carbon Hill, AL. Toney grew up in Puryear, TN and worked at scrap yards,...

May 18, 2024

Jeffery L. Hendrickson, age 60, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home in Carrier Mills, Illinois.

Jeffery was born November 18, 1963 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Gary and Brenda (Terry) Hendrickson. Jeff grew up near New Dennison and graduated Marion High School in 1981. He worked at Hendrickson Body Shop for 3...

May 18, 2024

Harold Lynn Watkins, age 88, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Harold was born October 22, 1935 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Arthur and Claira (Sanders) Watkins. Harold grew up in rural Marion and attended LeMasters Grade School. Harold was known as a "Jack of All Trades". He had worked...

May 17, 2024

Bennie Ray Arrowood, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Bennie was born July 01, 1937 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a son of Tyrus and Muriel (Mede) Arrowood. He married the love of his life, Melva Hudgens on August 23, 1953 in Goreville, Illinois. Bennie moved to Marion when he was...

May 13, 2024

Jordan Wesley Green, 34 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home.  He was born on June 17, 1989, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Kevin Green and Jennifer Crespi.

Jordan received his high school diploma in 2007.  Jordan worked in construction for many years. He was currently employed at...

May 12, 2024

Tina L. Knight-Kelley, age 56, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home in Crab Orchard, Illinois.

Tina was born February 28, 1968 in DeKalb, Illinois, a daughter of Eddy and Juanita (Hairald) Knight. Tina grew up in DeKalb, IL until the age of 10 and her family moved to Wilmington, IL, where she graduated High School....