Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Jun 22, 2016

Dallas J. Beavers, 76, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 8:45 am at his home in Marion.  Private family services will be held.  Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting with arrangements.

Jun 21, 2016

Micah Avery William Soldner, 4, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 6:18 pm at Herrin Hospital.  Micah was born February 5, 2012 in Carbondale the son of Kevin and Rachel (Clemons) Soldner.  He loved music and watching cartoons.  Micah enjoyed singing at his church, Zion United Church of Christ in Marion.  In addition to his parents...

Jun 21, 2016

Herrin-Delores Deaton, 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Delores was born in June 25, 1940 in Marion to Ida Boester. Delores retired from the VA Hospital.  She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion.  Delores loved to dance and live life. Survivors include:...

Jun 19, 2016

Herrin- Donna Rae Vancil, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 10:30am on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her home in Herrin. Donna was born in Royalton on July 25, 1941, the daughter of Charles and Josie (Burklo) Hopgood. She married Robert Vancil on January 25, 1974 in Herrin. He survives. Donna had worked as a bookkeeper for electric companies...

Jun 15, 2016

Mary Virginia “Ginny” Jackson Racine, formerly of Centralia and Marion, passed away June 15, shortly after midnight, after a day spent surrounded by family. Virginia was born Aug. 8, 1922, in Marion, Illinois, to Norman and Glenna (Webb) Jackson. She married Tommy P. Racine of Marion on Aug. 1, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2011. She...

Jun 14, 2016

Herrin- Micaela James Moss, infant daughter of Jason and Rachel Moss, was born sleeping at 8:45pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Survivors include her loving parents; Jason and Rachel...

Jun 14, 2016

Jun 13, 2016

Creal Springs-Paul Owen Davis, 58, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 in Ashflat, AR Paul was born on April 4, 1958 in Warren, OH to Owen and Ruby (Van Hoy) Davis. Paul loved cats.  He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and especially working at KB’s BBQ. Survivors include: Mother-Ruby Bradbury of Creal Springs Children-Matthew Davis and Stacy Davis Sisters-Debbie (Bob) Triplett...