Obituaries

Michael Todd Holmes

Michael Todd Holmes

Dec 17, 2015

Creal Springs- Michael Todd “Mike” Holmes, 43, of Creal Springs, died at 5:45 PM, Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. Michael was born on December 10, 1972 in Marion to Douglas Gilbert and Katherine (Stokes) Holmes.  He married Jeanie Potter on December 6, 1991 in Paducah, KY.  She survives of Creal Springs. Michael was a...

Bruce Holliday

Bruce Holliday

Dec 17, 2015

Herrin-Bruce Holliday, 73, passed away at 12:00am on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home. Bruce was born on November 7, 1942 in Cobden to William Floyd and Gladys Marie (Deming) Holliday.  He married Charlotte Watson on July 6, 1963 in Carbondale.  She survives of Herrin. Bruce was the former owner and operator of the Holliday Oil Company then he...

Stanley Hahn

Stanley Hahn

Dec 15, 2015

Marion-Stanley Anthony Hahn, 88, passed away at 9:10am on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the VA CLC. Stanley was born on April 24, 1972 in Plover, WI to Joseph and Mary (Ostrowski) Hahn.  He married Mary Cordy in 1956 and they shared almost 60 years of marriage together.  She survives of Marion. Stanley was a WWII Army Veteran. Survivors include:...

Edna Billingsley

Edna Billingsley

Dec 14, 2015

Marion-Edna Billingsley, 98, passed away at 4:55pm on Monday, December 14, 2015 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Edna was born on April 13, 1917 in Johnson County to Dow and Elizabeth (Breakbill) Thornton.  She married Lowell Billingsley on March 6, 1937 in Johnson County. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2001. Edna was a member...

Judy Turner

Judy Turner

Dec 12, 2015

Marion-Judy Ann “Aunt Judy” Turner, 70, passed away at 2:51am on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at her home. Judy was born on July 3, 1945 to Allen and Dorothy (Bradford) Smith in Zion-Benton. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and loved working with children.  Judy will be missed by all. Survivors include-two sisters, three brothers and several nieces and nephews....

Roberta Heidlebaugh

Roberta Heidlebaugh

Dec 11, 2015

Johnston City-Roberta Jean Heidlebaugh, 91, passed away at 12:01am on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Roberta was born on November 23, 1924 in Hamilton County to Robert and Eva May (Williams) Draper.  She married John Heidlebaugh on October 26, 1941 in Mattoon.  He preceded her in death on May 9, 1990. Roberta was a member of...

Ethel Lucille Little

Ethel Lucille Little

Dec 9, 2015

Ethel Lucille Little, 89, of Goreville, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 5:45 pm at her home.  Lucille was born January 16, 1926 in Kentucky the daughter of Oliver and Hazel (Carter) Grigson.  She was raised by her step-father Oscar Carter.  She was married to Clarence A. Hudgens and later to Paul Little who preceded her in death. ...

Verla Deaton

Verla Deaton

Dec 9, 2015

Marion-Verla Deaton, 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Parkway Manor. Verla was born on April 27, 1925 in Williamson County to George Washington and Lola (Cash) Borum.  She married Fred Deaton on March 9, 1943 in Jackson, MO.  He preceded her in death on September 17, 2005. Verla was of Christian faith. She will be missed by...

Lloyd Elisabeth Alexander Fosse

Lloyd Elisabeth Alexander Fosse

Dec 7, 2015

Lloyd Elisabeth Alexander Fosse of Marion, Illinois, died Monday, December 7, 2015 at her home.  She was 97 years old.  Mrs. Fosse, a native of Boonville, Indiana, was the second of three children born to Ben and Hattie Harris Alexander.  Mrs. Fosse was a Registered Nurse, a graduate of Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Evansville, Indiana.  She was a...

Darrell Wayne Robertson

Darrell Wayne Robertson

Dec 7, 2015

Marion- Darrell Wayne Robertson, age 46, passed away at 3:00pm on Monday, December 7, 2015 at his residence in Marion.  Darrell was born in Herrin on July 7, 1969, the son of Paul Wayne and Norma (Dodd) Robertson.  He had worked for Hyatt Hotels.  Survivors include his sister- Michelle Cullum of Johnston City Sister- Carol and Kevin Porritt of Herrin...

Kalyn Gelgut

Kalyn Gelgut

Dec 7, 2015

Marion-Kalyn “Sissy” Michelle Gelgut, 20, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. Kalyn was born on August 11, 1995 in Marion to John and Melanie (Fisher) Gelgut. She loved to listen to gospel music, enjoyed watching tv and spending time with her family.. Kalyn will be missed by all who knew and loved...

Robert C. "Bobby" Mausey, Jr.

Robert C. "Bobby" Mausey, Jr.

Dec 5, 2015

Robert C. “Bobby” Mausey, Jr. 85, of Creal Springs went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10:07 pm at Harrisburg Medical Center surrounded by his family.  Bobby was born September 25, 1930 in Pittsburg the son of Robert and Nell (Dorris) Mausey.  He married Dola Doss on July 29, 1949 and together they...

James Hooten

James Hooten

Dec 4, 2015

Marion-James L. Hooten, 91, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. James was born on August 15, 1924 in Ft. Madison, IA to James M. and Verine (Peterman) Hooten.  He married Letta Mae on October 19, 1946.  She preceded him in death on August 12, 2011. James was in the US Marine Corps and served...

Betty Jo Umdenstock

Betty Jo Umdenstock

Dec 2, 2015

Herrin- Betty Jo Umdenstock, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 7:35 PM, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Betty Jo was born on April 11, 1941 in Lebanon to Bernard and Elizabeth (Skritskey) Monroe. She married Terry Umdenstock and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1992. She was a loving and caring mother and homemaker who also...

Earlene Turner

Earlene Turner

Dec 2, 2015

Earlene Turner, 89, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 02, 2015 at 4:30 am at her home.  Earlene was born November 6, 1926 in Pittsburg the daughter of Frank and Anna (Stroud) Dudley.  She married Lewis Hendrickson on October 30, 1947 and he preceded her in death on August 27, 1958.  On August 24, 1962 she married Norman “Ray”...

Donna J. (Vanetti) Martin

Donna J. (Vanetti) Martin

Nov 28, 2015

Herrin- Donna J. (Vanetti) Martin, 69, of Herrin, died at 12:40 PM, Friday, November 27, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Donna was born on November 28, 1945 in West Frankfort to Cesare and Kathleen (Lane) Vanetti. She married Roy Martin in 1994 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2002. Survivors include- Mother- Kathleen Vanetti Son- Cody...

Joseph Cannon

Joseph Cannon

Nov 26, 2015

Marion-Joseph Cannon, 92, passed away at 6:53am on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joseph was born on August 13, 1923 in Carterville to Hershel and Iva Mae (Chitty) Cannon.  He married Clara Eckols on August 12, 1946 in Marion.  She preceded him in death on July 11, 2006. Joseph served in the US Army in WWII. ...

Jessie Irene (Sneddon) Issler Simmons

Jessie Irene (Sneddon) Issler Simmons

Nov 24, 2015

Jessie Irene (Sneddon) Issler Simmons, 84, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11:30 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Jessie was born February 24, 1931 in Marion the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Ruth (Livingstone) Sneddon.  She married Leon Issler and he preceded her in death on April 18, 1993.  She then later married Robert Simmons...

Daniel Lee Crain

Daniel Lee Crain

Nov 23, 2015

Herrin- Daniel Lee Crain, age 56, of Herrin, passed away at 2:12am on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.  Daniel was born in Herrin on November 25, 1958, the son of Howard Eugene and Donna (Cox) Crain. He married Paula Odom in Herrin on November 20, 2015. She survives in Herrin.  Mr. Crain was a member of the First...

Eileen Zunich

Eileen Zunich

Nov 23, 2015

Eileen Zunich, age 77, of Herrin, passed away at 8:24pm on Monday, November 23, 2015 at her home in Herrin.  Eileen was born April 18, 1938, the daughter of Frederick J. and Augusta (Zelasko) Koerber.  She married Michael Zunich. He preceded her in death.  Dr. Zunich was a life-long educator. She had taught every grade level—in some capacity from first...