Obituaries
Susan Kathleen Carter
Dec 31, 2015
Susan Kathleen Carter, 60, of Marion, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Susan was born on September 23, 1955 in Chicago to Wilbur and Mary Irene (Coe) Weaver. She was a homemaker and a will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Survivors include- Son- Daniel Weaver of Decatur Son- Adam Carter of Pueblo,...
Susan Diane Rich
Dec 27, 2015
Susan Diane Rich, 67, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 11:39 pm at Southeast Health Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Susan was born January 30, 1948 in Mounds, the daughter of John and Sara (Martin) Cotilla. She married Lloyd Rich on June 19, 1999 in Marion and together they have shared over 16 years of marriage. ...
Helen Louise Speers
Dec 27, 2015
Marion- Helen Louise Speers, 87, of Marion, passed away at 3:13 AM, Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Helen was born on August 21, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to Alvin and Louise (Schmitz) Keister. She was a homemaker and cared for her four children. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Marion....
Robert L. Wiseman and Marie Wiseman
Dec 26, 2015
Johnston City-Robert Leslie Wiseman, 93, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Robert was born on July 2, 1922 in Crawford County, IN to Jacob and Elsie (Cole) Wiseman. He married Marie Gorman and she preceded him in death on April 6, 2015. Robert served in WWII as a merchant Marine sailing on various merchant...
David Lee Beyers
Dec 25, 2015
Creal Springs - David Lee Beyers, age 73, of Creal Springs, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Friday, December 25, 2015, at his home in Creal Springs surrounded by his family. David was born in Pana, Illinois on January 20, 1942, the son of Harold and Maxine Elizabeth (Scovil) Beyers. He married Betty June Gibbs on November 15, 1986 at...
Theodore O'Hair
Dec 25, 2015
Herrin- Theodore C. “Ted” O’Hair, 78, of Herrin, formerly of Naperville, passed away at 12:50 PM, Thursday, December 25, 2015 at Westside Care Center in West Frankfort. Private memorial services will be held at a later date, followed by inurnment in Naperville Cemetery in Naperville, Illinois. Memorial services were arranged by Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. For more...
Ruth M. Copher
Dec 22, 2015
Herrin- Ruth M. Copher, age 97, of Herrin, passed away at 5:35pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Helia Nursing Home of Energy. Ruth was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 6, 1918, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Belle (Slaughter) Laird. She married Isaac Copher in Elsberry, Missouri in 1971. He preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs....
Nancy V. Spiller
Dec 22, 2015
West Frankfort- Nancy V. Spiller, age 69, of West Frankfort, passed away at 1:05pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Nancy was born in Herrin on August 22, 1946, the daughter of Victor Carol and Anna Olivia (Malker) May. She married Randy Spiller. He survives in West Frankfort. Before her retirement, Nancy had worked as an office manager. ...
Genevieve June Marks
Dec 20, 2015
Energy-Genevieve June Marks, 86, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy surrounded by family and friends. June was born on June 11, 1929 in Johnston City to Carl and Jewel (Fowler) Barnes. She attended Johnston City schools from first grade through high school, graduating in 1947. She married the love of her life, William Vernon “Bill”...
Mary Louise Clark Lewis
Dec 20, 2015
Lake of Egypt-Mary Louise Clark Lewis, 84, passed away at Heartland Regional Medical Center on Sunday, December 20, 2015 with her family by her side. Mary Louise was born in Marion on August 9, 1931. She lived a full life and enjoyed every minute with the love of her life for 66 years, Thomas Lewis. She traveled and lived around...
Hazel V. Chamness
Dec 19, 2015
Hazel V. Chamness, age 96, of Marion, passed away at 9:02pm on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Hazel was born in Williamson County on May 22, 1919, the daughter of Everett Malcolm and Virtle (Schaubert) Rich. She married Clay Maxwell Chamness in Missouri in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Chamness was a homemaker and...
Karl J. Tilkens
Dec 18, 2015
Carterville- Karl J. Tilkens, 77, of Carterville, formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away at 10:36 PM, Friday, December 18, 2015 at his home in Carterville. Karl was born on June 26, 1938 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Joseph and Muriel (Bunker) Tilkens. He was retired after working many years as a Natural Resource Specialist within the Outdoor Recreation Management...
Phyllis McGinness
Dec 18, 2015
Marion-Phyllis Jean McGinness, 69, passed away at 9:45am on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Phyllis was September 14, 1946 in Williamson County to George and Hazel (McCombs) Moulton. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Son-Joe McGinness Daughter-Pennie McGinness Daughter-Janice Rees Four grandchildren Six great grandchildren Sister-Erma Boester Phyllis was preceded...
Jerry Johnson
Dec 17, 2015
Goreville-Jerry R. Johnson, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his family by his side. Jerry was born September 26, 1940 in Goreville to Harold and Beulah (Perry) Johnson. He married Darla K. Hinckle on May 6, 1960 at the Goreville Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Dearl Hinckle. She survives of Goreville Jerry...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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