Obituaries
Hazel LaVaughn Wisely
Sep 18, 2015
Marion- Hazel LaVaughn Wisely, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 12:47pm on Friday, September 18, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. LaVaughn was born on July 10, 1918 in Tamaroa, the daughter of Ira and Lula (Loucks) Opp. She was united in marriage to Raymond Wisely on January 6, 1934 in Elkville. He preceded her in death...
Judith Ann Nelson
Sep 17, 2015
Herrin- Judith Ann “Judy” Nelson, 68, of Herrin, formerly of West Salem, passed away at 2:34 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Judy was born on April 5, 1947 in Corbin, KY to Charles and Mildred (Taylor) Harris. She married Donald Eugene Nelson on August 25, 1989 in Henderson, KY. He preceded her in...
Beatrice "Bea" L. Smith-Salto
Sep 11, 2015
Marion- Beatrice "Bea" L. Salto, age 99, of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Bea was born in Charleston, Missouri on February 17, 1916, the daughter of Gilbert “Gill” and Eunice (Magness) Holder. She married David E. Smith in 1952 and he preceded her in death. She later married Tony Salto. He...
Mahala "Elizabeth" Nevious
Sep 10, 2015
Marion- Mahala “Elizabeth” Nevious, 95, of Marion, passed away at 12:39AM, Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion following a lengthy illness. Elizabeth was born on January 25, 1920 to John and Esta (Carter) Braden in Raleigh. She married Lamon Nevious and he preceded her in death in 1955. Elizabeth was a homemaker and formerly worked on the...
Amber T. Jarvis
Sep 10, 2015
Herrin- Amber T. Jarvis, 41, of Herrin, died at 5:10 PM, Thursday, September 10, 2015 at her home in Herrin. Amber was born on November 9, 1973 in Decatur, Illinois to Deborah Bryant. She began her career working for the Maytag Corporation in Herrin. Once the plant closed, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and began working...
Mrs. Wilma Omedia Cox
Sep 7, 2015
Herrin- Wilma “Omedia” Cox- 93, of Herrin, passed away at 10:10 AM, Monday, September 7, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Omedia was born on March 22, 1922 in Royalton to George “Griff” and Charity Leona (Harris) Bradshaw. She married Dalton E. Cox on October 11, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2005. She began...
Mary Alice Fick
Sep 4, 2015
Marion- Mary Alice Fick, 69, of Marion, passed away at 6:05 PM, Friday, September 4, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1946 in Fullerton, CA to Erna and Dorothy (Kerchoff) Ford. She married Stuart Fick on September 5, 1972 in Toluca, IL. He survives of Marion. Dorothy was retired, but worked many jobs along the way. ...
Infant Simon Edward Karamichos
Sep 4, 2015
Infant Simon Edward Karamichos, son of Donald Edward and Ashleigh Dawn (Stout) Karamichos was stillborn on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 9:03 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. In addition to his parents he is survived by his Brother – Brandon Vanhoorbeke, Sister – Madyson Stout, Sister – Chloe Thorne, Brother – Jesse Thorne, Maternal Grandmother – Dawn Stout of...
Harlean "Tiki" Miller
Aug 31, 2015
Marion-Harlean Kay “Tiki” Miller, age 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday, August 31, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 12 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 PM to be held at Woods Chapel Community of...
Patricia Galik
Aug 29, 2015
Johnston City- Patricia Galik, age 78, of Joliet, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 2:40am on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Patty was born in Paulton on September 14, 1936, the daughter of the late Braxton and Shirley (Parker) Parton. She married John Galik on March 28, 1970 in Braidwood, IL and were married...
Ronald "Bud" Wilkins
Aug 26, 2015
Marion-Ronald “Bud” Wilkins, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Bud was born on September 1, 1934 in Marion to Clarence E. and Eva (Council) Wilkins. He married Dorothy Eckols on November 12, 1955. She survives of Marion. Bud was in the US Air force. He retired from Maytag after 41 years of employment. ...
Richard D. Lockwood
Aug 26, 2015
Richard D. Lockwood, 80, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 7:15 pm at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his family. Richard was born August 2, 1935 in Harrisburg the son of John W. and Gladys (Hart) Lockwood. He married Jacquelyn K. Kaeser on September 7, 1957 in Marion and together they have shared almost 58 years of...
Charles Newell
Aug 26, 2015
Marion-Charles Ray Newell, 81, went to be with the Lord at 3:30am on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the VA Medical Center. Charles was born on October 28, 1933 in Marion to Henry Estes and Alice (Youngblood) Newell. He married the love of his life Lois Jeanette Whitehead on April 20, 1957 at Spillertown Baptist Church. She survives of Marion. ...
William E. Perry
Aug 24, 2015
William E. Perry, 61, of Marion, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 11:53 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. William was born September 10, 1953 in Marion the son of Otis and Altha (Thompson) Perry. He was a member of McKinney Chapel Church, William loved his church and his church family, he treasured the time he spent there....
Kenneth L. Atwood
Aug 24, 2015
Marion-Kenneth L. Atwood, 93, passed away at 2:37pm on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Angel Acres. Kenneth was born on May 14, 1922 in Williamson County to Charles Leroy “Roy” and Eva Alice “Allie” Atwood. He married Eva Holderfield and she preceded him in death in 1986. Kenneth was a coil winder at Giles Armature for 43 years. He was...
Craig Godard
Aug 23, 2015
Marion-Craig Godard, 71, passed away at 5:47pm on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home. Craig was born on October 6, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to Frank and Dorothy (Schluter) Godard. He married Jane Davis in St. Petersburg, FL on May 9, 1993. She survives of Marion. Craig retired from the IBEW after working there for 46 years. He was...
Leroy Skelton
Aug 22, 2015
Carbondale- Luther Leroy Skelton, age 72, of Carbondale, passed away at 6:25pm on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his home in Carbondale surrounded by his loving family. Leroy was born in Anna on April 4, 1943, the son of Eugene and Gertrude (Ragsdale) Skelton. He married Sandra Kay Hamrick in Carbondale in 1985. She preceded him in death on April...
Marilouise Woods
Aug 22, 2015
Marion- Marilouise Woods, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 3:15am on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Marilouise was born in Marion on March 8, 1924, the daughter of William and Juanita (Zuko) Dralle. She married Milo Gingrich, Jr. He preceded her in death in June of 1967. She later married Merle Christopher Woods...
Charles E. Wells
Aug 21, 2015
Marion- Charles E. “Chick” “Chuck” Wells, 84, of Marion, formerly of Johnston City and California, died at, 3:00 AM, Friday, August 21, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Charles was born on New Year’s Eve 1930 in West Frankfort to Charles M. and Wanda (Westray) Wells. He married his wife of 48 years, Valeria “Bobbie” James, on February...
Denzil Speers
Aug 17, 2015
Marion-Denzil Howard Speers, 92, passed away at 3:40pm on Monday, August 17, 2015 at the VA Medical Center. Denzil was born on May 28, 1923 in Blairsville to Lee and Nola (Galliger) Speers. He married Betty Sherertz on September 12, 1942 in Jackson, Missouri. She preceded him in death on February 16, 2014. Denzil served in the U.S. Army during...
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