Obituaries
Michael Ray "Mickey" Craig
Jul 17, 2015
Goreville- Michael Ray “Mickey” Craig, 71, of Goreville, passed away at 4:37 PM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Michael was born on April 26, 1944 in Kankakee, IL to Omer Ray and Hazel Geneva (Perry) Craig. He married Lily L. Kelley on August 23, 1963 in Goreville. Together they shared almost 52 wonderful years...
James "Jim" Lang
Jul 17, 2015
Marion- James Irvin “Jim” Lang, 88, of Marion, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:40 AM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Marion VA Medical Center Nursing Facility. James was born February 27, 1927 in Marion to Irvin Walter and Letha M. (Douglas) Lang. He married Dorotha Arlene Stephens on May 21, 1949 in Kentucky. Together...
Madeline Cloud Hewlett
Jul 14, 2015
Marion-Madeline Cloud Hewlett, 81, passed away at 11:59am on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at her daughter Karen’s home, surrounded by her family. Madeline was born in Marion on March 25, 1934 to Harold and Mae (Franklin) Farner. She married William Cloud on July 19, 1952. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2001. Madeline was a member of First...
Rodney D. Sloan
Jul 11, 2015
West Frankfort- Rodney D. Sloan, 42, of West Frankfort, died at 5:50 pm, Thursday, July 9, 2015 at his home. Rodney was born on October 13, 1972 in Herrin to Norman Dale and Mary Anne (Stacey) Sloan. He was united in marriage to Catherine Adkins on May, 9, 2009 in West Frankfort. He was employed as an auto-mechanic and welder...
Jeffrey Kevin LeGrand
Jul 9, 2015
Jeffrey Kevin LeGrand, 48, of Marion passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 12:45 pm at home. Jeffrey was born August 2, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Ralph and Donna (Woodiel) LeGrand. He attended Second Baptist Church and the Christian Life Center. Jeffrey was a manager at KFC in Marion and had worked there for 26...
Dee Brown
Jul 9, 2015
Constance Dolores “Dee” Brown, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 9:42pm on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Constance was born in Marion on February 24, 1933, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (DiSalvo) Rinella. She married Samuel Brown, Jr. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion on February 13, 1960. Together, they...
Pauline Leeper
Jul 8, 2015
Herrin- Pauline Leeper, age 93, of Herrin passed away at 2:44pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Pauline was born in Herrin on April 19, 1922, the daughter of Joseph B. and Sarah "Blanche" (Roberts) Parent. She married Don Edwin Leeper in Corinth, Mississippi on April 18, 1947. He preceded her in death on...
Kylie Faith Wilda-Tite
Jul 6, 2015
Herrin-Kylie Faith Wilda-Tite, infant daughter of Amy Wilda and Brent Tite, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Survivors include parents, Amy Wilda and Brent Tite of Herrin; maternal grandparents, Cindy Wright of Herrin and Wayne Wilda, Jr of Carbondale; paternal grandparents, Brandi Larson of Marion and Tony Tite of Ozark and several nieces and...
Dorothy Carter
Jul 6, 2015
Marion-Dorothy Carter, 93, passed away at 3:49pm on Monday, July 6, 2015 at Angel Acres. Dorothy was born on September 5, 1921 in Williamson County to John E. and Ethel Pearl (Rentfro) Springhart. She married Guy L. Carter in 1944 when he came home from the war. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1983. Dorothy was a retail...
Harry L. "Pick" Calcaterra
Jul 6, 2015
Herrin- Harry L. “Pick” Calcaterra, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 10:10 PM, Monday, July 6, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Harry was born on June 21, 1929 in Herrin to Charles and Joan (Marnati) Calcaterra. He attended grade school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Herrin and graduated from Herrin High School. He married Mary Lynne Yano on...
William David Sullivan
Jul 3, 2015
Tunnel Hill- William “David” Sullivan, age 46, of Tunnel Hill, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. William was born July 4, 1968 to Bill and Grace (Casey) Sullivan in Harrisburg. He graduated from Marion High School and then graduated from Southeastern Illinois College with an Associate Degree in Forestry. He started his career with the Missouri...
Carol Schwenneker
Jul 1, 2015
Marion-Carol A. Schwenneker, 70, passed away at 9pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Carol was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 9, 1944 to James and Agnes (Yankowski) Hopkins. She married Terry Schwenneker in Omaha on October 30, 1965. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2009. Carol was a member of St. Josephs...
William "Bill" Minton
Jun 30, 2015
Springfield-William “Bill” L. Minton II, 45, formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Bill was born on February 15, 1970 in Oaklawn, IL to William and Nancy (Dunaway) Minton. He was of Baptist faith. Bill was an avid technology enthusiast. He enjoyed photography, motorcycles and playing basketball. His children were...
William E. Leeper
Jun 28, 2015
Herrin- William E. Leeper, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 6:32am on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. William was born in Williamson County on August 13, 1931, the son of Isaac and Leona (Chumley) Leeper. He married Rubie Tow in Herrin on April 5, 1963. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Leeper retired from the GTE Telephone Company...
Alekxos "Patti" Regan
Jun 28, 2015
Mt. Vernon-Alekxos “Patti” Regan, age 77, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully at 9:15pm on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Mt. Vernon Health Care following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on January 22, 1938, the only child of Oscar “Jake” and Wilda (Turner) Fife. Patti worked in the food service industry most...
Daniel Frey
Jun 27, 2015
Marion-Daniel Frey, infant son of Kami and Eddie Frey passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his parents, Kami and Eddie Frey; brothers, Dax and Caden Frey; maternal grandfather, Darrell Marshall; maternal grandfather, Mark Richard; maternal great grandfather, Leo A. Whitehead; maternal great grandfather, Dwight Marshall; paternal grandparents, Steve and Beverly Frey; paternal...
Mary Bloodworth-Stacy
Jun 27, 2015
Energy- Mary Bloodworth-Stacy, age 83, of Energy, passed away at 3:54 am on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born in Stiritz on January 7, 1932, the daughter of John and Mary Bobka. She was retired from Allen Industries after more than 35 years of service. She is survived by her two daughters- Deborah Johnson of Herrin and...
Charles Ford
Jun 26, 2015
Carterville- William Charles Ford, Jr., age 95, of Carterville, passed away at 8:30pm on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. William was born in Creal Springs on August 29, 1919, the son of William Charles and Minnie (Taylor) Ford. He married Betty Adams in Cape Girardeau in 1941. She survives. Charles was a proud United...
Betty Richey
Jun 24, 2015
Marion-Betty Lou Richey, 87, passed away at 6:52am on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born on August 18, 1927 in Marion to Guy and Katherine (Lowe) Key. She married Vernon Richey on January 24, 1946 and he preceded her in death. Betty volunteered at Heartland Regional Medical Center, she loved working there and the people loved...
Kimberly Johnson
Jun 22, 2015
Goreville-Kimberly Kay Johnson, 49, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at her home. Kimberly was born on September 22, 1965 in Herrin to Jerry and Darla (Hinckle) Johnson. Kimberly had a wonderful personality and loved people. She was very musically inclined and loved any beach. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially enjoyed being a good grandmother...
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