Obituaries
Charles W. Dempsey
May 21, 2015
Hardin KY-Charles W. Dempsey, 91, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his home. Charles was born on May 1, 1924 in Marion to Raymond and Lavine (Mangum) Dempsey. He married Venetia Floy Johns on March 14, 1942 in Jackson, MO. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2010. Charles retired from General Motors in...
William R. "Bill" Wade
May 21, 2015
William R. “Bill” Wade, 75, of Carterville, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 1:43 pm at Herrin Hospital. Bill was born November 13, 1939 in Herrin the son of Donald and Josephine (Lattuada) Wade. He married Celeste Studer on July 11, 1961 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Johnston City and together they shared over...
Beverly Dibble
May 21, 2015
Beverly Dibble, 67, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 8:20 am at her home. Beverly was born July 17, 1947 in Herrin the daughter of Lloyd C. and Ruby R. (Reed) Corzine. She married Ed Dibble on November 24, 1976 in Marion and together they have shared over 38 years of marriage. She was a coordinator...
Clara "Faye" Simmons
May 20, 2015
Marion-Clara “Faye” Simmons, 91, departed life at 12:25am on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Faye was born in Creal Springs on June 23, 1923, the daughter of James O. and Nancy (Prim) Johns. She married Jessie L. Simmons in 1946 and they enjoyed 46 years together until he preceded her in death on May 8, 1993. ...
Mrs. Ruby Dryden
May 19, 2015
Hurst- Ruby Lee (Livingston) Dryden, 89, of Hurst, died in her home at 10:19 AM on May 19, 2015 due to complications following pneumonia. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully in her sleep. Ruby was born on January 5, 1926 in Cambria, IL, to her parents Ralph and Berlie Livingston. Soon after her family moved to Pinckneyville where...
Sheila Bastien
May 12, 2015
Arnold, MO-Sheila Camden Bastien, formerly of Creal Springs, 52, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Fairfield, IL. Sheila was born on June 23, 1962 in Gary, IN to Pete and Patsy (Willis) Camden. She was employed at the VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. Sheila was a Nascar fan and loved spending time with her dog...
Barbara J. Hock
May 12, 2015
Colp- Barbara J. Hock of Colp, passed away at 7:30 AM, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Frankfort Healthcare Center in West Frankfort. Barbara was born on August 1, 1935 in Carterville to Paul and Pearl (Anderson) Hoover. She married Ray Dean Hock in 1985 in Cambria. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2000. Barbara was Baptist and enjoyed...
Charles Micheal Stearns
May 11, 2015
Charles Micheal Stearns, 15, of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 12:17 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Charles was born June 26, 1999 in Carbondale, the son of Warren Burke and Sarah Lea (Schott) Stearns. Charles (Mikey to his family) loved reading, fishing, and playing Yugioh. He was a member of the Marion High School freshman...
Mrs. Imogene "Genie" Prudent
May 9, 2015
Zeigler- Imogene “Genie” Prudent, 90, of Zeigler, passed away at 4:50 PM, Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Genie was born on April 30, 1925 in Valier to Domy and Vida Fern (Giles) Giacoma. She married William Anthony “Bill” Prudent on December 2, 1942 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on May 11....
Samuel A. Jackson
May 7, 2015
Carterville-Samuel A. “Sam” Jackson died unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2015 in Carterville at the age of 75. Sam is survived by his wife, Diana of Carrier Mills; his sister, Ruth Black of Tyler, TX; four children, Bobby Miller, James Miller, Christopher Miller and Sammie Miller and grandchildren, David, Kathryn and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his...
Elaine Foster
May 6, 2015
Goreville- Elaine Foster passed from this earth on Wednesday afternoon, May 6, 2015. She was 93 years old. She entered this life on August 5, 1921 in Salem, Richland County, IL being the daughter of Lafayette Ivan McCarty and Edna Evelyn Bowers McCarty. On June 4, 1944, she married Joseph Simpson Foster whom she was married to for over 66...
Lorene Nora Henry
May 5, 2015
Marion-Lorene Nora Henry, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Lorene was born on September 15, 1930 in St. Louis to Earl and Eathel (Tubbs) Fisher. She married Walter Henry and he preceded her in death. Lorene retired from Wagner Electric. She was a member of the First Church of God in Marion. Her...
Mrs. Margaret A. Boren
May 5, 2015
Herrin- Margaret Ann Boren, 61, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at her home in Herrin. Margaret was born on January 25, 1954 at Scott Air Force Base to Truman and Giesla Graves. She married Gregory R. Boren on November 8, 1974 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2011. Margaret worked many...
Mrs. Ruth Geneva Levan
May 4, 2015
Herrin- Ruth Geneva Levan, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 10:50 PM, Monday, May 4, 2015 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Geneva was born on May 13, 1923 in East St. Louis, IL to Ernest and Mary Lou (Lacy) Stephens. She married Herman John Levan on September 21, 1946 in East St. Louis. He preceded her in death...
William Robert Templeton
May 4, 2015
Marion-William Robert Templeton, 84, passed away on May 4, 2015 at his home with his beloved wife of 57 years, Louise, by his side. William “Bill” was born in Tamaroa on March 19, 1931. He was the son of Dr. William Robert and Marguarite Templeton. When their mother died suddenly in Alton when Bill and his sister Norma were three...
Donnie Allen
May 3, 2015
Marion-Donnie E. Allen, 65, passed away at 2:10pm on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home. Donnie was born on September 24, 1949 in Williamson County to Edgar Allen and Margaret (Swann) Wade. He retired from Terminix after being an exterminator for many years. Donnie enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Marion Garden Club where he won Garden...
Mr. Steven McNeill
May 1, 2015
Marion- Steven McNeill, 54, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 while travelling in Mexico. Steven was born on December 30, 1960 in Herrin to Donald Henderson and Elizabeth Lorraine (Witzel) McNeill. He married Teresa Ensinger on June 30, 2012 in Mexico. She survives of Marion. Steven was a longtime area jeweler who has owned...
Lewis Milo Turner
Apr 30, 2015
Marion- Lewis M. Turner, age 75, of Double Oak, Texas, formerly of Marion, passed away at 3:13pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Presbyterian Medical Center in Denton, Texas. Lewis was born in Melrose Park, Illinois, the son of William Carl and Grace E. (Munn) Turner. Mr. Turner had attended the First Baptist Church. He was previously employed at...
Opal R. Stephenson
Apr 28, 2015
Opal R. Stephenson, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 4:05 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Opal was born April 13, 1925 in Williamson County the daughter of Segal and Ava (Beers) Lollar. She married Charles M. Stephenson on August 19, 1944 in Marion and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until his death on...
Joshua Alan Green
Apr 28, 2015
Marion- Joshua Alan Green, 27, of Marion, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Marion. Joshua was born on April 2, 1988 in Carbondale to Jeffery Alan and Brenda K. (Morrison) Green. He enjoyed spending time outdoors bow hunting for deer or fishing for whatever was biting. He was Baptist faith and will be dearly missed by those that knew...
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