Obituaries
Evelyn Inez Moore
May 30, 2015
Marion- Evelyn Inez Moore, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 2:25am on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Carrier Mills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Evelyn was born in Marion on August 22, 1917, the daughter of Amos and Mayme (Watkins) Strobel. She married Herschel Moore in Saline County. They enjoyed over sixty years of marriage. He preceded her in death...
Bertha Jeanne Pennock
May 28, 2015
Bertha Jeanne Pennock, 92, of Marion passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 4:43 pm at Herrin Hospital. Bertha was born July 17, 1922 in Kerrado France the daughter of Alain and Madeleine (Sawson) LaMarc. She married Robert LeRoy Pennock on November 26, 1951 in Moberly, Missouri and together they shared over 42 years of marriage until his death...
Raymond Martin
May 28, 2015
Raymond “Al” Martin, 79, died 12:23 p.m. on Thursday, May 28th in Heartland Regional Medical Center due to natural causes. Mr. Martin was born on April 2nd, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois to Charles and Avis Martin. He enjoyed his life on the farm where he developed his love of the outdoors and hard work. Al married Wanda Lou Gottman from...
Eldon Lee Stotlar
May 26, 2015
Eldon Lee Stotlar, 84, of Buckner, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9:40 pm at Stonebridge Skilled Care in Benton. Eldon was born April 30, 1931 in Alton the son of Claude and Myrtle (Griffin) Stotlar. He married Wilma Angela Reed on June 30, 1951 in Alton and together they shared over 34 years of marriage until her...
Daniel Malloy
May 26, 2015
Creal Springs-Daniel J. Malloy, II, 64, passed away at 11:25am on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his home. Dan was born on November 19, 1950 in Chicago to Daniel James and Ruth (Blaney) Malloy. He married Abby Steger Dominik on January 12, 1980 in Palos Park, IL. She survives in Creal Springs. Dan attended Morgan Park High School in Chicago...
Catherine Susan Brown
May 26, 2015
Herrin- Catherine Susan Brown, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 2:45pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Catherine was born in Wilmington, CA on July 31, 1922, the daughter of Ray W. and Louise (Maurico) Sperry. She married Carl Brown. He preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Brown had worked as an office manager...
Sgt. Melvin Lee "Mel" Kersten
May 26, 2015
Sgt. Melvin Lee “Mel” Kersten, Sr., 78, of Marion, passed away at 7:13 AM, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mel was born on July 21, 1936 in Des Moines, IA to Melvin Wayne and Evelyn (Bergmann) Kersten. He married June E. Lundberg in 1955 and together they shared twenty nine years of marriage. ...
Marilyn Jane Childers
May 25, 2015
Marion- Marilyn Jane Childers, 80, of Marion, passed away at 5:46 PM, Monday, May 25, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Marilyn was born on October 7, 1934 in Marion to Orel and Maggie (McInturff) Turner. She grew up in Marion and graduated from Marion High School where she was a cheerleader. She worked for 22 years as a teacher’s...
Melvin Powell
May 24, 2015
Creal Springs-Melvin Powell, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Saline Care Center. Melvin was born on September 3, 1936 in Creal Springs to Vernie and Recil (Buckner) Powell. He married Shirley Robertson on September 14, 1957 in Creal Springs. Melvin retired from the Vienna Correctional Center after many years of service. He enjoyed spending time with family...
Carol Kelley
May 24, 2015
Marion-Carol S. Kelley, 73, a resident of rural Marion passed away at 12:40pm on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home. Carol was born on October 4, 1941 in Marion to Audie and Evelyn (Winn) Moore. She was united in marriage to Albert Kelley in November 1966 and he survives of Marion. Other survivors include: son, Frank Huffstutler of Marion;...
Minnie Alice Holmes
May 24, 2015
Marion - Minnie Alice Ritchey Holmes, 92, passed away on Sunday morning, May 24, 2015 Alice was born on August 7, 1922 in Mattoon, Illinois. She married Harold (Tom) H. Holmes and together they shared 50 years of marriage. Both were accomplished square dancers and performed all over the Midwest during their many years together. Alice worked for Western Electric...
Debra Watson
May 23, 2015
Marion-Debra Lynn (Norris) Watson, 55, went to be with the Lord on May, 23, 2015 at her home. Debbie was born on January 29, 1960 in Marion to Howard and Dianne (Mulkins) Norris, Jr. She married John Watson, Sr and together they have shared over 40 years of marriage. He survives of Marion Debbie was a homemaker who loved spending...
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...
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