Obituaries
Michael Aaron Reed
Apr 20, 2015
Marion- Michael Aaron Reed, age 30, of Marion, passed away on Monday evening, April 20, 2015. Michael was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 19, 1984. He married Jacqueline Hyatt in Robinson, IL on February 25, 2013. At the time of his passing, Michael was engaged to Jacqueline Kahmke. Survivors include his mother- Nina (Reed) Moore of Marion Step-father- Patrick...
David M. Rady
Apr 19, 2015
David M. Rady, 83, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 2:33 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. David was born August 30, 1931 in Marion the son of Clarence and Grace (Zachery) Rady. He married Emma Lou Shadowens on December 24, 1952 in Scottsboro and together they shared over 49 years of marriage until her death...
Mary Kay Gibson
Apr 18, 2015
Mary Katherine J. Gibson known to her friends as Mary Kay of Goreville formerly of Collinsville, passed away at 1:45 am on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion, with her husband by her side. She was born April 12, 1938, in Collinsville to Albert (Bud) and Ethyl (Riley) Seiner. She married Gerald (Jerry) W. Gibson on...
Helen Lynn Hays
Apr 16, 2015
Herrin- Helen Lynn Hays, age 63, of Herrin, passed away at 3:00am on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Herrin Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Helen was born in Herrin on February 7, 1951, the daughter of Bill J. and Geraldine (Berry) Hays. After graduating from Herrin High School in 1969, she studied journalism at Columbia University, where she served as editor of the...
Eric Welker
Apr 15, 2015
Anna-Eric Welker, 45, passed away at 9:30pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his home. It was Eric's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Aileen Trexler
Apr 12, 2015
MARION-Aileen Martha Traxler, 78, passed away at 1:13pm on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Aileen was born September 17, 1936 in Wayne County, MI to Edward and Dorothy (Price) Walker. She married David Trexler on June 18, 1960 in Kankakee, Illinois; together they shared almost 49 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on June...
Yvonne Higginbotham
Apr 10, 2015
Marion – Yvonne Higginbotham, 81, passed away peacefully in her home Friday evening April 10, 2015 surrounded by two of her sons, Micheal Fletcher and Grady Higginbotham, and her friend and caregiver, Susan Tackitt. Yvonne was born to Muriel (Hearn) Fletcher and Delos Fletcher in Williamson County near Dillingham on November 17, 1933. According to Delos, the doctor was late...
John T. "J.T." Worthen
Apr 10, 2015
Carterville- John T. "J.T." Worthen, of Carterville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 8:42am on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in Murphysboro on September 20, 1972, the son of John Thomas and Lana (Baker) Worthen. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his son- Dylan Worthen of Herrin Son- Zach Worthen of Herrin Son-...
Katheryn Knight Hargan
Apr 9, 2015
Katheryn Louise Knight Hargan, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her sons, Mark Curtis Hargan and Keith Knight Hargan, in Marion, Illinois, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015. Katheryn was born in Rosiclare, IL November 10, 1920 the tenth of eleven children of E.A. Knight and Jennie Wood Knight. Education was extremely important to her, leaving for school at an early...
Richard Haught
Apr 8, 2015
Goreville-Richard L. Haught, 72, passed away at 9:35pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Richard was born on December 6, 1942 in Colp to Cleddis and Katherine (Fleck) Haught. He married Glenda in Athens, GA on September 2, 1966. She survives of Goreville. Richard served in the US Army. He was a member of Local 73...
Donna Wilson
Apr 7, 2015
Energy-Donna L. Wilson, 83, passed away at April 7, 2015 at her home. Donna was born to Rev. James Elmer and Jessie (Ellis) Grisham on November 21, 1931 in Raleigh, IL. She graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1949. She then moved to Springfield and worked in the Governor’s office. She moved to Marion in 1957 and was the...
Robert Avery
Apr 6, 2015
Marion- Robert Avery, 86, passed away April 6th 2015 at 9:55pm at his home. He was born September 9, 1928 to Joseph Avery and Cecil (Overstreet) in Marion. He married Ann Horn. She survives of Marion. Robert was a tool and dye maker, pipe fitter, carpenter and a mechanic. He was also a Master Mason of Lodge 89 AF and...
Marie Wiseman
Apr 6, 2015
Marion-Marie Wiseman, 93, passed away at 9:41 am on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion It was Marie's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Pauline Deere
Apr 5, 2015
Cambria-Pauline Deere, 86, passed away at 1:45pm on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 2pm at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Busby Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 1pm until the time of service at the funeral home.
McKay Youngman
Apr 4, 2015
Goreville—McKay Youngman, 77, of Goreville, passed away at 6:41pm on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. McKay was born on January 22, 1938 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Alma Rice and Harmon Youngman. McKay spent 4 years in the Navy then 9 years at Western Electric. He then spent 27 years at GTE followed by 3 years...
Eva Felts-Powell
Apr 2, 2015
Marion-Eva Felts-Powell, 97, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Marion Rehab and Nursing. Eva was born on December 13, 1917 in New Burnside to James and Gertrude (Davis) Upchurch. She married George Felts in New Burnside in 1936. He preceded her in death in 1970. Eva was a lifelong member of the Assembly of God Church in Creal...
Delbert Black
Apr 1, 2015
Goreville-Delbert Wayne Black, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at his home. Delbert was born on September 13, 1928 in Johnson County to Aaron and Johnnie (Thomas) Black. He met Helen Robertson in August 1994 and they later married. She survives of Goreville. Delbert loved to ride horses. He knew every pig path and road through the Shawnee...
Violet Collins
Mar 29, 2015
Violet Almedia Rebecca Collins, 96, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:53 pm at Marion Rehab. Almedia, as most of her acquaintances knew her, was born December 14, 1918 in Sandoval, Illinois the daughter of Dan and Mary (Greenlee) Mayberry. She was adopted and raised by her Uncle and Aunt Edward F. and Sarah Rebecca (Atchison) Mayberry....
Mrs. Denise M. White
Mar 29, 2015
Herrin- Denise Marie White, 62, of Herrin, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 7:13 AM, Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Denise was born on August 16, 1952 in Chicago to Thomas Michael and Loretta Marie (Schorn) Speilman. She married Billy White on April 1, 2011 in Marion. He survives of Herrin. Denise was a homemaker and cared for...
Harry "O" Olson
Mar 29, 2015
Johnston City-Harry “O” Olson, 72, passed away at 11:54am on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his home. Harry “O” was born on August 9, 1942 in Chicago to Harry Eric Milton and Eolis Olson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Harry “O” owned and operated The Little Paper. He was a popular columnist, an avid golfer,...
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