Obituaries
William "Bill" F. Berry
Jan 7, 2015
William “Bill” F. Berry, 89, passed away peacefully at 8:35 pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center with his wife Carole beside him. He was born in Decatur, Illinois on March 27, 1925 to Lyle and Ruth Berry. Bill enlisted in the Army Air Corps on March 26, 1943 and became the youngest to graduate in...
Mary Louella Horn
Jan 6, 2015
Herrin-Mary Louella Horn, 85, passed away at 10:59am on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Herrin Rehab & Nursing. Mary was born on August 23, 1929 in Carbondale to Lowell and Ruth (Smith) Casey. She married Dewie W. Horn and he preceded her in death in 1970. Mary later married Leon Chamness and he preceded her in death in 1993. Mary...
Gary Ray McMaster
Jan 6, 2015
Johnston City- Gary Ray McMaster, age 60, of Johnston City, passed away at 9:30pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Gary was born on December 16, 1954 in Concord, California, the son of Alvin Ray and Genevieve Zylpha (Walker). He had worked as a sound engineer for TCT Ministries in Marion. Survivors include his sister- Judy...
Roger Thornton
Jan 5, 2015
Goreville-Roger Allyn Thornton, 71, passed away at 6:21pm on Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home. Roger was born on December 28, 1943 in Goreville to Willallyn and Estle (Green) Thornton. He married Sallie Slowik-Paugh on April 5, 2009 in Goreville. She survives of Goreville. Roger served in the U.S. Air Force in England. He was a Mason at the...
Larry Schuetz
Jan 5, 2015
Johnston City - Larry C. Schuetz, 72, formerly of New Baden, IL, was called into the arms of God at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO on January 5th, 2015, as the result of a massive stroke. Larry was a cultivator of the earth, man of faith, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Larry was born on...
Peter Raymond Ponton
Jan 5, 2015
Peter Raymond Ponton, 91, of Chicago, Illinois (and former resident of Marion for 42 years) passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. Ray was born on January 25, 1923 in Danville, Virginia. He was the son of Peter Raymond Ponton, Sr. and Hazel Marie (nee Williams) Ponton. He married the love of his life, Melva Florence (nee Baughman) on August...
LuReta Taylor
Jan 5, 2015
Marion-LuReta Viola Taylor, 90, passed away peacefully at 5:55pm on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion. LuReta was born on May 31, 1924 in Nebo, IL to Joe and Leona (Ellege) Benz. She married Roy Dean Taylor on December 18, 1966 in Marion. He survives of Marion. LuReta retired from teaching cosmetology at local universities in 1980. ...
Emalie Josephine Bathon
Jan 4, 2015
Emalie Josephine Bathon, 87, of Marion passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 3 PM at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, Indiana. Emalie was born April 28, 1927 in Perry County, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Poiter) Dudek. She married Albert David Bathon in October, 1948 in Pinckneyville, and together they shared almost 38 years of...
Dexter Colbroth
Jan 2, 2015
Marion-Dexter Colbroth, 44, passed away at 3:30am on Friday, January 02, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dexter was born on September 7, 1970 in Marion to John and Rosie (Colbroth) Heidlebaugh. He was a member of Fellowship Christian Church and loved to take long rides. He will be missed by all Survivors include: Parents-John and Rosie Heidlebaugh of Marion...
Emma Marguerite Rodney
Jan 2, 2015
Herrin- Emma Marguerite Rodney, 100, of Herrin, passed away at 6:40 PM, Friday, January 2, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1914 in Herrin to Alvin and Rosa (Parsons) Reed. She married James Rodney on Christmas Eve 1935 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2002. She was a retired teacher having taught...
John Yates
Jan 1, 2015
Marion-John Yates, 51, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at his home. John was born on June 23, 1963 in Woodriver, IL to Charles and Stella (Spiller) Yates Sr. He married Dana Brown in Kethcikan, AL. She survives of Marion. John was a wonderful husband, father and son in law. He was very loved and will be terribly missed...
Lura Marks
Dec 31, 2014
Creal Springs-Lura Marks, 89, passed away at 3:00am on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at her home. Lura was born on November 12, 1925 in Williamson County to Gilbert and Lura (Sutton) Malcom. She married Bill Marks on October 4, 1952 in Benton. He preceded her in death on May 2, 1996. Lura was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
James "Jim" Clark
Dec 31, 2014
Carterville-James “Jim” Kenneth Clark, 64, passed away at 6:14pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his home. Jim was born on July 31, 1950 in Flint, MI to Donald and Imogene (Tedford) Clark. He married Kay Helwig on February 22, 1969 in Flint, MI. She survives of Carterville. Jim enjoyed country music and was musically inclined and knowledgeable about all...
Frances (Tauro) Emery
Dec 30, 2014
Herrin- Frances (Tauro) Emery, age 89, of Herrin, passed away at 3:23pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at her home in Herrin. Frances was born in the Philippine Islands on June 4, 1925, the daughter of Felix and Florentina (Adriatico) Tauro. She married Harold Dean Emery on May 17, 1947. They were married in the Philippine Islands, at Manila, where...
William Jacob Diefenbach
Dec 30, 2014
William Jacob Diefenbach, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 12:45 pm at the VA Medical Center. William was born June 4, 1937 in Marion the son of Roy Frederick and Jewel Pearl (Odum) Diefenbach. He married Caroline Purcell on June 18, 1965 in Wheaton, Illinois and together they shared over 45 years of marriage until her death...
Martha Frame
Dec 29, 2014
Marion- Martha L. Frame, 57, of Marion, formerly of Equality, passed away at 5:55 AM, Monday, December 29, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Martha was born on May 29, 1957 in Durham, NC to Joe and Mary Ann (McCue) Lands. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Steven’s College in Columbia, MO. She worked many years as a Radio DJ...
Virginia Sanders
Dec 28, 2014
Marion- Virginia L. “Tooter” Sanders, 87, of Marion, passed away at 7:34 AM, Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born on December 5, 1927 in Johnston City to Aubrey and Myrtle (Sheldon) Grant. She married Julian Sanders on Valentine’s Day 1947 in Johnston City. Virginia worked as a teller for several years for...
Ouida Sumrall
Dec 28, 2014
Marion-Ouida Sumrall, 86, formerly of Amherst, VA and Wiggins, MS, passed away at 12:30pm on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Herrin. Ouida was born on October 16, 1928 in Cleveland County, AR to George Thomas and Mary Annie (Wilson) Parker. She married James Elliot Sumrall, Sr. on July 8, 1949 in Columbia, MO. He preceded her in...
Lois Krivanko
Dec 26, 2014
Lois Krivanko, 82, formerly of Marion, Illinois went home with the Lord on December 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm near St. Louis, MO surrounded by family. Lois was born on April 22, 1932 to Frank and Maxine (Howard) Lear. She married Robert John Allen Krivanko on November 26, 1949. He preceded her in death. Lois was a creative, talented homemaker,...
Becky Sue Bozarth
Dec 25, 2014
Marion- Becky Sue Bozarth, age 57, of Marion, passed away on December 25, 2014 at her home in Marion. Becky was born in Junction City, Kansas on November 12, 1957, the daughter of Jerry and Shirley (Smith) Davie. She married William Wayne Bozarth in Marion on November 12, 2009. He survives in Marion. Becky was a graduate of Marion High...
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