Obituaries
Eugene J. "Gene" Bender
Dec 25, 2014
Eugene J. Bender, of Florrisant, Missouri, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014. Gene was the beloved husband of Jacquelyn R. (White) Bender and dear father of Janet (Matthew) Brooks & the late Joseph Eugene Bender, grandfather of Megan Trower, Nathan Brooks & Zack Teel, great grandfather of Jenna, Mackenzie Trower & Tala Teel. In lieu of...
Sherman McPheron
Dec 23, 2014
Marion- Sherman McPheron, age 87, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Sherman was born in Johnston City on October 26, 1927, the son of Sherman Fred and Elsie (Bell) McPheron. He married Ruth Jean Willard in Marion on November 13, 1949. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2000. Mr....
David Franklin Clark, Sr.
Dec 23, 2014
Herrin- David Franklin Clark, Sr., age 68, of Herrin, passed away at 3:36am on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. David was born in Herrin on May 14, 1946, the son of Frank B. and Leva Geraldine “Julie” (Griffin) Clark. He married the love of his life, LaDonna Robinson, on June 1, 1968 in Herrin. She preceded...
Gene Vaughn
Dec 22, 2014
Marion – F. Eugene “Gene” Vaughn, 91, of Marion passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 1:20 pm at Rosewood Care Center. Mr. Vaughn was born June 8, 1923 in Marion the son of Lloyd Franklin and Ethel Elvira (Smoot) Vaughn. He married Ruby Maxine Guymon on May 27, 1950 in Salem and together they shared over 54 years...
Mary "Kathryn" Edwards
Dec 21, 2014
Benton-Mary "Kathryn" Edwards formerly of Christopher passed away December 21, 2014, at the Duquoin Nursing Home and Rehab Center. She was born April 2, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Edwards, sons, Clyde Deon, Robert Ray (Rock), and Joseph Edwards. She is survived by Margaret (Carl) Pritchett of Marion, Shelby Brown of Chester, Betty (Rich) Newsom...
Sylvia K. Francis
Dec 18, 2014
Sylvia K. (Hightower) Francis, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 11:27 pm at her son’s home in Marion. Sylvia was born August 21, 1929 in Elkton, Kentucky the daughter of Creed Washington and Carrie Lee (Brewer) Hightower. She married Douglas Blake on October 23, 1946 in Kentucky and he preceded her in death. Funeral services will be...
Joseph Edwards
Dec 17, 2014
New Burnside-Joseph Martin Edwards, 53, passed away at 8:13am on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at his home. Joseph was born on January 14, 1961 in Marion to Cecil Clyde and Mary K. (Davis) Edwards. His hobbies included fishing, cookouts, family gathering and working on cars. He was a shade tree mechanic and loved spending time with his grandkids. Survivors include:...
Mae Bell Lyerla
Dec 16, 2014
Peoria-Mae Bell Lyerla, 78, passed away at 8:30pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at her home. Mae Bell was born on September 17, 1936 in Williamson County to Louie and Ethel (Boner) Johnson. She married Shelby Lyerla and he preceded her in death in 1997. Mae Bell was a retired nurse, working for the VA for 27 years. She enjoyed...
Gertrude L. Ernst
Dec 15, 2014
Energy- Gertrude L. Ernst, age 96, of Energy, passed away at 4:10pm on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Gertrude was born in Leipzig, Germany on January 29, 1918, the daughter of Paul Rudolph and Emma Pauline (Henning) Hansel. She married Bernard Joseph Ernst. He preceded her in death. As per her wishes, her body will be...
Nora Norman
Dec 14, 2014
Marion-Nora Norman, 98, passed away at 4:40pm on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at River to River assisted living. Nora was born on March 22, 1916 in Marion to Thomas and Ada (Wellington) Reese. She married Albert “Pee Wee” Norman. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1966. Nora was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with friends and family....
Charles Steven "Steve" Lane
Dec 14, 2014
Herrin- Charles Steven “Steve” Lane, age 63, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Charles Steven was born in Christopher on May 9, 1951, the son of Bill and Elinor (Jones) Lane. He found the love of his life in his best friend and fiancé, Sharon Bolen, who passed away on November 3, 2014. Steve graduated from Marion...
Wilbur Eugene Weaver
Dec 12, 2014
Wilbur Weaver, 91, of Marion, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12:15 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wilbur was born July 9, 1923 in North Chatham, New York the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weaver. He married Mary Irene Coe on September 12, 1945 in St. Louis. Missouri and together they shared over...
Kendall "Harpo" Miller
Dec 12, 2014
West Frankfort-Kendall M. “Harpo” Miller, 60, passed away at 5:50am on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the VA Medical Center. Kendall was born on July 3, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Kendall and Lorene Miller. His hobbies included riding motorcycles and playing pool. Kendall loved to wear crazy hats. He was of Christian faith and a strong spiritual leader....
Betty Tisch
Dec 11, 2014
Marion-Betty Tisch, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center after battling a lengthy illness. Betty was born on April 6, 1933 in Herrin to Walter and Margaret (Carrigan) Brewer. She married Don Tisch on July 25, 1959 and they shared 55 years of marriage. He survives of Marion. Betty was a longtime active member...
Noah Johns, Jr.
Dec 10, 2014
Goreville-Noah Johns, Jr., 80, died peacefully at 10:38am on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Noah was born on November 13, 1934 in Johnson County to Noah and Nettie (Girtman) Johns, Sr. He married Leona “Mae” Parton on February 19, 1955 in Paulton. She survives of Goreville. In his spare time, Noah loved riding his...
John Piper
Dec 9, 2014
Marion-John E. Piper, 89, passed away at 2pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at his home. John was born on December 14, 2014 in Kinmundy, IL to Paul W. and Addie (Burton) Piper. He married Joyce Minton-Killman. She survives of Marion. John retired from the Union Pacific Railroad Company after 44 years as a Railroad Supervisor. He was the last...
Dina Alexander
Dec 7, 2014
Marion-Dina Giovanna Fregnan Alexander, 81, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at her home. Dina was born on November 13, 1933 in Trieste, Italy. She lived through the turmoil of World War II in northern Italy, along with her parents, Massimo and Maria Fregnan, and brother, Fabio Fregnan. In 1952, she married in Trieste, Italy, and...
Lorraine Stotlar
Dec 6, 2014
Herrin- Lorraine Stotlar, 86, of Herrin, passed away, peacefully, with her loving family by her side at 8:50 PM, Friday, December 5, 2014 at The Arch of Helia Healthcare in Energy. Lorraine was born on September 1, 1928 in Christopher, Illinois to Arthur “A.R.” and Bernice (Rentfro) Gamber. She attended grade schools in Christopher and Marion and Graduated from Herrin...
Donna Flannigan
Dec 5, 2014
Herrin-Donna Lynn Flannigan, 52, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 6pm at Herrin Hospital. Donna was born on April 6, 1962 in Osceola, AR to Charles E. and Johnnie Mae (Jacobs) Ward Sr. Survivors include: Son-Michael Jacobs Daughters: Laurie Jacobs Cassie Reynolds Jennifer Jacobs Son-Brandon Flannigan Grandchildren: Doug Jacobs Destiny Jacobs Shady Jacobs Amari Gunn Eveuanna Gunn Tessa...
Margaret Treat
Nov 30, 2014
Marion-Margaret Sue Treat, 76, passed away at 8pm on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Margaret was born on October 22, 1938 in Johnson County to John and Marjorie (Grimes) Thomas. She married Edward Treat on May 14, 1955 in Vienna. He survives of Marion. Margaret attended First Apostolic Church. She formerly owned and operated grocery stores...
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