Obituaries
Tillie Clift
Nov 30, 2014
Herrin- Tillie (Martinez) Clift, age 84, of Herrin, passed away at 1:35pm on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at her daughter's home in Roseville, Michigan. She was born as Telvania Martinez in Depue, Illinois on January 8, 1930, the daughter of Manuel and Telvania (Sirgo) Martinez. She married William E. Clift of Putnam, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1995. ...
Thomas Lee McMurray
Nov 28, 2014
Herrin- Thomas Lee McMurray, age 50, of Herrin, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home in Herrin. Thomas was born in Murphysboro on May 25, 1964, the son of Noble Wayne and Edna May (Wheatley) McMurray. He married Cathy Ridgeway in Freeman Spur on July 12, 1996. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2008. In...
Jerry R. Baker
Nov 28, 2014
Marion- Jerry R. Baker, 58, of Marion, passed away at 8:24 PM, Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home in Marion. Jerry was born on March 30, 1956 in Marion to Thomas R. and Patsy (Motsinger) Baker. He began his career at Baker Automotive Salvage and Towing in Marion and then later as a coal miner for Zeigler Coal Company....
Ruth J. Parten
Nov 26, 2014
Herrin- Ruth J. Parten, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30am on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Ruth was born in Chicago on March 3, 1926, the daughter of Cornelius and Gertrude (Von Swol) Paterik. She married Donald Day Parten in Chicago on June 9, 1956. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2011. ...
Dallas L. Underhile
Nov 26, 2014
Dallas L. Underhile, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 1 am at Marion Rehab. Dallas was born June 21, 1920 in West Vienna, the son of Frank and Roxie (Brown) Underhile. He married Violet Thomas and she preceded him in death in 1985. He was a retired factory worker and was of the Pentecost faith. Survivors include;Four...
Virginia Ellis
Nov 25, 2014
Marion- Virginia Ellis, age 96, of Marion, passed away at 6:00pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at her home in Marion. Margaret Virginia Wallace was born in Marion on March 23, 1918, the daughter of William Keay and Margaret Ann (Brown) Wallace. She married Ray Ellis in Elizabeth. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1965. As per Virginia's...
Mildred Stapleton
Nov 25, 2014
Marion-Mildred Stapleton, 92, passed away at 3:05pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Mildred was born on July 14, 1922 in Marion to Rufus and Bertha (Capron) Sanders. She married Russell Stapleton on July 4, 1941 in Jackson, MO and they shared 73 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on July 21,...
Elesa Ballard
Nov 25, 2014
Marion-Elesa Kay Hall-Ballard passed away November 25, 2014 at 5:50pm with her family surrounding her. She is gone too soon at the age of 62. Elesa is survived by her husband Mark Ballard of Marion, her son David Ballard of Marion, a daughter and son in law, Crystal and Charles Robertson also of Marion. She also has a sister Carla...
Mercedith Duffield
Nov 24, 2014
Marion-Mercedith L. Duffield, 82, passed away at 5pm on Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mercedith was born on May 9, 1932 in Ettison Switch, IL to Edward and Orpha Bell (Evans) Robinson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her pets. Mercedith will be missed by all Survivors include: Daughters: Glenda and...
Avis Louise Cullum
Nov 22, 2014
Johnston City- Avis Louise Cullum, 89, of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 3:05 AM, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Hurricane Creek Living Center in Herrin. Avis was born on November 8, 1925 in Sparta to Everett J. and Clara O. (Earl) Jennings, Sr. She married Claude Cullum, Jr. on January 2, 1942. He preceded her in death...
Israel Jones
Nov 20, 2014
MARION- Israel Jones, Sr., 88, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 8:57am at Marion Rehab and Nursing Center. Israel was born on March 14, 1926 in Marion to William and Belauh Jones. He married Anna Mae Griffin on June 26, 1948 in Marion. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2008. Israel was a long time resident...
Genevieve G. Peugh
Nov 19, 2014
Genevieve G. Peugh, 101, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 12:02 pm at Herrin Hospital. Genevieve was born in Williamson County on August 25, 1913; she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle – George and Edda St. John, following the death of her parents. She married Paul D. Norman who preceded her in death in...
Louise Bigler
Nov 18, 2014
Marion-Louise Bigler, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at her home. Louise was born to Fred and Frances Bigler on September 18, 1932 Survivors include family members: Margaret Sullivan of Auburndale, FL Joe Waicukauski of Carbondale Jean Gerstenberger of Kimball, MI Lou Bigler of Carbondale Barbara Gooden of Pinckneyville John and Karen Bigler of Carbondale Ruth and Floyd...
Charles Newton
Nov 16, 2014
Marion-Charles L. Newton, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 6:45am at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Charles was born on December 1, 1927 in Goreville to Lowell Edward and Lena Afton (Escue) Newton. Charles was in the U.S. Army and retired from GTE after 42 years of service. After his retirement, he worked at Sullivan Electric. ...
Nancy Smith
Nov 16, 2014
Lake of Egypt- Nancy A. Smith, 69, of Lake of Egypt, formerly of Altamont and St. Joseph, passed away at 8:10 AM, Sunday, November 16, 2014 at her home with family by her side.
Nancy was born on March 8, 1945 in Vandalia to Welmer R. and Hazel (Hutchins) Milleville. She married Dale Smith on November 26, 1960 in Altamont. ...
Dixon D. Roberts
Nov 12, 2014
Dixon D. Roberts, 78, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 4 pm at Parkway Manor. Dixon was born May 16, 1936 in Marion the son of Jack and Melva (Dippie) Roberts. He married Donnie Curtis on March 18, 1975 in Kokomo, Indiana and together they have shared over 39 years of marriage. He retired from the...
Arthur L. Johns
Nov 12, 2014
Arthur L. Johns, 92, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Arthur was born January 25, 1922 in Williamson County the son of Harry and Bessie (Pulley) Johns. He married Sarah E. Borum in Jackson, Missouri on November 9, 1940 and together they have been blessed to share the last 74 years of...
Clara "Aggie" Viverito
Nov 11, 2014
Clara “Aggie” Emma Viverito, 82, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 4:28 pm at St. Louis University Hospital as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Clara was born July 27, 1932 in Herculaneum, Missouri the daughter of Ervin and Edna (Politte) Cawvey. She married Andrew Viverito and he precedes her in death. She...
Howard Ross
Nov 9, 2014
Marion-Howard B. Ross, 76, passed away at 12:18pm on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his home. Howard was born on January 8, 1938 in Griffin, GA to Henry Alton and Irene Mary (Smith) Ross. He married Sandra Lee Nokes on June 19, 1965 in Dover Hill, IN. She survives of Marion. Howard was in the U.S. Air Force and was...
Janet Walker
Nov 8, 2014
Marion-Janet L. Walker, 80, passed away at 6:40am on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Parkway Manor. Janet was born on October 7, 1934 in Anna to Henry Laverne and Frances (Church) Choate. She married Joseph Walker on June 3, 1967 in Centralia. He survives of Marion Janet was of protestant faith and worked as a secretary for many years. She...
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