Obituaries
Ralph "Junior" Vinson
Sep 22, 2014
Chester-Ralph “Junior” Vinson, 79, passed from this life to the next on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, IL, surrounded by family and his extended family at the nursing home. Ralph was the son of Ralph W. Vinson, Sr. and Hazel Frances (Johnson) Vinson. He was united in marriage to Anna Lavonna (Deere) Vinson on July...
Patricia Hart
Sep 22, 2014
Herrin-Patricia Hart, 31, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Herrin Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born on December 9, 1982 in Palm Beach, Florida. She is survived by her children, Leland and Bethany. The family wanted to say thank you to everyone who has touched Patricia and her children’s life. A memorial service will...
Fern Long
Sep 20, 2014
Fern Long, 76, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 1:30 pm at Herrin Hospital. Fern was born November 20, 1937 in Paulton the daughter of Raymond Henry and Maude Mae (Walker) Dawson. She married Edward L. Long in Pittsburg and he preceded her in death in 1991. She was a homemaker and attended Walnut Hill Baptist...
Mr. David Michael Church
Sep 11, 2014
DeSoto- David Michael Church, 67, of DeSoto, formerly of New Jersey, passed away at 9:15 PM, on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. David was born on December 26, 1946 in Decatur, IL to Glenn and Jean Eileen (Drake) Church. He married Judith Ann Alparone on August 7, 1978 in Denver, CO. She survives of DeSoto. He...
Jimmy Neber
Sep 11, 2014
Marion-Jimmy Lee Neber, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jimmy was born on October 9, 1935 in Williamson County to Howard Lee and Nora Ann (Bulliner) Neber. He married Alma Lavon Boyer on September 7, 1962 in Marion. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2011. Mr. Neber was a member of...
Pauline Saliba
Sep 11, 2014
Herrin– PAULINE SALIBA, age 86, of Mitchell, Indiana, formerly of Herrin, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford, Indiana. Born June 24, 1928, in Marion, Illinois, she was the daughter of Webb and Emma (Sims) Burleson. She married Tammer Saliba June 15, 1948, and he preceded her in death, September 9, 2007. Pauline was a homemaker,...
Charles R. Shostrom
Sep 8, 2014
Charles R. Shostrom, 89, of Indiantown, Florida, formally of Marion, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2014 in Stewart, FL. Charles was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on May 24, 1925 to Raymond and Florence (Jones) Shostrom. He married Karlee Collins Delia in 1971 and enjoyed 43 of years of marriage. She survives. Charles was a graduate of...
Mario "Mike" Mira
Sep 6, 2014
Herrin- After 99 years, 8 months and 18 days, Mario "Mike" Mira, passed away peacefully at his home in Herrin on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 4:00 PM. Mario was born in Herrin on December 19, 1914, the son of Louis and Giovannia (Gualdoni) Mira. He served in the US Army from September 5, 1942 until November 2, 1945. During...
Lisa Uzzle
Sep 6, 2014
Marion-Lisa Uzzle, 53, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Lisa was born on January 16, 1961 in Harvey, IL to Paul Leland and Peggy (Dudek) Leland Lacy. She worked for the post office for 25 years. Lisa was in the NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) and the Union Steward of the Marion office. She was a member of...
Doris Evelyn Beasley
Sep 6, 2014
Doris Evelyn Beasley, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11 pm at Herrin Hospital. Doris was born January 25, 1927 in Pittsburg the daughter of Lynnworth and Grace (Elliott) Fox. She married William Leon Beasley on November 25, 1944 in Paducah and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until his death on January 12, 1996....
Gale J. Olson
Sep 5, 2014
Marion- Gale J. Olson, 70 of Johnston City, formerly of Marion, died at 4:55 PM, Friday, September 5, 2014 at her home. Gale was born on January 11, 1944 in Chicago to Frank J. and Doris (Kellogg) Beecher. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for others. She was an active member of The Church on the Way on Morgan...
Lucille Ray Beasley
Sep 4, 2014
Crab Orchard – Lucille Ray Beasley, 92, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 5:52 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Lucille was born May 10, 1922 in JohnstonCity the daughter of Scott and Eunice (Ray) Smith. She married Harry Lee Ray and he preceded her in death in 1986, she then later married...
Malcolm T. "Mack" Holderfield
Sep 4, 2014
Bush- Malcolm T. “Mack” Holderfield, age 64, of Bush, passed away at 6:15am on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at his home in Bush. Malcolm was born in DuQuoin on June 23, 1950, the son of Rosalie (Mason) and Willie Holderfield, Sr. He married Judith “Judy” Taylor in Herrin in June of 1992. She survives in Bush. Mack was a retired...
Mary Benton
Sep 2, 2014
Marion-Mary Evelyn Benton, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on May 19, 1929 in Pittsburg to Adolph and Elizabeth (Douglas) Zoeller. She married James W. Benton in Johnston City in 1946. Together they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Mary was formerly employed at Marion Memorial Hospital and later she and her...
Brenda J. Smith
Sep 2, 2014
Marion- Brenda J. Smith, age 57, of Marion, passed away at 1:18pm on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Tri-Point Medical Center in Painesville, Ohio surrounded by her husband and pastor. Brenda was born in Joliet on February 12, 1957, the daughter of William and Rosetta (Hellberg) Stapleton. She married Jeff P. Smith in Marion on April 22, 1978. He survives...
Dixie Lee Brown
Aug 31, 2014
Herrin- Dixie Lee Brown, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 12:15am on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at her home in Herrin with her loving family at her side. Dixie was born in Freeman Spur on October 30, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Hogue) McPherson. She married George Brown in Herrin on May 8, 1953. He survives in...
Wanda C. Brookmyer
Aug 30, 2014
Herrin- Wanda C. Brookmyer, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 5:15am on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at FriendshipCareCenter in Herrin. Wanda was born in Carbondale on January 22, 1934, the daughter of Charles C. and Gertrude (Margraves) Daniels. She married Galen Brookmyer. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Brookmyer was a homemaker. She was of Protestant faith. Wanda liked...
Baby Jaxson Del Keeling
Aug 28, 2014
Herrin- Jaxson Del Keeling, infant son of Jessica Dawn Keeling and Dimitri Richard Frank Johnson, was stillborn at 4:59am on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jaxson weighed 5.36 pounds and was 15.75 inches long. Survivors include his parents- Jessica Keeling and Dimitri Johnson of Herrin Sister- Carcyn Rae Bloodworth of Herrin Sister- Victoria Grace Keeling of...
James B. Hope
Aug 27, 2014
James B. Hope, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 10:25 am at Helia Healthcare in Energy. James was born July 23, 1930 in Johnston City the son of James R. and Elsie Mae (Williams) Hope. In 1950 he was united in marriage to Ruby Maynard and they had two children, Richard A. Hope and Joyce A. Hope. ...
Robert "Bob" Wilson
Aug 25, 2014
Goreville-Robert O. Wilson, 87, known to his friends and family as “Bob” or “R.O”, of Lake of Egypt, IL, and formerly of Cape Girardeau, MO, died August 25, 2014 at his home. Bob was born in Wyandotte County, KS on January 19, 1927 to Robert Orville Wilson, Sr. and Alice (Corrigan) Wilson. On June 24, 1950 he married Patsy Ruth...
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