Obituaries
Mary Vancil
Aug 7, 2014
Goreville-Mary E. Vancil, 99, passed away at 12:50am on Thursday, August 07, 2014 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Mary was born on August 19, 1914 in Metropolis to Lewis and Lulu (Phillips) Trovillion. She married John Vancil, Sr. on July 24, 1932. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2002. Survivors include her four daughters; Sally Vancil of Ottawa,...
Elizabeth Sterne
Aug 2, 2014
Marion-Elizabeth Ann Sterne, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 5:30am at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis Elizabeth was born on October 28, 1933 in Franklin County to Andy and Marion (Hutinson) Buffo. She married Charles Sterne on September 17, 1955 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2004. Elizabeth was a member of...

Mr. Lindle Lee McRoy
Aug 1, 2014
Johnston City- Lindle Lee McRoy, 73, of Johnston City, formerly of Marion, passed away at 8:25 PM, Friday, August 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lindle was born on December 3, 1940 in Marion to Harry and Cliva (Watson) McRoy. He married Lora Louise Henderson on June 27, 1959 in Marion. She survives of Johnston City. ...
Bill "Cactus Pete" Plater
Aug 1, 2014
Marion- Bill Travis “Cactus Pete” Plater, 86, of Marion, passed away nine days short of his 87th birthday at 10:45 PM, Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Marion VA Medical Center. He was born on August 10, 1927 in Vienna. He was the son of William Garrett and Ruby K. (Travis) Plater. He married Susan K. (Payne) McGill on December...
Bernice Kneezel
Jul 31, 2014
Marion-Lillian “Bernice” Kneezel, 92, passed away at 9:20am on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at her home. Bernice was born on November 14, 1921 in Morley, MO to William and Eva (Boden) Penrod. She married William Kneezel on January 9, 1943 in Benton, MO. He preceded her in death on February 11, 1988. Bernice attended the First Church of God. She...

Karen Allsopp
Jul 31, 2014
Carterville-Karen Sue Allsopp, 70, passed away at 8pm on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at her home. Karen was born on May 12, 1944 in Saline County to Robert and Alma (Young) Carrier. She married Dave Allsopp on November 28, 1986 in Paducah. He survives of Carterville. Karen was active in her community in Carterville and with local charities. She loved...
Lucille Smith
Jul 31, 2014
Lucille Smith, 98, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 9:07 am at Herrin Hospital. Lucille was born June 21, 1916 in Greenbrier, Tennessee and was raised by George and Mallie Trenary. She married Clarence E. Smith on November 11, 1932 in Melvindale, Michigan and together they shared 59 years of marriage until his death on December 23, 1991....
Bob Hardcastle
Jul 31, 2014
Bob Hardcastle, 84, of the Lake of Egypt, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 12:25 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2014. Bobby was born February 26, 1930 in Herrin the son of Ben and Nan (Nash) Hardcastle. He married Barbara Jo Fox-Grindle on April 28, 1968 and together they have shared over 46 years of marriage. Bob was an Army...
Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Brookhouse
Jul 30, 2014
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Brookhouse, 65 of Marion passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Kathy was born March 26, 1949 the daughter of Clarence Wendell and Florence (Fisher) Smoot. She married Sammy Brookhouse on September 14, 1968 in Marion and together they have shared over 45 years of marriage. Kathy was a homemaker. Survivors...
Margaret Morgan
Jul 29, 2014
Marion-Margaret Mae Morgan, 89, passed away at 2:40pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Margaret was born on April 16, 1925 in Williamson County to Harvey and Ruth (Chitty) Walker. She married Clifton Morgan. He preceded her in death in 1986. Margaret worked at various retail stores and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending...

Marilyn Bundren
Jul 29, 2014
Harrisburg-Marilyn K. Bundren, 62, passed away at 1:50pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Marilyn was born on February 27, 1952 in Kankakee to Noel and May (Harris) Martin. She married Norval R. Bundren on August 23, 1987. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2007. Survivors include: Sister-Carolyn (Pete) Doman of Mahomet, IL Brother-Glenn (Amy)...

Donald A. Gibbs
Jul 28, 2014
Herrin- Donald A. Gibbs, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at 7:37pm on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Donald was born in WilliamsonCounty on September 8, 1948, the son of Jehu and Mandy (Griffith) Gibbs. He married Rose Stoner on August 23, 1976. She preceded him in death on June 4, 1998. Mr. Gibbs was proud...
Coy Calvin Halfacer
Jul 28, 2014
Coy Calvin Halfacer, 84, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 3:10 am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Coy was born July 7, 1930 in Princeton, Kentucky the son of William and Inos (Weeks) Halfacer. He married Beverly J. Hornbeck on October 10, 1953 in Ohio and together they have shared over 60 years of marriage. He...

Paul House
Jul 27, 2014
Pittsburg-Paul Edward House, 83, passed away at 4:40 pm on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Frankfort Health Care in West Frankfort. Paul was born on November 12, 1930 in Oxly, MO to Frank and Nannie (Bridgeforth) House. He married Ann Arvesta (Fantz) House and they enjoyed 68 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2014. Paul...

Judith Elaine (Holland) Price
Jul 26, 2014
Bush- Judith Elaine (Holland) Price, age 66, of Hurst, passed away at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Judith was born in Herrin on August 7, 1947, the daughter of James Earl and Doris (Pinkston) Holland. Judy worked at Shawnee Alliance for several years. Survivors include her son- Chris Price of Bush Son- Frank (Teresa)...
Rose Grim
Jul 26, 2014
Marion- Rose Grim, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 7:18pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Marion. Rose was born in Saint Louis on June 10, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Rose Hernandez. She married Hubert W. Grim, Sr. on November 3, 1928. He preceded her in death in July of 1997. Mrs. Grim...
Master Sgt. Lance Avery
Jul 25, 2014
Marion- Master Sgt. Lance P. Avery, age 60, of Marion, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 in rural Saline County, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Lance was born in Benton on June 8, 1954, the son of George and Loretta (Vene) Avery. He married Luciana Morales on June 20, 1992 at the Water Street Baptist Church...

Tammy Montplaisir
Jul 23, 2014
Herrin- Tammy Montplaisir, age 44, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her home in Herrin. Tammy was born in Winterhaven, Florida on August 11, 1969, the daughter of Richard Yates and Toni (Phifer) Palmer. Survivors include her son- Jay Suddeth of Herrin Daughter- Shawnee Suddeth of Herrin Son- Ozzy Suddeth of Herrin Step-Son- Travis...
Edith Pauline Tanner
Jul 21, 2014
Edith Pauline Tanner, 85, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 5;10 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Edith was born December 12, 1928 the daughter of Roscoe and Ollie (Rodgers) Bundren, she was the last of seven children. She married James V. Tanner on June 22, 1946 in New Dennison and together they shared over 62 years of...

Jean M. Vecellio
Jul 21, 2014
Jean M. Vecellio, 92, of Morris and formerly of Herrin, Illinois, passed peacefully at Senior Star at Weber Place on July 21, 2014. Jean was born on July 23, 1921 in Herrin to the late Louis and Fannie (Procarione) Rolando. She married John “Penoke” Vecellio on December 29, 1941. He preceded her in death in December of 1976 after nearly...
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