Obituaries
Edward Manier
Aug 23, 2014
Goreville- Charles Edward Manier, age 51, of Goreville, passed away at 2:00am on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his home in Goreville. Charles was born in Belleville on May 29, 1963, the son of Carl and Alona (Cavins) Manier. Mr. Manier was very active in the Goreville United Methodist Church. He had attended Marion High School, graduating in 1963. He...
Jeffrey Scott Glover, Sr.
Aug 20, 2014
Pittsburg- JEFFREY SCOTT GLOVER, SR, age 48, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his home in Pittsburg as the result of a house fire. As per his wishes, he will be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements. For those...
Allene Snider
Aug 20, 2014
Allene Snider, 100, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 3 am at her daughter’s home. Allene was born December 24, 1913 in Jackson County the daughter of Oscar and Bertha (McAnelly) Blumenstock. She married Herman A. Snider on March 7, 1936 and together they were blessed to share over 60 years of marriage until his death on October...
Nels Peter Rasmussen
Aug 18, 2014
Nels Peter Rasmussen, Sr., 87, of Goreville, formerly of Alvin, IL, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home. Nels was born on February 17, 1927 in Rankin, IL to Rasmus and Katie (Christiansen) Rasmussen. He married Madge M. Young in June of 1954 in Dayton, OH. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2006. He was...
Terry L. Gill
Aug 17, 2014
Marion- Terry L. Gill, age 62, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at his home in Marion. Terry was born in Carbondale on January 6, 1952, the son of James and Mildred (Creal) Gill. He married Wilma Leonard in Marion on September 8, 1979. She survives in Marion. Mr. Gill attended the MarionFirstFreewillBaptistChurch. He loved spending time...
Forrest O'Connor
Aug 16, 2014
Marion- Forrest O’Connor, age 66, of Marion, passed away at 10:16am on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at his daughter’s home in Marion. Forrest was born in Chicago on January 18, 1948 the son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Goss) O'Connor. As per his wishes, he will be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home...
Frederick Stein
Aug 13, 2014
Marion-Frederick Eugene Stein, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Frederick was born on May 25, 1924 in Effingham County, IL to Frederick Earl and Maude (Culley) Stein. Survivors include: Sister-Aleda Maude (Stein) Milleville Sons: Fred George Stein Harold Lee Stein Daughter-Linda Mae (Stein) Hewlett Granddaughter-Sabine Rae Stein Grandsons: Gerald Lee Stein Jason Lee...
Henry W. Wielhouwer, Jr.
Aug 13, 2014
West Frankfort- Henry William Wielhouwer, Jr., 66, of Orlando, FL, formerly of West Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at H Hospital East in Orlando, FL. Henry was born on December 19, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI to Henry William Wielhouwer, Sr. and Doris Ruth (Ray) Wielhouwer. He was a veteran of the US Naval Reserve and served...
Nancy B. Cecchi
Aug 10, 2014
Goreville- Nancy Barbara Cecchi, 75, of Goreville, formerly of DuPage County, passed away at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2014 at her home. Nancy was born on February 7, 1939 in Chicago to Kenneth and Simone (Jagot) Barnes. She married Reynold Peter Cecchi on July 22, 1978 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bensonville, IL. He survives of Goreville. Nancy worked...
Cynthia Ann Burgess
Aug 10, 2014
Cynthia Ann Burgess, 69, of Marion passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 6:10 am at her home. Cindy was born October 15, 1944 in Chicago the daughter of Herbert and Elsie Meilahn. She married James Burgess on April 24, 1971 in Forrest Park and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. She enjoyed knitting, doing cross-stich...
Dr. Kevin J. Holmes
Aug 8, 2014
Dr. Kevin Jay Holmes, 55, of Marion, passed away due to a coronary event at 1:20 PM, Friday, August 8, 2014 at his home in Marion. Kevin was born on August 18, 1958 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon to Charles Lavern and Virginia L. “Jenny” (Sims) Holmes. He was raised by his step-father- Charles “Jack” Dunn. He...
Ella Grimes
Aug 8, 2014
West Frankfort-Ella Jean Grimes, 62, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2014 at her home. Ella was born on August 7, 1952 in Columbus, OH to Stanley Leroy and Ethel June Clark. She was on apostolic faith. Ella enjoyed ceramics and knitting and was a collector of many things. Survivors include: Son-Harley O’Connor of Albuquerque, NM Daughter-Nancy Terry (Sam) of...
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...
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