Obituaries
Russell Stapleton
Jul 21, 2014
Marion-Russell Stapleton, 95, passed away at 12am on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Russell was born on September 21, 1918 in Pope County to Lewis and Chloe (Lewis) Stapleton. He married Mildred Sanders on July 4, 1941 in Jackson County and they shared 73 years of marriage. She survives of Marion. Russell honorably served his...
William W. Murphy
Jul 19, 2014
Marion- William W. Murphy, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 10:58pm on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Parkway Manor in Marion. William was born in Whiteash on December 27, 1922, the son of James Harvey and Helen Elizabeth (Wilson) Murphy. He married Irma J. Headean in Spillertown on September 18, 1946. She passed away on March 23, 2005. Mr....
Willis Edward "Bill" Harlow
Jul 18, 2014
Herrin- Willis Edward Harlow, age 89, of Herrin, passed away early Friday morning, July 18, 2014 at HurricaneCreekAssistedLivingCenter in Herrin. Willis was born in Monmouth, Illinois on May 31, 1925, the son of Raymond Francis and Maggie Marie (Graves) Harlow. He married Virginia Ann Duncan in Mount Vernon, Illinois on June 24, 1951. They have shared more than sixty-three of...
Elizabeth Hanks-Hearn
Jul 18, 2014
Marion-Elizabeth Kay Hanks-Hearn, 50, passed away at 2pm on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Elizabeth was born on February 24, 1964 in Williamson County to Gilbert and Edith (Franklin) Hanks. She married Roger Hearn in Paducah, KY on April 23, 1982. He survives of Marion. Elizabeth worked as a cook at Lincoln School. She enjoyed going...
George E. Stokes
Jul 18, 2014
George Stokes, 63, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in Marion. George was born January 3, 1951 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of George Stokes and Claire (Hughes) Campbell. Survivors include; Step-Father – Patrick Campbell of Marion Sister – Julie Kay Lockler Brother – Robert Campbell Preceded in death...
William "Bill" Huff
Jul 17, 2014
William “Bill” Huff, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at home. Bill was born April 9, 1928 in Marion the son of Ulysses "Blackie" Huff, Sr. He married Loretta (Beasley) Huff and she preceded him in death and later married Beverly (Hickey) Huff, she preceded him in death. He was a self-employed contractor and the owner of Huff...
Charles R. Prater, Jr.
Jul 17, 2014
Marion – Charles R. Prater, Jr., 65, of Marion passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 9:30 PM at his home. Charles was born January 3, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan the son of Charles R. And Marcella (Gutek) Prater, Sr. Charlie was an avid sports fan and supporter of many local youth teams. He coached St Joseph's...
Dr. John Kaeser
Jul 16, 2014
MARION – Dr. John L. R. Kaeser, 82, of Marion, died peacefully at home at 7:24 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014, and went to be with his Lord and Savior following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A Celebration of Life will be held for Dr. Kaeser on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Zion United Church of...
Dakota Mitchem
Jul 9, 2014
Mt. Vernon-Dakota Lane Mitchem, 16, passed away at 11:02 am on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dakota was born on April 7, 1998 in Marion to William Mitchem and Sarah (Hester) Mitchem. He was a sophomore at Mt. Vernon Township High School, where he was a straight “A” honor roll student and was on...
Desirae R. Watson
Jul 3, 2014
Carterville- Desirae R. Watson, age 6, of Carterville, passed away at 10:24am on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at her grandparents home in DuQuoin. Desirae was born on November 2, 2007 in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Joseph T. and Larissa (Jarvis) Watson. Desirae had completed Kindergarten, and was going to be entering the First Grade at NorthsidePrimary School in...
Adolpha Parini Calcaterra
Jul 2, 2014
Herrin- Adolpha Parini Calcaterra, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 7:06pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Adolpha was born in Herrin on April 12, 1921, during a snowstorm. She was the daughter of Angelo “Jerry” and Annetta (Torno) Ruggeri. Adolpha married Angelo Parini on April 19, 1941. He preceded her in...
Brian C. Smith
Jul 2, 2014
Herrin- Brian C. Smith, age 35, of Herrin, passed away at 6:12am on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his home in Herrin. Brian was born in Herrin on December 26, 1978, the son of Howard and Sharon (Baldwin) Smith. He worked as a warehouse clerk at Wild Cat Hills mine in Equality. Survivors include his parents- Howard and Sharon Smith...
Bertram Leech
Jul 2, 2014
Marion-Bertram G. Leech, 88, died peacefully with family and friends at his side, on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 while at Mt. Vernon’s Good Samaritan Hospital. Bert was born in Zion, IL on January 10, 1926 to loving parents Grover and Minnie (Heath) Leech. He was the youngest of four children born of this union. Brothers Kenneth and Finley and sister...
Norma (Hastings) Horn
Jul 1, 2014
Norma Janet (Hastings) Horn, 75, of Roanoke, Virginia formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 at 1:00 am at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Norma was born February 4, 1939 the daughter of Irvan and Susie (Klope) Hastings. She married William A. Horn on August 30, 1955 in Murphysboro and together they shared over 55 years of marriage...
Lisa Lerch
Jul 1, 2014
Stiritz-Lisa D. Lerch, 48, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family and loved ones. Lisa was born on February 25, 1966 in Marion to Danny and Mary (Oliver) McKane. She married Jon Lerch on August 2, 1996. He survives of Stiritz. Lisa was a John A. Logan graduate...
Arthur Leon Appleton
Jun 29, 2014
Herrin- Arthur Leon Appleton, age 84, of West Laco, Texas, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the JohnKnoxVillage in West Laco, Texas. Arthur was born in Herrin on May 12, 1930, the son of Bailey and Laura Myrtle (Rodgers) Appleton. He married Betty Lou Gosnell in Joliet on May 14, 1983. She preceded him in...
Mary Elva Robinson
Jun 28, 2014
Rev. Mary Elva Robinson, age 89, of Marion, passed away at 10:40pm on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mary was born in Pulley’s Mill on November 2, 1924, the daughter of Jesse James and Iva (Peterman) Robertson. She married Donald Robinson in Chicago on October 25, 1967. He survives in Marion. Loving the work of the...
Thomas Hestand
Jun 26, 2014
Thomas W. Hestand, 69, passed away at 4:55pm on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Thomas was born on November 2, 1944 in Atlanta, GA to Wayne and Afton (Croslin) Hestand. Tom enjoyed a lifetime of achievement filled with family and friends. He attended Kemper Military Academy, graduating from Marion High School in 1962, SIU Carbondale...
Maddi Taylor
Jun 26, 2014
Carterville- Madalyn Grace “Maddi” Taylor, age 16, of Carterville, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her home. Madalyn was born in Carbondale on August 21, 1997, the daughter of Amy Taylor and Parker Kane Newton. Maddi had just completed her sophomore year at CartervilleHigh School. Survivors include her mother and step-father- Amy (Taylor) and Robert Terry of Carterville...
James "Jim" Thomas Jennings
Jun 25, 2014
James (Jim) Thomas Jennings, age 84, of Marion, IL passed away at the VA Community Living Center in Marion with family by his side at 9:11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born December 20, 1929, in Marion, IL to Thomas Logan and Orpha (Owen) Jennings. He was united in marriage to Betty June Rametta on September 23, 1954,...
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