Obituaries
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...
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...
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