Obituaries

LaDonna K. Hendrickson

LaDonna K. Hendrickson

Mar 4, 2014

LaDonna Hendrickson, 52, passed away on Tuesday, March 04, 2014 at 10:42 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. LaDonna was born December 25, 1961 in Marion the daughter of Melvin and Phyllis (Harris) Presley.  She married Jeff Hendrickson on July 8, 1998 in Paducah and together they have blessed with over 15 years of marriage. LaDonna was a loving Wife,...

Jerry Dean Tippy

Jerry Dean Tippy

Mar 4, 2014

Herrin- Jerry Dean Tippy, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 10:00pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Herrin Rehab and Nursing Facility.  Jerry was born in Number Nine, IL on October 7, 1934, the son of Zollie and Rhea (Russell) Tippy. He married Glenda Shepard in Herrin on March 18, 1955. Together, they shared fifty-eight years of marriage. She...

Timothy Falkenberg

Timothy Falkenberg

Mar 4, 2014

Herrin- Timothy Falkenberg, age 44, of Herrin, passed away at 3:15pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in Herrin. Timothy was born in Port Huron, MI on May 6, 1969, the son of Carolyn (Cunningham) Falkenberg-Stowers and the late Clarence Falkenberg. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Stowers of Dawsonville, GA, daughter- Brittni Falkenberg of Marion, daughter- Paige Falkenberg of Sikeston, MO,...

Ruby Carolyn Short

Ruby Carolyn Short

Mar 2, 2014

Marion—Ruby Carolyn Short, 78, of Marion, passed away at 5:09 AM, Sunday, March 2, in Niland, CA. Ruby was born in Johnston City, Illinois on May 23, 1935 to Leo Edward and Francis (Jones) Frick. She married Harold Short on January 15, 1977. Ruby was a member of the Marion Independent Baptist Church in Marion. She loved nature and tending...

Mary G. Atkinson

Mary G. Atkinson

Mar 1, 2014

Herrin- Mary G. Atkinson, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 2:28 PM, Saturday, March 1, 2014 at HerrinHospital. Mary was born on March 3, 1927 in Herrin to Miles and Edna (Sanders) Ralls. She married Paul P. Atkinson on December 28, 1952 at HerrinFirstBaptistChurch.   He preceded her in death on February 21, 1993. Mary retired in 1984 having worked several...

Mary Nastran

Mary Nastran

Mar 1, 2014

Herrin- Mary Nastran, 67, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Herrin Rehab and CareCenter.   A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Memorial services will be arranged by Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.

Kathleen Ann Rodriguez

Kathleen Ann Rodriguez

Feb 27, 2014

  Kathleen Ann Rodriguez, 65, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 7:35 am at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.  Kathleen was born October 14, 1948 in Berwyn, Illinois the daughter of Lee and Donna (Mooney) Held.  She married Arthur Rodriguez on May 6, 1967 in Harvey, Illinois and together they have shared over 46 years of...

Joyce Chalden

Joyce Chalden

Feb 26, 2014

Marion-Joyce Chalden, 79, passed away at 12:56am at Herrin Hospital on February 26, 2014. Joyce was born in Chicago, IL, on February 18, 1935 to John and Ruth (Schmidt) Sawicki. She Married Kenneth Chalden, who survives in Marion, IL. Joyce worked with the humane society and loved all animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. Survivors...

Sadie Marie Fender

Sadie Marie Fender

Feb 26, 2014

Sadie Marie Fender, 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 2:35 pm at Marion Rehab. Sadie was born February 1, 1927 in Spillertown the daughter of William Earl and Ida May (Hayes) Stroud.  She married Raymond James Cunningham on November 5, 1958 in Chicago and he passed away in 1966.  Sadie later married Harry W. Fender on November...

Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson

Feb 26, 2014

Marion-Elizabeth Ann (formerly Donovan) Patterson, 70, entered Heaven’s gates on February 26, 2014 surrounded by friends and family. Mrs. Patterson was born on September 15, 1943 to Thomas and Fran Clevenger. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband William G. Patterson, and grandparents. A lifelong educator, Mrs. Patterson retired from Marion Unit 2 Community School District in...

Lorene (Ewing) Robinson

Lorene (Ewing) Robinson

Feb 26, 2014

Lorene (Ewing) Robinson, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 26, in Spartanburg, SC.   Lorene was born November 8, 1932 in Egypt, Mississippi the daughter of Gus and Adella (Blanchard) Ewing.  She married Charles Robinson and he preceded in death in 2009.  She received her education at Patternson Grade School and Vine Street High School in Aberdeen Mississippi.  Lorene accepted Christ as...

Beverly Ann Johnson

Beverly Ann Johnson

Feb 25, 2014

Beverly Johnson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 2:29 pm at Marion Rehab. Beverly was born January 13, 1929 in Marion the daughter of Orval and Mary (Sinks) Bogard.  She married Richard A. Johnson on May 2, 1964 in Des Plaines and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage.  Richard survives in Marion. She had...

William F. "Bill" Todd

William F. "Bill" Todd

Feb 23, 2014

William F. “Bill” Todd, Jr., 80, of Marion, died at 10:59 AM, Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Bill was born on November 21, 1933 in Centralia to William F. and Marguerite (Simpkins) Todd, Sr.  He married Joyce A. Donoho on October 16, 1955.  They enjoyed 58 years of marriage.  She preceded him in death on January 19, 2013....

Pauline Pike

Pauline Pike

Feb 22, 2014

Herrin- Pauline Pike, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 7:46 PM, on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Pauline was born in Herrin on October 22, 1929, the daughter of Herman E. and Millie E. (Reiger) Smith. She married Charles J. Pike in Morganfield, KY in 1947. He survives in Slidell, LA. Mrs. Pike was a member of...

Howard Booton, Jr.

Howard Booton, Jr.

Feb 21, 2014

Marion-Howard Booton, Jr., 71, of Marion IL, passed away at home on February 21, 2014, comforted by members of his family. Howard had been diagnosed with cancer last April, however succumbed to an existing heart condition. Howard was born in San Antonio, TX on December 1, 1942.  He spent his early years living in Creal Springs, IL, Mount Pleasant, IA...

Pauline Mae Parks

Pauline Mae Parks

Feb 21, 2014

Ferges- Pauline Mae Parks, age 100, of Ferges, passed away at 10:10am on Friday, February 21, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Pauline was born in Saline County on January 21, 1914, the daughter of Spiller and Addie (Stevens) Turner.  She married Blaine Parks in Paducah on June 11, 1939. He preceded her in death on November...

Donald Hood

Donald Hood

Feb 20, 2014

Donald E. Hood, 85 of Goreville Illinois, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 20, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. He was born July 13, 1928. Don worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a sociologist in Joliet Illinois, retiring in 1987 as an Assistant Warden for the Vienna Correctional Center.  Don also...

Richard Eisenhauer

Richard Eisenhauer

Feb 18, 2014

Richard Eisenhauer, 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 1:30  pm at Marion Rehab. Richard was born January 11, 1923 in Franklin County the son of Fred H. and Cora (Stephens) Eisenhauer. He proudly answered the call to serve his country during WWII.  Richard was a member of the 101st Airbourne Division.  He retired from Carbondale Memorial Hospital...

John Franklin

John Franklin

Feb 17, 2014

Marion-John G. Franklin, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 17, 2014.  He was born June 6, 1946 in Benton, IL to Lester and Grace (Hudson) Franklin. He married Ruth Frink on March 13, 1968. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2011. John was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He worked as a barber for much of...

Norma Merrell

Norma Merrell

Feb 16, 2014

Marion-Norma Merrell, 86, went to be with her lord at 1:55pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Norma was born on September 10, 1927 in Williamson County to George and Hazel (McCombs) Moulton.  She married Spiller Merrell on January 5, 1946 in Marion.  He preceded her in death on June 25, 1998. Norma retired...