Obituaries
Freeda Kinsey
Dec 27, 2013
MARION – Freeda Louise Kinsey, 86, died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2013, at her home in rural Marion. Freeda was born April 25, 1927, in Blodgett, Missouri, to Robert and Hallie (Watson) Shelby. She married Alfred Kinsey on December 23, 1943, in Morley, Mo. Together they enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Freeda was a homemaker and busy mother...
Robert Pearce
Dec 26, 2013
Vienna-Robert D. Pearce, 83, passed away at 11:53am on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Hillview Health Care in Vienna. Robert was born on January 20, 1930 in Anna to Alvin and Belle (Gurley) Pearce. He married Mary Stewart on September 29, 1949 in Johnson County. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2013. Robert attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church...
Cleddis Haught
Dec 25, 2013
Goreville-Cleddis Haught, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Parkway Manor Cleddis was born on October 15, 1919 in Johnston City to Frank and Dena (Phillips) Haught. He married Katherine Ann Fleck in St. Louis. She preceded him in death. Cleddis loved horse racing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Sister-in-law-Evelyn Patton and Joyce Fleck...
Dorene "Bobbie" Austin
Dec 24, 2013
Marion-Dorene “Bobbie” Austin, 79, passed away at 10:16am on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Parkway Manor. Bobbie was born on July 15, 1934 in Michigan to Earl and Thelma (Simon) Keown. She married Wallace Austin on November 29, 1963 in Evansville, IN. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2000. Bobbie retired as an LPN from Herrin Hospital after...
Maxine Parks
Dec 20, 2013
Marion-Maxine Parks, 77, passed away at 1:00pm on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Maxine was born on July 10, 1936 in Hamilton County to Halley and Gwen (Clark) Hungate. She married Jack Parks in 1951 in Jackson, Missouri. He survives of Marion. Maxine’s life was devoted to the Red Top Cab Company. She loved to watch...
Horace Henry Thomas Rye
Dec 19, 2013
Johnston City- Horace Henry Thomas Rye, 78, of JohnstonCity, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 19, 2013. Horace was born on December 19, 1935 in Tennessee to Elmer and Bessie (Yarborough) Rye. He was a self made man who worked in various positions within manufacturing before opening Rye’s Produce. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with...
Jack West
Dec 18, 2013
Marion-Jack D. West passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on October 23, 1946 in Herrin to Dean and Vada (Newton) West. He married Debbie Travelstead 23 years ago and she survives of Marion. Jack worked for the Marion Police Department for 29 years and retired as a Sgt....
Carol L. Moore
Dec 16, 2013
West Frankfort- Carol Moore, age 53, of West Frankfort, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 4:58pm on Monday, December 16, 2013 at her home in West Frankfort. Memorial services to celebrate Carol's life will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Rose Hill...
Donald William "Don" Reis, Sr.
Dec 14, 2013
Herrin- Donald William Reis, Sr., 82, of Herrin, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:15 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his home. Don was born on September 13, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Ralph G. and Charlotte (Thill) Reis. He married Mary Ann Wolk on August 13, 1955 in St. Louis. She preceded him in...
Robert Taylor
Dec 13, 2013
Carbondale-Robert Taylor, 67, passed away at 2:00am on Friday, December 13, 2013. Robert was born on August 19, 1946 in Marion to Morah and Martha (Smith) Taylor. He graduated from Marion High School in 1964 and worked as a brick layer for many years. Survivors include: Daughter: Donna Pinto and husband Tony of Carbondale Bobbie Baltzell and husband John of...
Dessie Ludene Thompson
Dec 13, 2013
Creal Springs- Dessie Ludene Thompson, 83, the sweetest mother and wife, died at 7:29 PM, Friday, December 13, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion after a struggle with multiple health issues. Dessie was born on January 26, 1930 in Creal Springs to Milas and Ruby (Harris) Anderson. She married the love of her life, Harold F. Thompson on...
Mary DeLeonardo
Dec 13, 2013
Marion-Mary E. DeLeonardo, 89, passed away at 4:30pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mary was born on October 6, 1924 in Carbondale to B.F. and Minnie (Myrtle) Johnson. She married Frank DeLeonardo on September 4, 1948 in Marion. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1992. Mary worked at Unit #2 schools for 28...
Phillip Gendeman
Dec 13, 2013
Marion-Phillip R. Gendeman, 84, passed away at 1:00pm on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Marion Rehab & Nursing. Phillip was born on March 29, 1929 in Hinsdale, IL to Phillip and Jeanette (Grimmenga) Gendeman. He married Irene Krass and was a devoted husband for 63 years. Phillip was a talented musician and craftsman. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time...
Brian Schuetz
Dec 12, 2013
Goreville-Brian Lee Schuetz, 44, passed away at 6:27pm in Princeton, Kentucky doing what he loved, driving his truck. Brian was born January 3, 1969 in Marion to Homer and Barbara (Girtman) Schuetz. He married Lynn Loyd on December 4, 1993 at Arnold View Freewill Baptist Church in Crab Orchard. She survives of Goreville. Brian loved spending time with his kids,...
Albert Rolens
Dec 11, 2013
Goreville-Albert Rolens, 86, passed away at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Marion Rehab & Nursing. Albert was born on April 2, 1927 in Kennett, Missouri to Bill and Edith (Stirgion) Rolens. He married Elsie Young on April 17, 1970. She survives of Goreville. Albert was a WWII veteran of the Army. He retired from International Harvester and loved...
Brian G. Tesar
Dec 10, 2013
Marion- Brian G. Tesar, age 66, of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2013 at his home in Marion. Brian was born on April 19, 1947 in Chicago, the son of George and Helen (Kristak) Tesar. He married Roxanne D. Young in Homewood, Illinois on March 26, 1977. She survives in Marion. Mr. Tesar was a retired lieutenant for...
Vivian L. Baker
Dec 9, 2013
Vivian L. Baker, 89, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 2:59 p.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Vivian was born February 10, 1924 in Paulton, the daughter of Joseph L. and Edith Pearl (Ramsey) Baker. She was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church, and Vivian retired from Marion Memorial Hospital after working 32 years in housekeeping. Survivors...
Richard Alan Bender
Dec 8, 2013
Marion-Richard Alan Bender, 65, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 8:55pm at Marion Rehab & Nursing. Richard was born on October 2, 1948 in Herrin to Aggard and Mary (Sorukas) Bender. He worked at Franklin-Williamson Human Resources-H Group for 42 years and was a member of Second Baptist Church. Richard attended school in Marion from 1965-1969. He participated...
Lillian Robertson
Dec 8, 2013
Marion-Lillian Nevaeh Robertson, infant daughter of Mary Robertson and Cecil Humphrey, passed away at 2:49am on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Survivors include: Mother-Mary Robertson Father-Cecil Humphrey Maternal grandparents-Rachel Stewart and Steven Robertson Cousin-Dakota Eairheart Aunt-Debra Adams Uncle-Thomas Eairheart and wife Nicole Paternal great grandmother-Rita Starr Humphrey She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather,...
Alberta Bigler
Dec 8, 2013
Herrin- Alberta Bigler, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00am on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Alberta was born December 16, 1925 to Mamie (Butler) and Albert Gale in Gorham, IL along with her twin brother, Oakley. After working on the Naval Base in San Leandro, California, she returned to Carbondale, IL where...
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