Obituaries
James Lukesh
Jan 21, 2014
Goreville-James Lukesh, 75, passed away at 3am on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his sons’ home in Goreville. James was born on October 13, 1938 in Chicago to Joseph and Marcella (Haukrin) Lukesh. He married JoAnn Kuhnke on July 4, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2006. James was a retired truck driver who...
Bobby J. Rentfro
Jan 18, 2014
Pittsburg- Bobby J. Rentfro, age 83, of Mt. Carmel, IL, formerly of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:10am on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel. Bobby was born in Williamson County on November 6, 1930, the son of Robert L. and Mabel Flo (Motsinger) Rentfro. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
Susan L. DeCoursey
Jan 17, 2014
Spillertown- Susan L. DeCoursey, age 53, of Spillertown, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Susan was born in Watseka on August 11, 1960, the daughter of Lonnie and Mary (Rhoades) Houseright. She married Garrett DeCoursey in Herrin on February 22, 1993. He survives. Mrs. DeCoursey was a member of the White Ash...
Barbara D. Cole
Jan 17, 2014
Marion-Barbara Diane Cole, 82, passed away at 12:05am on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Barbara was born on October 13, 1931 in Senath, MO to Walter L. and Mary Mildred (Lewis) Ross. She married Dormand A.R. Cole on December 23, 1950 in Senath, MO. He survives of Marion. Barbara was an office worker and cashier for...
JoAnn McNeill
Jan 16, 2014
JoAnn McNeill, 87, of Marion formerly of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 11:01 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. JoAnn was born October 31, 1926 in Energy the daughter of Date and Minnie (Corzine) McNeill. Following 30 years of service she retired from Borg-Warner in Decatur. She will be remembered by all who knew her as...
James Nicholson
Jan 12, 2014
Marion- James E. Nicholson, 74, of Marion, passed away at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. James was born on September 17, 1939 in Pope County, IL to Earl and Katherine (Manson) Nicholson. He married Jo Ann Springhart on July 2, 1961 in Goreville. She survives of Marion. Mr. Nicholson was retired, having...
Eddie Mapps
Jan 10, 2014
Eddie Mapps, 78, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 12:53 a.m. at Herrin Rehab. Eddie was born February 27, 1935 in Little Dixie, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Hooper) Mapps. He married Florence Marie Stewart on May 24, 1956 in Franklin Park, Illinois and together they shared over fifty-six years of marriage until her...
Dorothy Mount
Jan 7, 2014
Avon Park, FL-Dorothy Gentry Mount, age 93, went to be with her Lord at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Good Shepard Hospice, Bud and Donna Somers House in Sebring, Florida. Dorothy was born March 21, 1920 in Marion, Illinois to Clarence and Esta (Keistler) Stokes. She married William E. “Duban” Gentry in Marion, Illinois on September 23, 1948. ...
Jerry Morrison
Jan 5, 2014
Goreville-Jerry D. Morrison, 69, passed away at 4:17pm on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jerry was born on August 3, 1944 in Evansville, IN to George “Zach” and Afton (Davis) Morrison. He married Crystal White on June 11, 1967 in Goreville. She preceded him in death on October 16, 2004. Jerry loved all sports, especially SIU...
Betty Cutrell
Jan 4, 2014
Herrin- Betty J. Cutrell, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 8:47 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2014 at her home. Betty was born on May 8, 1931 in Herrin to James Charles and Susie (Stacey) Triplett. She married Charles P. Cutrell and he preceded her in death. She spent the next 30 years with her loving companion, Pressley Leroy Deckard, until...
Dr. Philip Thomas West
Jan 2, 2014
Carterville- Dr. Philip T. West, 82, of Carterville, formerly of Michigan, Massachusetts, Long Island (New York) and Texas, died at 9:02AM, Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Philip was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 17, 1931 to Phillip & Eleanor (Osborne) West. He married Joan E. West on October 2, 1951 at St. James Catholic Church in Salem,...
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...
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