Obituaries
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...
Robert Earl Johns
Dec 7, 2013
Robert Earl Johns, 84, of the Lake of Egypt, passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8:40 a.m. at Herrin Hospital surrounded lovingly by his family. Robert was born October 10, 1929 in Johnson County, on his family farm, the son of Ray and Gladys (Bradley) Johns. He married Bonnie Tanner-Newell on April 18, 1959 in Corinth, and...
Claris Ann "C.C" Chullen
Dec 6, 2013
Thompsonville- Claris Ann “C.C.” Chullen, age 69, of Thompsonville, passed away at 5:00am on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Claris was born in Melvin, Kentucky on October 11, 1944, the daughter of John and Ella (Stewart) Chullen. She proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963~1966. After her naval career, Claris attended...
Charles W. Tolbert
Dec 5, 2013
Odin-Charles William Tolbert, Jr., 50, passed away at 5:20pm on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Salem Hospital. Charles was born on November 18, 1963 in Herrin to Charles William and Edna Marie (Odum) Tolbert. He worked at North American Lighting for many years and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include: Daughters: Crystal Hamilton of Odin Jade...
Kenneth James Semon
Dec 5, 2013
Johnston City- Kenneth James Semon, 61, of JohnstonCity, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:37 PM, Thursday, December 5, 2013 at his home. Kenneth was born on June 4, 1952 in Jonesboro, IL to Berthel and Edith (Nolan) Semon. He was mechanically inclined and drove semi trucks and tow trucks for local contractors throughout the years. He was Pentecost. ...
Gleness Andrew
Dec 4, 2013
Marion-Gleness Knight Andrew, 91, passed away on December 4, 2013 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Gleness was born on July 23, 1922 in Rosiclare, IL to E.A. and Janie (Woods) Knight. She married Bennett Andrew on August 11, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He preceded her in death on November 16, 2003. Gleness was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother...
Loretta T. Byrley-Stroud
Dec 2, 2013
Herrin- Loretta Theresa Byrley-Stroud, 53, of Herrin, passed away at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 2, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Loretta was born on September 24, 1960 in Chicago to Earl J. and Dianne (Sealander) Byrley. She married Keith Stroud on August 2, 1988 in Kentucky. He survives of Herrin. She was a faithful and dedicated homemaker who formerly...
Dennis Jones
Dec 2, 2013
Marion-Dennis Jones, 58, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born on June 18, 1955 in Pekin, IL to James and Betty (Webb) Jones. He married Patricia Loeh on August 6, 1976 in Goreville. She survives of Marion. Dennis was the owner of Jones Plumbing for many years. He enjoyed spending time with...
Helen Chamness
Dec 2, 2013
Marion-Helen Chamness, 93, passed away shortly before noon on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Helen was born on October 10, 1920 to Harry Garrison and Ida Mae (Hinchcliff) Turnage. She was first married to George H. Pritchett on May 30, 1937. They were married eight years when George was killed in Germany during WWII on April...
Mable Grant
Dec 2, 2013
Herrin-Mable A. Grant, 87, passed away on December 2, 2013 at Frankfort Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in West Frankfort. Mable was born on November 8, 1926 in Fergus, Illinois to Harry H. and Lena (Sanders) Grant. Mable graduated from Johnston City High School in 1944. She was formerly employed by Smoler Brothers. Mable was a beautician and taught at Marion...
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