Obituaries
Sheila L. Winters
Dec 29, 2023
Sheila Laverne (Ponder) Winters, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Sheila was born July 30, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Ameul Leroy "A.L." and Ruby Maurine (Givens) Ponder. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Sheila spent two years in London working for Russ Berry. She moved to...
Charles "Gene" E. Rothschild
Dec 28, 2023
Charles E. (Gene) Rothschild of Marion passed away in his home early morning on December 28, 2023. Gene was born on August 29, 1936, the son of Phillip and Beulah Rothschild.
He served in the United States Army active duty during the Korean War from 1955 to 1958, attaining the rank of E5. Gene married Paula K....
Edward Lee Dwyer
Dec 23, 2023
Edward Lee Dwyer, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois, surrounded by family.
Edward was born August 23, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James A. and Doris M. (Gray) Dwyer. Ed grew up in Marion and attended Marion Schools. In June 1976 he joined the US Army...
Howard Earl Dixon
Dec 22, 2023
Howard Earl Dixon, 95, of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by family on his birthday, December 22, 2023. Howard was the son of Lon and Lucille (nee Jacobson) Dixon.
He was a graduate of Herrin High School. Howard nobly served our grateful nation in the United States Army from which he received a World War II...
Rodney Wayne Patton
Dec 21, 2023
Rodney Wayne Patton, age 55, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Rodney was born June 07, 1968 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Jon and Dorothy Jane (Schofield) Patton. He married the love of his life, Shea Lynette Simmons on September 21, 1996 in Marion at the Church of God. Rodney had...
Bonnie Lee Shoemake
Dec 20, 2023
Bonnie (Hewlett) Shoemake, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois passed away in her home the morning of Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Bonnie was born January 15th, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Altamont "Fish" and Mary (Laughlin) "Duckie" Hewlett.
Bonnie graduated from Herrin High school and married her husband Andy Shoemake on March 10, 1981. She then...
Scott Brady Pinson
Dec 16, 2023
Scott Brady (Barnett) Pinson
December 6, 1970 to December 16, 2023
Age: 53 years and 10 days
Obituary and Interment
Immediate family gathered at New Rose Hill Cemetery on December 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm for a final farewell and interment of Scott...
Joan Elizabeth (Carver) Smith
Dec 10, 2023
Joan Elizabeth (nee Carver) Smith, 80 years old, of Creal Springs, Illinois passed away at Heartland Regional Hospital on December 10, 2023. Joan was born in Corydon, Indiana on March 7, 1943, the daughter of Paul and Adarene (nee Ozment) Carver. She graduated Corydon High School in 1961 and went on to receive her certificate in business from a...
Judith Ann White
Dec 10, 2023
Judith Ann White, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Judith was born April 22, 1949 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, a daughter of Mabel Carlson. She married Douglas White in Chicago on March 8, 1966. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2016. Prior to her retirement, Judy had worked as a teacher's aide...
A'Driell Monroe Davis
Dec 8, 2023
A’Driell Monroe Davis passed peacefully and surrounded by love at Swann Care Facility in Champaign, Illinois. He met the eyes of Jesus on December 8, 2023. He was born on February 25, 2023, in Carbondale, Illinois to father Adrian Davis of Murphysboro and mother Cadence Collins of Centralia. A’Driell is survived by his parents, siblings, maternal grandmother Tonya Collins...
Judith Lynn Weyburg
Dec 7, 2023
In memory of Judith Lynn Weyburg, who departed this world to be with Jesus following a myocardial infarction in her mobile home on Saturday, December 7th, 2023. Daughter of Frank and Amelia Olkoski, Judith's struggles in this world were known to those close to her, but she will be remembered for the moments of kindness, faith, and connection she shared...
Karen (Bond) Broeking
Dec 7, 2023
Karen Broeking, 65 years old, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Herrin Hospital. Karen was born on March 12, 1958, the daughter of Dale and Sue Bond.
Karen was a 1976 graduate of Marion High School. She married Ronald “Ron” Broeking on September 21, 1985. Together they shared 38 years of marriage. Karen...
Elaine Carolyn (Schweinsburg) Jacobs
Dec 5, 2023
Elaine was born on December 13, 1949, in Morris, Illinois and orphaned at a young age. She met George working as a camp counselor over the summer while pursuing a degree in elementary education from Aurora College.
As a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Elaine was devoted to her family. She was a cornerstone of encouragement and...
Thomas Sherman McKinnies
Dec 3, 2023
Thomas Sherman McKinnies, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Thomas was born April 21, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Carl and Violet M. (Warren) McKinnies. Thomas had been employed at Centerstone Community Day Services Program for 30 years and was a resident at Centerstone State Street...
David Alan Cunningham
Dec 2, 2023
David Alan Cunningham, age 67, of Tucson, AZ, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.
David was born July 14, 1956, in Miami, Arizona, a son of Norman and Glin (Daniell) Cunningham.
David enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for 22 years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, sketching and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived...
William Campbell Barker
Dec 2, 2023
William Campbell Barker (1945 – 2023)
William Campbell “Bill” Barker of Goreville, Illinois died at home suddenly Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas in 1945, Bill was the son of Mary Anne Campbell and Billie Harrison Barker. He was a descendant of Texas and Dallas County pioneers. After the family moved to Abilene,...
Georgia Allen
Dec 1, 2023
Georgia Ann Allen, age 70 passed away Friday December 1, 2023, at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Marion, IL, formerly many years in Romeoville, IL.
She was the daughter of Bobby Lee and Elizabeth Stewart.
Georgia is survived by her loving daughters Alicia Wyatt and Andrea (Paul) Koc; brother Michael Henderson; grandchildren Paige (Nick) Domrose, Alex Wyatt, Keller Wyatt, Max...
Doris Rush
Dec 1, 2023
Doris Rush of Mount Dora, Florida passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, due to a short illness. She was 98 years old. Doris was born in Marion, Illinois, where she worked in a bank until marrying the love of her life, Jake Rush. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & friend to all who knew her....
Sidney David Ewing
Dec 1, 2023
Sidney David Ewing, age 43, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Sidney was born January 29, 1980 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Ronnie and Leomia (Ewing) Cash. Sidney Ewing, a man whose presence brought light and love to our lives. Sidney, a devoted father to his beautiful daughters and precious...
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