Obituaries
Bridget Rossi
Nov 7, 2023
Bridget Rossi, 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 5:48 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Bridget was born December 6, 1924, in Cavan, Ireland, the daughter of Bernard and Lucy (McCormack) Luby and the youngest of 7 daughters.
She was a registered nurse and attained her training in London. She moved to Chicago and worked as a night supervisor...
Cynthia "Cindy" (Rich) Kobler
Nov 7, 2023
Cynthia Kobler, 70, of Marion, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was peaceful at home surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Cindy was born on August 26, 1953, the daughter of James Frederick and Sylvia Jean Rich. She married William “Bill” Kobler on October 23, 1970, at Third Baptist Church in...
Nealy Vonlee Melvin
Nov 6, 2023
Nealy V. Melvin, age 69, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.
Nealy was born November 20, 1953 in Benton, Illinois, a son of Jack and Ida Sue (Mandrell) Melvin. He grew up in Thompsonville, IL, and in his teenage years his family moved to Chicago, Illinois. It was there...
Charles Scott Baker
Nov 5, 2023
Charles Scott Baker, age 53, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Benton, Illinois.
Charles was born December 16, 1969 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of James and Janet Joyce (Neiman) Baker.
He is survived by four siblings, Cindy Brotherton (Vern) of West Frankfort, IL, Jeffery Wayne Baker (Debbie) of West...
Maison Joseph Marroy
Oct 29, 2023
Maison Joseph Marroy passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents, David and Amanda (Edwards) Marroy on October 29, 2023. He was baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit shortly before his passing, with his family by his side. He was born on October 18, 2023. His family cherishes his memory as...
Floyd Gerald White
Oct 29, 2023
Floyd Gerald White, age 95, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Floyd was born January 01, 1928 in Watson, Illinois, a son of Otis and Leta (Norris) White. He married the love of his life, Cornelia Cleo Matlock on April 27, 1972 in Newton, Illinois. Floyd raised and raced horses and...
Rodney Dean Lewis
Oct 28, 2023
Rodney Dean Lewis, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home in Marion.
Rodney was born September 26, 1964 in Rosiclare, Illinois, a son of Bobby and Barbara June "Bobbie" (Springer) Lewis.
Rodney Dean Lewis will be remembered by many as a hard-working family man. He was an avid outdoorsman; he was a tradesman in which...
Corey Gene Marshall
Oct 27, 2023
Corey Gene Marshall, age 54, of Karnak, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 in Karnak, Illinois.
Corey was born July 26, 1969 in Cairo, Illinois, a son of Billy Long and Susan Nottage (Carr). Corey grew up in Perks, IL and attended Century School System. He worked at Harrah's Casino, starting as a Security Officer then moved up to...
Linda Simmons
Oct 27, 2023
Linda Simmons, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Linda was born December 28, 1944 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Thelma (Smith) Minton. She married the love of her life, John David Simmons on August 15, 1965 in Spillertown.
She is survived by her husband John David...
Robert E. Triplett
Oct 22, 2023
Robert E. Triplett, age 97, of Herrin, went to meet his Savior on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He passed away at 4:03pm at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center- Community Living Center.
Robert was born in Herrin on June 29, 1926, the son of Omer and Minnie (Payne) Triplett. He married Wilma Davis in 1943 and to this Union was born their...
Herbert Preston Smith
Oct 20, 2023
Herbert Preston Smith took his leave of absence from earth, at 1520, 20 October 2023. He was born to John Henry Clinton Smith and Molly Jane (Price) Smith in Morganfield, KY on August 25, 1947. He married the love of his life, Kimberly Ilene Melvin on June 14, 1995.
His family moved from KY to Marion, IL when he...
Norma Joyce Peas
Oct 18, 2023
Norma Joyce Peas, age 88, of Bonnie, Illinois, formerly of Marion, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Stonebridge Nursing Center in Benton, Illinois.
Norma was born August 25, 1935 in Grayville, Illinois, a daughter of Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover. She grew up in Enfield, Illinois and graduated Enfield High School in 1954. She married Robert F. Peas on December...
Carol Jenkins
Oct 15, 2023
Carol Jenkins, age 80, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.
Carol was born September 5, 1943 in Danville, Illinois, a daughter of Jack Baldwin and Helen Elizabeth (Jones) Crays. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Jenkins on October 29, 1976 in Herrin. Carol proudly worked alongside her husband in...
JoAnn Pearce
Oct 14, 2023
JoAnn Pearce, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4:18 am.
JoAnn was born September 30, 1940 to Don and Mary (Evans) Elliott in Walla Walla, Washington. She married Don V. Pearce on October 15, 1958 in Fairfield, California. Together, they shared more than 47 years of marriage, until his passing on...
Marjorie Ann Zerbe
Oct 13, 2023
Marjorie Ann Zerbe, age 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Manor Court of Carbondale.
Marjorie was born May 26, 1948 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Sarah (Snavely) Bastian. She married the love of her life, Lamar William Zerbe, Sr. on July 19, 1963 in Sunbury, PA. He preceded her in death May...
Carl Ray Pritchett
Oct 6, 2023
Carl Ray Pritchett, age 90, of rural Marion, Illinois, bravely ended his journey here on earth at 5:00 AM, Friday, October 6, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. Carl was born February 16, 1933 in Marion, Illinois, the 6th child of William Claude Pritchett and Libby Helen (King) Pritchett. Carl attended Meneese School in Goreville. He...
Michael Todd Ford
Oct 2, 2023
Michael Todd Ford, Age 55 of Evansville, IN passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in Illinois. He proudly and honorably served in the United States Army. He enjoyed working as a blackjack and craps dealer in Las Vegas and loved to give any tips for winning. Todd enjoyed scenic drives in the countryside, motorcycles, and catching up with family....
Carmen Marie Prakel
Oct 2, 2023
Carmen Marie Prakel, age 58, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Carmen was born August 16, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois.
She is survived by three sons, Earl Byrley, Zach Alexander, and David Alexander; sister, Sharon (Fred) Buckingham; brother-in-law, Keith Stroud, and several Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews. She is...
Rose Mary Whitt
Oct 1, 2023
Rose Mary Whitt, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.
Rose was born July 01, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Fred and Lillian (Branson) Hosna. She married the love of her life, Jerry Whitt on December 10, 1990 in Keokuc, IO. Rose retired from the Marion VA Hospital...
William Floyde Martin
Sep 28, 2023
William Floyde Martin, age 94, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Good Samaritan Northwood Society Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana.
William was born March 27, 1929 in Equality, Illinois, a son of John and Millie (Pyles) Martin. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Riddle on July 30, 1948 in Corinth, Illinois....
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