Obituaries

Jun 13, 2023

Daryl Gene Blythe, age 59, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.

Daryl was born August 02, 1963 in Watseka, Illinois, a son of Everett and Vivian Joy (Miller) Blythe.

He is survived by his wife- Krysten Lukesh; nine children- James Lukesh-Blythe, Michael Lukesh, Caleb Blythe, Rebecca Smith, Michelle Holmes, Blake...

Jun 11, 2023

Mary Ann Planinc, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Mary was born July 03, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Paul and Frankie (Ray) Riddle. She married Frank Planinc on June 6, 1962. He preceded her in death.

Mary loved to spend time with her family, adoring...

Jun 10, 2023

James Randall "Randy" Anderson, age 59, of Stonefort, Illinois, passed away at 4:37pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

James was born August 16, 1963 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James and Rita Jewell (Shadowens) Anderson. He married Tina Marie Stokes on December 6, 2014 at New Dennison Baptist Church. Prior to his retirement, Randy had worked...

Jun 9, 2023

Crab Orchard - Betty Loudene "Lou" Blumenstock, age 94, of Crab Orchard, passed away peacefully at 10:30am on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Angel Acres.

Loudene was born October 2, 1928, in Marion, the daughter of Carl and Hallie (McDonald) Byrn. She married Robert E. Blumenstock on March 31, 1947, in Marion and together they shared over 62 years of...

Jun 3, 2023

Grace Berniece Ayers, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

Grace was born April 23, 1929 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Wilford and Winnie Jane (Bennett) Cox. She married the love of her life, George W. "Bill" Ayers on April 20, 1963 in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara Ann Melvin, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Barbara was born February 13, 1930 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a daughter of Raymond James and Katie Ann (Williams) Melvin. She married the love of her life, Cecil Glen Melvin on December 23, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death...

Jun 1, 2023

Tony Sena passed away peacefully at the age of 93 with his family by his side on June 1, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1929, in Las Animas, Colorado, the son of Julian and Guadalupe Sena.

After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, Tony had a long career with the Veteran’s Administration...

Jun 1, 2023

 

Josephine Shahadey, age 103, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Josephine was born April 27, 1920 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of George and Hazel (Khory) Shahadey.  Josephine lived in Herrin her entire life, living in the same house for 103 years.  She graduated Herrin High School and worked at...

May 30, 2023

Sherman Lee Taylor, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Sherman was born January 24, 1950 in Levelle, Missouri, a son of Fred and Nadine (Kassinger) Taylor. Sherman grew up in Risco, MO and he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with the Marine Corps. When he...

May 27, 2023

Joe A. Holderfield, 69, of Marion, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Joe was born in Marion, IL on October 22, 1953.  He was the youngest child of a blended family after his mom passed away when he was 5 years old.  As a young kid, he was constantly outside shooting hoops or traveling with...

May 27, 2023

Benny Joe Murphy, age 62, of Hurst, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Benny was born September 04, 1960 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Orville and Martha Eileen (Purcell) Murphy. He married the love of his life, Caroline (Thomas) Murphy. She survives.

He is survived by his spouse Caroline (Thomas) Murphy of Hurst,...

May 27, 2023

Ronald Arthur Goede, age 84, passed away peacefully at 12:38am on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home in Goreville, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family

Ronald was born on February 27, 1939 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the son of Dorothy (Larson) Martin and Arthur Goede. He married Patricia Alton in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on January 31, 1959. They shared 61 years together...

May 27, 2023

Dola J. Mausey, age 90, of Creal Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Integrity Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Marion.

Dola was born in Creal Springs, Illinois, on October 26, 1932, the daughter of Furnan J. and Ethel Aline (Beasley) Doss. She married Robert C. "Bobby" Mausey, Jr. on July 29,...

May 22, 2023

Dwight L. Hill, age 82, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

Dwight was born February 15, 1941 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Jesse and Verne Lee (Dorn) Hill. Dwight grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School in 1959. He earned a Bachelors Degree from University of Missouri at Rolla in Chemistry and...

May 22, 2023

Natalie Ann (Barnaby) Spicer, age 84, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 2:00am on Monday, May 22, 2023, with her family beside her.

Natalie was born in Marion on June 26, 1938, the daughter of Alfred Peter and Kathryn Thelma (Summers) Barnaby. She graduated from Marion High School in 1956, where she was also crowned Homecoming Queen her Senior year....

May 13, 2023

Danny Neal Camden, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, walked into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Herrin Hospital after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family.

Danny was born October 20, 1943 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Kenneth and Pauline (Deaton) Camden. Danny was united in marriage to Sandra Lee...

May 13, 2023

Nancy Jo Jacobson, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Nancy was born December 17, 1946 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law- James and Myra Logsdon; a sister-in-law- Sherry Logsdon; and several nieces and nephews.

As per her wishes, there will be no services at...

May 13, 2023

SUZANNE BRADLEY

Seneca – Suzanne Stanley Bradley, 88, wife of Donald Ray Bradley, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Born in Marion, Illinois, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Orland Stanley and Miriam Maxey Stanley. Suzanne retired after 25 years with AT&T. Suzanne was a prayer warrior...

May 11, 2023

Brenda Lue Norris, age 77, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.



Brenda was born July 31, 1945 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Enois W. and Wanda R. (Holland) Pinkston. She married Carl Leon Norris on May 14, 1963 in Jackson, MO. Carl passed away April 11, 2022. Brenda grew up...

May 10, 2023

Larry Deen Boles, age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 7:11pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.

Larry was born July 03, 1940 in Williamson County, Illinois, a son of Charles and Edna Faye (Rader) Boles. He married Patricia Ann Kent on May 30, 1959 at Marion First Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on September...