Obituaries
Gregory Merle Kessel
May 9, 2023
Greg Kessel, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home in Marion.
Greg was born in Marion on June 4, 1952 to proud parents Merle Kessel and Faye (Ellis) Kessel. Greg owned and operated Kessel Landscaping Service in Marion for over 25 years. He had many other talents as well, such as singing and songwriting,...
Bradley Wade Carlile
May 9, 2023
Bradley Wade Carlile, age 58, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Bradley was born November 27, 1964 in Columbus, Indiana, a son of Thomas L. and Margret A. (Serviss) Carlile. Brads family moved to Chicago where he grew up and he graduated from West High School in 1983. He worked in...
Robert Dale Hopkins
May 8, 2023
Robert Dale Hopkins, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at his residence.
Robert was born October 15, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Robert and Virginia M. (Pietrwski) Hopkins. He married Myra R. Wolff on August 26, 1978. She passed away January 1, 2001. Robert grew up in Chicago and graduated Saint Rita...
Shelby Caroline (Holland) Sloat-Groover
May 5, 2023
Shelby Caroline (Holland) Sloat-Groover, age 83, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.
Shelby was born June 19, 1939 in Hurst, Illinois, a daughter of James and Edith Blanche (Denosky) Holland.
She is survived by three children, Melodie Hartman, Robert A. Sloat Jr., and Catherine Hartman; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great...
James Edward Cravens
May 5, 2023
James Edward Cravens, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.
James was born October 27, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Clarence and Jane (Rogers) Cravens. He married Ruth Ann Parker on June 10, 1966 . James loved rabbit hunting and raising AKC registered Beagles. He also enjoyed old cars, fishing...
William Leon Brayfield
May 4, 2023
William "Bill" Leon Brayfield, age 83, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois.
Bill was born September 26, 1939 in Cambria, Illinois, a son of Wathan and Lucy Jeanette (Milam) Brayfield. They preceded him in death as well as his sister, Lillian Helwig.
He married Fortune (Phelps) Brayfield on April...
James William "Bill" Starnes
May 4, 2023
James William "Bill" Starnes, age 75, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Paducah, Kentucky.
Bill was born January 15, 1948 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes. He married Theresa L. Wingerter on July 23, 1995 in Paducah, KY. Bill grew up in rural Crab Orchard and graduated Crab Orchard...
Patricia E. Kraniewski
May 3, 2023
Patricia E. "Pat" Kraniewski, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Patricia was born October 3, 1935 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter of Leon and Lorene (Foster) Hampton. Pat grew up in Carterville, IL and graduated Carterville High School. After she graduated she worked in a factory in...
Danny Lee Davis
May 2, 2023
Danny Lee Davis, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Danny was born February 13, 1945 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a son of Wiley and Blanch (Smith) Davis. Danny proudly served with the US Marine Corps. from 1962 to 1966. He worked in various coal mines...
Debra Lynn Aaron
May 1, 2023
Debra Lynn Aaron, age 68, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home in West Frankfort, Illinois.
Debra was born May 11, 1954 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Kenneth Kesler and Judy (Larson) Turner.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law- Steven Michael (Jennifer) Kesler of West Frankfort; her father- Kenneth Kesler; five grandchildren-...
Lois "Jean" Beard
Apr 30, 2023
Lois J. “Jean” Beard
Lois Jean Beard, age 87, of Carbondale, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Manor Court in Carbondale, IL. Jean was born June 6, 1935 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter of Isaac and Marceedith (Wooten) Brown. She grew up and attended school in Carterville, IL. Jean married Barney L. Beard Jr. on October...
James Blackwell
Apr 30, 2023
James Blackwell, age 94, formerly of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Sara Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois.
James was born September 25, 1928 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Louis and Eunice (Motsinger) Blackwell. He married Alice Morris nee Goodwin, then Dorothy Gilly, and later Beatrice Huggins. James worked most of...
Mike Shannon
Apr 29, 2023
Thomas Michael Shannon, “Mike” born on July 15, 1939, to Thomas and Elizabeth Shannon in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on April 29, 2023, in Marion, Illinois after suffering a stroke. Mike proudly served in the United States Army. Mike had an amazing career as a professional baseball player and broadcaster with the St. Louis Cardinals. Mike loved baseball...
James William McHargue
Apr 28, 2023
James "Jim" William McHargue went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2023 at midnight surrounded by his wife and sons. Jim was born in Herrin on July 29, 1949 to James Matthew and Edna Louise (Young) McHargue. Jim was employed by Wilbert Vault Company; he was a greens keeper for several area golf courses and...
Mila Jo Moss
Apr 25, 2023
Our Tiny Dancer, was sent home to Jesus and is dancing with the angels in heaven. Mila Jo Moss blessed us here on earth for four beautiful days. We wanted her to stay, but God had bigger and better plans for her up in Heaven. She was called home after a hard battle down here. She was so strong...
Lindell Lee Helm
Apr 22, 2023
Lindell Lee Helm, age 75, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 22nd in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 25, 1947, in Franklin County, Illinois, to Hartley and Bertha Lucille (Odum) Helm. He is survived by his brother Don Helm and family; his three children, Michael Helm, Heather Wagoner and Rachel Helm and their families. Lee had...
Edith Bellvora Wiley
Apr 21, 2023
Edith Bellvora Wiley, age 78, of Blairsville, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Energy, surrounded by her loving family.
Edith was born December 30, 1944 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, a daughter of Berthal Emmett and Edith Bellvora (Nolan) Semon. She married the love of her life, Clarence Eugene Wiley on September 6, 1977 in Marion. Prior...
Paula Jean Jumps
Apr 20, 2023
Paula Jean Jumps born May 26, 1953 to Cecil and Wanda Stone of Herrin, Illinois. She resided here for most of her life and then graduated at Herrin High School in 1972. She worked at General Dynamics as an assembly line worker and in her final years there she became a janitor. Paula was truly liked by so many because...
Douglas Winfield Laird
Apr 18, 2023
Douglas Winfield Laird, age 77, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.
Douglas was born June 18, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Donald and Dorothy (Kocenijer) Laird. Doug was surrounded by love from his family and friends at Our Directions of Herrin.
Doug loved relaxing in his recliner, watching western...
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