Obituaries

Mar 17, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce the death of Sarah Loretta Ward (Kinley) of Energy, Illinois, born in Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on March 17, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family, bonus family, and friends. Sarah loved Jesus, her family, and driving Lincolns. Leave your favorite memory for the family in the guestbook on...

Mar 16, 2023

Genevieve Spiller, age 91, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Genevieve was born February 08, 1932 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Sylvanus and Bessie (Shelton) Furlow. She married the love of her life, Frederick Daniel Spiller on September 18, 1948 in Marion, IL. He preceded her in death on November...

Mar 15, 2023

 

Billy Joe Adamson, age 69, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Illinois.

Billy was born January 29, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Mary Juanita Adamson.  Billy grew up and attended school in Chicago.  He joined the US Navy and served  for 12 years, serving during the Vietnam War....

Mar 14, 2023

Phyllis Presley, 87 of Marion, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  Phyllis was born on August 24, 1935, in Dykersburg, Illinois to (Yat) Lavern and Eva Harris.  She was married to (Press) Melvin Presley for 57 happy years.

She was a homemaker who raised four children.  She loved watching TV and spending quality time with...

Mar 13, 2023

Shawn Eric Shelton died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 13, 2023, in Johnston City, IL at the age of 44.

Shawn was born on February 15, 1979, in Marion, IL, to Cecil Shelton and Brenda Grant. He graduated from Marion High School in 1997. Shawn then went on to work at Villa House, which later...

Mar 9, 2023

Mary Genevieve Baldwin, age 91, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Mary was born December 16, 1931 in Scottsboro, a daughter of Charlie and Loretta (Hays) Watson. She married Garland Baldwin in Marion, IL in 1964. Mary had worked at Flukes Restaurant in Marion as a cook and worked at Marion Memorial...

Mar 8, 2023

William H. Lowe, 70 of Marion passed away at 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at home

after an extended illness.

Bill was born December 12, 1952, in Carbondale to Harry and Jeanetta Rosaleen (Peebles)

Lowe, Jr.

Bill was an interior and exterior painter for over 40 years who owned and...

Mar 8, 2023

Norene Lois (Mundy) Williams, formerly of Junction, Louisiana, currently residing in Herrin, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord at the age of 76 on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 8:12 am at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, Illinois.

 

Norene was born December 13, 1946 in Honululu, Hawaii, a daughter of Norman Luis Mundy and Joan Haruko Kaneshiro.

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Mar 7, 2023

Sue Mahoney, 82, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer.

Sue was born November 12, 1940, in Newton, IL to Arthur and Charlene Romack. She married Jack Mahoney on August 14, 1982, in Newton, IL.

Sue is survived by her children,...

Mar 6, 2023

 

Alma L. McKinney, age 96, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, March 6, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Alma was born June 02, 1926 in Zeigler, Illinois, a daughter of Roy and Fanny (Sanders)  Cardwell.  She married Lloyd "Mac" McKinney on January 18, 1946 in St. Louis, MO.  Alma retired from the Marion Unit 2...

Mar 6, 2023

 

 

William F. "Willie" Emery, age 77, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Willie was born November 02, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Elijah and Dorothy (Davis)  Emery. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Glenn on September 12, 1970 in Creal Springs, IL. He proudly...

Mar 5, 2023

Thomas Michael Rothchild, age 39, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 11:13 A.M. in Vancouver, Washington.  He was born October 7, 1983 in Mesa, Arizona. In 1986 his family moved to Herrin, Illinois where he spent his childhood and graduated from Herrin High School in 2002. He then attended the University of Illinois and worked part-time at the East...

Feb 26, 2023

Ted L. Rush, age 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home in Carrier Mills, Illinois.

Ted was born September 14, 1947 in Golconda, Illinois, a son of Gus and Myrtle Ava (Vaughn) Rush. He married the love of his life, Brenda Kay Waugh. She preceded him in death.

Ted was a proud United...

Feb 26, 2023

Marjorie Faye Trovillion, age 96, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her home in Goreville, Illinois.

 

Marjorie was born May 10, 1926 in rural Williamson County, Illinois, the last of ten children of John and Fleeta Mae (Goodman) Throgmorton. She married the love of her life, William Ward "Billy Ward" Trovillion, on July 4, 1947....

Feb 25, 2023

Anita Kay Polinski, age 79, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

 

Anita was born April 26, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Denzil and Mary Geneva (Cox) Edwards.

 

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law- Davilyn Kay and James Michael Showalter of Herrin, IL; one sister-in-law, Norma...

Feb 25, 2023

Edward “Gary” Garrison Scholl, age 66, died on February 25, 2023, in West Frankfort, Illinois.

Gary was born on April 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Robert P. Scholl and Dorothy A. Williams. He graduated from Sen High School in 1970. Gary was an honest man who enjoyed his solitude; he put a lot of love...

Feb 23, 2023

Charles L. Solbrig Jr., age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Charles was born November 03, 1944 in Leopold, Indiana, the son of Charles L. and Irene (Luecke) Solbrig Sr. Charles grew up in Perry County, IN and graduated from Oil Township High School in 1962. He attended...

Feb 22, 2023

 

Marilyn J. Lee, age 88, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Marilyn was born September 04, 1934 in Cairo, Illinois, a daughter of Jesse and Ludene (Gardner) Edwards. She married Wayne Lee on November 20, 1965 in Cairo, IL.   Before graduating high school she enjoyed working at Oriac Youth...

Feb 21, 2023

Energy- ROBERT R. McCALL, SR, age 80, of Energy, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home in Energy.

Robert was born in Carbondale on June 4, 1942, the son of Ruth (Cheatham) and Harry Lee McCall, Sr. He married Janice Diane Williams in Carbondale on September 22, 1962. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2009.

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Feb 20, 2023

 

Thomas W. Dalton, age 79, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois with his family by his bedside.  

Tom was born December 08, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Virgil I. Dalton and Sylvia M. (Saddler) Dalton. He grew up in Marion and was a 1961 graduate of...