Obituaries

Jan 16, 2023

Valeria "Bobbie" Wells, age 92, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Marion, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida.

Valeria was born May 05, 1930 in Kent, England, the only daughter of John and Constance James. As a little girl, living near the Royal Air Force base of Biggin Hill, Bobbie witnessed firsthand the...

Jan 15, 2023

Rita C. Price, age 74, of Colp, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Rita was born September 14, 1948 in Harrisburg, Illinois, a daughter of Allen and Beulah (Winters) Mathews. She married James C. Tolbert and he preceded her in death. She later married Ralph "Sonny" Price, who also preceded her in...

Jan 14, 2023

GeorgeAnn Denny, age 79, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

GeorgeAnn was born July 01, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of George and Alma (Green) McCombs. She married Rodney Denny in 1983 and he preceded her in death in 1992.  Prior to her retirement, GeorgeAnn had worked in cleaning services,...

Jan 10, 2023

Gail Marie DeCiechi, 70, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Gail was born March 4, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri and is survived by her parents Doris and Joseph DeCiechi of St. Charles, Missouri and her father Gale Wiley of Cedar Hill, Missouri.

Gail was first known as an artist having painted...

Jan 9, 2023

 

Delbert E. Gregge, age 68, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Integrity Healthcare in Herrin, Illinois.

Delbert was born January 19, 1954 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Delbert T. and Martha A. (Ridgeway) Gregge.  Delbert grew up in Herrin, IL and attended Herrin School.  Right out of school Delbert started working at Norge and...

Jan 8, 2023

Joshua Michael Ganahl, age 42, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away peacefully in his mother's arms at 6:30pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.  

Joshua was born February 04, 1980 in Moline, Illinois, a son of Timothy and Linda Rae (Miller) Ganahl. 

He is survived by his mother, Linda Rae (Miller) Ganahl; one sister, Karisa...

Jan 6, 2023

Delores Marie Adams, age 84, of Creal Springs, Illinois,  passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Herrin Hospital. 

Delores was born September 30, 1938 in Berwyn, Illinois, a daughter of Thomas and Nina (Chester) Kohl.  She married the love of her life, Val Jean Adams on March 18, 1961. He preceded her in death. 

She is survived by three children,...

Jan 5, 2023

Carolyn Dianne Dubois, age 72, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Carolyn was born January 22, 1950 in Canton, Illinois, a daughter of Donald and Colleen  Dubois. Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, traveling, and shopping flea markets, always looking for that special treasure. She loved her family and spending time with them. 

She...

Jan 5, 2023

 

Margaret Lou Thomas, age 94, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Margaret was born September 25, 1928 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Edward and Louisa (Schellenberger) Germann. She married the love of her life, Lowell Thomas on December 29, 1956 in Mississippi.  He preceded her in death. 

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Jan 3, 2023

Sammy L. Sellars, age 86, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama,  formerly of Herrin, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at DCH Hospital in Northport, Alabama.

Sammy was born August 07, 1936 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Sam and Rose Saliba.  

She is survived by two children, Scot McVey and Robyn (McVey) Pender; one grandson, Ethan (Kaci) Norris; her Great Grandchildren,...

Jan 3, 2023

Donald A. Crees, 82, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023, at the VA Community Living Center. He was surrounded by his family.

Don was born on March 7, 1940, in Detroit, MI to John and Virginia Crees. He spent his childhood and grew up in Detroit, graduating from Hamtramck High School. Shortly after graduation Don was...

Jan 3, 2023

Edward W. Treat, age 88 years, a resident of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 3:30 PM at Herrin Hospital.

Edward was born September 8, 1934, in Ozark, Illinois. He was the 6th of 10 children born to William “Clarence” and Blanche (Breeden) Treat.

On May 14, 1955, Edward was united...

Jan 2, 2023

 

William Charles Woodford, 83 years old, of Bodfish, California. passed away January 2, 2023 in Bakersfield, California. William was born November 22, 1939 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Juanita Mae (Parks) Goddard and William Drury Woodford. William is survived by three daughters; Lori (Woodford) Barnhart, Corona CA., Sheri Woodford, Seabrook TX. and Diana Boyd, Apopka FL. 

William was...

Jan 2, 2023

Dallas L. Maze (GOREVILLE) - With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Dallas Maze of Goreville on January 2, 2023. Dallas was born December 23, 1965, to Harold D. and Vennetta J. Maze. He was a graduate of Goreville High School.

A loving family man does not begin to describe the passion and devotion that...

Dec 29, 2022

 

Madalene Antonini, 90, of Herrin, passed away December 29, 2022, at the Herrin Hospital. 

Madalene was born in Herrin on June 4, 1932, the daughter of Carlo and Teresa Antonini. 

Madalene enjoyed raising a garden and planting flowers. She also enjoyed fishing and mowing grass. Madalene loved the outdoors and spent most of her life farming and raising hogs....

Dec 29, 2022

Heidi Joleen Gulleff, age 58, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her son's home in Marion, Illinois.

Heidi was born April 13, 1964 in Astoria, Oregon, a daughter of James and Marietta (Buckman) Virgillo. She married the love of her life, Bruce Gulleff on January 23, 1982 in Astoria, Oregon.  

She is survived by her spouse Bruce Gulleff...

Dec 28, 2022

Rev. Cletus D. "Deon" Thompson, age 81, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Cletus was born July 26, 1941 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Lawson and Irene (Willard)  Thompson. Deon grew up in Creal Springs and graduated Marion High School in 1959.  He studied as a machinist at SIU,...

Dec 27, 2022

 

Jerry W. Kluge, age 84, of Lake of Egypt, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Sunshine Gardens in Marion, Illinois.

Jerry was born November 16, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, a son of Charles F. and Mildred R. (Woodring) Kluge.  Jerry grew up and attended school in Gary, IN and started working at US Steel after graduating high...

Dec 27, 2022

 

Minnie S. Lindsay, age 79, of New Burnside, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Minnie was born March 08, 1943 in Spider, Kentucky, a daughter of Tea and Isabell (Garrett)  Calfee. She grew up in Kentucky and in her teens she moved to Michigan.  After high school she attended Olivet...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Virginia J. Clemens, age 77, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Virginia was born February 15, 1945 in Knoxville, New York, a daughter of Vincent and Helen (Libbs) Suto.  Immediately after graduation from high school she married the love of her life, Richard E. Clemens on May 18, 1963 in...