Obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Harold L. Meneese, age 72, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Harold was born November 04, 1950 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Lloyd and Mildred (Claunch)  Meneese.  Harold grew up in Herrin, IL and attended Herrin Schools.  At age 15 he started working at an Aluminum Factory in Murphysboro....

Dec 26, 2022

 

Mary Margaret "Midge" Jearlds, age 88, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Mary was born November 04, 1934 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Dave and Myrtle (Pressley)  Clendenin. She married the love of her life, Aseugene Jearlds on August 18, 1951 in Marion, IL. He preceded her...

Dec 25, 2022

 

Lanny Robert Rednour, age 82, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Lanny was born November 19, 1940 in Percy, Illinois, a son of John and Iona Marie (Mathis)  Rednour. He married the love of his life, Glendia Carolene Wheatley May 13, 1961 in Carbondale, Illinois. Lanny had worked for the...

Dec 24, 2022

Dec 24, 2022

Norma Jean (nee Coleman) Thompson passed away on December 24, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL.

Norma was born on September 10, 1932 in Marseilles. IL to Amos and Elsie (Rice) Coleman. She received her education in Morris, IL schools. She married Lavern F. Thompson on September 24,  1949 in Morris, IL.  They made their home in...

Dec 24, 2022

 

Nora E. Harris, age 86, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Nora was born November 14, 1936 in Ware, Illinois, a daughter of Ernest J. and Mary Edna (Dunn) Farmer.  She is a member of the Crab Orchard Lake Boat and Yacht Club.  

She is survived by one brother-in-law Richard Borgra of...

Dec 21, 2022

 

Tilden E. Parks "Buddy", age 69, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Tilden was born January 14, 1953 in Marion, Illinois, the son of Tilden and Rosalie (Roberts)  Parks Jr.  Buddy grew up on the family farm and was a 1971 graduate of Marion High School.  He earned a...

Dec 20, 2022

Lois R. Bell, age 88, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Lois was born June 28, 1934 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Jewell J. and Verna M. (Sutton)  Clark.   Lois grew up in Marion, IL and graduated Marion High School in 1952.  She married Harold W. Bell...