Obituaries

Aug 26, 2022

Creed Creedance Charles Stewart was born sleeping at 27 weeks on August 26, 2022, at 6:13 pm at Saint Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was the son of Sarah Lay and Matthew Stewart of Marion, Illinois.

Creedance had suffered from severe cystic hygroma, and non-immune fetal hydrops. He was a mighty fighter that surpassed so...

Aug 25, 2022

Shirley A. Fisher, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.Shirley was born November 03, 1934 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph and Alma L. (Gossett) Colp. When she was young her family moved to St. Louis, MO for a short while and moved back to Creal Springs, IL, and then to Marion,...

Aug 24, 2022

Donald F. Landwehr,  84 of Goreville,  Illinois passed away Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 at Illinois Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

 Graveside services and burial will be at Cana Cemetery in Goreville, Illinois on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM with Rev's Martha Rodgers and John Snell officiating. 

Aug 24, 2022

Deloris A. Smith, age 82, of Herrin, Illinois ,formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Deloris was born March 13, 1940 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Herbert and Mary (Kelley) Jackson. Deloris married and started her family. She worked at Norge in Herrin and was later employed at Amax Coal Company for 25 plus years, driving...

Aug 23, 2022

John Robert “Bob” Clark, 80, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at his home on August 23, 2022.  Bob was born on June 7, 1942, in Alton, Illinois.  He was the son of Elmo and Lou Clark.  He attended Alton High School.  Shortly after graduation, he married the love of his life, Annette (Dixon) Clark on May 11, 1962, at...

Aug 23, 2022

Brian W. "Bud" Stotlar, age 51, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Brian was born July 19, 1971 in Carbondale, Illinois, a son of Richard L. and Anita S. (Phalp) Stotlar. Brian grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School, class of 1989. Brian was very involved in sports...

Aug 23, 2022

Frank Forester, Jr., age 97, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home in Carrier Mills, Illinois.Frank was born July 15, 1925 in Wasson, Illinois, a son of Frank and Mabel (Bruner) Forester. He married the love of his life, Frances (McCann) Forester. Prior to his retirement, Frank had worked as a fork lift...

Aug 20, 2022

Phyllis (Parks) Stotlar, 80, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Phyllis was born on September 13, 1941, in Creal Springs, Illinois.  She was the daughter of Oscar and Imogene Parks. She graduated Marion High School in May of 1959 and the very next day, May 30, 1959, she married her...

Aug 20, 2022

Edna Louise Atkins, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home.Edna was born November 21, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Vernie (Holderfield) Leeper. She grew up and attended schools in Marion, Illinois and married at age 16, to Elmer E. Atkins Sr. on March 05, 1962 in Marion, IL. Edna...

Aug 16, 2022

William John Daniel Jr. “Bill”

William John Daniel Jr, (83) of Westmoreland City, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 16, 2022, at Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born on November 18, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of the late William John Daniel Sr. and Caroline Martin (nee Christman). William attended Springdale High School, where he met...

Aug 15, 2022

Allen Bryant Jr, age 81 of Creal Springs, IL Passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home in Creal Springs, IL.

Allen was born February, 9, 1941 in Dodridge, AR, son of Allen Bryant Sr. and Evelyn (Denmon) Bryant.  Prior to his death Allen was a truck driver.

He is survived by four children, Andrea Bryant, Allen Bryant III,...

Aug 15, 2022

Terry Lee Lindsey, age 65, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.    Terry was born March 05, 1957 in Anna, Illinois, a son of Floyd and Shirley (Dover) Lindsey.  His family moved to Indiana and moved back to Marion, IL in 1975, when he graduated Marion High School.  He worked...

Aug 14, 2022

Margaret Ann Powell, age 82, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Margaret was born August 26, 1939 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of Henry and Lillian M. (Hudgens) Hollis. She married the love of her life, Dennis Powell in 1974. He preceded her in death on September 24, 1996.  Prior...

Aug 12, 2022

Oliver Patrick Lind, 9 years old of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Oliver was born in Carbondale, Illinois, on September 29, 2012.  He was the son of Dustin and Taylor Lind.  He was a student at Washington Elementary School and was in Mr. Randolph’s 4th grade class.

Oliver...

Aug 7, 2022

Linda Louise Burgess, age 79, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her home in Herrin, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born January 06, 1943 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Carl and Lucille (Jeralds) Leeper. She married the love of her life, James Allen Burgess, in Herrin on July 11, 1961. He preceded her...

Aug 6, 2022

Robert L. Venegoni, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Robert was born July 03, 1928 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Frank and Lena (Gualdoni) Venegoni. Prior to his retirement, Robert had worked in maintenance at the Fish and Wildlife Refuge. 

He is survived by one brother, Bill (Jo Ann) Venegoni; his...

Aug 5, 2022

Misty Lynn Cole, age 45, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Illinois.Misty was born January 25, 1977 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Tracy (Fisher) Edwards. She married Steven C. Cole. He survives in Herrin. Prior to her illness, Misty had worked as a Certified Nurses Aid and Caregiver...

Aug 4, 2022

Mary E. King, age 98, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.Mary was born March 13, 1924 in Ava, Illinois, a daughter of Fred and Nelvia (Pierson) Bastien. Mary grew up in the Ava - Campbell Hill area. She had worked as an Aid at St. Andrews Hospital in Murphysboro,...

Aug 2, 2022

Robert E. "Curly" Logsdon, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.Robert was born June 26, 1944 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of James and Maxine (Edwards) Logsdon. Curly grew up in Crab Orchard, IL and graduated Crab Orchard High School in 1962. He married Rosemarie Voss on November...

Jul 30, 2022

Shirley Ann (Hill) Schulte, age 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.Shirley was born June 28, 1937 in Paulton, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Stella (Meadows) Hill. She married Ron Schulte. He preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement, Shirley had worked as a realtor. She had also worked as a court...