Obituaries

Alice Marie Thompson

Alice Marie Thompson

Mar 17, 2021

Marion-Alice Marie Thompson, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Alice was born on May 11, 1958 in Marion to George and Mary Ruth (Tompkins) Smart.  She married Bobby Thompson on May 15, 1976.  He preceded her in death on August 16, 2012.

Alice was a homemaker and attended Word of Life Church...

William "Bill" Landis

William "Bill" Landis

Mar 17, 2021

Goreville-William “Bill” Landis, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home.

Bill was born on September 19, 1946 in Anna to Carl Morton and Mary Lucille (Davis) Landis.  He married Cheryl Eilts in Kankakee on December 3, 1994.  She survives of Goreville.

Bill loved his family and friends and the Chicago Cubs.  He loved to talk and...

Kristina Sieveking

Kristina Sieveking

Mar 17, 2021

Thompsonville-Kristina Marie Sieveking, 36, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her home.

Kristina was born on July 19, 1984 in Harrisburg.  She married Ryan Sieveking in Benton on July 16, 2015 and he survives.

Kristina was a bartender at the Elks Club in Marion.

Survivors include:

Husband-Ryan Sieveking of Thompsonville

Mother-Kathleen Hilliard-Gunn of Marion

Step Father-Jason Alexander of...

Peggy Jo Dotson

Peggy Jo Dotson

Mar 15, 2021

Peggy Jo Dotson, 90, went to be with her Savior on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:55 pm at Helia Healthcare of Energy, Illinois.

Peggy Jo was born June 20, 1930 in Dayton, Tennessee the daughter of Wilse Archibald and Gladys Leona (Bridges) Austin.  On August 9, 1947 in Hopewill, Virginia she married Thomas Edward McClenny who preceded her in...

Carol Ann Parton

Carol Ann Parton

Mar 11, 2021

Carol Ann Parton, age 81,  passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home in Marion, Illinois. She was born to Walter and Geneva (Fries) Stahlhut on March 10, 1940 in Marion. She graduated 8th grade from Davis Prairie school and completed her public education at Crab Orchard High School in 1958. In the same year, Carol Ann married...

Dorothy Evelyn Otterson

Dorothy Evelyn Otterson

Mar 10, 2021

Dorothy Evelyn Otterson, 92, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 5:03 pm at Heritage Woods of Benton.

Dorothy was born April 27, 1928 in Johnston City the daughter of Anton and Melvina (Richard) Eberhart.  She married George Edward Moore and together they had four children.  On September 10, 1994 she married the love of her life,...

Sue Rees

Sue Rees

Mar 7, 2021

Sue Rees, 81, of Goreville and Deltona, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 4:04 am at Halifax Health in Deltona, Florida.

Sue was born July 22, 1939 in Goreville the daughter of Lowell and Delores (Hudgens) Henderson. She married William Rees on March 9, 1978 in Hamilton, Ohio and together they have shared 43 years of marriage....

Linda Sue Farrell

Linda Sue Farrell

Mar 6, 2021

Linda Sue Farrell, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 12:35pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Veteran’s Affairs Community Living Center in Marion.

Linda was born in Paris, Illinois on March 21, 1948, the daughter of Le Roy and Doris (Adams) Hood. She married John James Farrell in St. James, Missouri on January 12, 1973. He survives.

Linda...

Charles "Chuck" Coleman

Charles "Chuck" Coleman

Mar 5, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Coleman, age 53, of Herrin, passed away at approximately 11:30pm on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital due to underlying health issues.

Charles was born in Chester on April 5, 1967, the son of Charles “Coley” and Donna (Prather) Coleman. He graduated from Marion High School in 1985. He married Jemmia Clendenin in Paducah, Kentucky on...

Linda A. Smith

Linda A. Smith

Mar 4, 2021

Linda A. Smith, 78, of Herrin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 4th, 2021. 

Linda was an amazing mother and friend to all who knew her. She always had a smile and a story to tell. She will be greatly missed.

Linda was born October 21st, 1942 in Herrin, the daughter of Paul and Bramlett Rodgers Smith. After many...

Liza Schooneart

Liza Schooneart

Mar 3, 2021

Liza Schooneart, age 47, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 12:45pm on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

Liza was born in Herrin on September 18, 1973, the daughter of Sandra Schooneart and Charles Manis, Jr. She married Thomas Vaughn. He survives in Colp.

As per her wishes, she will be cremated. No...

Gene Allen

Gene Allen

Mar 2, 2021

Gene Allen, 64, of Spillertown passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the family home.

Gene was born on July 26, 1957 to William and Barbara (Deaton) Allen. He was a MHS Graduate Class of 1975. Gene loved to work outside and make beautiful designs in his backyard. He loved caring for animals, going on rides with his best...

Sheila Mae Cagle

Sheila Mae Cagle

Feb 28, 2021

Marion-Sheila Mae (Bloodworth) Cagle, 62, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home.

Sheila was born on January 16, 1959 in Marion to Harvey Don and Geneva Mae (Midgett) Bloodworth.

Sheila was of Christian faith.  Prior to her retirement, she worked for Wal-Mart.  Sheila loved going to the races, crocheting, sewing, cooking, listening to music and being with...

Fred Cedar

Fred Cedar

Feb 24, 2021

Marion-Fred Charles Cedar, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.

Fred was born on August 9, 1934 in Chicago to Joseph John and Hannah (Shea) Cedar.  He married Darlene Clare Dolezich on August 30, 1958 at St. Augustine Church in Chicago.

Fred served in the U.S. Army and worked as an electrician for many years.

Survivors...

Rachel A. (Waldron) Mathews

Rachel A. (Waldron) Mathews

Feb 23, 2021

Rachel A. (Waldron) Mathews, age 46, of Herrin, passed away at 9:49am on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home in Herrin.

Rachel was born on August 22, 1974, the daughter of Peggy Foshee. She married Adam Mathews.

Survivors include her husband Adam Mathews

Son- Tyler Waldron of Herrin

Daughter- Casey Waldron

Twin grandbabies- Vex and Yuki Waldron

As per...

Annetta J. Markham

Annetta J. Markham

Feb 23, 2021

Goreville- Annetta J. Markham, age 84, of Goreville, passed away at 1:54am on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Annetta was born on May 28, 1936, the daughter of Arthur A. and Lillian Elizabeth (Bauman) Dale. She married Donald E. Hileman in Kankakee in March of 1957. She later married Gerald Lee Markham in Kankakee in June...

Robert L. Pennock, Jr.

Robert L. Pennock, Jr.

Feb 22, 2021

Robert L. Pennock, Jr, 68, of Marion, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 11:30 am at his home.

Robert was born August 1, 1952 in Moberly, Missouri  the son of Robert L. Sr. and Bertha Jean (LeMarc) Pennock.

He was a Navy veteran and was an automotive instructor.

Survivors include his: Son – Joseph Pennock and wife Courtney...

Steven Lee Lane

Steven Lee Lane

Feb 21, 2021

Steven Lee Lane, 48, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Union County Hospital.

Steven was the son of David and Bonnie (Lane) Bernhardt.  He worked as a custodian at the J.R. Center in Anna.

He is survived by his:

Parents – Bonnie and David Bernhardt of Marion

Sister – Reanna Bernhardt and Jeff Lindsey of Marion

Sister –...

Archie Walters

Archie Walters

Feb 14, 2021

ARCHIE THOMAS WALTERS age 91 of Woodridge, IL. An Army Veteran, a member of the "Traffic Club of Chicago'' and an active member of the "TOTs organization". Archie worked for the Wabash Railroad until 1966 thereafter at Continental Grain, Wayne Feeds Division as the Director of Transportation until retirement. He practiced law in front of the Interstate Commerce Commission. He...

Nancy K. Young

Nancy K. Young

Feb 14, 2021

Nancy K. Young, age 77, of Carterville, passed away at 3:20am on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Herrin Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy was born in Spring Valley, Illinois on January 16, 1944, the daughter of Edward and Francis (Piascyk) Kelish. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a factory laborer. She was of...