Obituaries

Robert Eugene Donelson

Robert Eugene Donelson

Mar 20, 2020

Robert Eugene Donelson, age 89, of Creal Springs, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 7:55 p.m.

Bob (Dad, Grandpa Bob, Pops, Uncle Bob) was born in Creal Springs, the youngest son of Monroe and Daisy (Wright) (Reed) Donelson on January 10, 1931.  He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict,...

Donald E. Tonos

Donald E. Tonos

Mar 18, 2020

Donald E. Tonos, 73, of Herrin, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 3:16 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. Donald was born in Chicago on July 11, 1946 to John and Helen (Galik) Tonos. He married Sandra Lockett on May 4, 1968 in Chicago and to this union three children.  Donald was a choir member at First Baptist Church...

Maxine J. Burns

Maxine J. Burns

Mar 15, 2020

Maxine J. Burns, age 90, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 9:35 p.m. at Angel Acres.

Maxine was born on July 4, 1929 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of Delmar and Bessie Ethel (Clem) Cunningham.  She first married Joseph Quayle and to that union a son was born.  He preceded her in death on...

Billy Clayton Triplett

Billy Clayton Triplett

Mar 14, 2020

Billy Clayton Triplett, age 57, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 1:24 p.m. in Herrin Hospital.

Billy was born on April 10, 1962 in Herrin, a son of Billy Joe and Marian Lucille (Gregg) Triplett.  He married Paula Cuvar on December 19, 1986 in Herrin and she survives.  Billy worked as a factory worker for...

Homer Neisz

Homer Neisz

Mar 14, 2020

Homer Neisz, age 84, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 6:57 p.m. in Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Homer was born on January 17, 1936, in Paducah, Kentucky, a son of Cecil and Alyne (Freche) Neisz.  He married Jo Ann Fisk on February 15, 1957 in Paducah, Kentucky, and she survives.  Homer worked as a construction electrician for...

Reverend Richard G. Mohr

Reverend Richard G. Mohr

Mar 3, 2020

The Reverend Richard G. Mohr, went home to the Lord on March 3, 2020, after a lengthy and well fought encounter with cancer.

He was born on July 13, 1941, to Dr. George and Helen Mohr in Kansas City, Missouri, and was raised in Pinckneyville, Illinois. His journey to the priesthood began at St. Henry’s Preparatory Seminary in Belleville,...