Obituaries
Floyd Vernon Leeper
Dec 31, 2018
Carterville- Floyd Vernon Leeper, age 93, of Carterville, passed away at 7:00pm on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. Floyd was born in Herrin on July 31, 1925, the son of Isaac “Ike” Frances and Leona Leeper. He married Margaret Maxine Gooden in Piggott, Arkansas on July 25, 1947. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2005....
Alice Abney
Dec 29, 2018
Carterville-Alice Abney, 94, formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Carterville. Alice was born on February 28, 1924 in Williamson County to Volney and Betty (McRoy) Moore. She married Charles Abney and he preceded her in death in 2002. Alice was a homemaker and a longtime member of Third Baptist...
Bobby Stewart
Dec 26, 2018
Marion-Bobby Stewart, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the VA CLC. Bobby was born on March 31, 1936 in Marion to Clayton and Lucille (Cash) Stewart. He married Elizabeth Galyean on April 5, 1958 in Marion. She preceded him in death on November 12, 2011. Bobby was a truck driver and a member of the teamsters for...
Gene Cherim
Dec 23, 2018
Marion- Eugene Stanley “Gene” Cherim, 95, of Marion, passed away at 12:45 PM, Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Gene was born on June 27, 1923 in Chicago to Pasho and Martha (Kobus) Cherimagich. He married Dolores Bialczak on November 12, 1955 in Chicago. She preceded him in death on February 2, 2015. Gene served...
Leo Whitehead
Dec 21, 2018
Marion-Leo Whitehead, 84, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home. Leo was born on April 16, 1934 in Spillertown to John Randolph and Sadie (Stroud) Whitehead. He married Virginia (Jack) Whitehead on February 7, 1964 in Marion. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2013. Leo was a UMWA Coal Miner. He enjoyed coon hunting and...
Ryan Michael Hughes
Dec 21, 2018
Ryan Michael Hughes, 45, of Marion, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 5:51 am at Herrin Hospital. Ryan was born December 10, 1973 in Herrin the only child of Larry Glenn and Diane (Cronin) Hughes. Ryan was a funeral director since 1994. He graduated from Marion High School in 1992 and graduated in 1994 from SIU School of...
Beverly Sue Kelley-Davis
Dec 17, 2018
Marion-An angel earned her wings, Beverly Sue Kelley-Davis, 53, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home surrounded by family and friends. Beverly was born on August 4, 1965 in Champaign to Rev. James E. Kelley and Helen Deloras (Sanders) Kelley Elem. She married James E. Davis. Survivors include: Husband-James E. Davis Daughter-Tanisha and Garrett Boyt...
David Shadowens
Dec 16, 2018
Marion-David Shadowens, 46, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his home. David was born on April 22, 1972 in Marion to Bobby Shadowens and Eileen Barton. David loved to make people laugh and enjoyed fishing and baking. Survivors include: Mother-Eileen Kelley of Marion Father-Bobby Shadowens and wife Linda of Marion Brother-Toby Shadowens and wife Donna of Marion Significant...
Aubrey Francis
Dec 16, 2018
Goreville-Aubrey Francis, 81, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Aubrey was born on July 28, 1937 in Goreville to Almus and Vivian (Kelley) Francis. He married Donna Curl on April 19, 1993 at Taylor Methodist Church. Aubrey served in the U.S. Navy. He was a 50 year member of the Operating Engineers and a...
Mildred Odle
Dec 15, 2018
Goreville-Mildred Ila Odle, “Millie,” was 88 when she departed this earthly life at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at her beloved home on Hickory Hill with her husband of 67 years at her side. She was born February 11, 1930, in Carlinville, IL, to Charles and Marjorie (Smalley) Peebles. Mildred was united in marriage to Raymond Odle on October...
Barrie E. Penninger
Dec 14, 2018
Herrin- Barrie E. Penninger, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 7:39 AM, Friday, December 14, 2018, at her home. Barrie was born on August 28, 1942 in Herrin to Edward and Bettie E. (Davies) Smith. She married Robert Penninger on September 13, 1969 at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Energy. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2011. She...
Martha Maxwell
Dec 12, 2018
Marion-Martha Lee Maxwell, 92, died at 12:00 pm on Wednesday December 12, 2018 of natural causes at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living in Marion, Illinois. Martha was born on August 27, 1926 to Roy and Lydia Waters in Mt Olympus Indiana and married to Ival Maxwell on October 6, 1946. Together they shared 70+ years. Martha is survived by sons Larry...
Susan K. Kent
Dec 12, 2018
Marion- Susan K. Kent, age 63, of Marion, passed away at her home in Marion at 12:15am on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Susan was born in Marion on June 6, 1955. Survivors include four children- Christopher and Monica Stacy- stationed in Germany Nicholas and Kellie Kent of Tennessee Amber Carrington and Curt of Ashley Kelly Corder of Carbondale Grandchildren- Alexandria,...
Raymond David Norris
Dec 11, 2018
Marion-Raymond “David” (Boogie) Norris, 60, passed away at 8pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. David was born on October 13, 1958 in Marion to Raymond and Mary Belle (Hill) Norris. He was the life partner of Dawn Griebe. They shared many years of partnership together. David attended Marion High School. He was a hardworking man. David...
Jean Casper
Dec 6, 2018
Goreville-Jean R. Casper, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jean was born on September 10, 1942 in West Frankfort to Tommy and Evah Jane (Reed) Rogers. She married Curtis Casper in Christopher on December 27, 1963. Jean was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the Marion Church of Christ. She...
Susan Vavrik
Dec 6, 2018
Marion-Susan M. Vavrik, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Susan was born on July 20, 1961 in Chicago to Charles and Ruth Walsh. She married Chris Vavrik and they shared 18 years of marriage. Susan was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and coworker. She was smart, intelligent and well-focused. Susan was raised Catholic-Irish. She worked...
Richard "Dick" Maxey
Dec 5, 2018
Herrin- Richard Don “Dick” Maxey, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30 AM< Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Veterans Administration Center in Marion. Dick was born on February 6, 1932 in Herrin to Loy Clifford and Alice Leona (Bush) Maxey. HE married his beloved wife of 59 years, Loretta Murphy on July 3, 1959 in his front yard in...
Billy Eugene Buttrum
Dec 5, 2018
Pittsburg- Billy Eugene Buttrum, age 87, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:45am on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Billy was born on November 1, 1931, the son of William Ezra and Lena (Jones) Buttrum. He married Nina Mae Sims in Marion on July 26, 1957. She survives in Pittsburg. Prior to...
Al Cottonaro
Dec 2, 2018
Tunnel- Hill- Albert Lee “Al” Cottonaro, 79, of Tunnel Hill, passed away at 4:00 AM, Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Al was born on July 13, 1939 in Carbondale to Phillip and Edna (Swinford) Cottonaro. He married his former wife Barbara Wingerter and she lives in in Murphysboro. He later married Jean Ann Lewis on December...
Michael Joseph Speers
Dec 2, 2018
Gardner, KS-Michael Joseph Speers, 62, retired Warrant Officer 4, U.S. Army, of Gardner, KS, formerly of Marion, passed away Dec. 2, 2018 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born Aug. 25, 1956 in Marion to Joe and Helen (Keister) Speers. He graduated from Marion High School and attended 2 years at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale....
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