Obituaries
Woodrow "Woody" Paul Almon
Sep 17, 2018
Woodrow “Woody” Paul Almon, 76, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 7 am at his home in Marion. Woody was born June 4, 1942 in Chicago the son of Paul Woodrow and Justine Marie (Laputo) Almon. He married Margaret Nuber on March 2, 1968 in Downer’s Grove and this year they celebrated 50 years of marriage....
Irene Pierce
Sep 16, 2018
Odin-Irene Pierce, 91, formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Odin Healthcare Center. Irene was born on January 25, 1927 in Pittsburg to Henry and Betty (Patterson) Edwards. She married Rev. Frank Pierce in Pittsburg on July 20, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2011. Irene loved to sing and play the piano...
Mickey Martin
Sep 16, 2018
Goreville- George J. “Mickey” Martin, 74, of Goreville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 9:50 PM, Sunday, September 16, 2018. Mickey was born on October 28, 1943 in Olney to Joe and Jeanette (Wray) Martin. He married the love of his life, Colette Howard on February 28, 1969 in Herrin. Together for almost 50 years. Mickey was a tough and...
Bill Tanner
Sep 15, 2018
Marion-Bill Tanner, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home. Bill was born on August 17, 1937 in Williamson County to Carl and Marie (Boyd) Tanner. He married Phyllis Clarida on April 20, 1962 in Marion. Bill was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed farming and taking care of cattle. Bill...
Richard "Dick" Wayne Bittle
Sep 14, 2018
Richard “Dick” Wayne Bittle of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14th, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. in Saint Louis, MO with his loving family. Richard was born June 21st, 1939 the son of Howard and Pauline (Frick) Bittle in Union County, Illinois. Richard will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His survivors include, his wife, Pamela...
Donna D. Crain
Sep 12, 2018
Herrin- Donna D. Crain, 85, of Herrin, passed away at 3:15 PM, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Donna was born on December 11, 1932 in Williamson County to Lloyd and Velma (Farmer) Cox. She married Howard “Gene” Crain on June 23, 1956 in Carterville. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2003. Donna was a homemaker who...
Helen E. Russell
Sep 11, 2018
Herrin- Helen E. Russell, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 3:10 PM, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Helen was born on July 25, 1934 in Herrin to Andrew and Ollie (Hunt) Ahls. She married Melvin Russell on July 12, 1952 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on Christmas Day 1991. She was employed at Allen Industries in...
Karan Martin
Sep 10, 2018
Marion-Karan Kay Martin, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home in Marion. Karan was born on September 15, 1942 in Marion to George (Rudy) Walter and Ruth Virginia (Cooksey) Bond. She met Andy Martin while working at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis and they were married December 4, 1965 at Third...
Pamela Wheaton
Sep 10, 2018
Goreville-Pamela Wheaton, 65, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home. Pamela was born on November 25, 1952 in Anna to Luther “Fuzz” and Juanita (Durham) Wheaton. Pamela worked at Choate Mental Health for over 28 years and retired in 2010. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister. Pamela loved to watch her grandson play baseball, loved...
Ann Chamness
Sep 4, 2018
Marion- Delores “Ann” Chamness, 85, of Marion, passed away at 10:48 AM, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home in Marion. Ann was born on August 16, 1933 in Marion to John L. and Kathleen (Dungey) Rader. She married Bill Whiting in 1951 in Williamson County and he preceded her in death in 1980. She married Sam Chamness on July...
Gary Dotson
Sep 3, 2018
Marion-Gary Wayne Dotson, Sr., 68, was called into the presence of his Lord Christ Jesus on Monday, September 3, 2018. Gary was born on July 15, 1950 in Huzzah, MO to Rainey and Opal Dotson. He married Ethel Rhoades Parks on May 5, 2013. Gary was a construction contractor for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed wood working and was an avid...
Nikkie Brogan
Sep 1, 2018
Marion-Nikkie Brogan, 30, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home. Nikkie was born on December 18, 1987 in Knoxville, TN to Gary Farris and Betty Brogan. Survivors include: Father-Gary and Terra Farris of Goreville Sisters-Tiffany and Scott Jackson of Paducah and Amanda and Dallas Pritchett of Harrisburg Boyfriend-Stan Joiner and his children, Markese, Makylah and Marshawn Nieces...
Carol Sue Cox
Aug 31, 2018
Marion- Carol Sue Cox, age 76, passed away at 8:35 AM on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Prairie Living at Chautauqua. Carol was born November 18, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Chester Miller and Amy Ruth Atrain Miller Anno. She retired from being a Dietary Aid and was a past member of the Parrish Park Baptist Church. Survivors include...
Mildred A. Romans
Aug 31, 2018
Marion- Mildred Romans, age 95, of Marion, passed away at 2:21pm on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mildred was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on July 3, 1923, the daughter of John and Ella (Cawthon) Atkisson. She married Roy W. Romans on February 16, 1944 in Marion. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1997. Mrs....
Phyllis E. Cacioppo
Aug 25, 2018
Marion- Phyllis E. Cacioppo, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 4:42am on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Memorial services will be held at 11am on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Dr. Bob Dickerson will officiate. A time of visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Thursday at...
Marion J. Castellano
Aug 24, 2018
Marion J. Castellano , 88 years old died August 24th, 2018. He passed peacefully under the tender care of Integrity Health Care and Hospice in Marion, Illinois. Marion was born August 28, 1929 to Joseph and Josephine (Devardo) Castellano. He was preceded by his parents and brothers, Philip and Gene Castellano. He married Roberta (Odum) September 2, 1950. Roberta resides...
Louis (Lou) Strauss
Aug 23, 2018
Louis A. Strauss, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018, following a six year battle with Alzheimer’s, at Reflections Memory Care in Carterville. Louis (Lou) (Papa Lou) was born in LaPorte, IN on April 27, 1942 to Orville & Lucille (Will) Strauss. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sheryn (Nelson) Strauss. They were married on...
Helen Tate
Aug 22, 2018
Creal Springs-Helen Mildred Tate, formerly of Effingham, passed away August 22, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her daughters Carolyn Wagner and Rita Hamilton, husband Ralph, parents, and siblings. She is survived by her sons Ramon and Ruby Tate (David, Chris, and Justin), Ronald and SamSu Tate (Jill and Sunny), Russell and Janet...
John Robert Payne
Aug 17, 2018
Energy- John Robert Payne, 69, of Energy, passed away at 7:43 AM, Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home in Energy. John was born on July 27, 1949 in Herrin to John and Leva Pauline (Belt) Payne, Jr. Previously he worked as a professional painter and a mechanic at Skelly’s Truck stop in Marion. Recently he worked for the Williamson...
Marvin Davis
Aug 15, 2018
Goreville-Marvin E. Davis, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the VA Medical Center. Marvin was born on February 23, 1928 in Mt. Vernon to Lloyd Earl and Nellie (Thereon) Davis. He married Pat Davis on June 18, 1949. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2015. Marvin enjoyed camping and motorcycle riding. Survivors include: Children: Marla...
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