Obituaries
Bercha Nell Skelton
Apr 10, 2018
Bercha Nell Skelton, 85, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 2:30 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Bercha was born January 12, 1933 in Marion the daughter of Clifton and Loudene (Cash) Moore. She married William R. ("Dick"') Skelton on June 14, 1952 in Pocahatus, Arkansas and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his...
George Ann Johnson
Apr 10, 2018
George Ann Johnson, 87, of Marion, went to be with her Lord Jesus in Heaven at 10:50 PM, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was still very warm when her son spoke to her after she was transferred to Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Her eyes were not fixed and dilated, and she had...
Mark Anthony Williams
Apr 9, 2018
Marion- Mark Anthony Williams, 69, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 PM, Sunday, April 8, 217 at Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion. Mark was born on January 25, 1959 in St. Louis, MO to Donald L. and Encarna J. (Sanchez) Williams. He formerly worked as an X-ray technician in Western Kentucky. Later he worked as a...
Tim Hopkins
Apr 6, 2018
Marion- Tim Hopkins, age 54, of Marion, passed away at 2:40am on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Tim was born on August 3, 1963 in Kane County, Illinois, the son of David and Shirley (Hall) Hopkins. He had worked in his family construction business. Tim enjoyed computer games, guitars, music, scary movies, and spending...
Robert Keith "Bob" Jones
Apr 3, 2018
Marion- Robert Keith “Bob” Jones, 63, of Marion, passed away at 2:54 AM, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Bob was born on June 15, 1954 in Marion to Israel and Anna Mae (Griffin) Jones. He married Earlie J. Buchanan on June 26, 1999 at Paul’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Marion. He was retired...
Georgia Annette Brewer
Apr 3, 2018
Herrin- GEORGIA ANNETTE BREWER, age 69, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 4:40pm on April 3, 2018 at Evelyn’s House Hospice Home in Creve Coeur, Missouri with her girls at her side. She was born in Herrin on September 14, 1948, the daughter of Thomas and Juanita (Peinture) Collins. Prior to her retirement, she worked many years at Maytag/Norge of...
Thomas Van Horn Sr.
Apr 2, 2018
Marion-Thomas William Van Horn, Sr., 88, formerly of Morris, IL, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Herrin Hospital. Thomas was born on September 7, 1929 in St. Louis, MO to James and Julie (Hanlon) Van Horn. He married Marilyn Jean Ewing on June 7, 1950 on Randolph County, AR. Thomas is survived by his wife; two sons, Thomas...
Betty J. McMillan
Mar 31, 2018
Marion- Betty J. McMillan, 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:35 AM, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Marion- Betty June McMillan, 92 of Marion, formerly of Herrin passed away at 11:35 AM, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Betty was born on March 8, 1926 in Herrin, Illinois to Joseph and...
William Don Grisham
Mar 31, 2018
William Don Grisham, known to all as Don Grisham, 85, went peacefully to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at 8:04 am on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was born March 8, 1933 at home in Marion to Harvey Newton and Myrtle May (Miller) Grisham and weighed in at over 10 pounds. Don married Carlyne Mae Crain on June 5,...
Ronald "Ron" Brown
Mar 29, 2018
Marion-Ronald “Ron” D. Brown, 63, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ron was born on November 6, 1954 to Douglas C. Brown and Mary (McClaine) Brown. Ron worked as an auto body repairman. He was a longtime member of Backwater Bass Club. Ron enjoyed fishing and watching his grandkids and nephews play sports. He...
Velma I. Smith
Mar 27, 2018
Goreville- Velma I. Smith, 89, of Goreville, passed away at 12:31 AM, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Velma was born on January 4, 1929 in Johnson County to John Ellis and Mildred (Vincent) Penrod. She married Truman Smith on January 10, 1947 in Johnson County. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1983....
Joe M. Stricklin
Mar 26, 2018
Marion- Joe Mack Stricklin, 60, of Marion, passed away at 2:43 PM, Monday, March 26, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Joe was born on May 30, 1957 in Marion to MacDonald and Betty June (Lambert) Stricklin. He married Andrea Barwick on June 7, 2002 in Marion. Joe worked as a driver for Assisted Transport in Marion. He...
James R. Graves
Mar 21, 2018
Marion- James Raymond Graves, 64, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Marion, passed away at 2:15 AM, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. James was born on October 4, 1953 in Carbondale to Mathew & Helen Ruth (Launius) Graves, Jr. He worked as a repairman at Peabody Coal in Sparta for 17 years. He...
Rita Goodwyn
Mar 20, 2018
Marion-Rita J. Goodwyn, 81, passed away at Shawnee Christian Village on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer. Rita was born in West Frankfort on December 29, 1936 to Francis and John Tersinor. She married Arlon Goodwyn on March 14, 1953. For 30 years she worked in the Marion area as an Avon Representative. She was also...
Phyllis Ann Rath
Mar 18, 2018
Marion- Phyllis Ann Rath, 77, of Marion, passed away at 10:30 AM, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Phyllis was born on October 19, 1940 in Johnson County to Robert and Dorothy Moake. Phyllis owned several businesses including “The Southern Café”, “The Hideaway Lounge” and “Just One More” for several years. She was a member...
Martha Ann Gregge
Mar 18, 2018
Carterville- Martha Ann Gregge, 85, of Carterville passed away at 12:20 AM, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her residence. Martha was born on October 9, 1932 in Tamaroa, Illinois to Elzo and Mary (Arnold) Ridgeway. She married Delbert (Doug) Thurman Gregge on April 28, 1953 in Herrin, Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2005. They shared 52...
Donald Bloodworth
Mar 18, 2018
Marion-Donald Ray Bloodworth, 57, suddenly passed away at his home on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Donald was born on September 14, 1960 in Marion to Harvey Don and Geneva Mae (Midgett) Bloodworth. He loved playing guitars, watching dirt car races and had a passion for horses and enjoyed taking care of them. He is survived by his wife Patricia Aguilar...
Jackie "Jack" Harris
Mar 17, 2018
Marion-Jackie “Jack” Dean Harris, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jack was born on November 30, 1929 in Marion to Troy and Celestia (Wyatt) Harris. He married Marilyn Holland on June 10, 1960 in Pinckneyville. Jack was the former owner and operator of Harris Trucking. He was of Baptist faith and enjoyed spending...
Leona "Mae" Johns
Mar 16, 2018
Leona “Mae” (Parton) Johns, 80, passed away Friday, March 16th, 2018 in McHenry, IL. Mae was born September 8th, 1937 in Williamson County to Ralph and Flossie (Davis) Parton. She married Noah Johns Jr. February 19th, 1955 in Paulton, IL. Mae enjoyed watching cooking shows and the Chicago Blackhawks. She loved to cook and bake for her family and friends...
Edward Joseph Brofka, Jr.
Mar 14, 2018
Marion- Edward Joseph Brofka, Jr., age 73, of Marion, passed away at 8:00pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Edward was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 18, 1944, the son of Teresa (Kopczeski) and Edward Brofka, Sr. He married Linda A. Albers in 1969 in Fort Benning, Georgia. She recently preceded him in death on February 2,...
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