Obituaries
Charles Leon Grider
Jan 9, 2018
Marion- Charles Leon Grider, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 3:25pm on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Charles was born in Marion on July 5, 1941, the son of Edward Vernon "Boots" and Imogene Juanita (Chamness) Grider. He was very involved in The Promise of Marion, where he made some very dear friends. Survivors include...
Arlene Lucille Dittmann Schmechel
Jan 9, 2018
Arlene Lucille Dittmann Schmechel, 78, passed away on January 9, 2018, surrounded by her children at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Arlene was born on July 10, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. Arlene lost her both of her parents before she was 10, yet this did not stop her from living every day of her life to the fullest. As...
Michael Harris
Jan 8, 2018
Harrisburg- Michael Roe Harris, 66, of Harrisburg, passed away at 2:00 AM, Monday, January 08, 2018 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Michael was born on May 20, 1951 in Texas to Raymond John and Blanche (Roe) Harris. He was a retired coal miner having worked for 20 years as a miner operator. He was a member of Progressive Mine Workers of...
Michael Duvall
Jan 6, 2018
Marion- Michael Ray “Frenchy” Duvall, 69, of Marion, passed away at 3:02 PM, Saturday, January 6, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. Mike was born on February 8, 1948 in Shawneetown to Clyde and Mary Nell (Barley) Duvall. He married Cathy Boles on December 29, 1993 at Warder St. Baptist Church in Marion. She survives of Marion. He was retired...
Esther M. McKenzie
Jan 5, 2018
Marion- Esther M. McKenzie, 94, of Marion, passed away at 12:08 AM, Friday, January 5, 2018 at Westside Rehab and Care Center in West Frankfort. Esther was born on January 30, 1923 in Crab Orchard to Roy and Mamie (Stahlhut) Cox. She married Clair McKenzie and together they shared 47 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death in 1987....
Susan Lorraine Davie
Jan 3, 2018
Stiritz- Susan Lorraine Davie, 72, of Stiritz, passed away at 8:18 PM, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Susan was born on January 1, 1946 in North Carolina to Charles Oliver Crossmore and Ester (Deaton) Andrew I. She married Charles Lavern Davie on February 17, 1962 in Sanford, NC. Together, they shared fifty five wonderful years together. She worked...
Ervie Kuehling Jr.
Jan 3, 2018
Ervie Kuehling Jr., 87, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 15, 1930 to Ervie and Violet J. (Singer) Kuehling in Wabash County, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lois (Rice), father and mother and brothers, LeRoy Don Kuehling and Freddie Ray Kuehling. He leaves behind a son...
Weldon Pulley
Jan 3, 2018
Marion-Weldon Pulley, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Weldon was born on June 6, 1931 to Guy and Sylvia (Atwood) Pulley. He married Pauline Moulton on June 9, 1953 in Arkansas. She preceded him in death on February 5, 2010. Weldon retired from Maytag in Herrin. He loved the Cubs, enjoyed working in...
Janet Louise Rich
Dec 31, 2017
Marion- Janet Louise Rich, age 68, of Marion, passed away at 8:16pm on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital. Janet was born in Marion on April 9, 1949, the daughter of Jewel and Joyce (Lawrence) Parmley. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter- Heather and William Mitchem of Bonnie, IL Son- Brent Rich of Germany Three...
Ashley Nelson
Dec 30, 2017
Herrin-Ashley Nelson, 31, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in Herrin. Ashley was born on January 4, 1986 in Carbondale to Mike and Tammy (Sweet) Nelson. Ashley loved life and enjoyed taking care of her family, friends and pets. She is now with her sister Kelly. Survivors include: Parents-Mike and Tammy Nelson of Carbondale Brother-Jerrod Nelson of Carbondale Several...
Everett Gibbons, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
Harrisburg- Everett Gibbons, Jr, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away at 11:22 A<, Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Everett was born on May 10, 1937 in Dorrisville, IL to Everett and Anna (Grousky) Gibbons. He was Baptist. He will be dearly missed by his family. Survivors include- Sister- Sharon Ricketts and husband Mike of Herrin Sister- Ramona...
Mike Plumer
Dec 25, 2017
Creal Springs-Michael “Mike” Plumer passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Mike was born in Peoria to Dean and Mary J. (Schade) Plumer. He married Allida Carosiello on May 28, 1983. Mike worked for the University of Illinois Extension Service for 34 years. He began his career as a County Agent in Kankakee...
Ronda Charlene Kaufman
Dec 25, 2017
Christmas Day 1966 brought excitement because Ronda Charlene Wright had been born December 12, 1966. Christmas Day 2017 brought sadness to Ronda Wright Kaufman’s family because she took her fight to leave this world. Ronda Charlene was born to Brenda Charlene (Durham) Wright Hinkley and Ronald Wright. Her grandparents were Thomas Ned and Mary Lou (Lawrence) Durham and Clearon Sr....
James William Tyler
Dec 24, 2017
Pittsburg- James William Tyler, age 83, of Pittsburg, passed away at 4:06pm on December 24, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. James was born in Pittsburg on December 2, 1934, the son Henry Edward and Jessie (Marks) Tyler. He married Joyce Lyerla in Pittsburg on September 11, 1959. She survives. James was a proud United States Army veteran, having served at the...
Jane Bonali
Dec 24, 2017
Herrin- Winifred “Jane” Bonali, 75, of Herrin, passed away at 11:35 AM, Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her home. Jane was born on August 13, 1942 in Carterville. She was Baptist. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed reading in her spare time. She most enjoyed time spent with her family or beloved dog- “Bailey”. Survivors include- Daughter- Stephanie Castellano...
Danny Ray Long
Dec 23, 2017
Marion- Danny Ray Long, age 77, of Marion, passed away at 10:00am on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home in Marion. Danny was born in Herrin on December 16, 1940, and raised the son of Pauline (Belt) and John Payne, Sr. He married Elnora “Ellie” Black in Marion on June 14, 1975. She survives in Marion. Prior to his...
Norma J. Spees
Dec 22, 2017
Marion-Norma J. Spees, 81, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at her home. Norma was born on July 31, 1936 in Herrin to Theodore and Ethel (Schneider) Rosenberger. She married Charles Spees on June 15, 1957. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2013. Norma was a noon supervisor at Washington School. She was a devoted grandmother and...
Charles Ray Morris
Dec 21, 2017
Charles Ray “Corkey” Morris, 67, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 5:27 pm at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Morris was born September 11, 1950 in Simpson, Illinois the son of Gerald and Mary Elizabeth (Stucker) Morris. He married Amy Andal on February 18, 1978 in Rosiclare and together they have shared over 39 years of marriage. He...
Russell Stotlar
Dec 21, 2017
Marion-Russell Stotlar, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Russell was born on June 6, 1937 in Alton to Claude and Myrtle (Griffen) Stotlar. He married Phyllis Parks on May 30, 1959 in Creal Springs. Russell retired in sales and was a longtime member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Creal Springs. Survivors include: Wife-Phyllis...
Joyce Hope
Dec 21, 2017
Joyce Hope, 62, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 3:50 am at her home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born August 23, 1955 in Marion the daughter of James B. and Ruby (Maynard) Hope. Starting her career at Zwicks Shoes on the Marion square, Joyce worked her way up to managing the store in Mt. Vernon. Joyce became a...
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