Obituaries

Georgia Allen

Georgia Allen

Dec 1, 2023

Georgia Ann Allen, age 70 passed away Friday December 1, 2023, at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Marion, IL, formerly many years in Romeoville, IL.

She was the daughter of Bobby Lee and Elizabeth Stewart.

Georgia is survived by her loving daughters Alicia Wyatt and Andrea (Paul) Koc; brother Michael Henderson; grandchildren Paige (Nick) Domrose, Alex Wyatt, Keller Wyatt, Max...

Delmar Laverne Emery

Delmar Laverne Emery

Mar 12, 2024

Delmar Laverne Emery, age 81, of Carterville, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.Delmar was born December 12, 1942 in Carterville, Illinois, a son of Delmar and Carmen (Clark) Emery.  Delmar graduated Carterville High School and worked 30 years at Allen Industries.  He married  Lela B. Dixon on September 23, 1979 in Herrin,  IL....

Landen Christianallen Gunter

Landen Christianallen Gunter

Mar 4, 2024

Landen Christianallen Gunter, age 20, of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Landen was born November 24, 2003 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Gary Gunter and Tiffany Reichert (Simmons). Landen moved to Perryville, MO at a young age and grew up there and attended school. While in High School...

Barbara Ann Darter

Barbara Ann Darter

Mar 4, 2024

Barbara Ann Darter, age 69, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.Barbara was born September 15, 1954 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Carl and Dollie (Branson) Gibbs. Barb grew up in Whiteash, IL.  She married the love of her life, William H. Darter Jr. on March 14, 1969 in Franklin County....

Jody Lynn Deal

Jody Lynn Deal

Mar 2, 2024

Jody Lynn Deal, age 74, of Freeman Spur, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:05 pm at Herrin Hospital.

Jody was born May 18, 1949 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Glenn and Dorothy Carol (Russell) Ashby. She married the love of her life, Roy William Deal on March 30, 1996 in Reno, Nevada and together they shared over...

Carolyn Joyce O'Brien

Carolyn Joyce O'Brien

Feb 26, 2024

Carolyn Joyce O'Brien, age 80, of Anna, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

Carolyn was born August 11, 1943 in Union County, Illinois. She married the love of her life, William O'Brien. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by her two sons, daughter, and daughter-in-law; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one sister,...

Ronald Ryan Shepard

Ronald Ryan Shepard

Feb 20, 2024

Ronald Ryan Shepard, age 48, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Ron was born June 26, 1975 in Joilet, Illinois, a son of Ronald E. and Janet I. (Saxelin) Shepard. He grew up in Peotone, IL where he graduated high school. He had attended the University of Wisconsin.. He had worked several jobs in the Agriculture Industry...

Karen Lynn Watson

Karen Lynn Watson

Feb 20, 2024

Karen Lynn Watson, age 66, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Karen was born January 20, 1958 in Sumter, South Carolina, the daughter of G.W. and Gloria "Janie" (Phillips) Watson.  When she was young, her family moved to Herrin, IL.  She grew up in Herrin and graduated Herrin High School. She went...

Ruth Mae Evrard

Ruth Mae Evrard

Feb 19, 2024

Ruth Mae Evrard, age 90, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home in Pittsburg, Illinois.

Ruth was born May 26, 1933 in Pittsburg, Illinois, a daughter of George and Elva (Marks) Harris. Ruth grew up in Pittsburg and lived there her entire life. She married the love of her life, David Evrard on March 14, 1948...

Donald Martin Huse

Donald Martin Huse

Feb 5, 2024

Donald Martin Huse, age 55, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Donald was born March 12, 1968 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, a son of Thomas Huse and Sandra Sue (Personius) Graves. Donald proudly served with the US Navy for 18 years.

He is survived by one son, Shawn Huse of AK; two...

Eugene L. Alumbaugh

Eugene L. Alumbaugh

Feb 5, 2024

Eugene L. Alumbaugh, age 91, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his residence.

Eugene was born February 20, 1932 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, a son of Chester and Grace (Herendeen) Alumbaugh.  Eugene was a graduate of Cumberland High School in Greenup, IL.  He joined the US Navy during the Korean War, training as Electronic Tech.  He was assigned...

Daryl Lyn Melvin

Daryl Lyn Melvin

Feb 1, 2024

Daryl Lyn Melvin, 65, of Marion died on Thursday February 1st 2024.

Daryl was born September 26, 1958 in Marion IL to Don and Reva Melvin.

He graduated from Marion high school 1976, he was a graduate of John A. Logan and SIUC. He was a Coal Miner at Old Ben Coal Co #25 for 15 years, and an auxiliary deputy with...

Tammie Sue Winkler

Tammie Sue Winkler

Jan 31, 2024

Tammie Sue Winkler, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at 11:50am in Barnes Jewish Hospital. Tammie was born November 7th, 1960 to Robert "Bob" Winkler and Shirley Mae (Boyt-Pike). She is survived by two children; Lauren Kae (Dallas) Rumsey and Clayton Austin Lacy. Three grandsons; Kaede Reynolds, Reid Rumsey, & Ridge Rumsey. And several nieces & nephews....

Sally Holland

Sally Holland

Jan 20, 2024

Sally Holland, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her daughter's home in Freeman Spur, Illinois.

Sally was born November 20, 1950 in Doniphan, Missouri, a daughter of Ernest and Bertha (Aaron) Richardson. She married the love of her life, Paul Holland on March 15, 1969 in Johnston City.

She is survived by her husband- Paul...

James Leo "Jim" Lewis

James Leo "Jim" Lewis

Jan 14, 2024

James Leo "Jim" Lewis, age 68, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home in rural Marion, Illinois.

Jim was born August 30, 1955 in Dexter, Missouri, a son of Everett and Eva (Harp) Lewis. When he was young his family moved to Aurora, IL where he grew up and attended school. Jim was out on his...

Kenneth "Bub" Joe Brandon

Kenneth "Bub" Joe Brandon

Jan 5, 2024

Kenneth "Bub" Joe Brandon, age 92, of Duquoin, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

 

Kenneth was born May 03, 1931 in Bush, Illinois, a son of Allen A. and Hazel Irene (Darnell) Brandon. Kenneth grew up in Bush and attended Hurst-Bush Schools. He volunteered to the US Army and served in the...

Marion Kenneth Kesler

Marion Kenneth Kesler

Dec 31, 2023

 

Marion Kenneth Kesler, age 89, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Marion was born March 29, 1934 in Perks, Illinois, a son of Charles and Frieda (Taylor) Kesler. At 9 months of age, Kenny's mother died and he was raised by his Aunt Maude Kerley in Carterville.  He attended school...

Bonnie Lee Shoemake

Bonnie Lee Shoemake

Dec 20, 2023

 

Bonnie (Hewlett) Shoemake, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois passed away in her home the morning of Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Bonnie was born January 15th, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Altamont "Fish" and Mary (Laughlin) "Duckie" Hewlett.

Bonnie graduated from Herrin High school and married her husband Andy Shoemake on March 10, 1981. She then...

Judith Lynn Weyburg

Judith Lynn Weyburg

Dec 7, 2023

In memory of Judith Lynn Weyburg, who departed this world to be with Jesus following a myocardial infarction in her mobile home on Saturday, December 7th, 2023. Daughter of Frank and Amelia Olkoski, Judith's struggles in this world were known to those close to her, but she will be remembered for the moments of kindness, faith, and connection she shared...

Thomas Sherman McKinnies

Thomas Sherman McKinnies

Dec 3, 2023

Thomas Sherman McKinnies, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Thomas was born April 21, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Carl and Violet M. (Warren) McKinnies. Thomas had been employed at Centerstone Community Day Services Program for 30 years and was a resident at Centerstone State Street...

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