Obituaries
Charles Robert "Bob" Jackson
Dec 20, 2024
Marion- Charles Robert “Bob” Jackson age 89, of Marion a teacher, coach, artist and historian, passed away at 8:47 am on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home with his family on the same small farm where he grew up.
Bob was born in Williamson County on April 14th, 1935, the son of Guy and Birdie Cowsert Jackson. He married Phyllis...
Sharon Kay Fairbanks
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon Kay Fairbanks
May 19, 1944 - December 12, 2024
Sharon Kay Fairbanks, age 80, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Sharon was born May 19, 1944, in Buncombe, Illinois, daughter of Otis and Eva Gene (Ragsdale) McHenry. She married Charles Douglas Fairbanks on May 22, 1965, and enjoyed 56 years of...
David Lee McInroe
Sep 10, 2024
David Lee McInroe, age 89, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his residence in Marion.
David was born October 26, 1934 in Decatur, Illinois, a son of Leo and Madge Eleanor (Daniels) McInroe. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. David obtained his Masters Degree and had worked as a teacher in education.
No public...
Kelly Jean Byrn
Sep 8, 2024
Kelly Jean Byrn, age 58, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
Kelly was born November 06, 1965 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Billy and Marian Lucille (Gregge) Triplett. She married the love of her life, Curtis Byrn on September 15, 2018 in Carterville.
She is survived...
Barbara J. "Bobbie" Sullins
Sep 3, 2024
Barbara Jean (Howerton) Sullins, known affectionately as Bobbie, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024, in La Mesa, California, at the age of 91. Born September 16, 1932, in Marion, Illinois, she was a cherished daughter of Bill and Fern Howerton.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Sullins, her parents, sister, Nancy Henley, and brother, Harry Dean...
Frances Guido
Aug 17, 2024
Frances Guido, age 91, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Energy.
The family will hold private graveside services at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin.
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements.
Daniel Lee Ohms
Aug 13, 2024
Daniel Lee Ohms, age 63, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Daniel was born May 02, 1961 in Bloomington, Illinois, a son of Harry and Helen (McCormick) Ohms. Daniel had worked as a licensed practical nurse.
He is survived by his mother, Helen (McCormick) Ohms of Marion, IL and two brothers, Steve (Cindy)...
Thomas Riley Hall
Aug 8, 2024
Thomas Riley Hall passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Herrin Hospital. In keeping with the family's wishes, there will be no public services. The family appreciates your respect for their privacy during this difficult time.
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is honored to have been called to serve the family.
Gary Lynn Sullivan
Aug 2, 2024
Gary Lynn Sullivan, age 61, of Cobden, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A good friend, husband, and all around good person, Gary will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Gary was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a son of Lynn David and Peggy Sue (Spurlock) Sullivan....
Eunice Aline Moeller
Jul 31, 2024
Eunice Aline Moeller, age 67, of rural Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at her home.
Eunice was born November 24, 1956 in Vincennes, Indiana, a daughter of Lester and Mable F. (Malone) Cornwell. Eunice grew up in Lawrenceville, IL and moved to Marion at age 16. She married Clifford E. Moeller on December 30, 1983 in Carterville, IL....
Carolyn Sue Odum
Jul 27, 2024
Carolyn Sue Odum, age 89, of Fuquay -Varina, North Carolina, formerly of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Carolyn was born September 23, 1934 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Melvin and Thelma (Yates) Liddell. Carolyn grew up in Herrin, IL and graduated Herrin High School in 1952. She married the...
Kenneth E. "Ken" Smith
Jul 24, 2024
Kenneth E. "Ken" Smith, age 65, of Worden, Illinois, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2024, at his residence.
Ken was born in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Elaine McKinney & the late Kenneth Smith. Ken married Lisa (Choate) Smith in October 1983. Besides his wife, Ken is survived by his two children, Kelly Ruehl (Rob),...
Gregory Allen Cornell
Jul 22, 2024
Gregory Allen Cornell, age 77, of Freeman Spur, Illinois passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Gregory was born April 06, 1947 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Richard and Dolores (Maxey) Cornell. Greg grew up in Herrin and graduated Herrin High School in 1965. He joined the US Navy from 1966-1971. He served aboard...
Verne Harold Ricker
Jul 21, 2024
Verne Harold Ricker, age 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Energy in Energy, Illinois.
Verne was born July 19, 1939 in Lisbon, Maine, a son of Howard and Alice (McIntosh) Ricker.
Verne grew up in Lisbon, Maine and graduated High School in 1957. He attended trade school and worked with his father on his...
Mark Ryan Vandeveer
Jul 17, 2024
Mark Ryan Vandeveer, age 49, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home. Mark was born October 07, 1974 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a son of Robert and Sharon K. (Morgan) Vandeveer.
Private family services are being held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Everyone is invited to attend the Celebration of Life service...
Anita Sue Stotlar
Jun 21, 2024
Anita Sue Stotlar, age 77, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Anita was born April 08, 1947 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Thomas and Betty (Harris) Phalp. Anita grew up in Marion and graduated top her class, Marion High School class of 1965. She studied at SIU earning a...
Marjorie A. Almaroad
Jun 19, 2024
Marjorie A. Almaroad, age 93, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.
Marjorie was born April 12, 1931 in Pulleys Mill, a daughter of Charles E. and Thelma (Short) Meneese. She attended Meneese School and graduated Marion High School. She worked as a bookkeeper at Kimmel Auto Supply. She married Ray Almaroad Jr....
Judy Krasselt
Jun 16, 2024
Judy Krasselt, age 68, of Marion, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Judy was born May 31, 1956 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Morris and Laura (McDaniels) Groves. She married the love of her life, Roy J. Krasselt, Sr., who preceded her in death. Judy had worked as an caregiver to the elderly. She...
Thomas Lewis Carlile
Jun 14, 2024
Tom Carlile passed away in his sleep at his Marion IL home sometime during the early morning hours of Friday June 14th. He joins his wife of forty-six years, Margret Alice (Serviss)Carlile and his eldest son, Bradley Wade. He is survived by four sons; Nathan Todd of Phillips WI, Alan Scott of Carol Stream IL, Jordan Lewis of Carol Stream...
Mae Elizabeth Simmerman
Jun 10, 2024
Mae Elizabeth Simmerman, age 96, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.
Mae was born November 28, 1927 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Lillian (Foster) Boyer. She attended Washington Grade School in Marion. She married Laverne "Barney" Simmerman on May 05, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mae and Barney started...
