Obituaries
Edna Louise Atkins
Aug 20, 2022
Edna Louise Atkins, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home.Edna was born November 21, 1945 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Vernie (Holderfield) Leeper. She grew up and attended schools in Marion, Illinois and married at age 16, to Elmer E. Atkins Sr. on March 05, 1962 in Marion, IL. Edna...
Terry Lee Lindsey
Aug 15, 2022
Terry Lee Lindsey, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Terry was born March 05, 1957 in Anna, Illinois, a son of Floyd and Shirley (Dover) Lindsey. His family moved to Indiana and moved back to Marion, IL in 1975, when he graduated Marion High School. He worked...
Linda Louise Burgess
Aug 7, 2022
Linda Louise Burgess, age 79, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at her home in Herrin, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born January 06, 1943 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Carl and Lucille (Jeralds) Leeper. She married the love of her life, James Allen Burgess, in Herrin on July 11, 1961. He preceded her...
Robert L. Venegoni
Aug 6, 2022
Robert L. Venegoni, age 94, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.
Robert was born July 03, 1928 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Frank and Lena (Gualdoni) Venegoni. Prior to his retirement, Robert had worked in maintenance at the Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
He is survived by one brother, Bill (Jo Ann) Venegoni; his...
Misty Lynn Cole
Aug 5, 2022
Misty Lynn Cole, age 45, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Illinois.Misty was born January 25, 1977 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Tracy (Fisher) Edwards. She married Steven C. Cole. He survives in Herrin. Prior to her illness, Misty had worked as a Certified Nurses Aid and Caregiver...
Robert E. "Curly" Logsdon
Aug 2, 2022
Robert E. "Curly" Logsdon, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.Robert was born June 26, 1944 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of James and Maxine (Edwards) Logsdon. Curly grew up in Crab Orchard, IL and graduated Crab Orchard High School in 1962. He married Rosemarie Voss on November...
Casey Allen Haynes
Jul 30, 2022
Casey Allen Haynes, age 43, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his residence in Marion, Illinois.Casey was born January 21, 1979 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Terriel W. Haynes and Rebecca K. (Dodig) Parks. Casey grew up in Marion and attended Marion schools where he was very active in sports. He was part of the...
Barry Lee Tate
Jul 28, 2022
Barry Lee Tate, age 67, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Integrity Healthcare in Marion, Illinois.Barry was born July 21, 1955 in East Chicago, Indiana, a son of William V.and Sarah F. (Leathers) Tate. Barry grew up in Momence, IL and attended school. At age 16 he was involved in an auto accident leaving him disabled....
Betty A. Montgomery
Jul 27, 2022
Betty A. Montgomery, age 94, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Betty was born April 06, 1928 in Carterville, Illinois, a daughter of Louie and Ella (Armstrong) McGee. Betty grew up south of Carterville on the family farm and her family moved to Marion while she was in her teens. She...
Dora Catherine Palmer
Jul 25, 2022
Dora Catherine Palmer, age 93, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 12:23pm on Monday, July 25, 2022 at her home in Carterville, surrounded by her loving family.
Dora was born June 05, 1929 in Williamson County, Illinois, a daughter of James and Leona Catherine (Lorenze) Bayles. She married the love of her life, Joe Elbert Palmer on February 26,...
Jeanette L. Klope
Jul 24, 2022
Jeanette L. Klope, age 89, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
Jeanette was born June 18, 1933 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Adolph Edwin and Louise Marie (Stahlut) Fluck. She married James L. Klope on May 22, 1970 at Walnut Hill Freewill Baptist Church south of Crab...
Howard Austin Stephens
Jul 19, 2022
Howard A. Stephens, age 81, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Marion, Illinois.Howard was born December 23, 1940 in rural Johnston City, Illinois, a son of Jay and Mary E. (Penn) Stephens. He married the love of his life, Iretta J. Ferguson on November 27, 1959 in Spillertown, IL. Howard was a 1958 graduate of Marion...
Carl Edward Nickens
Jul 17, 2022
Carl Edward Nickens, age 76, of Oxnard, California, formerly of Freeman Spur, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his brothers home in Freeman Spur, Illinois while visiting.
Carl was born January 11, 1946 in Freeman Spur, Illinois, a son of Bernice Nickens. After graduating Herrin High School in 1964, he joined the US Navy and proudly served...
Betty Lou Lavender
Jul 17, 2022
Betty Lou Lavender, 74, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7: 14 am at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born April 5, 1948 in Herrin the daughter of Virgil and Berneice (Atterberry) Vancil. She married Dennis Lavender on March 2, 1968 in Herrin and together they shared over 37 years of marriage until his death on January...
Floyd O. "Smiley" Howell
Jul 16, 2022
Floyd Oscar "Smiley" Howell, age 86, of Herrin, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his daughter's home in Bush.
Floyd was born March 13, 1936 in Cambria, Illinois, a son of Fred Howell, Sr. and Nettie (Taylor) Howell. Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a school custodian.
He is survived by five children, Steve L. Howell, Rena...
Cari Lyn Skelton
Jul 11, 2022
Cari L. Skelton, age 48, of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at her home.
Cari was born June 05, 1974 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of Bill and Carol (Kozelnik) Danner. She married the love of her life, Bruce F. Skelton on July 16, 2019 in Murphysboro, IL. Cari grew up in Kansas City, KS and...
June Dee Gregory
Jul 7, 2022
June Dee Gregory, age 57, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. June was born October 06, 1964 in O'Fallon, Illinois, a daughter of Kay (Holifield) Phillips. She had worked as a home health caregiver. She is survived by one son, Nicholas Gregory of Sahuarita, AZ; life partner Timothy Smith of Herrin; her mother, Kay...
Cathryn Marie Ferketich
Jul 5, 2022
Cathryn Marie (Calliss) Ferketich, age 69, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:40pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Herrin Hospital. Cathryn was born December 20, 1952 in Metropolis, Illinois, a daughter of William and Agnes (Harris) Calliss. She married the love of her life, James R. Ferketich on February 22, 1992 in Herrin. Together they shared more than 30...
Robyn Lee Holland
Jul 3, 2022
Robyn Lee Holland, age 59, of Bush, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home in Bush, Illinois.Robyn was born February 01, 1963 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Marvin and Pauline (Deason) Holland. He is survived by two children, Teresa Price and Eric Holland; eleven siblings, Elwood Holland, Nancy Charles, Paul Holland, Billy Holland, Tommy Holland, James...
Linda Lou Adams
Jun 25, 2022
Linda Lou Adams, age 78, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Anchor of the Voyage Senior Living in Marion, Illinois.Linda was born December 05, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Earl and Louise (Cawthon) Parks. She married the love of her life, Danny Richard Adams on November 20, 1962 at the Arnold View Free...
