Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
Michael Alan Vickers
Nov 29, 2023
Michael Alan Vickers, age 72, of Gladstone, Illinois, formerly of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home in Gladstone, Illinois.
Michael was born February 27, 1951 in La Harpe, Illinois, a son of James and Helen (Strickler) Vickers. He married the love of his life, Dixie Glaze on June 19, 1979. She passed away December 3, 2006.
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Teresa Ann Forbes
Nov 13, 2023
Teresa Ann Forbes, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Teresa was born August 31, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph and Mabel June (Dippie) Dahmer.
Private graveside services will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bridget Rossi
Nov 7, 2023
Bridget Rossi, 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 5:48 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Bridget was born December 6, 1924, in Cavan, Ireland, the daughter of Bernard and Lucy (McCormack) Luby and the youngest of 7 daughters.
She was a registered nurse and attained her training in London. She moved to Chicago and worked as a night supervisor...
Nealy Vonlee Melvin
Nov 6, 2023
Nealy V. Melvin, age 69, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.
Nealy was born November 20, 1953 in Benton, Illinois, a son of Jack and Ida Sue (Mandrell) Melvin. He grew up in Thompsonville, IL, and in his teenage years his family moved to Chicago, Illinois. It was there...
Rodney Dean Lewis
Oct 28, 2023
Rodney Dean Lewis, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home in Marion.
Rodney was born September 26, 1964 in Rosiclare, Illinois, a son of Bobby and Barbara June "Bobbie" (Springer) Lewis.
Rodney Dean Lewis will be remembered by many as a hard-working family man. He was an avid outdoorsman; he was a tradesman in which...
Robert E. Triplett
Oct 22, 2023
Robert E. Triplett, age 97, of Herrin, went to meet his Savior on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He passed away at 4:03pm at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center- Community Living Center.
Robert was born in Herrin on June 29, 1926, the son of Omer and Minnie (Payne) Triplett. He married Wilma Davis in 1943 and to this Union was born their...
