Obituaries

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Apr 23, 2019

Marion – James Michael “Mike” Jobe, 68, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:30 am at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion.

Mike was born April 13, 1951 in Carbondale the son of James “Jim” and Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” (Newton) Jobe. He was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church of Carterville for over 30 years....

Apr 22, 2019

Mayor Emeritus Robert L. Butler passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Villas of Holly Brook.

Arrangements are pending at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.

Apr 22, 2019

Marion Mayor Emeritus Robert L. “Bob” Butler, 92, went home to be with his heavenly father at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019, while enroute to Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Bob was born on Jan. 23, 1927, at 704 N. Garfield in Marion, the eldest son of Homer and Eva (Clarida) Butler. In his youth, Bob attended the...

Apr 17, 2019

Michael O’Neill, 83, of Harrisburg, formerly of Creal Springs, passed away on April 17, 2019 at 8:25 pm at the Shawnee Rose Care Center.

Michael was born August 3, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Edward and Marion (Martin) O’Neill. He married Darla Violett on December 16, 1972 in Creal Springs and together they were blessed to have shared...

Apr 12, 2019

Herrin- Trudy Jean Aquino, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 7:15pm on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Herrin Hospital.

As per her wishes, there will be no services at this time. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements.

Apr 7, 2019

 Fr. Stephen James Humphrey, 77, of St. Louis, MO, passed away at 7:20 AM, Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Active Recovery Center of Helia in Energy, Illinois. Fr. Steve was born on August 21, 1941 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Edward O. and Edith (Bickhaus) Humphrey.

He attended Minor Seminary at St. Henry’s in Belleville and Major...

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Mar 19, 2019

Robert W. “Deanie” Smith died unexpectedly in his home on March 19th in Flower Mound, Texas at the age of 68.

Robert is survived by his wife, Candy; his children, Kevin Peek, James Scroggins, Michelle Goolsby, and Shawn Smith; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren and his sister, Kathleen Shannon; step-daughters, Jennifer Mendelson, Brandi Anderson and husbands; six grandchildren and...

Mar 15, 2019

Shirley Ann Schaefer, age 81, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Home in Evansville, Indiana. Shirley was born in Herrin on November 15, 1937, the daughter of Robert and Amy (Lafoon) Jarvis. She married Earl Schaefer in 1974. He preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Schaefer was a homemaker. Survivors include...

Mar 10, 2019

Marion- Mary Melinda Luce, age 56, of Marion, passed away at 5:45am on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at her home. Mary was born in Clark County, Kentucky on May 2, 1962, raised the daughter of Jimmy and Betty Richey. She is survived by her husband- David Baker of Marion Three children- Christina Branham of Marissa, IL Misty Luce of Wichita,...

Mar 9, 2019

ORIE C. ABSHER, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 2:19am on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2:19 am at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy. Orie was born May 17, 1928 in Williamson County the son of John Ransom and Kate (Beers) Absher. He married Ina Mae Brush on June 10, 1956 in Williamson County and together they shared over...

Mar 5, 2019

Herrin- Joe Shelton, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 4:00pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Joe was born in Hurst on July 20, 1932, the son of Herman and Flora Mae (Fann) Shelton. He married Shirley Jean Dailey in Marion on December 23, 1951. She preceded him in death on May 24, 2001.  Prior to his...

Mar 4, 2019

Marion- Shirley Mae Lindsey, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 1:23pm on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Shirley was born in Anna on October 25, 1937, the daughter of Charles and Pearl Dover. She married Floyd Lindsey in Anna on August 26, 1956. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1975. Survivors...

Mar 3, 2019

Eugene McGowan, 89, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 11:16 am at his home in Marion. Eugene was born October 24, 1929 in Creal Springs the son of Ralph and Myrtle May (Hood) McGowan. He married Gypsy J. Allen on August 7, 1951 at Cana Church and together they have shared over 67 years of marriage....

Mar 3, 2019

Paul Junior Neber, 93, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 1:58 pm at his home in Marion. Paul was born August 20, 1925 in Wolfe Creek the son of Paul N. and Linnie Afton (Mann) Neber. He married Hattie Roma Manier on July 7, 1945 in Marion and together they shared over 59 years of marriage...