Obituaries
Catherine Jensen
Jan 18, 2019
Marion- Catherine M. Jensen, 65, of Marion, formerly of Millville, NJ, passed away at 9:10 AM, Friday, January 18, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Catherine was born on September 2, 1953 in Millville, NJ to John B. and Joan “Shirley” (Sparks) Porter. She was married and her husband preceded her in death. She was a hardworking woman...
Wanda A. McCabe
Jan 15, 2019
Creal Springs- Wanda A. McCabe, age 89, of Creal Springs, passed away at 12:25am on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Wanda was born in Harrisburg on April 20, 1929, the daughter of James B. and Clara Agnes (Speaks) Hancock. She married Allan L. McCabe on August 16, 1958 in Marion at St. Joseph’s Catholic...
Ruth Afton Blackburn
Jan 15, 2019
Ruth Blackburn went to meet her Lord on January 15, 2019 after a long, happy life of 107 years. Ruth Afton McKinney Blackburn was born in Creal Springs Illinois to Rev. and Mrs. J.W. McKinney on August 9, 1911. She was the sixth child and only daughter, having as brothers Harvey Leigh, Robert Edwin, Wendell Hubert, and two stillborn infants....
Bud Farley
Jan 13, 2019
Herrin- James Allen “Bud” Farley, 86 of Herrin, passed away at 8:30 AM, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home. Bud was born on March 7, 1932 in Herrin to Ed and Mabel (Hagler) Farley, Sr. He married Charlotte J. Willis on November 6, 1954 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. He was a US Army veteran and served his...
Jenny McCluckie
Jan 11, 2019
Energy- Virginia Lee “Jenny” McCluckie, 84, of Energy, passed away at 4:25 AM, Friday, January 11, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. Jenny was born on January 8, 1935 in Carterville to Carl William and Lillian Pauline (Chew) Bollinger. She married Michael G. McCluckie on June 26, 1982 in Marion. He survives of Energy. She was retired from the Marion Holiday Inn...
James Leroy White
Jan 2, 2019
Marion- James Leroy White, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 11:42pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Herrin Hospital. James was born in Marion on March 26, 1936, the son of Joseph Elmer and Helen Marie (Whiting) White. He married Linda Sue Dillon in Marion on August 22, 1964. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2013. Prior...
Floyd Vernon Leeper
Dec 31, 2018
Carterville- Floyd Vernon Leeper, age 93, of Carterville, passed away at 7:00pm on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. Floyd was born in Herrin on July 31, 1925, the son of Isaac “Ike” Frances and Leona Leeper. He married Margaret Maxine Gooden in Piggott, Arkansas on July 25, 1947. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2005....
Ryan Michael Hughes
Dec 21, 2018
Ryan Michael Hughes, 45, of Marion, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 5:51 am at Herrin Hospital. Ryan was born December 10, 1973 in Herrin the only child of Larry Glenn and Diane (Cronin) Hughes. Ryan was a funeral director since 1994. He graduated from Marion High School in 1992 and graduated in 1994 from SIU School of...
Barrie E. Penninger
Dec 14, 2018
Herrin- Barrie E. Penninger, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 7:39 AM, Friday, December 14, 2018, at her home. Barrie was born on August 28, 1942 in Herrin to Edward and Bettie E. (Davies) Smith. She married Robert Penninger on September 13, 1969 at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Energy. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2011. She...
Susan K. Kent
Dec 12, 2018
Marion- Susan K. Kent, age 63, of Marion, passed away at her home in Marion at 12:15am on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Susan was born in Marion on June 6, 1955. Survivors include four children- Christopher and Monica Stacy- stationed in Germany Nicholas and Kellie Kent of Tennessee Amber Carrington and Curt of Ashley Kelly Corder of Carbondale Grandchildren- Alexandria,...
Richard "Dick" Maxey
Dec 5, 2018
Herrin- Richard Don “Dick” Maxey, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30 AM< Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Veterans Administration Center in Marion. Dick was born on February 6, 1932 in Herrin to Loy Clifford and Alice Leona (Bush) Maxey. HE married his beloved wife of 59 years, Loretta Murphy on July 3, 1959 in his front yard in...
Billy Eugene Buttrum
Dec 5, 2018
Pittsburg- Billy Eugene Buttrum, age 87, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:45am on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Billy was born on November 1, 1931, the son of William Ezra and Lena (Jones) Buttrum. He married Nina Mae Sims in Marion on July 26, 1957. She survives in Pittsburg. Prior to...
Harry Lee Smith
Nov 28, 2018
Harry L. Smith, 65, of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Harry worked at Maytag for 32 years. Harry was devoted to his family, friends, pets, and his best friend Marly. He enjoyed swimming, playing pool, bingo, and piddling around. Harry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Olan and Dorothy Hall; parents,...
Robert Lee Galloway
Nov 22, 2018
Marion- Robert Lee Galloway, age 80, of Marion, passed away on Thanksgiving Day 2018, while visiting Florida for the winter, with his wife- Teresa (Green) Galloway. Bob was born on March 17, 1938 in Pittsburg, Illinois, the son of Walter and Lela (Tyler) Galloway. He married Beverly Lynn Finney in Corinth, Mississippi on June 3, 1958. She preceded him in...
LaVerne "Angel" Tinault
Nov 21, 2018
Marion- Marion LaVerne “Angel” Tinault, eternally youthful, passed away at 1:29 PM, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. LaVerne was born on an undisclosed date, known only by a few trusted family members, in Chicago to Regis and Marion (Veach) Finn. She married her life’s love, John Henry Tinault, on January 20, 1951 at St....
Sharon J. Legereit
Nov 16, 2018
Tilden- Sharon J. Legereit, 79, of Tilden, formerly of Marion, passed away at 6:43 AM, Friday, November 16, 2018 at her home. Sharon was born on March 26, 1939 in Marion to Eli and Opal (Campbell) Tepovich. She married Wayne Legereit in 1958 in Marion. He preceded her in death in June of 1971. She was retired from Gilster Mary...
Jewell Avripas
Nov 10, 2018
Herrin- Jewell M. Avripas, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 6:19 AM, Saturday, November 10, 2018 at her home. Jewell was born on February 28, 1924 at home in Chittyville to Dewey and Kitty (Mercer) Davis. She married Tony Avripas on March 22, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1997. Jewell retired as head bookkeeper...
Randy Strunk
Nov 2, 2018
Herrin- James Randall “Randy" Strunk, 72, passed away at 11:50 PM, Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. Randy was born on March 11, 1946 in Herrin to James Coolidge and Betty (McMullen) Strunk. He was a courageous veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked on guidance systems for the United States Air Force. After he...
Judy Lynn Melvin
Oct 28, 2018
Carterville- Judy Lynn Melvin, 64, of Carterville, passed away at 12:48AM, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at her home. Judy was born on October 15, 1954 in Chicago to Bernard and Ruth Wunsh. She married Nealy Melvin on November 20, 1971 in Chicago. She was retired having worked many years as a district manager for Waffle House in Atlanta, GA. Judy...
Billy Joe McCarty
Oct 27, 2018
Marion-Billy Joe McCarty, 55, passed away at 2:15pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Billy was born on September 23, 1963 in Chicago Heights to William and Sandra (Personius) Jarvis. Billy worked as a stocker at Save-A-Lot. He was of Christian faith and always participated in John A. Logan Hunting and Fishing Days. Billy’s hobbies included...
