Obituaries
Betty J. McMillan
Mar 31, 2018
Marion- Betty J. McMillan, 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:35 AM, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Marion- Betty June McMillan, 92 of Marion, formerly of Herrin passed away at 11:35 AM, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Betty was born on March 8, 1926 in Herrin, Illinois to Joseph and...
William Don Grisham
Mar 31, 2018
William Don Grisham, known to all as Don Grisham, 85, went peacefully to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at 8:04 am on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was born March 8, 1933 at home in Marion to Harvey Newton and Myrtle May (Miller) Grisham and weighed in at over 10 pounds. Don married Carlyne Mae Crain on June 5,...
Phyllis Ann Rath
Mar 18, 2018
Marion- Phyllis Ann Rath, 77, of Marion, passed away at 10:30 AM, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Phyllis was born on October 19, 1940 in Johnson County to Robert and Dorothy Moake. Phyllis owned several businesses including “The Southern Café”, “The Hideaway Lounge” and “Just One More” for several years. She was a member...
Martha Ann Gregge
Mar 18, 2018
Carterville- Martha Ann Gregge, 85, of Carterville passed away at 12:20 AM, Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her residence. Martha was born on October 9, 1932 in Tamaroa, Illinois to Elzo and Mary (Arnold) Ridgeway. She married Delbert (Doug) Thurman Gregge on April 28, 1953 in Herrin, Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 19, 2005. They shared 52...
Edward Joseph Brofka, Jr.
Mar 14, 2018
Marion- Edward Joseph Brofka, Jr., age 73, of Marion, passed away at 8:00pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Edward was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 18, 1944, the son of Teresa (Kopczeski) and Edward Brofka, Sr. He married Linda A. Albers in 1969 in Fort Benning, Georgia. She recently preceded him in death on February 2,...
Judith Lavender
Mar 12, 2018
Energy- Judith Gail Lavender, 51, of Energy, Illinois passed away at 9:40 AM, Monday, March 12, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, In St. Louis, Missouri. Judith was born on August 27, 1966 in Herrin, Illinois to Roy and Sharon (Bellard) Lavender. Judith recently worked as a correctional officer for the Department of Corrections at Menard Correctional Center and at the...
Margie "Louise" Galloway
Mar 11, 2018
Margie “Louise” Galloway, 93, of Crab Orchard, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 12:35 pm at Barnes-Jewish Hospital surrounded by her family. Margie “Louise” was born July 10, 1924 in Williamson County the daughter of Finley and Ethel (Ewell) McDonald. She married Walter Galloway on March 12, 1945 and he preceded her in death on December 7,...
Connie Henshaw
Mar 3, 2018
Connie Henshaw, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. She was 71 years old. Connie was born in Estherville, Iowa on November 15, 1946. The daughter of Vivian and Arnold Fetters. She graduated in 1964 from Marion High School. Connie married Everett Henshaw Jr. on July 29, 1983. He preceded...
Awbery Gene Beasley
Mar 2, 2018
Awbery Gene Beasley, age 80, of Marion, passed away at 6:50am on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Awbery was born in Wickliffe, Kentucky on September 22, 1937, the son of Henry and Louise (Sutton) Beasley. He married Dale Graham in Wilmington on June 27, 1959. Together, they shared fifty-eight years of marriage. She survives...
Marjorie Ailene Logsdon
Mar 2, 2018
Marion- Marjorie Ailene Logsdon, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 2:50am on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Marjorie was born on August 3, 1931, the daughter of Gilbert L. and Audrah Louise (Oblinger) Robbins. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son- Kenneth O’Bryan of Germany Son- Ronald O’Bryan of Collinsville Daughter- Robin...
Clarence De Mattei
Mar 1, 2018
Clarence De Mattei, 87, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at 3:42 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Clarence was born in his home in Benton, Illinois, on July 10, 1930, to Aldo Giuseppe Angelo (Joe) and Ernestine (Lovati) De Mattei from Cuggiono, Milano, Italy. He graduated from Benton High School in 1948 and enlisted in the Navy. He returned...
Diana Kay "Katie" Heath
Feb 28, 2018
Herrin- Diana Kay “Katie” Heath, 73, of Herrin passed away at 6:50 AM, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Diana was born on January 9, 1945 in West Frankfort to Rolla and Marie (Odle) Martin. She married John V. Heath, Jr. on January 6, 1961 in San Antonio, TX. He preceded her in death...
Cheryl Ann Green
Feb 27, 2018
Herrin- Cheryl Ann Green, age 64, of Herrin, passed away at 7:24pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Cheryl was born in Barstow, California on June 2, 1953, the daughter of Kenneth and Virginia (Mangum) Smothers. She married J.T. “Ted” Green on August 5, 1979 in Marion. He preceded her in death on November 22,...
Louetta Nelson
Feb 22, 2018
Herrin- Louetta Nelson, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 9:00pm on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Integrity Healthcare of Herrin. Louetta was born in Williamson County at Clifford 8 on March 20, 1934, the daughter of John Henry and Lula May (Whitecotton) Walker. She married George Nelson in Williamson County in 1950. He preceded her in death on May...
Samuel Oakley Hudgens
Feb 20, 2018
Samuel Oakley Hudgens, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 1:53 pm at The Waterford in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Sam was born April 7, 1927 in Goreville the son of Daniel B. and Alice (Martin) Hudgens. He married Betty Lou Hubbard on August 10, 1951 in Marion and together they were blessed to share over 62 years of...
Fred A. Salmo
Feb 18, 2018
Herrin – Fred A. Salmo, age 93, of Herrin died at 12:50 AM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Herrin Hospital. Fred was born in Colp, IL on June 7, 1924, the son of Pete and Tressie (Cerioli) Salmo. He married Eleanor J. Cattaneo on September 8, 1951 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. The couple...
Katherine Ann Clark
Feb 18, 2018
Katherine Ann Clark, 75, of Dix, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 10:51 pm at Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Katherine was born August 2, 1942 in DesPlaines, Illinois the daughter of Howard Charles and Leola Lee (Owens) Ehorn. She married James Clark on February 11, 1961 in Keeneyville celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary earlier this month. She...
Oral Ray Hammonds
Feb 16, 2018
Ray Hammonds Herrin- Oral Ray Hammonds, age 88 and four months, of Herrin, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, at 4:30am on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Helia of West Frankfort. Ray had been a Christian for about fifty-nine years and was anxious to meet the Lord. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 1, 1929, Ray...
Paul Langan
Feb 15, 2018
Paul Langan passed away in Marion on February 15, 2018, at the age of 87 after a battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed at his church, in his community, and by his family and friends. Paul was first a devoted Christian. He remained involved in the work of his church wherever he lived. As a long time member...
Richard D. Parker
Feb 13, 2018
Marion- Richard Duane Parker, 50, of Marion, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away at 9:37 AM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his home. Richard was born on December 18, 1967 in Joliet to Glen Leslie and Charlene (Schram) Parker. He married Sheila Jennings in Marion. He was a jack of all trades. He was mechanically inclined and a skilled carpenter...
