Obituaries
Debra Lynn Aaron
May 1, 2023
Debra Lynn Aaron, age 68, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home in West Frankfort, Illinois.
Debra was born May 11, 1954 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Kenneth Kesler and Judy (Larson) Turner.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law- Steven Michael (Jennifer) Kesler of West Frankfort; her father- Kenneth Kesler; five grandchildren-...
James William McHargue
Apr 28, 2023
James "Jim" William McHargue went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2023 at midnight surrounded by his wife and sons. Jim was born in Herrin on July 29, 1949 to James Matthew and Edna Louise (Young) McHargue. Jim was employed by Wilbert Vault Company; he was a greens keeper for several area golf courses and...
Lindell Lee Helm
Apr 22, 2023
Lindell Lee Helm, age 75, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 22nd in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 25, 1947, in Franklin County, Illinois, to Hartley and Bertha Lucille (Odum) Helm. He is survived by his brother Don Helm and family; his three children, Michael Helm, Heather Wagoner and Rachel Helm and their families. Lee had...
Edith Bellvora Wiley
Apr 21, 2023
Edith Bellvora Wiley, age 78, of Blairsville, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Energy, surrounded by her loving family.
Edith was born December 30, 1944 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, a daughter of Berthal Emmett and Edith Bellvora (Nolan) Semon. She married the love of her life, Clarence Eugene Wiley on September 6, 1977 in Marion. Prior...
Paula Jean Jumps
Apr 20, 2023
Paula Jean Jumps born May 26, 1953 to Cecil and Wanda Stone of Herrin, Illinois. She resided here for most of her life and then graduated at Herrin High School in 1972. She worked at General Dynamics as an assembly line worker and in her final years there she became a janitor. Paula was truly liked by so many because...
Douglas Winfield Laird
Apr 18, 2023
Douglas Winfield Laird, age 77, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.
Douglas was born June 18, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Donald and Dorothy (Kocenijer) Laird. Doug was surrounded by love from his family and friends at Our Directions of Herrin.
Doug loved relaxing in his recliner, watching western...
Jeanette Fay McRoy
Apr 10, 2023
Jeanette Fay McRoy, age 84, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Jeanette was born February 09, 1939 in Scottsboro, a daughter of Howard and Mary Bell (Johnson) Norris. Jeanette attended Lemaster Grade School in Cedar Grove and Marion High School. She married Peter M. McRoy on June 09, 1956 in...
Bruce Jeffrey Shaffer
Apr 8, 2023
Bruce Jeffrey Shaffer, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin, Illinois.
Bruce was born October 21, 1943 in Washington, DC, a son of Robert A. and Jane M. (Mahler) Shaffer. He married Frederica J. (Farris) Nanni on April 24, 1993 in Jacksonville, FL. Bruce grew up in Alexandria, VA and graduated...
Marieta L. Launius
Apr 7, 2023
Marieta L. Launius, age 82, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at her residence at the Voyage Assisted Living in Marion, Illinois.
Marieta was born August 03, 1940 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and S. Louise (McElroy) Van Zandt.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herrin. She had retired from Herrin Hospital where she worked many...
Kenneth Eugene Keyser
Apr 3, 2023
Kenneth Eugene Keyser, 80, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully left this world on April 3, 2023. He has now joined the love of his life up in heaven, where we know they will continue to watch over their family.
Kenneth was born on July 20, 1942, in Fairfield, Illinois where he grew up and when he was in high...
Patricia Diane Walker
Apr 1, 2023
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Patricia Diane Walker, age 76, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.
Patricia Diane was born May 29, 1946 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Jewell Marie Myers. She married the love of her life, Frank "Pete" Walker, Jr. on November 29, 1982 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on February...
Sharon M. Penrod
Mar 31, 2023
Sharon M. Penrod, age 75, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.
Sharon was born December 30, 1947 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Catherine Leona (Schlink) Vaughn. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Penrod on May 13, 1977 in Energy, IL. Prior to her retirement, she had worked...
Dana Marie Boyd
Mar 30, 2023
Dana "Marie" Boyd, age 96, of Jackson, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord on March 30, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1926, in McLeansboro, Illinois, to Dorse and Lula (Mclain) Phillips.
She is survived by her beloved son Mark Boyd (Jule) Dawsonville, Georgia; grandsons, Lloyd Bryan Baker, Brandon Baker, Christopher Boyd, Matthew Boyd, and numerous great-grandchildren.
Preceded in...
Richard Allen Stasienko
Mar 30, 2023
Richard Allen Stasienko, age 80, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. Richard was born January 05,
1943 in California, a son of Ben and Mary Stasienko. He is survived by his wife Rita (DeAngelis) Stasienko of Herrin, IL.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of his life may be held at a later...
Madaline Dunning
Mar 30, 2023
Madaline Dunning, age 89, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin, Illinois.
Madaline was born August 24, 1933 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph and Teresa (Eandi) Mamino. She married the love of her life, Bill Sanford Dunning on September 01, 1956 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in...
Sondra Jean Loyd
Mar 28, 2023
Sondra Jean Loyd, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Sondra was born January 09, 1944 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Haskell and Margaret (Grey) Jackson. She grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School class of 1962. She married the love of her life, Jerry...
Anna Laura Smith
Mar 26, 2023
Anna Laura Smith, age 86, of Cypress Texas, passed away March 26, 2023 at Cyfair NW Hospital in Houston, Texas. Anna was born February 6, 1937, in Greenville, Kentucky to Volna G. and Blanche M. (Harris) Sharp.
She is survived by:
Son - Jeffery M. Smith
Daughter-in-law - Teresa W. Smith
Grandson - Eric C. Smith
Granddaughter-in-law - Susan...
Tamara Saline Keen
Mar 21, 2023
Tamara S. "Tammy" Keen, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Tammy was born July 12, 1963 in Riverside, California, a daughter of Gerald and Jenney (King) Downey. When she was young her family moved to St. Louis, MO where she grew up and attended school. She worked in...
Genevieve Spiller
Mar 16, 2023
Genevieve Spiller, age 91, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Genevieve was born February 08, 1932 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Sylvanus and Bessie (Shelton) Furlow. She married the love of her life, Frederick Daniel Spiller on September 18, 1948 in Marion, IL. He preceded her in death on November...
Mary Genevieve Baldwin
Mar 9, 2023
Mary Genevieve Baldwin, age 91, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Mary was born December 16, 1931 in Scottsboro, a daughter of Charlie and Loretta (Hays) Watson. She married Garland Baldwin in Marion, IL in 1964. Mary had worked at Flukes Restaurant in Marion as a cook and worked at Marion Memorial...
