Obituaries
Nancy Sue Smith
Dec 2, 2012
Marion- NANCY SUE (DWYER) SMITH, age 74, of Marion, formerly of Tolono, joyfully joined her husband, Ralph Smith, in Heaven at 9:35am on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Marion on October 14, 1938, the daughter of Arthur and Sybil (Nicholson) Dwyer. She married Ralph E. Smith in Marion on October...
Susan J. Witherspoon
Dec 1, 2012
Herrin- Susan Witherspoon, 72, of Herrin, passed away at 9:22 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2012 at her home. Susan was born on October 22, 1940 in Lynnville, IN to Odelle and June (Kifer) Ricketts. She married Robert Spoon Witherspoon on October 2, 1976 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2011. She worked several years as bookkeeper...
Genevieve M. Hanks
Nov 29, 2012
Genevieve Marie Hanks, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 9:15 A.M. at Marion Rehab. Genevieve was born May 15, 1927 in Williamson County the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Burton) Tanner. She was a member of Coal Bank Springs Baptist Church. Genevieve worked at Marion Memorial Hospital in the Housekeeping Department. Survivors include; Two Sons; Robert Hanks...
Virginia Giles
Nov 24, 2012
Herrin- VIRGINIA GILES, age 85, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 1:20pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Virginia was born in Freeman Spur on November 17, 1927, the daughter of John and Louise (Hopkins) Pate. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin...
Robert A. "Bob" Miller
Nov 24, 2012
Energy- Robert A. Bob Miller, 75, of Energy, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 10:50 AM, Friday, November 23, 2012 at his home. Bob was born on March 1, 1937 in Peoria to August and Elsie (Lowery) Miller. He married Oceia Gordon on September 19, 1960 in Peoria. She survives of Energy. He served his country honorably while enlisted in...
Patricia Ann Shadowens
Nov 24, 2012
Marion- PATRICIA ANN SHADOWENS, age 43, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at her home in Marion. Patricia was born in Decatur on October 18, 1969, the daughter of James and Paula (Reese) Rentfro. She married Brian Shadowens on May 20, 2007 at the home of her sister in Ozark, IL. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Shadowens...
Marguerite " De De " M. Randolph
Nov 22, 2012
Marguerite De De May Randolph, 90, of Marion passed away at 2:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. De De was born on October 16, 1922 to Milo & Martha (Whiteside) Benard in Williamson County. She married Henry Hank Randolph. He preceded her in death. De De was a housewife and a secretary...
Kevin W. Keeney
Nov 21, 2012
Marion Kevin W. Keeney, 50, of Hutsonville, Illinois formerly of Marion, passed away on November 3, 2012. Kevin was born May 5, 1962, he was the son of Terrence M. and Roma A. Keeney. Kevin was a graduate of Marion High School and served in the United States Army from December 1980 to December 1984 and October 1985 to January...
Larry E. Keel
Nov 21, 2012
Herrin- Larry E. Keel, 71, of Herrin, passed away at 5:35 PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Larry was born on January 14, 1941 in DuQuoin to Paul and Dorothy (Guinn) Keel. He married Evelyn Pearl Meadows on January 22, 1966 at Herrin First United Methodist Church. She survives of Herrin. Larry served his country bravely while enlisted...
Joseph M. Armstrong
Nov 19, 2012
Herrin- JOSEPH MARVIN ARMSTRONG, age 81, of Herrin, passed away at 7:45am on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehab Center. Joseph was born in Taylorville on November 1, 1931, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Bryles) Armstrong. He married Mildred Clements in Taylorville on November 24, 1963. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2005. Mr....
Laura Ann Rushing
Nov 16, 2012
Marion Laura Ann Rushing, 56, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her residence. Laura Ann was born June 5, 1956 in Marion the daughter of Ben and Lois Jane (Wilson) Bruce. She married Alan Rushing on August 4, 1979 in Marion. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion and the Zion United Church of...
Helen Tessone
Nov 16, 2012
CarbondaleHelen Tessone, 95, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:12 A.M. at Carbondale Rehab & Nursing Center. Helen was born on February 28, 1917 in Benton, Illinois to John and Mary (Nagy) Novak. She married Charles Ben Tessone on May 21, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1991. Helen was a seamstress for...
L. Dow Odum
Nov 14, 2012
LORENZO DOW ODUM, age 89, of Marion, passed away at 11:01pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Herrin Rehab and Nursing Center. Lorenzo was born in Pittsburg on September 12, 1923, the son of Stella (Scott) and Lorenzo Dow Odum, Sr. He married Hazel Lea Davis on November 10, 1943 in Henderson, Kentucky. Together, they have shared sixty-nine years of...
Howard and Luella Jones
Nov 12, 2012
Marion-HOWARD FRANK JONES, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 10:32pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Howard was born in Benton on February 14, 1927, the son of Harvey and Paula (Ligon) Jones. He married Luella Gates. Luella passed away less than three hours after Howard. Mr. Jones was a retired coal miner at Freeman...
Josephine "Jo" Berra
Nov 9, 2012
Herrin- Josephine Jo Berra, 96, of Herrin, passed away at 6:23 pm, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Herrin Rehab and Care Center. Jo was born in Herrin on May 21, 1916 to Alex and Tressie (Comi) Berra. After graduating from Herrin High School, she worked first at the WPA Finance Dept. and the Illinois Ordinance Plant accounting department, before retiring...
Bobby Dean Groves
Nov 6, 2012
Bobby D. Groves, 80, of Marion passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at his home with family by his side. He was born on August 10, 1932, the son of Claude and Sylvia Groves of Marion. Bob was a high school mathematics teacher for the Marion Unit 2 School District, and for most of his career...
Guy Leon Kelley
Nov 4, 2012
Marion- GUY LEON KELLEY, age 62, of Marion, passed away at 2:10pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Westside Care Center in West Frankfort. Guy was born in Marion on October 21, 1950, the son of Harold Alexander and Etta (McMillian) Kelley. Survivors include his daughter- Angela and Bryan Perdue of Olney Four Grandchildren-Savannah, Braden, Morgan, and Dylan Perdue of...
Lela M. King
Nov 3, 2012
MarionLela M. King, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 03, 2012 at 4:30 A.M. at Parkway Manor Nursing Home. Lela was born June 13, 1921 in Marion to William A. Fries and Louise Sander. Lela married Lester L. King on March 30, 1946 in Marion. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1980. Lela was a member of the...
Baby Lanie Jo Simmons
Nov 3, 2012
Zeigler- Lanie Jo Simmons, 2 weeks 6 days, infant daughter of Darla Ann Rogers and Josh Simmons of Zeigler, passed away at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Lanie Jo was born on October 10, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and was baptized shortly thereafter. Lanie Jo is...
Carl Neafus
Nov 2, 2012
Carl B. Neafus, 63, passed away on Friday, November 02, 2012 at 10:26 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Carl was born June 12, 1949 in Herrin the son of Leslie and Edith (Powell) Neafus. Carl had been ill for many years of his life but still found the time for frequent visits to McDonalds to visit and...
