Obituaries
Marion Kenneth Kesler
Dec 31, 2023
Marion Kenneth Kesler, age 89, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Marion was born March 29, 1934 in Perks, Illinois, a son of Charles and Frieda (Taylor) Kesler. At 9 months of age, Kenny's mother died and he was raised by his Aunt Maude Kerley in Carterville. He attended school...
Bonnie Lee Shoemake
Dec 20, 2023
Bonnie (Hewlett) Shoemake, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois passed away in her home the morning of Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Bonnie was born January 15th, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Altamont "Fish" and Mary (Laughlin) "Duckie" Hewlett.
Bonnie graduated from Herrin High school and married her husband Andy Shoemake on March 10, 1981. She then...
Judith Lynn Weyburg
Dec 7, 2023
In memory of Judith Lynn Weyburg, who departed this world to be with Jesus following a myocardial infarction in her mobile home on Saturday, December 7th, 2023. Daughter of Frank and Amelia Olkoski, Judith's struggles in this world were known to those close to her, but she will be remembered for the moments of kindness, faith, and connection she shared...
Thomas Sherman McKinnies
Dec 3, 2023
Thomas Sherman McKinnies, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Thomas was born April 21, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Carl and Violet M. (Warren) McKinnies. Thomas had been employed at Centerstone Community Day Services Program for 30 years and was a resident at Centerstone State Street...
Georgia Allen
Dec 1, 2023
Georgia Ann Allen, age 70 passed away Friday December 1, 2023, at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. A resident of Marion, IL, formerly many years in Romeoville, IL.
She was the daughter of Bobby Lee and Elizabeth Stewart.
Georgia is survived by her loving daughters Alicia Wyatt and Andrea (Paul) Koc; brother Michael Henderson; grandchildren Paige (Nick) Domrose, Alex Wyatt, Keller Wyatt, Max...
Michael Alan Vickers
Nov 29, 2023
Michael Alan Vickers, age 72, of Gladstone, Illinois, formerly of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home in Gladstone, Illinois.
Michael was born February 27, 1951 in La Harpe, Illinois, a son of James and Helen (Strickler) Vickers. He married the love of his life, Dixie Glaze on June 19, 1979. She passed away December 3, 2006.
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Teresa Ann Forbes
Nov 13, 2023
Teresa Ann Forbes, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.
Teresa was born August 31, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph and Mabel June (Dippie) Dahmer.
Private graveside services will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bridget Rossi
Nov 7, 2023
Bridget Rossi, 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 5:48 a.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Bridget was born December 6, 1924, in Cavan, Ireland, the daughter of Bernard and Lucy (McCormack) Luby and the youngest of 7 daughters.
She was a registered nurse and attained her training in London. She moved to Chicago and worked as a night supervisor...
Nealy Vonlee Melvin
Nov 6, 2023
Nealy V. Melvin, age 69, of Carterville, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.
Nealy was born November 20, 1953 in Benton, Illinois, a son of Jack and Ida Sue (Mandrell) Melvin. He grew up in Thompsonville, IL, and in his teenage years his family moved to Chicago, Illinois. It was there...
Rodney Dean Lewis
Oct 28, 2023
Rodney Dean Lewis, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home in Marion.
Rodney was born September 26, 1964 in Rosiclare, Illinois, a son of Bobby and Barbara June "Bobbie" (Springer) Lewis.
Rodney Dean Lewis will be remembered by many as a hard-working family man. He was an avid outdoorsman; he was a tradesman in which...
Robert E. Triplett
Oct 22, 2023
Robert E. Triplett, age 97, of Herrin, went to meet his Savior on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He passed away at 4:03pm at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center- Community Living Center.
Robert was born in Herrin on June 29, 1926, the son of Omer and Minnie (Payne) Triplett. He married Wilma Davis in 1943 and to this Union was born their...
Norma Joyce Peas
Oct 18, 2023
Norma Joyce Peas, age 88, of Bonnie, Illinois, formerly of Marion, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Stonebridge Nursing Center in Benton, Illinois.
Norma was born August 25, 1935 in Grayville, Illinois, a daughter of Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover. She grew up in Enfield, Illinois and graduated Enfield High School in 1954. She married Robert F. Peas on December...
Carol Jenkins
Oct 15, 2023
Carol Jenkins, age 80, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home in Herrin, Illinois.
Carol was born September 5, 1943 in Danville, Illinois, a daughter of Jack Baldwin and Helen Elizabeth (Jones) Crays. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Jenkins on October 29, 1976 in Herrin. Carol proudly worked alongside her husband in...
JoAnn Pearce
Oct 14, 2023
JoAnn Pearce, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4:18 am.
JoAnn was born September 30, 1940 to Don and Mary (Evans) Elliott in Walla Walla, Washington. She married Don V. Pearce on October 15, 1958 in Fairfield, California. Together, they shared more than 47 years of marriage, until his passing on...
Carmen Marie Prakel
Oct 2, 2023
Carmen Marie Prakel, age 58, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Carmen was born August 16, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois.
She is survived by three sons, Earl Byrley, Zach Alexander, and David Alexander; sister, Sharon (Fred) Buckingham; brother-in-law, Keith Stroud, and several Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews. She is...
Rose Mary Whitt
Oct 1, 2023
Rose Mary Whitt, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.
Rose was born July 01, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Fred and Lillian (Branson) Hosna. She married the love of her life, Jerry Whitt on December 10, 1990 in Keokuc, IO. Rose retired from the Marion VA Hospital...
Connie Dodson
Sep 19, 2023
Connie Dodson of Marion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois surrounded by her family and closest friends.
Connie was born in Eldorado, Illinois, daughter of Robert Ottis and Doris Grace (Richardson) Gossett. Connie grew up in Anna, Illinois and graduated from Anna Jonesboro High School in 1962. She attended SIU Carbondale and earned...
Betty Ann Davis
Sep 14, 2023
Betty Ann Davis, went to her heavenly home on September 14, 2023. She was born October 03 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Harry and Gloria R. (Owen) Craig. She married the love of her life, John T. Davis on July 05, 1961 in Crab Orchard.
In 1969 she received her Licensed Practical nurse certificate. She worked as a...
Charles Keith McKinnies
Sep 14, 2023
Charles Keith McKinnies, age 67, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Keith was born March 17, 1956 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Carl S. and Violet M. (Warren) McKinnies. Keith had been employed at Centerstone Community Day Services Program for 30 years and was a resident at Centerstone Taft...
Reva M. Melvin
Sep 11, 2023
Reva Maxine Melvin, 99, of Marion died at 7:25 am on Monday September 11, 2023 at Parkway Nursing Home in Marion.
Reva was born January 27, 1924 in Kirksville, Mo. to William Lloyd and Leona Britt.
She graduated from Kirksville High School in Kirksville, Mo. and attended college at St. Louis City Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo.
She...
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