Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, Frankie Eugene Starrick went home to meet the Lord and join his loving wife Joyce, whom preceded him in death. He was 91 years old.

Frankie was born to Sidney and Earline (Miner) Starrick on September 18, 1931, in Murphysboro, Illinois. He was both a talented artist that designed and placed his mark by way...

Feb 3, 2023

Denis Lee Rautenstrauch, age 68, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Denis was born March 21, 1954 in East St. Louis, Illinois, a son of Arvett and Rosemary Magdelan (Touchette) Rautenstrauch. A jack of all trades, Denis could fix anything. Busier in retirement than while working, he did everything...

Jan 25, 2023

Lora Louise McRoy, age 81, of Johnston City, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home in Johnston City, Illinois.

Lora was born May 28, 1941 in New Burnside, Illinois, a daughter of Mary (Henderson) Norris. She married the love of her life, Lindle Lee McRoy on June 27, 1959 in Marion. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 20, 2023

Gary W. Odom., 83, of Galatia, passed away at home on January 20, 2023.

Gary was born on May 22, 1939, one of the 5 children born to Fitz Odom and Eva Sweet of rural Crab Orchard. While in high school he met the love of his life, Chrystine Teal of Dykersburg. The high school sweethearts were married on August 22,...

Jan 19, 2023

Joseph Kenneth Beltz, age 87, of Energy, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home in Energy, Illinois.

Joseph was born August 29, 1935 in Carterville, Illinois, a son of Elwin and Vera (Phillips) Beltz. He married his longtime partner Maria (Pena) Beltz August 13, 2021.

A proud US Marine Veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he...

Jan 10, 2023

Gail Marie DeCiechi, 70, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Gail was born March 4, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri and is survived by her parents Doris and Joseph DeCiechi of St. Charles, Missouri and her father Gale Wiley of Cedar Hill, Missouri.

Gail was first known as an artist having painted...

Jan 9, 2023

 

Delbert E. Gregge, age 68, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Integrity Healthcare in Herrin, Illinois.

Delbert was born January 19, 1954 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Delbert T. and Martha A. (Ridgeway) Gregge.  Delbert grew up in Herrin, IL and attended Herrin School.  Right out of school Delbert started working at Norge and...

Jan 8, 2023

Joshua Michael Ganahl, age 42, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away peacefully in his mother's arms at 6:30pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.  

Joshua was born February 04, 1980 in Moline, Illinois, a son of Timothy and Linda Rae (Miller) Ganahl. 

He is survived by his mother, Linda Rae (Miller) Ganahl; one sister, Karisa...

Jan 3, 2023

Sammy L. Sellars, age 86, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama,  formerly of Herrin, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at DCH Hospital in Northport, Alabama.

Sammy was born August 07, 1936 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Sam and Rose Saliba.  

She is survived by two children, Scot McVey and Robyn (McVey) Pender; one grandson, Ethan (Kaci) Norris; her Great Grandchildren,...

Jan 2, 2023

 

William Charles Woodford, 83 years old, of Bodfish, California. passed away January 2, 2023 in Bakersfield, California. William was born November 22, 1939 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Juanita Mae (Parks) Goddard and William Drury Woodford. William is survived by three daughters; Lori (Woodford) Barnhart, Corona CA., Sheri Woodford, Seabrook TX. and Diana Boyd, Apopka FL. 

William was...

Dec 29, 2022

 

Madalene Antonini, 90, of Herrin, passed away December 29, 2022, at the Herrin Hospital. 

Madalene was born in Herrin on June 4, 1932, the daughter of Carlo and Teresa Antonini. 

Madalene enjoyed raising a garden and planting flowers. She also enjoyed fishing and mowing grass. Madalene loved the outdoors and spent most of her life farming and raising hogs....

Dec 28, 2022

Rev. Cletus D. "Deon" Thompson, age 81, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Cletus was born July 26, 1941 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Lawson and Irene (Willard)  Thompson. Deon grew up in Creal Springs and graduated Marion High School in 1959.  He studied as a machinist at SIU,...

Dec 26, 2022

 

Harold L. Meneese, age 72, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Harold was born November 04, 1950 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Lloyd and Mildred (Claunch)  Meneese.  Harold grew up in Herrin, IL and attended Herrin Schools.  At age 15 he started working at an Aluminum Factory in Murphysboro....

Dec 26, 2022

 

Mary Margaret "Midge" Jearlds, age 88, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Mary was born November 04, 1934 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Dave and Myrtle (Pressley)  Clendenin. She married the love of her life, Aseugene Jearlds on August 18, 1951 in Marion, IL. He preceded her...

Dec 25, 2022

 

Lanny Robert Rednour, age 82, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Lanny was born November 19, 1940 in Percy, Illinois, a son of John and Iona Marie (Mathis)  Rednour. He married the love of his life, Glendia Carolene Wheatley May 13, 1961 in Carbondale, Illinois. Lanny had worked for the...

Dec 24, 2022

Dec 24, 2022

Norma Jean (nee Coleman) Thompson passed away on December 24, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL.

Norma was born on September 10, 1932 in Marseilles. IL to Amos and Elsie (Rice) Coleman. She received her education in Morris, IL schools. She married Lavern F. Thompson on September 24,  1949 in Morris, IL.  They made their home in...

Dec 24, 2022

 

Nora E. Harris, age 86, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Herrin Hospital.

Nora was born November 14, 1936 in Ware, Illinois, a daughter of Ernest J. and Mary Edna (Dunn) Farmer.  She is a member of the Crab Orchard Lake Boat and Yacht Club.  

She is survived by one brother-in-law Richard Borgra of...

Dec 21, 2022

 

Tilden E. Parks "Buddy", age 69, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Integrity Health Care in Marion, Illinois.

Tilden was born January 14, 1953 in Marion, Illinois, the son of Tilden and Rosalie (Roberts)  Parks Jr.  Buddy grew up on the family farm and was a 1971 graduate of Marion High School.  He earned a...

Dec 20, 2022

Lois R. Bell, age 88, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Lois was born June 28, 1934 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Jewell J. and Verna M. (Sutton)  Clark.   Lois grew up in Marion, IL and graduated Marion High School in 1952.  She married Harold W. Bell...