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Alice Faye Rix
Oct 21, 2021
Alice Faye Rix, 72, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 8 pm at the Villas of Holly Brook in Harrisburg.
Alice was born November 1, 1948 in Harrisburg the daughter of George Addison and Marie (Barter) Malone.
Alice attended Lincoln Elementary in Corinth and graduated from Johnston City High School in 1966. She was formerly the...
Mattie Anne Rongey
Oct 20, 2021
Mattie Anne Rongey, fourteen month old beloved daughter of Matthew Robert and Sarah Elizabeth (Johnson) Rongey, passed away at 7:28pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.
Mattie was born in Carbondale on August 11, 2020, little sister to Lily Mae and Adley Elizabeth Rongey.
She is also survived by her:
Maternal Grandparents- Louie...
Jane Hanson
Oct 1, 2021
Jane Ann Hanson, 62, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Jane was born on July 16, 1959 in Chicago to Arthur and Margaret (Mcllender) Anderson. She married Steven Hanson on May 23, 1997 in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2017.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Cheri Weeks (Vincent) of Fairview Heights
Daughter-Rebecca Shaw...
Megan Morgan
Sep 27, 2021
Megan Susan Kay Morgan, 32, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Massac Memorial Hospital.
Megan was born on January 18, 1989 in Paducah, KY. She recently attended church at The Refuge in Metropolis, IL and was baptized there this past summer.
Megan loved four wheeling, baking, and cooking new foods. She loved her children: Searra Morgan, Gauge Wynne, Lillie Ballard, and Emma...
Teresa Campbell
Sep 21, 2021
Teresa Campbell, 60, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home.
Teresa was born on November 9, 1960 in Galion, OH to Frederick and Lucille (Ginn) Stitzel. She married Joseph Campbell and he preceded her in death.
Teresa worked as a housekeeper at the Galion Community Hospital for many years. She enjoyed long conversations with friends and family...
Baby Monroe Rhoades
Sep 20, 2021
Monroe Jax Rhoades, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Children’s Hospital.
Monroe was born on September 14, 2021 to Seth and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Rhoades in St. Louis.
Survivors include:
Parents-Elizabeth and Seth Rhoades of West Frankfort
Brothers-William, Michael and Stephan Rhoades of West Frankfort
Grandparents-Gary and Cindy Rhoades of West Frankfort
Great aunt-Debra Crain of West...
Alicia Calvert
Sep 17, 2021
Alicia Kay Calvert, 38, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Alicia was born on August 27, 1983 in Marion to Charles “Chuck” and Mary (Hart) Simpson. She married Michael Calvert on December 26, 2013.
Survivors include:
Husband-Michael Calvert of Marion
Children: Daykota Grissom and Misty Grissom
Mother-Mary Simpson of Carterville
Sister-Marcia Smith of Carterville
...
Della Jane Burklow
Sep 12, 2021
Della Jane Burklow, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at The Anchor in Marion.
Della was born on November 17, 1942 in Marion to Lindolph Paul and Hilda Louise (Gower) Borum. She married Lester Lee Burklow on August 27, 1960 in Jonesboro.
Della was a caring person who had a servant’s heart...
Tracey Martin-Trone
Sep 11, 2021
Tracey Lynn Martin-Trone, 56, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Tracey was born on August 4, 1965 in Marion to Billy Don Robinson and Norma Lynne (Atwood) Robinson-Burklow. Tracey worked as an RN at the Marion VA.
Survivors include:
Son-Brandon and Tiffany Martin of Johnston City
Life Partner-Larry Trone of Marion
Father of her son-Patrick Martin...
Joe Griggs
Sep 11, 2021
Joe Allen Griggs, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical center with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.
Joe was born on April 23rd, 1953 to Fred and Lucille Griggs of Reeves, TN.
Joe married his wife Brenda Brown on Feb 18, 1995. She preceded him in death on June 3rd, 2018.
Joe is survived...
Richard Wayne Travelstead
Sep 7, 2021
Richard Wayne Travelstead, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home.
Richard was born on October 2, 1959 in Benton to Robert Wayne Travelstead and Anna Rosetta (Gruber) Travelstead. He married Kimberly Ann Lehr on May 24, 1991 in Marion.
Richard retired from the military and worked at the VA.
Survivors include:
Wife-Kim Travelstead
Daughter-Krista
Daughter-Regaina and...
David O'Connor
Sep 6, 2021
David O’Connor, 61, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
David was born on October 26, 1959 in Marion to Alfred and Elizabeth (Goss) O’Connor. He married Crystal Bloodworth on July 31, 1981 and they shared 40 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Survivors include:
Daughter-Christy Peterson (Edward)
...
Brian Copher
Sep 6, 2021
Brian Elijah Copher, 57, of Marion, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 6, 2021 at 8pm, at the home of his sister, surrounded by loved ones at his side, after a long illness.
Brian was born on October 26, 1963 in Marion to Carl D. and Marsha K. Burnett.
Brian was the owner of The Book...
Crystal O'Connor
Sep 3, 2021
Crystal O’Connor, 59, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Crystal was born on September 24, 1961 in Marion to Horace Clifton and Shirley Bell (Edwards) Bloodworth. She married David O’Connor on July 31, 1981 and they shared 40 years of marriage. David passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, just three days after Crystal.
...
Christopher Brown
Sep 2, 2021
Christopher L. Brown, 49, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Christopher was born on June 17, 1972 in Pekin, IL to Clifton and Carolyn (Rash) Brown. He married Christy Clark on June 19, 1998 in Marion.
Christopher worked in architecture and enjoyed fishing and watching any kind of car race. He was an avid...
Roy Lee Maze
Sep 2, 2021
Roy Lee Maze, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Marion.
Roy was born on November 27, 1932 in Johnson County to James and Dora Belle (Treece) Maze. He married JoAnn Hancock on December 18, 1955 in San Diego, CA.
Roy was a Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War. He worked...
Robert Anderson
Aug 31, 2021
Robert Anderson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Robert was born in Union County on April 2, 1936 to Audrey Sherman and Dorothy Ann (Wheaton) Anderson. He married Peggy Owens on October 7, 1988. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as an electrician. He was a member of Busby Chapel.
Survivors include:
...
Joseph Edward Geyman
Aug 28, 2021
Joseph Edward Geyman, 51, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Johnson County.
Joe was born in Centralia on June 24, 1970 to Leroy Edward and Anna Ruth (McNeal) Geyman. He married Monica Ann Montgomery on August 16, 1996 in Marion. Joe worked as a correctional officer for many years and he was a small business owner.
Survivors include:
...
James William Branch
Aug 22, 2021
James William Branch, 79, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home.
James was born on February 25, 1942 in East St. Louis to William and Delores (Brady) Branch. He married Clara Nell Luffman on February 20, 1960 in East St. Louis, MO and she preceded him in death. James retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees and was...
Deanna Beth Odom
Aug 20, 2021
Deanna Beth Odom, 58, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home.
Deanna was born on October 26, 1962 in Harrisburg to Teddie Lee and Mary Ruth (Boles) Odom.
Survivors include:
Brother-Keith Odom (Sharon) of Marion
Sister-Marsha Huff (Rex) of Pittsburg
Several nieces and nephews
Sister-in-law-Gayle Odom of Marion
Sister-in-law-Leslie Odom of Marion
Special friend-Charlene Morris of Marion
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