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Norma Jean Stilley
Apr 3, 2021
Norma Jean Stilley (Rice) 87, passed away in her sleep April 3, 2021 around 11 pm at Piper City Rehab in Piper City, IL.
Norma Jean was born September 22, 1933 in Crab Orchard. The daughter of William "Bill" Rice and Lilly Rice (Thompson). For all those that knew Norma she could be noted as quite witty, chatty, outspoken, and...
Robert Bryant
Apr 2, 2021
Carbondale-Robert E. Bryant, 51, formerly of Milford, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Robert was born on December 11, 1969 in Watseka to Robert Bryant Sr. and Geraldine (Williamson) Bryant. He married Kristine Myrick on August 18, 2001 in Piper City, IL. She survives of Carbondale.
Survivors include:
Wife-Kristine Bryant
Daughter-Jessica Lafond (Nathan)
...
Pamela Jean Arms
Mar 26, 2021
Marion- Pamela Jean Arms, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:50pm on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Pamela was born in West Frankfort on April 5, 1945, the daughter of William Howard and Geraldine (Hartley) Rogers. She married Wendel Arms in West Frankfort on June 25, 1966. Together, they have shared fifty-four years of marriage. He survives...
York James Crawford
Mar 24, 2021
Johnston City-York James “Jim” Crawford, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife, family and friends.
York was born on August 29, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to York Edward and Phyllis (Senne) Crawford.
After high school, York worked for the street department of Lake Forest, Cotter Paint Company in Crystal Lake and then...
Stanley Crites
Mar 21, 2021
Stanley Crites, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis
Stanley was born on September 4, 1936 in Johnson County to Clarence and Nellie (McCormick) Crites. He married Holly Johnson on August 31, 1958. They were married for 62 years and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2020.
Stanley was a...
Dennis Ray "Binky" Crites II
Mar 19, 2021
Marion- Dennis Ray “Binky” Crites II, age 51, of Marion, passed away at 9:27pm on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Benton Rehabilitation.
Dennis was born in St. Charles, Illinois on September 14, 1969, the son of Dennis Ray and Johnny (Jacobs) Crites. He married Jinny Deaton in Marion on December 2, 1994. She survives in Marion.
Binky had worked as...
Edgar Eugene "Gene" Atwood
Mar 18, 2021
Creal Springs- Edgar Eugene “Gene” Atwood, age 81, of Creal Springs, passed away at 11:22pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Edgar Eugene was born in Creal Springs on April 26, 1939, the son of Dennis Eugene and Aline Ora (Boyd) Atwood. He married Ethel Brenda Baxter in Creal Springs on October 14, 1979. She...
Doris Lee Martin
Mar 18, 2021
Marion-Doris Lee Martin, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 10:30pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home in Marion.
Doris was born in Marion on February 28, 1940, the daughter of Harold Hobe and Elberta Lenora (Whitehead) Tanner. She married Edward Martin, Sr. in Johnston City on May 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on October 18,...
Alice Marie Thompson
Mar 17, 2021
Marion-Alice Marie Thompson, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
Alice was born on May 11, 1958 in Marion to George and Mary Ruth (Tompkins) Smart. She married Bobby Thompson on May 15, 1976. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2012.
Alice was a homemaker and attended Word of Life Church...
William "Bill" Landis
Mar 17, 2021
Goreville-William “Bill” Landis, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home.
Bill was born on September 19, 1946 in Anna to Carl Morton and Mary Lucille (Davis) Landis. He married Cheryl Eilts in Kankakee on December 3, 1994. She survives of Goreville.
Bill loved his family and friends and the Chicago Cubs. He loved to talk and...
Kristina Sieveking
Mar 17, 2021
Thompsonville-Kristina Marie Sieveking, 36, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her home.
Kristina was born on July 19, 1984 in Harrisburg. She married Ryan Sieveking in Benton on July 16, 2015 and he survives.
Kristina was a bartender at the Elks Club in Marion.
Survivors include:
Husband-Ryan Sieveking of Thompsonville
Mother-Kathleen Hilliard-Gunn of Marion
Step Father-Jason Alexander of...
Sue Rees
Mar 7, 2021
Sue Rees, 81, of Goreville and Deltona, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 4:04 am at Halifax Health in Deltona, Florida.
Sue was born July 22, 1939 in Goreville the daughter of Lowell and Delores (Hudgens) Henderson. She married William Rees on March 9, 1978 in Hamilton, Ohio and together they have shared 43 years of marriage....
Sheila Mae Cagle
Feb 28, 2021
Marion-Sheila Mae (Bloodworth) Cagle, 62, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home.
Sheila was born on January 16, 1959 in Marion to Harvey Don and Geneva Mae (Midgett) Bloodworth.
Sheila was of Christian faith. Prior to her retirement, she worked for Wal-Mart. Sheila loved going to the races, crocheting, sewing, cooking, listening to music and being with...
Fred Cedar
Feb 24, 2021
Marion-Fred Charles Cedar, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Herrin Hospital.
Fred was born on August 9, 1934 in Chicago to Joseph John and Hannah (Shea) Cedar. He married Darlene Clare Dolezich on August 30, 1958 at St. Augustine Church in Chicago.
Fred served in the U.S. Army and worked as an electrician for many years.
Survivors...
Annetta J. Markham
Feb 23, 2021
Goreville- Annetta J. Markham, age 84, of Goreville, passed away at 1:54am on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.
Annetta was born on May 28, 1936, the daughter of Arthur A. and Lillian Elizabeth (Bauman) Dale. She married Donald E. Hileman in Kankakee in March of 1957. She later married Gerald Lee Markham in Kankakee in June...
Rosemary McKinney
Feb 13, 2021
On the morning of February 13th 2021, Rosemary McKinney was called home to meet her savior and those she loved that passed before her.
Rosemary was born December 9, 1939 in Stonington, Illinois the daughter of Orville and Beulah (Greer) Cowell. She married Delbert “Dean” McKinney in December, 1957.
Rosemary's life can be defined by faith and family. She grew...
Carmine M. Liscio
Feb 12, 2021
Carmine M. Liscio, age 91, of Creal Springs, passed away at 5:30am on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Cobden.
Carmine was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 8, 1929, the son of Michael and Philomena (Sarno) Liscio. He married Dorothy Padlo in Manville, New Jersey on February 23, 1952. She survives in Creal Springs.
Mr. Liscio...
John David Forester
Feb 11, 2021
John David Forester, 61, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.
John was born on February 7, 1960 in Detroit, MI to Frank and Frances (McCann) Forester. He worked as a custodian at SIU.
Survivors include:
Parents-Frank and Frances Forester
Sister-Sandra Nelson
John will be buried at McKinney Chapel Cemetery in Marion. Blue Funeral...
Brenda South
Feb 10, 2021
Brenda South, 72, passed away on February 10, 2021 at her home.
Brenda was born on August 15, 1948 in Williamson County to Clifton and Margaret (Walker) Morgan. She married Jack South at Palestine Baptist Church on November 3, 1967 and he survives.
Survivors include:
Husband-Jack South of Johnston City
Daughter-Kimberly and Mike Redmon of Paducah
Grandchildren-Madi and Wes Redmon...
Martha Marie Jennings (Peaches)
Feb 5, 2021
Martha Marie Jennings (Peaches), 76, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, February 5, 2021.
Martha M. Jennings was born on December 15, 1944 to Martha and Robert Perkins.
Survivors include her daughters, Tammy S. Childers and husband Matt of Marion, IL., Christina R. Hickey and husband Thomas of Johnston City, IL.; grandchildren, Dalton S. Francis,...
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