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Bob Wall
Aug 3, 2023
Robert Ray "Bob" Wall, age 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Bob was born June 28, 1938 in Creal Springs, Illinois, a son of Stella (McGuire) White-Wall and Omer C. Wall. He married the love of his life, Thelma (Loard) Wall on September 14, 1980 in Long Beach , CA....
David Alan Bittikofer
Jul 31, 2023
David Alan Bittikofer, age 73 of Marion, Illinois passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky.
David was born August 11, 1949 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son of Luis and Shirley (Carr) Bittikofer. David grew up in Florida and Nashville, TN. He joined the US Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam from 1968-1970. David worked several...
Delores Ann Adams
Jul 26, 2023
Delores Ann Adams, age 72 of Oologah, Oklahoma, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
Delores was born November 29, 1950 in Grafton, Illinois, a daughter of Noah and Grace (De Clue) Cain. She married William Douglas Adams on January 17, 1969 in Alton, IL.
She is survived by five children, Susie...
Lois Jean Burks
Jul 22, 2023
Lois Jean Burks, age 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.
Lois was born July 14, 1926 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Clarence and Sarilda (Parsons) Durall. She married the love of her life, William L. Burks on September 06, 1942 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death...
Lenora Dobbs
Jul 21, 2023
MARION - Lenora Badgley Dobbs, 83, of Jackson Missouri, formerly of Marion and Grand Chain, Illinois departed this life at 12:15am on July 21, 2023, surrounded by her children, to be reunited with her husband in the loving arms of Jesus.
Lenora was born July 30, 1939, in Cave in Rock Illinois, raised by the late Homer and Lela (Walter)...
William Lewis Minton
Jul 16, 2023
William L. Minton, Sr
January 14, 1935 - July 16, 2023
Marion - William L. "Bill" Minton, Sr., 88, retired electrician and U.S. Air Force veteran passed away July 16, 2023 in Carbondale. Bill was born January 14, 1935 as the seventh of the eight children of Charles B. and H. Gertrude (Lipscomb) Minton. West Frankfort, IL is where he was born,...
Jean Ann Pfleager
Jul 15, 2023
Jean A. Pfleager, age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Jean was born January 17, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Elmer and Ruth (Seely) Pfleager. Jean grew up and graduated High School in Columbus, OH. She worked at a grocery store and at a restaurant as a...
Barbara Nell English
Jul 5, 2023
Barbara N. English, age 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Barbara was born December 27, 1937 in Island, Kentucky, a daughter of James V. and Verda M. (Meyers) Massey. Barb grew up and graduated from High School in Island, KY. She worked at Mead Johnson in Evansville, IN, doing administrative work....
Charles E Duncan Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Charles E. Duncan Jr, of Litchfield, Illinois died June 23, 2023, at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He would have been 99 years old on June 26th.
Born on June 26, 1924, in Litchfield, Illinois he was a son of Charles E Duncan, Sr and Katherine Stella (Fincher) Duncan and a 1942 graduate of Litchfield High School....
Daryl Gene Blythe
Jun 13, 2023
Daryl Gene Blythe, age 59, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Shawnee Senior Living Center in Herrin, Illinois.
Daryl was born August 02, 1963 in Watseka, Illinois, a son of Everett and Vivian Joy (Miller) Blythe.
He is survived by his wife- Krysten Lukesh; nine children- James Lukesh-Blythe, Michael Lukesh, Caleb Blythe, Rebecca Smith, Michelle Holmes, Blake...
Mary Ann Planinc
Jun 11, 2023
Mary Ann Planinc, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Mary was born July 03, 1943 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Paul and Frankie (Ray) Riddle. She married Frank Planinc on June 6, 1962. He preceded her in death.
Mary loved to spend time with her family, adoring...
James Randall Anderson
Jun 10, 2023
James Randall "Randy" Anderson, age 59, of Stonefort, Illinois, passed away at 4:37pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.
James was born August 16, 1963 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James and Rita Jewell (Shadowens) Anderson. He married Tina Marie Stokes on December 6, 2014 at New Dennison Baptist Church. Prior to his retirement, Randy had worked...
Barbara Ann Melvin
Jun 3, 2023
Barbara Ann Melvin, age 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Barbara was born February 13, 1930 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a daughter of Raymond James and Katie Ann (Williams) Melvin. She married the love of her life, Cecil Glen Melvin on December 23, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death...
Sherman Lee Taylor
May 30, 2023
Sherman Lee Taylor, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.
Sherman was born January 24, 1950 in Levelle, Missouri, a son of Fred and Nadine (Kassinger) Taylor. Sherman grew up in Risco, MO and he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with the Marine Corps. When he...
Ronald Arthur Goede
May 27, 2023
Ronald Arthur Goede, age 84, passed away peacefully at 12:38am on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home in Goreville, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family
Ronald was born on February 27, 1939 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the son of Dorothy (Larson) Martin and Arthur Goede. He married Patricia Alton in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on January 31, 1959. They shared 61 years together...
Nancy Jo Jacobson
May 13, 2023
Nancy Jo Jacobson, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.
Nancy was born December 17, 1946 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law- James and Myra Logsdon; a sister-in-law- Sherry Logsdon; and several nieces and nephews.
As per her wishes, there will be no services at...
Larry Deen Boles
May 10, 2023
Larry Deen Boles, age 82, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 7:11pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Herrin Hospital.
Larry was born July 03, 1940 in Williamson County, Illinois, a son of Charles and Edna Faye (Rader) Boles. He married Patricia Ann Kent on May 30, 1959 at Marion First Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on September...
Gregory Merle Kessel
May 9, 2023
Greg Kessel, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home in Marion.
Greg was born in Marion on June 4, 1952 to proud parents Merle Kessel and Faye (Ellis) Kessel. Greg owned and operated Kessel Landscaping Service in Marion for over 25 years. He had many other talents as well, such as singing and songwriting,...
Robert Dale Hopkins
May 8, 2023
Robert Dale Hopkins, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at his residence.
Robert was born October 15, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Robert and Virginia M. (Pietrwski) Hopkins. He married Myra R. Wolff on August 26, 1978. She passed away January 1, 2001. Robert grew up in Chicago and graduated Saint Rita...
James William "Bill" Starnes
May 4, 2023
James William "Bill" Starnes, age 75, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Paducah, Kentucky.
Bill was born January 15, 1948 in Marion, Illinois, a son of James and Wanda (Beasley) Starnes. He married Theresa L. Wingerter on July 23, 1995 in Paducah, KY. Bill grew up in rural Crab Orchard and graduated Crab Orchard...
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