All Obituaries

Stephen Dale Murphy, age 62, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Carrier Mills, Illinois passed away at approximately 4:52 pm on Friday, June 10, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  He graduated from Carrier Mills High School and lived in Carrier Mills for many years before relocating to Marion. He was born on December 7, 1960, the son of Loren Dale and Helen Gurley Murphy. He is survived by a brother, Glen Alan Murphy of Harrisburg, an uncle, Charles A. Murphy and...

Loretta "Marge" Margery Arnold, 87, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2022, at Herrin Hospital surrounded by family.  Marge was born in Monmouth, IL on November 19, 1934, to Loretta and James Leary.  She was the only girl out of four siblings and she often laughingly referred to herself as “Dad’s Favorite!” Marge’s family owned many businesses, but the one that really mattered in her life was the Monmouth Hotel in the 1950’s (currently the...

Darles B. Jenkins, 80, of Marion, passed away at 7:15 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at home surrounded by her children. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Grange Hall Freewill Baptist Church, located at 9950 Grassy Road, Marion.  Funeral Services will be held immediately following with Rev. Kevin McNeely officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Freedom Cemetery.  Envelopes are available at the church or...

Betty Rae Neicamp MARION – Betty Rae (Korte) Neicamp, 85, of Marion, passed away peacefully with her family near, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at The Landings Senior Living Facility in Batavia, IL.  She was born on her grandparents’ farm near Round Knob, IL, on August 10, 1936, the daughter of Mary Helen Krueger.  She attended a one-room schoolhouse nearby before moving into town where she attended Metropolis High School on North Avenue.  This is where she met her...

OBITUARY William "Billy" Penny William "Billy" E. Penny, 87 years old of Marion, IL, passed away on April 16, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 17, 1935, in Vandalia, IL. Bill was the son of Virgil and Bernice Penny. Bill was a truck driver and retired from General Transfer of Decatur, IL after 31 years. He loved all things that had wheels. He enjoyed Mod Lite Racing and Micro Midgett cars at the Southern Illinois Raceway, riding his Tri Glyde...

Obituary for Ronald “R.D.” Starrick ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Ronald Dean "R.D." Starrick, 74 years old, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. R.D. was born on June 29, 1947, the son of Paul and Delores Starrick. He was raised in Marion by his grandparents, George and Grace Ashley. After high school he joined the United States Navy. He married Pamela Harris on August 6, 1978, together they have enjoyed 44 years of marriage. R.D. went on to work as...

Obituary for Larry Moore ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Larry Dean Moore, 85 years old of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 4, 2022. Larry was born, at home in Marion, on August 15, 1936, the son of Charles Moore and Verna (Harris) Moore. After high school Larry attended Monmouth University and received a degree in chemistry. He then attended St. Louis College of Pharmacy and received his pharmacy degree. He owned and operated Marion Medical...

Obituary for David Swaim ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ David Earl Swaim, age 82 of Marion, Illinois, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Integrity Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 9, 1940, in Vermillion County, Indiana, son of William Swaim and Mary Frances Cox Swaim. He married Guyann Gleason on September 30, 1961, at Rush Creek Friends Church in rural Parke County, Indiana. Together they shared 60 years of marriage. Survivors include his wife, Guyann Swaim, his two daughters and...

Obituary for Ernest Rinella ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Ernest “Ernie” Rinella, 97, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Community Living Center at the VA Hospital in Marion. Ernie served as a radioman in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Marion American Legion Post 147, Marion VFW Post 1301, Marion Elks Lodge 800, and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a founding member of the Marion Knights of Columbus 6210. He retired as a...

Obituary for Michael G. Kelly ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Michael Gregory Kelly, 62 of Marion, Illinois left this world unexpectedly – but peacefully, on Saturday 19th March 2022 - the Feast of Saint Joseph. Born in Arlington, VA on June 20th, 1959, Michael was the beloved son of Joseph M. Kelly and Catherine (Neubeck) Kelly - the 4th of their 7 children. The happiest day of Michael's life was the day that his own son Thomas was born. Growing up in Washington, DC, Michael attended Our Lady...