All Obituaries

    It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Ray Lewis, who lived in Marion, Illinois at the time of his passing. He was 68 years old as he departed on January 21, 2023. He was born in Dallas, Texas but Houston would become his family home with his wife Dr. Kathryn Lewis and their two sons Christopher and Jonathan. There in Houston he found joy in being an educator, first as a special education teacher at a nearby high school before pursuing his masters and...

Edward W. Treat, age 88 years, a resident of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 3:30 PM at Herrin Hospital. Edward was born September 8, 1934, in Ozark, Illinois. He was the 6th of 10 children born to William “Clarence” and Blanche (Breeden) Treat. On May 14, 1955, Edward was united in marriage to Margaret Sue Thomas in Johnson County. Edward is survived by a son Stanley (Mary) Treat of Ozark, Illinois, Daughter Rhonda (Bob) Moore of Lees Summit,...

Dallas L. Maze (GOREVILLE) - With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Dallas Maze of Goreville on January 2, 2023. Dallas was born December 23, 1965, to Harold D. and Vennetta J. Maze. He was a graduate of Goreville High School.    A loving family man does not begin to describe the passion and devotion that Dallas had for his wife and family. Dallas met his high school sweetheart, Rhonda Barringer, while showing cattle at the Union County Fair. Their love sparked...

My hero died today.  Luke Christopher Bradley came into this world October 18, 1984, and changed my life forever. Some people come into the world to learn and some to teach.  Luke was a teacher though he didn’t know it. Luke’s unique medical conditions, behavior and personality were a source of learning for all who knew him.  He taught me about unconditional love, compassion, patience, (so much patience), and how to see the joy in simple, everyday things which I...

John Randall Patchett, 73 of Marion, Illinois passed away on December 12, 2022, at his home. Randy was born on September 10, 1949, in Christopher, Illinois, the son of Samuel Alexander Patchett Jr. and Vivian Irene (Green) Patchett.  Randy grew up in Valier, Illinois, until his family moved to Marion during his elementary school years. He graduated from Marion High School in the class of 1967.  He attended Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, graduating in 1971.  He...

Robin Elizabeth (Schaefer) Mocaby passed away December 10, 2022, in Cape Coral, Florida. Robin was born on Valentine’s Day of 1963, the daughter of Kenneth and Nancy Schaefer. In 1969 her parents and baby brother were all tragically killed in a train wreck, and she went to live with her Aunt Carrie and Uncle Bennie Moake. Robin was a homemaker. Her family was everything to her.  She raised her family at the Lake of Egypt.  They enjoyed boating and camping every summer, this...

H. “Tom” Berry, 69 of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2022. Tom was born on November 17, 1953, the son of Jesse and Florence Berry.  He served his grateful nation as a member of the United States Navy.  He also worked as a truck driver hauling freight for Cox Trucking. He was proud of his military service and of his Blackfoot Native American heritage. He was united in marriage to Norma Jean Kleckler on April 24, 1976.  Together they...

Marsha (Odom) Huff, 66 of Pittsburg, Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.  Marsha was born on September 23, 1956, the daughter of Ted and Mary Ruth (Boles) Odom.  She was a 1974 graduate of Crab Orchard High School. Marsha was of the Christian faith. She dedicated her life to caring for her family.  She adored her grandchildren, whom she “loved to the moon and back.”  Over...

Helen Louise (Harpstrite) Dahmer passed away on December 3, 2022, at Helia Healthcare of Energy.  She was born on October 31, 1934, to Frank and Ethel (Goley) Harpstrite.  Helen worked at F.W. Woolsworth & Company on the square until her marriage to Herman J. Dahmer on June 25, 1955. Helen and Herman began their married life in Decatur, Illinois raising two children, Terry Lee and Mary Ann, until their return to the farm in 1966.  Helen worked as the secretary for the...

Louie Edward Camp, 85, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Heartland Regional Medical Center.  Louie was born in Haleyville, Alabama, on December 7, 1936.  He was the son of Edward and Floy (McCreless) Camp.  He grew up in Alabama until around the age of 16, and then spent a few years in Chicago, Arizona, and again in Alabama until he moved to Marion, 10 years ago. Louie was of the Christian faith.  He worked as a furniture maker at the...