Obituaries

Lonnie Lee Mann, Sr., age 79 years, a resident of rural Equality, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, February 7, 2021. Lonnie was born November 27, 1941 in Royalton, Illinois.  He was the son of Lonnie William Mann and Lucy (Craft) Mann. On March 17, 1962, Lonnie was united in marriage …

Donald Wayne Calhoon, age 80, a resident of rural Goreville, passed away Monday evening, February 8, 2021, at 6:34 p.m. at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Wayne, as he was known to family and friends, was born November 21, 1940 at the family home near Goreville.  He …

It hurts when you love something that death can touch.  But, do not cry my friend, for God has lead me home… Ginger L. Dorsey-Ditterline, age 41 years, was born November 6, 1979 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital to Stan and Rebecca (Billingsley) Dorsey.  She passed from this world to her …

Patsy Temke, 84, of Karnak, passed away at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak has been entrusted with the arrangements. Additional obituary information to follow.

Sue Doctorman, 82, of Ullin passed away at 10:13 p.m. Thursday evening at her home with her family by her side. Sue was born October 21, 1938 Mulkeytown, Illinois. She was a graduate of the Christopher High School. Sue and Dean Doctorman were united in marriage on December 23, 1956. …

Thomas Lewis, Jr., age 91, of rural Goreville, IL, the Lake of Egypt area, passed away peacefully at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion. He was born on Wednesday, September 11, 1929, in Marion, the son of Tom and Emma (Crabtree) Lewis. …

Billie E. Anderson, age 80 years, a resident of rural Vienna, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, February 1, 2021, at 1:25 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois. Billie was born March 17, 1940 in Tamms, Illinois. He was the son of William Anderson and Elsie Gertrude (Butler) Anderson. On …

Jackie Ditterline, 71, of Cypress passed away at 5:43 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.    Jackie was born September 30, 1949 in Perks, Illinois. Jackie enjoyed riding horses, farming and working on old tractors and farm machinery.  He worked as an operator and was …

Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons, age 79 years, of Vienna, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 a.m. – Wednesday January 27, 2021, at his home. Funeral services celebrating the life of Jon will be held at 11:00 a.m. – Monday, February 1, 2021, at the Shawnee Worship Center, 98 Oliver Street, Vienna, …

Billy Harris, age 80 years, a resident of rural Dongola, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, January 22, 2021, at 8:20 p.m. at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Billy was born November 18, 1940 in Anniston, Missouri.  He was the son of Carl W. and Geraldine (Martinie) …