James Bottomley Bleyer passed peacefully from his earthly life at his home on Monday, January 6, 2025. A fiercely devout Catholic, fittingly, his personal Easter was on Epiphany, the 12th (last) day of Christmas. Born October 5, 1928, Jim was named … Continue reading
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Ivan Zwick, 85, passed away on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife Wanda, of 43 years, and family. Ivan was born October 18, 1939, to Delores and Julius Zwick of Herrin, IL. Ivan’s life was marked by many … Continue reading
Charles Robert “Bob” Jackson age 89, of Marion a teacher, coach, artist and historian, passed away at 8:47 am on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home with his family on the same small farm where he grew up. Bob … Continue reading
Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, Marion Monitor (MM) and Egyptian Press (EP) October 1880 Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Hendrickson are entitled to and are no doubt receiving the sympathies of every citizen in Marion. Last Sunday, they followed to his … Continue reading
Extracted chiefly from the newspapers, Marion Monitor (MM) and Egyptian Press (EP) July 1880 Deaths: Mrs. Kate Kern, 25, wife of CM., died at home in this city Sunday …. sickness was long and severe…. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. … Continue reading