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
William Levi Durham was born October 10, 1874 in Franklin County. The first record found on William was a Marion city street directory from 1907 that listed William as proprietor of the West Side Barber shop with a residence at … Continue reading
“Young Glenn Clarida moved to Marion in his mid-20’s, a Saline County native who had grown up on a rural Galatia farm and went on to graduate with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois. The year … Continue reading