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 accomplishments and an enduring passion for family, community, and service. He was blessed with a diverse and fulfilling life, excelling in education, athletics, military service, business, and philanthropy.
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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 was born in Williamson County on April 14th, 1935, the son of Guy Jackson and Birdie Cowsert. He married Phyllis Sue Kobler on August 20, 1960. They were married for 58 years until her death on May 30, 2019.
Continue readingExtracted 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 eternal rest their only baby, Aud Leo, aged about two and a half years. Scarcely a year ago, they were subjected to a like affliction. EP 7 Oct 1880
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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. S.F. Mitchell of eastern part of county ….buried Monday at Corinth. MM and EP 1 Jul 1880
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April 1880
Dr. Tidwell of Atilla reports that R.P. Dodd, late of this county, after a short stay in the west, started back to Illinois, changed his mind at Carthage, Missouri and returned to Greenwood, Kansas where he moved into a tent last December in a place known as Valley. In January, he built the first house and now reports a railroad crossing, 150 buildings, 35 business houses and 4 large hotels. He is postmaster in the new town. MM 1 Apr 1880
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