Obituaries
Maddi Taylor
Jun 26, 2014
Carterville- Madalyn Grace “Maddi” Taylor, age 16, of Carterville, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her home. Madalyn was born in Carbondale on August 21, 1997, the daughter of Amy Taylor and Parker Kane Newton. Maddi had just completed her sophomore year at CartervilleHigh School. Survivors include her mother and step-father- Amy (Taylor) and Robert Terry of Carterville...
James "Jim" Thomas Jennings
Jun 25, 2014
James (Jim) Thomas Jennings, age 84, of Marion, IL passed away at the VA Community Living Center in Marion with family by his side at 9:11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born December 20, 1929, in Marion, IL to Thomas Logan and Orpha (Owen) Jennings. He was united in marriage to Betty June Rametta on September 23, 1954,...
Irene Jurewicz
Jun 21, 2014
Palos Park-Irene Jurewicz, 95, formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Irene was born in Chicago on October 7, 1918 to Albert and Mary (Ostrowski) Gierut; beloved sister of Stanley Gierut. She married Alex Jurewicz on October 14, 1939 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1996. Survivors include son, Ray Jurewicz; daughter, Marcie...
Mrs. Athleen Lingle
Jun 19, 2014
Johnston City – Athleen Lingle, 95, of Johnston City passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:15 am at her home. Athleen was born August 22, 1918 in Johnson County the daughter of Harvey and Lona (Stokes) Hudgens. She married Aaron “Bill” Lingle on January 5, 1935 and together they shared over 43 years of marriage until his death...
Joan A. Bedel
Jun 16, 2014
Joan A. (Coup) Bedel, 75, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 3:37 pm at her home. Joan was born February 20, 1939 the daughter of Clifford T. and Frances E. (Howard) Coup at St. James Hospital in Pontiac, Illinois. She married Beryl D. Bedel on February 19, 1989 in Marion. They celebrated their 25th anniversary on February 19,...
Carolyn Joan "Jo" Kelton
Jun 13, 2014
Carolyn Joan “Jo” Kelton, age 83, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 4:21 pm on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Carolyn was born in Marion, Illinois on December 21, 1930, the daughter of Joseph Howard and Ruby Jane (Schafer) Murrow. She married Billie Blue Kelton on June 21, 1947. He preceded...
Austin Holmes
Jun 12, 2014
Johnston City-Austin W. Holmes, 25, passed away at 11:03am on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Austin was born on December 2, 1988 in Herrin to Carl and Leisa (Ray) Holmes. He married Brittany Minton. She survives of Johnston City. Austin’s hobbies included hunting and fishing and he loved spending time with his kids. He will be missed by all. Survivors include:...
Mrs. Myrtle Pauline Townsend
Jun 10, 2014
Myrtle Pauline (Polly) Benz Townsend, a long-time Herrin resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Parkway Manor in Marion where she had lived in recent years. Polly was born on January 5, 1924, at her parents' farm near Expansion in Mercer County, North Dakota. Her parents were John J. Benz, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Maetche) Benz. She grew...
Charles Clark
Jun 9, 2014
Herrin-Charles W. Clark (Charlie) 80 passed away Monday June 9, 2014 at 12:25pm at his home following a brave battle with cancer. Charlie was born June 23, 1933 in East St. Louis IL to his parents Allen & Diecasa (Reed) Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Genevie in October 2004. Charlie was also preceded...
John Kevin Parks
Jun 3, 2014
John Kevin Parks, 50, of Herrin passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 10:43 pm at his home. John was born May 1, 1964 in Marion the son of Tom and Lucille Parks. Survivors include his; Son – Darrell E. Parks of Rantoul, Illinois Two grandchildren; Kaleb & Daniel Parks of Urbana, Illinois Father – Tom Parks of Marion...
Lanora Blumer Walker
Jun 3, 2014
Carbondale-Lanora Blumer Walker passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in Carbondale, IL. She is survived by her husband, Willard Walker of Cobden, IL., three sons, Doug (San Francisco), Steve (Clearwater, FL) and Randy (Greenville, SC); two sisters, Virginia Clifton (Crosstown) and Vickie Lange (Scott City); two brothers, Marion (Cape Girardeau) and Bill (Modesto, CA). Her parents and one brother,...
Joanne Dewitt
Jun 2, 2014
Marion-Joanne Elaine DeWitt won her 6 year battle with Ovarian Cancer at 11 PM on June 2, 2014. Joanne was born in Springfield, MA on November 14, 1956 to George L. Chretien Sr. and Shirley D. Roy. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Chicopee. She graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1974, and attended Westfield...
Peggy Faye Doughty
May 28, 2014
Peggy Faye Doughty, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 1 am surrounded by her family. Peggy was born May 10, 1937 in Corinth the daughter of James Edward and Jenny (Cash) Currey. She married Jimmie L. Doughty on November 8, 1952 in Johnston City and together they shared over 46 years of marriage until his death on...
Betty Lou Hudgens
May 27, 2014
Betty Lou Hudgens, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 4:05 am at her home in Marion.
Betty was born March 6, 1932 in Plumfield, Illinois the daughter of George W. and Hope (Hewlett) Hubbard. She married Sam Hudgens on August 10, 1951 in Marion and together they have blessed to share over 62 years of marriage.
She...
Wanda Hearn
May 22, 2014
Marion-Wanda L. Hearn, 82, passed away at 8:40pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Wanda was born on December 15, 1931 in Pittsburg to Esco and Betty (Patterson) Edwards. She married John Hearn on September 7, 1951 in Pittsburg. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2008. Wanda attended Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
Betty F. McKane
May 21, 2014
Betty F. McKane, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 5:15 am at Salem Township Hospital. Betty was born July 7, 1933 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Bud and Ruby (Butler) Hughes. She She was a homemaker and a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church of Marion. She married James Morgan in March, 1980 and they were...
Mr. Sam Myers
May 17, 2014
Herrin- Sam Myers, 63, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his partner, Edward, niece, Kelli and great nephew, Carson at 10:20 AM, Saturday, May 17, 2014, Sam was born on May 31, 1950 in Libertyville, Illinois to Lois Luck. Sam was a handsome and creative man who had a charismatic disposition and made friends...
Erma Marie Petroski
May 9, 2014
Herrin- Erma Marie Petroski, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 7:03pm on Friday, May 9, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Erma was born in Herrin on March 25, 1931, the daughter of Joe and Jennie (Porro) Calcaterra. She married Bob J. Petroski in Herrin June 9, 1951. They shared thirty-six years of marriage until his passing on February 14, 1988. ...
William Whitehead
May 8, 2014
Carterville-William Whitehead, 92, passed away at 1:46 am on Thursday, May 08, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. William was born on March 5, 1922 in Spillertown to John “Dolph” and Sadie (Stroud) Whitehead. He married Ruby L. Presley; she preceded him in death on August 18, 1972. He later married Lucille Howell and she survives of Carterville. William served...
Irene Burgess Bush
May 5, 2014
Herrin- Irene Burgess Bush, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 5:57pm on Monday, May 5, 2014 in Herrin. Irene was born in Cleaton, Kentucky on July 15, 1920, the daughter of Victor C. and Clay (Todd) Suddath. She married Ray Burgess. He preceded her in death in 1964. She later married Carl Bush and he preceded her in death...
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