Obituaries
Alberta Bigler
Dec 8, 2013
Herrin- Alberta Bigler, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00am on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Alberta was born December 16, 1925 to Mamie (Butler) and Albert Gale in Gorham, IL along with her twin brother, Oakley. After working on the Naval Base in San Leandro, California, she returned to Carbondale, IL where...
Robert Earl Johns
Dec 7, 2013
Robert Earl Johns, 84, of the Lake of Egypt, passed peacefully away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8:40 a.m. at Herrin Hospital surrounded lovingly by his family. Robert was born October 10, 1929 in Johnson County, on his family farm, the son of Ray and Gladys (Bradley) Johns. He married Bonnie Tanner-Newell on April 18, 1959 in Corinth, and...
Claris Ann "C.C" Chullen
Dec 6, 2013
Thompsonville- Claris Ann “C.C.” Chullen, age 69, of Thompsonville, passed away at 5:00am on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Claris was born in Melvin, Kentucky on October 11, 1944, the daughter of John and Ella (Stewart) Chullen. She proudly served in the United States Navy from 1963~1966. After her naval career, Claris attended...
Charles W. Tolbert
Dec 5, 2013
Odin-Charles William Tolbert, Jr., 50, passed away at 5:20pm on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Salem Hospital. Charles was born on November 18, 1963 in Herrin to Charles William and Edna Marie (Odum) Tolbert. He worked at North American Lighting for many years and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include: Daughters: Crystal Hamilton of Odin Jade...
Kenneth James Semon
Dec 5, 2013
Johnston City- Kenneth James Semon, 61, of JohnstonCity, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:37 PM, Thursday, December 5, 2013 at his home. Kenneth was born on June 4, 1952 in Jonesboro, IL to Berthel and Edith (Nolan) Semon. He was mechanically inclined and drove semi trucks and tow trucks for local contractors throughout the years. He was Pentecost. ...
Gleness Andrew
Dec 4, 2013
Marion-Gleness Knight Andrew, 91, passed away on December 4, 2013 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Gleness was born on July 23, 1922 in Rosiclare, IL to E.A. and Janie (Woods) Knight. She married Bennett Andrew on August 11, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He preceded her in death on November 16, 2003. Gleness was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother...
Loretta T. Byrley-Stroud
Dec 2, 2013
Herrin- Loretta Theresa Byrley-Stroud, 53, of Herrin, passed away at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 2, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Loretta was born on September 24, 1960 in Chicago to Earl J. and Dianne (Sealander) Byrley. She married Keith Stroud on August 2, 1988 in Kentucky. He survives of Herrin. She was a faithful and dedicated homemaker who formerly...
Dennis Jones
Dec 2, 2013
Marion-Dennis Jones, 58, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born on June 18, 1955 in Pekin, IL to James and Betty (Webb) Jones. He married Patricia Loeh on August 6, 1976 in Goreville. She survives of Marion. Dennis was the owner of Jones Plumbing for many years. He enjoyed spending time with...
Helen Chamness
Dec 2, 2013
Marion-Helen Chamness, 93, passed away shortly before noon on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Helen was born on October 10, 1920 to Harry Garrison and Ida Mae (Hinchcliff) Turnage. She was first married to George H. Pritchett on May 30, 1937. They were married eight years when George was killed in Germany during WWII on April...
Mable Grant
Dec 2, 2013
Herrin-Mable A. Grant, 87, passed away on December 2, 2013 at Frankfort Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in West Frankfort. Mable was born on November 8, 1926 in Fergus, Illinois to Harry H. and Lena (Sanders) Grant. Mable graduated from Johnston City High School in 1944. She was formerly employed by Smoler Brothers. Mable was a beautician and taught at Marion...
William Douglas "Bill" Adams
Nov 30, 2013
West Frankfort- William Douglas “Bill” Adams, 72, of West Frankfort, passed away at 3:23 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at HeartlandRegionalMedicalCenter in Marion. Bill was born on June 13, 1941 in Alton to Oren and Ina (Downs) Adams. He married Delores Cain on January 17, 1969 in Alton. She survives of West Frankfort. He was a US Army veteran. Once...
Theresa Marie Boester
Nov 29, 2013
Marion-Theresa Marie Boester, 80, died at 12:42pm Friday, November 29, 2013 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Theresa was born on December 2, 1932 in Missouri to Frank and Ethel (Goley) Harpstrite. She married John Boester on February 5, 1955 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion. He survives of Marion. Theresa was active in the...
Leland Ray Spiller
Nov 28, 2013
Herrin- Leland Ray Spiller, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 11:07 AM, Thursday, November 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Leland Ray was born on September 9, 1943 in Chicago to Harold B. and Rosalie “Elizabeth” (Payne) Spiller. He married Shirley Atterberry on April 26, 1961 in Johnston City. She survives of Herrin. He was a...
James Douglas Duncan, Sr.
Nov 27, 2013
Herrin- James Douglas Duncan, Sr., age 76, of Benton, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 5:40am on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Westside Rehab and CareCenter in West Frankfort. James was born in Harrisburg on January 22, 1937, the son of Ward and Sybil (Ferrell) Duncan. He was raised in the PentecostalChurch in Herrin. James was in the first graduating...
Dorothy Weatherford
Nov 26, 2013
Marion-Dorothy Weatherford, 61, passed away at 1:15pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home. Dorothy was born on November 11, 1952 to Floyd and Esther (Miller) McGinn. She married Ernest Weatherford on June 8, 1974 in New Baden. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2005. Dorothy retired from the Williamson County Ambulance Company. She received numerous awards...
William Fredrick "Bill" Reel
Nov 23, 2013
Marion- William Fredrick “Bill” Reel, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 7:55pm on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at his home in Marion. William was born in Marion on April 26, 1932, the son of Vernell and Mildred (Anderson) Reel. Ever since he was a little boy, Bill wanted to be a farmer. Once he was old enough he became...
Connie Howell
Nov 23, 2013
Herrin- Constance D. “Connie” Howell, 73, of Herrin, passed away at 12:05 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Connie was born on May 28, 1940 in Herrin to Henry and Aileen (Smith) Rash. She married Robert Leigh Howell on August 14, 1959 in Marion. He preceded her in death on Valentine’s Day 2006. Although she was a homemaker...
Zachary Rainey
Nov 21, 2013
Marion-Zachary Rainey, 24, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Zachary was born on April 4, 1989 in Marion to Anthony and Lisa (Mullen) Rainey. He married Whitni Towers on April 30, 2011 at Arnold View Freewill Baptist Church. She survives of Herrin. Zachary loved motor cross and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family, his pets and will...
Pauline Rose (Carnaghi) Eovaldi
Nov 19, 2013
Herrin- Pauline Rose (Carnaghi) Eovaldi, age 92, of Naperville, IL, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 7:12am on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Naperville. Pauline was born in Herrin, IL, on May 17, 1921, to Guiseppe (Joe) and Enrica (Kata) Carnaghi. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and graduated from...
Harrison Nguyen
Nov 15, 2013
Harrison Nguyen, 68, of Marion, passed away on November 15, 2013 at 12:15 A.M. at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Nguyen was born May 10, 1945 in Vietnam. He married Be Thi Nguyen on October 25, 1975 in Marion and together they have shared over 38 years of marriage. He has operated the Pali Kai Chinese Restaurant in...
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