Obituaries
Mary Ann Reis
Nov 14, 2013
Herrin- Mary Ann Reis, 78, of Herrin, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:25 AM, Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Mary Ann was born on January 18, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to Raymond Bernard and Claudia May (Austerschmidt) Wolk. She married Donald William Reis, Sr. on August 13, 1955 in St. Louis, MO. He...
John Robert Jones
Nov 9, 2013
Marion- John Robert Jones, 49, of Marion, passed away at 11:00 PM, Friday, November 9, 2013 at his home in Marion. John Robert was born on September 25, 1964 in White Sands, NM to Jackie Dale and Katharina (Gemroth) Jones. He owned “Bobbies” restaurant in Galatia for several years before more recently working as a truck driver for local contractors. ...
Michael L. Byrn
Nov 9, 2013
Marion- Michael L. Byrn, 64, of Marion, passed away at 8:26 PM, Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Michael was born on July 2, 1949 in Herrin to Joe and Ruth (Pullem) Byrn. He married Linda L. Davis on March 21, 1968 in Creal Springs. She preceded him in death on December 7, 2012. Michael...
Jesse Morgan
Nov 8, 2013
Marion-Jesse Leondress Morgan, 66, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 at his home. Jesse was born September 27, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to Robert Lee and Vennie Lue (Townsend) Morgan. He was a member of the Army's 101st Airborne and served three tours in Vietnam. Jesse really enjoyed his job and the company of his coworkers at Second Baptist Church in...
Mr. Richard L. Wiggins
Nov 8, 2013
Herrin- Richard L. Wiggins, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 12:24 PM, Friday, November 8, 2013 at HerrinHospital. Richard was born on April 20, 1939 in Herrin to William Paul and Ruth (Burke) Wiggins. He served his country bravely while enlisted as a US Marine during the Vietnam era. Once honorably discharged, he began a career as an electrician for...
Mr. James Lowell Cain
Nov 7, 2013
Goreville- James Lowell “Jim” Cain, 71, of Goreville, passed away at 9:41 AM, Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jim was born on January 12, 1942 in Herrin to Charles Lowell and Bonnie (Flener) Cain. He was a US Army Vietnam veteran who fought courageously for his country while stationed overseas. Once honorably discharged, he...
Lorin Van Horn
Nov 5, 2013
Goreville-Lorin Jerome Van Horn, 85, passed away at 11:25am on Tuesday, November 05, 2013 at his home. Lorin was born August 11, 1928 in East St. Louis to Lorin and Catherine (Williams) Van Horn. He married Harriet “Tinks” Van Horn, she preceded him in death. Lorin was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include: Daughters: Kay...
Donald Childers
Nov 5, 2013
Johnston City-Donald A. Childers, 85, passed away at 12:15am on Tuesday, November 05, 2013 at Herrin Hospital Donald was born May 11, 1928 in Union County to Larkin and Inez (Williams) Childers. He married Nellie Manus on September 20, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas. They recently celebrated 66 years of marriage. She survives of Johnston City. Donald retired from SI Power...
Dallas Travelstead
Nov 4, 2013
Marion-Dallas D. Travelstead, 36, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Franklin County Hospital as a result of a mining accident. Dallas was born on January 30, 1977 in Marion to Delmar and Jamie (Dotson) Travelstead. He married Jamie Norris on July 2, 2002 in Las Vegas. She survives of Marion. Dallas loved riding motorcycles and spending time with...
Phillip Loyal Girdner
Nov 3, 2013
Marion-Phillip Loyal Girdner, 72, passed away at 9:50am on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at his home. Phillip was born September 29, 1941 in Bryants Store, Kentucky to Roy and Linda Mae (Lee) Girdner. He married Pamela Wolaver on June 1, 1993 in Corbin, Kentucky. She survives of Marion. Phillip retired from the railroad as an electrician. He was a member...
Mr. Mack Lannom
Nov 2, 2013
Carbondale- Mack T. Lannom, 89, of Carbondale, passed away at his home after a short illness Saturday morning, November 2, 2013. Mack was born July 27, 1924 in New Virginia, IL to William J. and Pauline (Gamblin) Lannom, he was raised by his grandfather- Mack “Pop” Gamblin. Mack worked 29 years as a pressman at the Southern Illinoisan, then a Maintenance...
Mark A. Patton
Nov 1, 2013
Mark A. Patton, 50, of Metropolis, passed away on Friday, November 01, 2013 at 1:45 am at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri. Mark was born January 11, 1963 in Mattoon the son of Jon and Dorothy (Schofield) Patton. He married Melanie Williams on March 4, 1989 in Herrin and together they have shared over 24 years of marriage. He...
Charles Basham
Nov 1, 2013
Charles William Basham, 81, of Marion, passed away on Friday. November 1, 2013 at 8:45 am at his residence. Charles was born November 23, 1932 in Wheeling, West Virginia the son of George and Anna (Williams) Basham. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the Air Force. Charles was a member of the Elks and was a...
Lenore Saxon Doyle
Oct 31, 2013
Marion-Lenore Saxon Doyle, 74, passed away at 9:38pm on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lenore was born on February 8, 1939 in Johnston City to Haywood and Jessie (Hopper) Batey. She loved to travel and was very proud of having traveled to all 50 states. Lenore loved to sew and enjoyed spending time with her dogs. Survivors include:...
Baby Braysen Michael Vaughn
Oct 30, 2013
Johnston City- Braysen Michael Vaughn, 3 months, went to be with the heavenly angels at 1:02 PM, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Braysen Michael was born on July 21, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale to Brandon Vaughn and Courtney Marshall. He was a loving baby with a sweet disposition and smile. He will be dearly missed by...
Mary Ellen Carlson
Oct 29, 2013
West Frankfort-Mary Ellen Carlson, 83, passed away 5:12am on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born to George and Marie in Williamson County. She enjoyed poetry and fishing and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include: Four sons: Rickey and Anna Terry and Roberta Charles and Janet Darrell Timothy Two grandchildren: Tommy and Tammy Five step...
Michael Joseph Amoroso
Oct 29, 2013
Michael Joseph Amoroso, 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7:03 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mike was born August 28, 1928 in Donora, Pennsylvania the son of Guiseppe “Joseph” and Luisa (DeLembo) Amoroso. He married Mary Lou Hostert on May 2, 1953 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, celebrating 60 years of marriage this year. He was member of...
Anna Lavonna Vinson
Oct 28, 2013
Chester-Anna Lavonna (Deere) Vinson, 72, passed from this life at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, Illinois on Monday, October 28, 2013 surrounded by family and friends who loved her. She was born on December 28, 1940 to Raphael and Sadie (Jenkins) Deere. Lavonna married Ralph “Junior” Vinson on July 11, 1958 and had two children; Pamela Schuchert and Bradley Vinson. She...
Doris J. Mandrell
Oct 26, 2013
Marion-Doris Mandrell, 75, passed away at 2:10am on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Doris was born on May 9, 1938 in Paulton to Dixon and Jean (Hastings) Roberts. She married Hubert Mandrell on August 4, 1957 at Arnold View Church south of Crab Orchard. He survives of Marion. Doris attended Harbor Church of Lake of Egypt. ...
Mr. J. O. Hays
Oct 25, 2013
Herrin- James Okley “J.O.” Hays, 66, of Herrin, passed away at 7:30 AM, Friday, October 25, 2013, at his son’s home in Herrin. J.O. was born on September 23, 1947 in Herrin to Bill and Geraldine “Gerry” (Berry) Hays. He served his country while enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Once honorably discharged, he worked several years...
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