Obituaries

Helen Loeh

Helen Loeh

Aug 23, 2012

Herrin- HELEN HAWKINS (ANTONINI) LOEH, of Herrin, passed away at 5:20pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Helen Hawkins was born in Herrin, the daughter of Elmer and Fannie (Gatlin) Hawkins. She and her sister, Ola Mae Gosnell, grew up and attended school in Herrin. She married Roy Antonini and from this union came two sons-...

Oscar Deon Clark

Oscar Deon Clark

Aug 18, 2012

Herrin- OSCAR DEON CLARK, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at 11:45am on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at his home in Herrin. Oscar was born in Olmstead, Illinois on August 15, 1947, the son of Virgil and Bethana (Williams) Clark. He married Joan Keeling in Herrin on October 1, 1966. She survives. Mr. Clark was a member of the Herrin...

Larry Joseph Stanton

Larry Joseph Stanton

Aug 18, 2012

Marion Larry Joseph Stanton, 62, of Marion passed away surrounded by family at his home on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Marvin McComas and Reverend Ed Martin presiding. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede...

Roger Lee Dotson

Roger Lee Dotson

Aug 18, 2012

Herrin- ROGER LEE DOTSON, age 59, of Herrin, passed away at 11:28pm on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center Nursing Home in Marion. Roger was born in Herrin on September 24, 1952, the son of Clarence and Regina (Adams) Dotson. He married Debbie Walker in Herrin in 1992. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Dotson had retired...

Ruth Walker Hume

Ruth Walker Hume

Aug 17, 2012

Goreville Ruth Walker Hume, 80, of Goreville passed away in Heartland Regional Medical Center on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM with family by her side. Funeral services are set for Monday, August 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Goreville United Methodist Church, with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Interment will follow at Busby Cemetery in Goreville. A time of...

Lynn Walsh Surgeon

Lynn Walsh Surgeon

Aug 17, 2012

Lynn Surgeon Lynn Walsh Surgeon of Evansville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 4:15 AM at Mt Vernon Health Care in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was 87 years old. Visitation will be held at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waterloo (Tipton), IL on Friday, August 24, 2012 beginning at 10:00 AM followed by a Mass, funeral...

Gertrude A. Wurm

Gertrude A. Wurm

Aug 17, 2012

Gertrude A. Wurm, 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2012 at 9:42 P.M. at her home. Gerturde was born December 21, 1924 in Breese, Illinois the daughter of Fred and Cecilia (Richter) Schmidt. She married Robert Bookie Wurm on July 9, 1947 in Breese and together they shared over 18 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in...

Laura Fischer

Laura Fischer

Aug 17, 2012

Pittsburg- LAURA ANN FISCHER, age 51, of Pittsburg, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Laura was born in El Paso, Texas on May 13, 1961 the daughter of Edward J. and Barbara (Cuddy) Fischer. Laura was a retired Registered Nurse for Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale. Survivors include her father- Edward J. Fischer of Marion Daughter-...

Bob Thompson

Bob Thompson

Aug 16, 2012

Herrin – Bobby D. Thompson, 60, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 12:57 P.M. at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Bobby was born April 5, 1952 in Creal Springs the son of Denzel and Inez (Lenon) Thompson. He married Alice Smart on May 15, 1976 in Creal Springs and together they have shared over 36 years of marriage. He...

Alta Underwood

Alta Underwood

Aug 16, 2012

Goreville Alta LaVerne Underwood, 90, of Goreville passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 7:22 PM at her home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend RG Null officiating. Interment will follow in Busby Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 from...

Norma Albright

Norma Albright

Aug 16, 2012

Marion Norma J. Albright, 81, of Marion passed away at 7:10 AM on August 16, 2012 at her home. Funeral services for Norma will be on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverends RG Null & Jason Forby officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Tunnel Hill. Visitation will precede the...

Charles Leonard Smith

Charles Leonard Smith

Aug 15, 2012

Marion Charles Leonard Smith, 64, of Marion passed away surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 2:10 PM. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Robbey Smith presiding. Interment will follow in Hanks Cemetery, southeast of Marion. Visitation with the family...

Doris Dwyer

Doris Dwyer

Aug 14, 2012

Marion Doris M. Dwyer, loving mother and grandmother, joined her Heavenly family at 9:05 PM on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the age of 81; she was surrounded by those she loved. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, August 17, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Interment will follow in Oddfellows...

Stella J Colombo

Stella J Colombo

Aug 11, 2012

Herrin- STELLA J. COLOMBO, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 1:20pm on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Stella was born in Frontier, Wyoming on March 2, 1930, the daughter of Robert D. and Katie Byars. She married Frank A. Colombo in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1998. Mrs. Colombo was of Catholic faith...

Jerry Lee Harnish

Jerry Lee Harnish

Aug 8, 2012

Marion- Jerry Lee Harnish, Sr., 81, of Marion, formerly of Decatur, departed this life at 10:58 am, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Jerry was born on April 5, 1931 in Decatur to Leslie Carl and Henriette (Schalla) Harnish. He married Corene Masters on December 21, 1964 in St. Louis, MO. She survives of Marion. Jerry was drafted into...

Robert Franklin Crutcher, Jr.

Robert Franklin Crutcher, Jr.

Aug 1, 2012

Carterville Robert Crutcher, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2:24 P.M. in his home in Carterville. He was 78 years old. Bob was born in Lola, Kentucky on June 28, 1934. He was the second child of three and the only son of Mr. & Mr. Robert Franklin Crutcher, Sr. He was a 1952 graduate of...

Edwin Hetzel

Edwin Hetzel

Jul 31, 2012

Marion Edwin J. Hetzel, 71, of Marion died at 6:00 PM at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hetzel was born in Racine, WI on October 12, 1940 to Kenneth & Agnes (Babe) Hetzel. He married Dianne Hunter in Racine on October 7, 1966; they shared nearly 46 years together. He is survived by his loving wife, Dianne; children, Kenneth Hetzel...

Stella Webb

Stella Webb

Jul 30, 2012

Marion Stella Alice Webb, 95, of Marion passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 1:10 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Stella was born October 22, 1916 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania the daughter of Stanley and Albina (Romanovski) Urbanik. She was raised in Christopher, Illinois and graduated from Christopher High School in 1934. She married Julius Joshua Webb of Zeigler, Illinois on...

Jackie Lee Sullivan

Jackie Lee Sullivan

Jul 28, 2012

Jackie Lee Sullivan Goreville - Jackie Lee Sullivan, 60, of Marion lost his earthly battle but won his heavenly reward at 8:15 PM July 28th, 2012. His loving wife, daughter and son in law, and son and daughter in law surrounded him as he began his glorious journey. His beloved grandsons, Joseph, Justice and Jace Ray were also near. Although...

Alberta Dawson

Alberta Dawson

Jul 26, 2012

Marion Alberta I. Dawson, 94, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10:35 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Alberta was born August 6, 1917 in Williamson County the daughter of Richard and Katherine (Waldron) James. She married Harry Dawson on December 15, 1934 in Wickliffe, Kentucky and together they shared over 59 years of...

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