Obituaries

Ronald L. Absher

Ronald L. Absher

Nov 14, 2011

Herrin- Ronald L. Absher, 69, of Herrin, passed away at 1:42 AM, Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Ron was born on May 8, 1942 in Williamson County to Louis and Margaret (Hale) Absher. He married Connie Sue Strunk on July 2, 1966 at Energy First Baptist Church. She survives of Herrin. Ron served his country honorably as a...

Edward Humphrey

Edward Humphrey

Nov 14, 2011

Edward O. Humphrey, 93, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Edward was born December 6, 1917 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Archie and Clara (Helhake) Humphrey. He married Edith Bickhaus on August 25, 1940 in St. Patrick, Missouri and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until her death...

Barbara Jean Crabtree

Barbara Jean Crabtree

Nov 14, 2011

Herrin- BARBARA JEAN CRABTREE, age 73, of Herrin, passed away at 5:50pm on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Herrin Nursing and Rehab Center. Barbara was born in Carterville on May 16, 1938, the daughter of Audy and Marie (Gillody) Volner. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Herrin. Mrs. Crabtree was retired from Kerr-McGee, where she worked...

James L. Bayles

James L. Bayles

Nov 14, 2011

Herrin- JAMES LOUIS BAYLES, of Herrin, passed away at 8:13am on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Herrin Hospital at the age of 79. James was born in Stonefort on March 12, 1932, the son of James Martin and Leona Catherine (Lorenz) Bayles. He married E. Sue (Sweeney) in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she survives. He is survived by his children, James...

John E. Pendall

John E. Pendall

Nov 12, 2011

Bush- JOHN E. PENDALL, age 50, of Bush, passed away at 8:44pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in Herrin on September 25, 1961, the son of Charles R. and Janet Marie (Hall) Pendall. Johnny had a zest for life. He never met a stranger and was proud to spend his years as a life-long...

Elizabeth M. Stewart

Elizabeth M. Stewart

Nov 12, 2011

Marion- Elizabeth M. Stewart, age 75, of Marion, passed away on November 12th, 2011 at Marion Rehab and Nursing. Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart will be held at the Blue Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 16th at 11am. There will be a visitation at the funeral home from 5-8pm on Tuesday, November 15th. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Dr....

Jimmy Shadden

Jimmy Shadden

Nov 11, 2011

Marion- Jimmy E. Shadden, 61, passed away November 11, 2011 at 7:40 am at his home in Marion. A memorial service will be held at the 3rd Baptist Church in Marion on Tuesday, November 15th at 11 am. There will be a time of visitation at the church from 10am until the service hour. Rev. Scott Kallem will officiate. Military...

Carl L. Wilkins

Carl L. Wilkins

Nov 9, 2011

Carl L. Wilkins, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:06 P.M. at his home. Carl was born June 13, 1924 in Stonefort the son of George and Peggy (Hancock) Wilkins. He married Sondra Weimann on May 10, 1969 in Zeigler and together they have shared over 42 years of marriage. He was a veteran, proudly serving in...

William H. Borum

William H. Borum

Nov 8, 2011

Marion William H. Borum, 71, passed away at his residence. William was born March 10, 1941 the son of Loren E. and Velma (Harris) Borum. He was a United States Navy Veteran, William retired from the Water Department for the City of Marion, where he had worked as a water treatment plant operator. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 10,...

Edna Dueringer

Edna Dueringer

Nov 8, 2011

Herrin Edna Lorraine Dueringer, 90, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:55 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Edna was born January 5, 1921 in Freeman Spur the daughter of Jack and Pearl (Furlow) Meadows. She was of the Pentecostal Faith, she had worked as a caregiver to the elderly. Edna is survived by her; Son Paul Dueringer of Marion...

Eva  Mofield

Eva Mofield

Nov 7, 2011

Marion--Eva Mae “Ivy” Mofield, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:28 PM at her home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday November 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is set for Friday from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are available at...

Bob Rossin

Bob Rossin

Nov 7, 2011

Herrin- Bob Rossin, 78, of Herrin, passed from this life into the loving arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 7, 2011 at his home. Bob was born July 1, 1933 in Carterville to Charles and Dolly (Baggett) Rossin. He graduated from Herrin High School in May of 1951. He married Virginia Upchurch, who was the love of...

Mildred E. Stilley

Mildred E. Stilley

Nov 5, 2011

Marion- Mildred E Stilley, 95, of Marion passed away November 5, 2011 at 5:24 AM at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services for Mrs. Stilley will be held on Tuesday, November 8th at 11 AM with Reverend Kevin McNeely officiating at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. There will be a visitation held from 9am until the service...

Lou Ann Bucher

Lou Ann Bucher

Nov 4, 2011

Herrin- LOU ANN J. BUCHER, age 83, of Herrin passed away at 4:00pm on November 2nd, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Lou Ann was born on September 2nd, 1928 in Herrin, the daughter of Glenn G. and Edith (Burklow) Newcom. She married Allen F. Bucher, who preceded her in death on January 4th, 2010. Survivors include her Son- Rodger...

Cecelia J. Adelsberger

Cecelia J. Adelsberger

Nov 2, 2011

Freeman Spur- CECELIA J. ADELSBERGER, age 95, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 10:40am on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Cecelia was born on October 16, 1916 in Franklin County, the daughter of Hypolite and Mary Anna Surgalski. She married Ralph Adelsberger in Piggott, Arkansas on April 24, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1993....

Mary Marlene Calhoon

Mary Marlene Calhoon

Nov 2, 2011

Goreville-Mary Marlene Calhoon, 73, of Goreville, passed away at 12:36 AM on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home with her husband by her side. Funeral services for Mary will be on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM at McKinney Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverends Kenny Blumenstock & Dale Billingsley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM –...

Anna V. Hindman

Anna V. Hindman

Nov 2, 2011

Herrin- ANNA V. HINDMAN, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 6:55am on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home in Herrin. Anna was born on November 14, 1923 in Reggio Calabria, Italy, the daughter of Peter and Dominica (Canale) Viterisi. Anna immigrated, with her mother, to America, in 1924, when she was six months old. Anna married Paul Hindman...

Peggy Louise Deaton

Peggy Louise Deaton

Nov 2, 2011

Sparta—Peggy Louise Deaton, 63, of Sparta passed away at 8:20 PM on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home. Per her request, there will be no visitation and a burial service will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Trammel Cemetery in Stonefort with Reverend Jeff Downard officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the...

Daniel Shelby

Daniel Shelby

Oct 31, 2011

Herrin- DANIEL A. SHELBY, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at his home at 10:05am on Monday, October 31, 2011. Daniel was born in Sikeston, MO on December 8, 1945, the son of Frank and Margaret (Mifflin) Shelby. Mr. Shelby had retired from his custodial positions at the Herrin American Legion and the West Frankfort Elks, where he was a...

William David Griffith

William David Griffith

Oct 30, 2011

Herrin- William David Griffith, 60, of Herrin, passed away at 3:34 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. David was born on October 17, 1951 in Possum Trot, KY to William D. & Geraldine (Brasher) Griffith. He married Mary E. Pearson on March 3, 1973 in Hurst. She survives of Herrin. David was a Veteran of the...