Obituaries

Gary Lannom

Gary Lannom

Dec 6, 2005

Gary Lynn Lannom MARION-Gary Lynn Lannom, 58, of Marion passed away at 2:40 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at the home of his sister in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 9, 2005 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. John Simpson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December...

Gene Moroni

Gene Moroni

Dec 5, 2005

Herrin- Eugene Gene Thomas Moroni, age 87, of Herrin, passed away on Monday December 5, 2005 at 6:00pm at the Severin Intermediate Care Center in Benton, IL. Eugene was born in Herrin on January 9, 1918 to John H. and Josephine (Colombo) Moroni. He married Wilma Lorraine Davis on October 17, 1940 in Harrisburg, IL. She preceded him in death...

J. Ruth Fish

J. Ruth Fish

Dec 1, 2005

Marion-Jennie Ruth Fish, 98, died at 11:20 A.M., Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Pleasantview Nursing Home in Morrison, Illinois. Ruth was born October 21, 1907 to Eddie Z. and Ettie (Bradley) Lyerla in rural Creal Springs. She was the last surviving of 10 children. She married Robert Delos Fish on April 7, 1928 in Independence, Missouri and he preceded her...

Kathleen Fulford

Kathleen Fulford

Dec 1, 2005

Johnston City- KATHLEEN GRIFFIN-FULFORD, age 57, of rural Johnston City, passed away at 3:38pm on Wednesday November 30, 2005 at her residence in rural Johnston City. Kathleen was born on August 31, 1948 in Williamson County to Betty June (Stone) and Woodrow Staffey. She married Donald E. Griffin on July 28, 1967. He preceded her in death on April 15,...

H. Allen Priest

H. Allen Priest

Dec 1, 2005

Marion- HARRY ALLEN PRIEST, age 84, of Marion, Indiana, formerly of Marion, IL, passed away at 10:30pm on Thursday December 1, 2005 at Bradner Village Health Care Center in Marion, Indiana. Allen was born in Williamson County to the late Harry and Bernice (Springs) Priest on August 18, 1921. He married Dorothy Ranger in February of 1942. She survives. Mr....

Ollie E. Rogers

Ollie E. Rogers

Nov 30, 2005

Marion Ollie E. Rogers, 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 2:46 p.m. in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ollie was born November 20, 1935 in Jasper, AL to Robert B. & Cora F. (Bobo) Rogers. He married Patricia A. Pauhl on August 1, 1964 in Chicago and together they have shared over 41 years of marriage. She survives...

Mildred Ward

Mildred Ward

Nov 26, 2005

Mildred H. Ward MARION-Mildred H. Ward, 91, of Marion passed away at 2:00 AM, Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2005 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville with Pastor Cindy Absher officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, Monday, November 28,...

Fred Hilliard

Fred Hilliard

Nov 25, 2005

Marion- Fred Hilliard, 91, of Marion, passed away at 1:25 AM, Thursday, November 24, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. Fred was born on September 26, 1914 in Williamson County to Tommy & Lizzie (Tanner) Hilliard. He married Ruby Lunsford on April 4, 1937 in Marion. She preceded him in death on June 24, 1993. Mr. Hilliard was...

Charles E. Foster

Charles E. Foster

Nov 23, 2005

HERRIN- Charles Chuck Edward Foster, 72, of Herrin, passed away at 3:00pm on Tuesday November 22, 2005 surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Herrin. Charles was born in Herrin on November 13, 1933 to Anna Lee (Keeling) and Joe Foster. He married Judith Ann Masters on July 6, 1957. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Foster was retired...

Toby Chambliss

Toby Chambliss

Nov 21, 2005

Marion Toby Lee Chambliss, 6, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 9:35 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Toby was born August 15, 1999 in Marion. He was a 1st grade student at Jefferson School in Johnston City. Toby is survived by: Foster Mother Debra Morse of Marion Sister Tiffany Chambliss of Harrisburg Brother Brockton Braddy of Marion...

Elbert McCree

Elbert McCree

Nov 21, 2005

Elbert McCree MARION-Elbert McCree, 87, of Marion passed from this life to his heavenly home on November 21, 2005 at 8:30 PM at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 26, 2005 at the All Nations Church of God, north of Marion with Reverend Tony Holley and Pastor R. G. Null...

Sara Sims

Sara Sims

Nov 20, 2005

MULKEYTOWN- Sara J. Sims, 21, of Mulkeytown, died in a tragic car accident at 7:40 AM, Friday, November 18, 2005 in Desoto. Sara was the beloved daughter of Perry & Joni (Gardner) Sims. She was born April 20, 1984 in Herrin. Sara was only twenty-one and the new mother of a beautiful little girl, Alyssa, in August. Not only did...

Cecil Davis

Cecil Davis

Nov 19, 2005

Marion- Cecil Davis, 81, of Mayfield, KY, passed away at 10:21 AM, Friday, November 18, 2005 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion. Mr. Davis was born on May 13, 1924 in Livingston, TN to Raymond and Norma (Spicer) Davis. He married Anna Lee Cutlip in 1947 in Cumberland, TN. She survives of Kentucky. Cecil was a United States...

Frances T. Lukesh

Frances T. Lukesh

Nov 18, 2005

Marion Frances T. Lukesh, 88, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2005 at 3:25 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. Frances was born November 6, 1917 to Frank and Stephanie (Murowski) Shanders in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She married John J. Lukesh on June 14, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, PA and together they shared over 59 years of marriage until his...

Orpha Murphy

Orpha Murphy

Nov 14, 2005

Orpha (McGee) Murphy CREAL SPRINGS-Orpha (McGee) Murphy, 48, of Creal Springs passed away at 1:21 PM, Monday, November 14, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 17, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Joye Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at...

Nancy Fay Sanders

Nancy Fay Sanders

Nov 14, 2005

Herrin- Nancy Fay Sanders, 60, of Guthrie, KY, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 7:40 PM, Saturday, November 12, 2005, at her home. Nancy was born on February 6, 1945 in St. Louis, Mo to Gladys (Hutsler) Owens. She married Paul Sanders on June 28, 1963 in Herrin. He survives of Guthrie, KY. She was a retired antique collector and...

Myrtle E. Harper

Myrtle E. Harper

Nov 12, 2005

Johnston City- MYRTLE E. (CASH) HARPER, age 95, of Marion, passed away at 3:30am on Saturday November 12, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Myrtle was born in Williamson County on August 14, 1910 to James Samuel Sam Cash and Minnie (Kelly) Cash. She married Dow Harper in Williamson County on November 25, 1933. Dow owned Harpers Feed Mill in Herrin from...

Marie Cotilla Waldschmidt

Marie Cotilla Waldschmidt

Nov 10, 2005

Energy- Marie Cotilla Aunt B Waldschmidt, 95, of Energy, formerly of Cairo, passed away at 5:12 PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Marie was born on September 12, 1910 in Mounds, IL to George & Etta (Waller) Cotilla. She married Howard G. Waldschmidt on April 3, 1940 in Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1974....

Genevieve Hudson

Genevieve Hudson

Nov 8, 2005

HERRIN- Afton Genevieve Hudson, age 88, of Herrin, passed away unexpectedly at 1:50pm on Tuesday November 8, 2005 at her residence. Genevieve was born September 13, 1917 in Goreville, IL to Almeda (Maze) and Joseph Franklin Henderson. She married Glen Hudson in Goreville, IL on September 28, 1933. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the First Church of God in...

LaVern Peterson

LaVern Peterson

Nov 8, 2005

LaVern “Pete” Peterson GOREVILLE-LaVern “Pete” Peterson, 78, of Goreville passed away at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Busby Church in Goreville with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 Am, Saturday, November 12, 2005 at the church. Burial will...

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