Obituaries

Paul Burns

Paul Burns

Nov 18, 2004

Marion Paul E. Burns, 82, died at 3:45 P.M. Wednesday, November 17, 2004 in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Paul was an only child born August 26, 1922 to Chloe & Lillie (Eason) Burns in West Frankfort. He married Betty Sandlin on October 07, 1945 in Marion and she survives in Marion. Paul was Warehouse Manager for United Manufacturing...

Steven Turay

Steven Turay

Nov 17, 2004

Marion Steven Turay, 88, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, November 15, 2004 at 11:25 P.M. at his home. Steven was born January 13, 1916 to John & Rebecca (Semsai) Turay in Chicago. Steven worked in sales for Sears in Tinley Park. Steven was a beloved father of five and loving grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great...

Georgette J Faraone

Georgette J Faraone

Nov 16, 2004

Marion Georgette J. Faraone, 80, of Rochester, New York, died November 15, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at her daughters residence. Georgette was born March 29, 1924 to Edward and Antoinette (Blais) Lafreniere in Messines, Quebec Canada. She married Charles Faraone on June 17, 1946 in Lac Ste. Marie, Canada and he preceded her in death on January 25, 1969. Georgette...

Aaron Pickering

Aaron Pickering

Nov 15, 2004

Marion Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Pickering, 20, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004 near Fallujah, Iraq. Aaron was born October 28, 1984 in Harrisburg to Carl Pickering and Lisa Killman Short. Aaron was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, G Company. He was a graduate of Harrisburg High School, having attended Marion High School until his junior year. During...

Abie Cooper

Abie Cooper

Nov 15, 2004

Marion Abie Cooper, 37, died Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 7:33 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Abie was born May 25, 1967 in Marion to Onie and Bonnie (Baker) Cooper. He married Dorothy Cooper on October 3, 1994 in McCraken County, Kentucky and she survives in Marion. Survivors include: Wife - Dorothy Cooper of Marion Funeral services...

Luther Aaron

Luther Aaron

Nov 15, 2004

West Frankfort- Luther L. Aaron, 81, of West Frankfort, passed away at 3:14 AM, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, November 14, 2004, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Luther was born on July 10, 1923 in Johnston City, IL to Fred & Ollie (Jones) Aaron. He married his loving wife of forty-six years, Fletta Gossage on July...

Tuffy Murphy

Tuffy Murphy

Nov 14, 2004

MARION-Tuffy Murphy, 54, passed away at 10:24 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13th, 2004 in Herrin Hospital. Tuffy was born on July 29th, 1950, the son of Melvin and Cora McGuire Murphy in Elkville, Il. His parents, brother Orville and sister in law Eileen Murphy all preceded him in death. Survivors include his brother Jerry Murphy, sister Vinnie and brother in law...

Paul W Gore

Paul W Gore

Nov 12, 2004

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Paul W. Gore Obituary Use Veterans Flag Please print web page info Marion Paul W. Gore, 88, died Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 12:03 P.M. at his residence. Paul was born February 18, 1916 to Elmer and Emiline (Elliott) Gore in Marion. He married Bernice Newton on September 04, 1953 and she preceded him in death on...

Nellie Simmons

Nellie Simmons

Nov 12, 2004

Herrin- Nellie Simmons, 90, of Herrin, passed away at, 3:40 AM, Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Nellie was born on May 2, 1914 in Cairo, IL to Simon & Latifa (Koury) Simmons. She retired as a consultant for the Department of Education after having obtained her Masters Degree at SIU-C in 1970. She was...

Marjorie M Burger

Marjorie M Burger

Nov 10, 2004

Marion Marjorie Merrell Burger, 95, died Tuesday, November 09, 2004 at 3:00 P.M. at Paradise Manor in Marion. Marjorie was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 22, 1909 to Hosmer Tryon Merrell, Sr. & Freda Flora (Schneider) Merrell. She was united in marriage to Dr.Joseph M. Burger on October 11, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. He preceded her in death on...

Abe W. Grounds

Abe W. Grounds

Nov 10, 2004

Ferges-Abraham W. A.W. (Abe) Grounds-82, of Ferges went home to be with the Lord at 4:50 P.M., Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 8, 1922 in Herrin, IL to Clarence & Lillian (Bristow) Grounds and was the 6th of 13 children. He moved to Ferges as a small child. He...

Dain A. Burnett

Dain A. Burnett

Nov 5, 2004

Johnston City Dain A. Burnett, 25, died Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 7:11 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Dain was born June 01, 1979 in Norfolk, VA to Frank Burnett, Sr. and Peggy (Bird) Burnett-Edwards. Dain worked at Crownline Boats. He attended The Seven-Day Adventist Church in Thompsonville. He...

Betty June Kerley

Betty June Kerley

Nov 4, 2004

November 4, 2004 Obituary Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home BETTY JUNE KERLEY Herrin- Betty June Kerley, 69, of Herrin, passed away at 8:25 PM, Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Betty June was born on April 4, 1935 in Herrin to Harvey & Lou (Suthard) Colp. She married Elmer Kerley on August 4, 1954 in Herrin. He preceded her...

Violet K Miller

Violet K Miller

Oct 27, 2004

Herrin-Violet Kathryn Miller,87,died 2:10 A.M., Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. She was born July 2, 1917 in Anna, Illinois to Jesse & Kitten (English) Bizzell. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Anna. She was retired, having worked as a medical record transcriptionist in hospitals in Southern Illinois and Arizona. She enjoyed...

Dewey Dee Crabtree

Dewey Dee Crabtree

Oct 26, 2004

Herrin-Dewey Dee Crabtree-40, died 10:50 P.M., Monday, October 26, 2004 at his residence. He was born November 30, 1963 in Jackson County, Illinois to Dewey Denzel & Barbara (Volner) Crabtree. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors Include: Mother: Barbara Crabtree-Herrin Father: Dewey Denzel Crabtree of Elkville Two Sisters & Brother In Laws: Jamie & Kyle Carson of...

Creighton A. Smith

Creighton A. Smith

Oct 25, 2004

Marion Creighton A. Smith, 82, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 2:45 P.M. at VA Medical Center in Marion. Creighton was born December 2, 1921 in West Frankfort to George E. and Bessie (Nolan) Smith. He married Virgina Sanders on August 2, 1942 in Ontario, California and she preceded him in death on September 06, 1984. Creighton was the retired...

Sandra Schoonaert

Sandra Schoonaert

Oct 25, 2004

Herrin- Sandra Schoonaert, 58, of Herrin passed away at 6:43 pm on Thursday October 21, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Sandra was born February 4, 1946 to Ida Sue Melvin. She was a home maker. Surviving are: Son- George Allen & Beth Schoonaert- Carterville, IL Daughter- Liza Schoonaert- Herrin, IL Brothers and sisters- Nealy & Judy Melvin- Carterville, IL Dale &...

Betty E Safford

Betty E Safford

Oct 22, 2004

Marion Betty Estelle Safford, 87, of Marion, died Friday, October 22, 2004 at 5:45 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Betty was born November 24, 1916 at West Frankfort, IL to John and Ellen (Spencer) Mifflin. She married Harold Tyler on October 31, 1932 and he preceded her in death in April of 1979. She married Larry Safford...

Clyde Maulding

Clyde Maulding

Oct 22, 2004

McLeansboro- Clyde Dale Maulding, 74, of McLeansboro, formerly of Murphysboro, passed away at 4:15 AM, Friday, October 22, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Clyde was born on June 16, 1930 in Hamilton County to Earl Ambrose & Lou Ina (Thompson) Maulding. He married Euladean Austin on October 26, 1998 in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death in...

Barbara C Ude

Barbara C Ude

Oct 22, 2004

Marion Barbara Carol Ude, 66, died Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 6:05 P.M. at her residence. Barbara was born December 04, 1938 in Millstadt, Illinois to Clyde & Gertrude (Eichholz) Killingsworth. Barbara was a nurse at the VA Hospital. Survivors include: Four Sons; Bruce Ude and wife Terri of Beaver, WV Jeff Ude of Chicago Brett Ude of Chicago Brad...

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