Obituaries

Gladys Sadler

Gladys Sadler

Apr 9, 2002

Pittsburg Gladys Hearn Sadler, 85, of Calumet City, formerly of Pittsburg, died at University of Chicago-Metro Hospital on April 7, 2002 after a long-term illness. Funeral Services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home on Thursday April 11, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. She will be laid to rest next...

Edward Buttrum

Edward Buttrum

Apr 7, 2002

Pittsburg-Edward Buttrum, 64, died 10:50 A.M., Saturday, April 6, 2002 at St. Louis University Hospital. In accordance to Mr. Buttrum?s wishes, his body was cremated. There will be no services. His cremains will be buried at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorials to the American Cancer Society. Memorial envelopes are available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral...

Jean R. Bird

Jean R. Bird

Apr 5, 2002

Herrin - Jean R. Bird, 85, died at 1:l0 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. She was born May 2, l9l6 in Carterville, IL to Thomas Guy and Tamar Wands Robinson. She married Thomas Wylie Bird on October l7, l936 in Carbondale, IL. He died November 5, l965. She worked for 32 years at...

Josephine C. Miriani

Josephine C. Miriani

Apr 2, 2002

April 3, 2002 Herrin- Josephine C. Miriani, 86, of Herrin passed away at 11:35 PM, Monday, April 1, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Josephine was born on September 13, 1915 in Herrin to Joe & Lena (Grassi) Miriani. Josephine was a graduate of St. Louis Business School and worked at Ramada Inn of Carbondale as an executive secretary for some 15...

Dolores Finney

Dolores Finney

Apr 1, 2002

Colp- Dolores J. Finney, 73, of Colp, died at 6:34 AM, Monday, April 1, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Dolores was born on New Years Day 1929 in Colp to Harvey & Jennie (Nava) Bourland. She married Paul Finney on January 6, 1946 in Morganfield, KY. They were married 56 years. Mrs. Finney was a homemaker. She took care of her...

Ruth Davis

Ruth Davis

Mar 30, 2002

Herrin- Ruth Davis, 82, of Herrin died at 11:55 AM, Friday, March 29, 2002 at Casey Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Ruth was born on August 2, 1919 in Carterville to John Henry & Mary Caroline (Trull) Priddy. She married William LeRoy Davis on January 15, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death in 1969. Mrs. Davis worked as...

Kenneth W. Boatright Sr.

Kenneth W. Boatright Sr.

Mar 29, 2002

Marion-Kenneth W. Boatright Sr., 73, of Marion passed away 2:10 P.M on March 28, 2002 at his daughter?s residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday March 30, 2002 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until time of service. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Poordo, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Hospice...

Georgia Keller

Georgia Keller

Mar 29, 2002

Georgia Keller, 98, of Marion Illinois passed away on March 28, 2002 at 9:30 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home on Monday, April 1, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. David Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday Evening from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will...

Stanley G. Ewan

Stanley G. Ewan

Mar 27, 2002

STANLEY EWAN Herrin - Stanley Ewan, 69, died at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Ewan was born September 26, l932 in Eldorado, IL to Cicero Reat and Goldie (Ginger) Ewan in Eldorado, IL. He married Dorothy Browning on September l9, l950 in Eldorado, IL. She survives of Herrin. He worked as an x-ray technician...

W.J. McPherson

W.J. McPherson

Mar 27, 2002

Herrin - W. J. "Red" McPherson of Marion, formerly of Herrin, died at 1:l5 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2002 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mr. McPherson was born June l6, l918 in Herrin, IL to William and Etta Pearl (Clark) McPherson. He married Marjorie Mae "Billie" Cobb on June 21, l940 in St. Louis, Mo....

Pauline Luckey

Pauline Luckey

Mar 24, 2002

Herrin- Pauline Luckey, 81, of Herrin died at 5:55 A.M., Friday, March 22, 2002 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Pauline was born on May 26, 1920 in Herrin to Clarence & Elsie Mae (Copher) Roberts. She married Clifton R. Luckey on July 5, 1946 in Osceola, AR. He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1979. Mrs. Luckey was...

Grover Lavern (G.L.) Thornton

Grover Lavern (G.L.) Thornton

Mar 22, 2002

Herrin- Grover Lavern (G.L.) Thornton, 80, of Herrin, died at 3:05 PM, Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Thornton was born on May 9, 1921 in Herrin to John & Pearl (Vaughn) Thornton. He married Florene Reed on July 17, 1941 in Charleston, Mo. She survives of Marion. G. L. Retired in 1982 from Norge Industries in Herrin...

Wanda Marks

Wanda Marks

Mar 20, 2002

Southern Illinois Wanda Lee Marks, 75, of Centralia, IL formerly of Marion passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 2:15 A.M. at Fireside Nursing Home in Centralia. Wanda was born November 11, 1926 in Marion to Ray H. and Bessie Mae (Swan) Clark Sr. They preceded her in death. She was retired a school bus driver in the Centralia area...

Ruby Crouse

Ruby Crouse

Mar 20, 2002

Marion Ruby Crouse, 81, of Marion, passed away at 9:36 P.M. on March 19, 2002 at Marion Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 11:00 A.M., with Father Richard Mohr officiating. Ruby was born on December 1, 1920 in the state of Alabama to Edward and Mary E. (Smith) Hobbs. She...

Mary E. Reams

Mary E. Reams

Mar 20, 2002

Herrin - Mary Nell Reams, 86, of White Hall formerly of Herrin, died at 7:l0 p.m. on Sunday, March l7, 2002 at White Hall Multi Care Center in White Hall, IL Mrs. Reams was born November 11, l915 in Hopkins County, Kentucky to James William and Mary (Edwards) Griggs. She married John Thomas Reams April 26, l942 in Cape Girardeau,...

John E. Davis

John E. Davis

Mar 20, 2002

Herrin - John Elvin Davis, 80, died at 2:10 p.m. on Monday, March l8, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Davis was born October l4, l921 in Herrin to Dewey Delmar and Kitty (Mercer) Davis. He married Nellie "Jean" Taylor on May 9, l941 in Denver, Colorado and she survives of Herrin. He was a coal miner for Inland Steel Coal...

Mary Burgesi

Mary Burgesi

Mar 20, 2002

Herrin- Mary Burgesi Burgess, 87, died at 4:20 p.m. on Monday, March l8, 2002 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin, IL. She was born February l8, l915 in Carterville, IL to Joseph and Frances (Burgesi) Oloffo. She retired from Allen Industries in Herrin where she was a line worker. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...

Israel D. James

Israel D. James

Mar 18, 2002

Metropolis Israel Douglas James, 77, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11:48 P.M. at Massac Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at First Methodist Church in Metropolis Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville. Rev?s West Osborn and Earl Black...

Edith J. Parks

Edith J. Parks

Mar 17, 2002

Marion- Edith J. Parks, 89, of Marion, died at 9:15 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2002, at Whispering Oaks in Marion. Edith was born on April 21, 1912 in Whiteash, IL to Charlie ?Bert? & Della (Butts) Moore. She married Charley ?Buster? Crain on August 29, 1931. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1972. She married Barnie W. Parks...

Betty Catherine Winchester

Betty Catherine Winchester

Mar 16, 2002

Betty Cathrine Winchester, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 7:40 P.M., 2002 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Funeral services for Betty will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M Rev. Don Colson will officiate with burial at Maplewood...

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