Obituaries
Anna Stephens
Oct 3, 2001
Herrin- Anna Stephens, 94, of Herrin, died at 8:55 A.M., Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Anna was born on February 27, 1907 in Belleville, IL to Sylvester & Maria Anna (Buechler) Stern. She married Loren Stephens on March 3, 1925 in Marion. He preceded her in death on May 8, 1983. Mrs. Stephens was...
Mary R. Gibbons
Oct 2, 2001
Mary Ruth Rusty Gibbons, age 78, of Johnston City, died Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 11:35 A.M. at Marion Memorial Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Gibbons was from 6:00-9:00 P.M. Friday, September 28th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral service was at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, 29th at Mitchell-Hughes with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial followed in Davis Prairie...
Kathy L. Russell
Oct 2, 2001
Bush- Kathy L. (Wright) Russell, 46, of Christopher, formerly of Bush, died at 10:20 A.M., Monday, October 1, 2001 at her home. Kathy was born on October 7, 1954 in St. Louis, MO to Lawrence & Lois (Bonnell) Wright. Ms. Russell worked for the Franklin-Williamson Workshop. She formerly attended the Christian Church in Carterville, was a member of the Benton...
Mary Modena Simmons
Oct 1, 2001
Marion- Mary Modena Simmons, 87, of Marion died at 6:30 A.M., Sunday, September 30, 2001 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Modena was born on July 23, 1914 in Goreville, IL to Harry Curtis & Lula (Parrish) Craig. She married Ray Simmons on March 14, 1931 in Marion. He preceded her in death on September 5, 1996. Mrs. Simmons worked...
Adolph E. Fluck
Oct 1, 2001
Marion- Adolph Edwin Fluck, 93, passed away at 1:50 P.M., Sunday, September 30, 2001 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Adolph was born on March 11, 1908 in Marion, IL to Louis and Ella (Weber) Fluck. He married Louise Stahlhut on March 7, 1931. She preceded him in death on November 2, 1979. He later married Elsie Lambert on September 21,...
William J. Puricellio
Sep 27, 2001
Herrin - William J. "Bill" Puricellio, 78, died at 12:26 A.M., Sunday, September 23, 2001 at Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on November 15, 1922 in Herrin to August and Constanza (Brasca) Puricellio. He married Jeanette Dezutti on October 1, 1960 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on February 25, 1982. Mr. Puricellio retired as partner of...
Irene (Tanner) Legereit
Sep 27, 2001
Irene Tanner Legereit, age 86, of Energy, died Tuesday, September 25th at 3:50 P.M. at Herrin Hospital in Herrin. Visitation for Mrs. Legereit will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday, September 28th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, the 29th, with Revs. Rudy Bond & John Barrera officiating. Burial will follow...
Thelma J. Hudgens
Sep 24, 2001
Marion-Thelma J. Hudgens, 85 of Overland Park, KS and a former resident of Marion died Friday, September 21, 2001 at the Atriums in Overland Park. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at the Fountain Cemetery just south of Marion. Rev. Melva England will officiate. Burial will follow at Fountain Cemetery. Visitation will Monday evening from 5:00...
Elizabeth S. Graham
Sep 17, 2001
Herrin- Elizabeth Stewart Graham, 89, of Herrin, went to meet her Lord, husband, and loving grandson, John at 1:55 PM, Sunday, September 16, 2001 at Park Avenue Health Care Home in Herrin. Elizabeth was born on January 7, 1912 in Carliff, Alabama to William & Jeane (Drury) Woodford. She married Havis "Buster" Graham on May 16, 1931 in Cambria, IL....
Bill G. Vaughn
Sep 15, 2001
Energy- Bill Gene Vaughn, 71, of Energy, died at 12:55 P.M., Friday, September 14, 2001 at Herrin Hospital. Bill was born on July 14, 1930 in Energy, IL to Ray & Florence Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn owned and operated a number of businesses, including; a limo livery service, a limo tow service, and a bricklaying business. SURVIVORS: Son- Gary Vaughn Son-...
Louis J. Venegoni
Sep 14, 2001
Herrin- Louis J. Venegoni, 70, of Herrin, died at 8:35 A.M, September 14, 2001 at his home. Mr. Venegoni was born on July 29, 1931 in Herrin, IL to Louis & Bertha Venegoni, Sr. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and a Korean War Army Veteran. SURVIVORS: Seven cousins: Norman Venegoni- Herrin Mary Norma...
Rose M. Conti
Sep 14, 2001
Herrin - Rose M. Conti, 83, died at 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at Cardinal Health Care Facility in Energy, IL. She was born September 15, 1917 in Eldorado, IL to Joseph and Catherine (Marvelli) Garaffa. She married Joseph P. Conti on September 5, l940 in DuQuoin, IL. He died July l5, l975. She was a homemaker and...
Dorothy Marshall
Sep 13, 2001
Herrin- Dorothy Marshall, 76, of Herrin, died at 2:10 P.M., Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at her home in Herrin. Mr. Marshall was born on January 25, 1925 in Selmer, TN to James Joseph & Ell Mae (Flatt) Ramsey. She married Ira E. Marshall on September 2, 1941 in Corinth, MS. He preceded her in death on September 27, 1982. Mrs....
Russell Walker
Sep 13, 2001
Herrin - Russell Lee Walker, 75, died at 1:50 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2001 at the Marion Veterans Administration Medical Center. He fought a long and courageous battle against the ravages of sudden cardiac arrest and stroke. He was born May l9, l926 in Herrin to Bert and Flossie Marshall Walker. He married Jane Varacalli in l947. She survives....
Lillian Barr
Sep 13, 2001
Herrin- Lillian Barr, 86, of Herrin, formerly of Joliet, IL, died at 4:15 A.M., Thursday, September 13, 2001 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Lillian was born on March 31, 1915, in Williamson County to Loy & Flossie (Franklin) Williams. She was a member of the Joliet Senior Citizens Center. SURVIVORS: Niece- Marilyn Orso- Herrin Niece- Shirley Harvel- Marion Twin Sister-...
Virginia (Sue) S. Graves
Sep 10, 2001
Virginia Sue Graves, age 69, of Marion, died Tuesday, September 4th, 2001 at 8:20 A.M. at Barnes Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation for Mrs. Graves was from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Thursday, September 6th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, and continued at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 7th at Third Baptist Church in Marion. The funeral service was...
Thomas Wizranda
Sep 10, 2001
Herrin- Thomas "Tommie" Wizranda, 91, of Herrin, died at 12:30 A.M., Monday, September 10, 2001 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Wizranda was born on January 9, 1909 in Herrin to John & Margaret (Burroski) Wizranda. Tommie worked as a coal miner until his retirement. When he was able, he enjoyed participating in activities and craftwork at Cardinal Health Care where he...
John E. Mattix
Sep 10, 2001
John Earl Mattix, age 70, of Bradley, Illinois (formerly of Marion) died Friday, September 7, 2001, at 12:07 P.M. at the Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois. He had been employed with Home Health Care for the elderly before his retirement. He had also worked as a mental health technician with the Manteno State Hospital. He enjoyed visiting and helping...
Evan J. Robinson
Sep 10, 2001
Herrin- Evan J. Robinson, 83, of Herrin, died at 3:40 P.M., Saturday, September 8, 2001, at Parkway Manor in Marion. Evan was born on November 26, 1917 in Herrin to Evan & Cecil (Clutts) Robinson. He was a graduate of Carterville high School. He married Genevieve Bowyer on June 15, 1940 in Carterville. She preceded him in death April 1976....
Ralph G. Anderson
Sep 8, 2001
September 8, 2001 Hurst- Ralph G. Anderson, 75, of Hurst formerly of Marion and Chicago, died at 9:15 A.M., Friday, September 7, 2001 at his home. Mr. Anderson was born on July 9, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Hans & Helga (Baltzerson) Anderson. He married Mary L. McNichols on October 29, 1947 in Chicago. She preceded him in death on...
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