Obituaries

Cari Jo (Mulholland) Cole

Cari Jo (Mulholland) Cole

Oct 9, 2001

Cari Jo (Mulholland) Cole, age 27, of Baraboo, Wisconsin and a former resident of Marion, died at 6:08 A.M. Sunday, October 7, 2001 in Baraboo as a result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion on Wednesday, October 10th. The funeral service will be on Thursday, October 11th at 1:00 P.M....

Van Albert Sjoblom

Van Albert Sjoblom

Oct 9, 2001

Herrin- Van Albert "Bunky" Sjoblom, 81, of Herrin, formerly of Colorado, Michigan, and Oklahoma died at 12:43 PM, Sunday, October 7, 2001 at his home in Herrin. Van was born on February 24, 1920 in Herrin to Harry & Helen (Lyski) Sjoblom. He married Lucille Jones on November 25, 1939 in Pontiac, MI. She preceded him in death on October...

Orville R. Smiley

Orville R. Smiley

Oct 8, 2001

Orville R. Smiley, age 73, of Marion, died Tuesday, October 2nd at 2:30 p.m. at his home. He had worked as a chain link fence installer for Terrace Fence Company. Mr. Smileys body was cremated. There was no visitation. Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7th at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Paulton. Rev. Guy Bloodworth officiated. Orville...

Cameron James Looker

Cameron James Looker

Oct 8, 2001

Carbondale- Cameron James Looker, infant son of Brandi Leigh Tolbert & James P. Looker of Carbondale, died at 11:48 A.M., Saturday, October 6, 2001 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. SURVIVORS: Mother & Father- Brandi Leigh Tolbert & Jamey Looker- Carbondale Maternal Grandparents- John & wife Sharon Tolbert- Marion Maternal Grandmother- Kimberly Crofford- Thompsonville, IL Paternal Grandparents- Donald & Linda Looker-...

Rosemary L. Tinault

Rosemary L. Tinault

Oct 8, 2001

Rosemary Laverne Tinault, age 40, of Marion, died Monday, October 1st at 9:00 a.m. at Three Rivers Health Care in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was a homemaker. Visitation for Rosemary was from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 4th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral service was at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 5th with Father Richard Mohr officiating at...

William A. Davis

William A. Davis

Oct 7, 2001

Creal Springs- William A. Davis, 77, of Creal Springs, died at 7:45 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2001 at Marion Memorial Hospital. William was born on April 1, 1924 in Marion to Harrison & Elsie (Barwick) Davis. He married Irene Blackwell on February 22, 1946 in Piggott, AR. She survives of Creal Springs. Mr. Davis worked as a coal miner at...

Anna Stephens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....