Barbara G. Marlow

Herrin- Barbara "Bobbie" Gail Marlow, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 1:10 AM, Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on October 30, 1913 in West Frankfort to W.E. & Lou Artie (Williams) Hindman. She married Mike J. Marlow on October 26, 1934 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1964. Mrs. Marlow worked twenty six years as a splitter on the garment line at Smoller Brothers in Herrin. She retired in 1975. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers union and a former member of the Herrin Business and Professional Womens Club. She was a member of the Herrin First Christian Church. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, playing pinochle, and spending time with her family. Survivors include- Daughter & son in law- Phyllis & Alfred Ditto of Herrin Five Grandchildren: Debbie Shephard & husband Steve of Boalsburg, PA Barbara Klasek & husband Steve of St. Charles, MO Angela Farley & husband David of Herrin Mike Ditto & wife Debbie of Lakeland, TN Lisa Lundy & husband Joe of Fox Chapel, PA Eleven Great Grandchildren: Ryan Farley & wife Melissa Kyle Farley Rachel Alexander & husband John Taylor Shephard Malorie Duncan Mackenzie Ditto Sam Shephard Devan Pickett Jack Lundy Vince Lundy Mikayla Ditto Two Great Great Grandchildren: Dillan & Brylan Alexander Sister- Virginia Bromley of Joliet Sister- Patricia Alltop of Pontiac Sister in law- Marie Marlow of Herrin Sister in law- Billie Marlow of Johnston City Many nieces & nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother- J.B. Hindman & sisters- Bernice Chapman & Margaret Seddon. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Ron Henwood and Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of service, Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the Herrin First Christian Church or Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin and will be accepted at the funeral home.