Charles R. Cutsinger

Herrin- Charles R. Cutsinger, 79, of Herrin, died at 10:53 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Charles was born on July 7, 1923 in Stiritz, IL to Chester Ray & Ruby (Spiller) Cutsinger. He married Jewell "Maxine" Brown on June 19, 1943 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2001. Mr. Cutsinger was a US WWII Army veteran, having served from February of 1943 until March of 1946 when he was discharged as a Corporal. He worked for over forty years as a coal miner for Orient #3 before his retirement. He was a member of the Herrin Free Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Son & dau in law- Herb & Tara Gail Cutsinger- Marion Mother in law- Mildred Brown- Herrin Grandchild- Mark & wife Melanie Colombo- Herrin Grandchild- Jane Morgan- Herrin Grandchild- Richard & wife Mary Beth Breeden- Benton Great Grandchildren: Andrew Breeden- Benton Jonathon Breeden- Benton Sam Breeden- Benton Dax Mezo- Herrin Tyler Mezo- Herrin Ami Jo Morgan- Herrin Sister & bro in law- Evelyn & John Caraker- West Frankfort Brother & sister in law- Donald & Reva Cutsinger- Battle Creek, Mich Brother & sister in law- Alvin "Buddy" & Pat Cutsinger- Marion He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother; Norman Cutsinger. The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, November 15, 2002, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Bobby Samuel will officiate. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Military rites will be performed at the graveside by the Herrin VFW & American Legion Post #1301. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until hour of service Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the Herrin Free Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.