Donald E. Curlee

Herrin Donald E. Curlee, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 8:45 A.M. at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his family. Donald was born April 9, 1934 in Herrin. He married Louise Horn on April 14, 1957 in Corinth, Mississippi and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage. Donald was a truck driver. He was associated with the congregation of the Jehovahs Witness of Marion. Survivors include: Wife Louise Curlee of Herrin Step-Father Louis Selmo of Zeigler Three sons: Jan Curlee and wife Lisa of Sparta Jeff Curlee and wife Linda of Energy Joe Curlee and wife Beverly of the Lake of Egypt Two daughters; Carla Curlee of Carbondale Kelly Curlee-Horn of St. Louis Fourteen Grandchildren; Jacqueline Curlee of Shiloh, IL Joshua & Aimee Curlee of Sparta Joanna Curlee of Nashville, IL Jennifer & Jerry Vaughn of Marion Jill & Michael Pharo of Herrin Jeffrey & Lindsey Curlee of Energy Joey & Jennifer Curlee of Chicago Emily Curlee of Frankfort, IL Jessica & Mortimer Bustos of Murphysboro Allison Brown of Carbondale Samuel Brown of Carbondale Lucy Curlee of St. Louis, MO Henry Tjhie of St. Louis, MO Ruby Curlee of St. Louis, MO Seven Great Grandchildren: Aidan, Emma, Abbie, Wednesday, Rozalind, Allie and Lincoln Sister Pat Wright of Hurst Niece Debbie Jo Suh of West Frankfort Preceded by Mother - Ruby (Klutts) Selmo, Grandmother Nola Klutts Per Mr. Curlees wishes he will be cremated. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is in charge of the arrangements.