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Vertus C. Williams

d. June 4, 2009

Herrin- VERTUS CARLYLE WILLIAMS, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 3:23am on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Vertus was born in Carterville on November 26, 1922, the son of John E. and Carrie C. (Mann) Williams. He married Katherine G. Borchelt in Murphysboro on November 28, 1957. They shared fifty-one years of marriage. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Williams was a member of the First Church of God in Herrin. He was a lifetime member of the Marion VFW Post #1301, where he was also a Past Commander. Vertus retired from Norge in Herrin. Survivors include his wife- Katherine G. Williams of Herrin, IL Son- William H. and Debra Krantz of Herrin, IL Daughter- Malinda S. and Tom Carlisle of Harrisburg, IL Grandchildren- Thirty Great Grandchildren- Several Sister- Shirley and Rev. Louis Frick of St. Louis, MO He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter- Teresa Krantz, and one brother- Cloyde R. Williams. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, June 8, 2009 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Dan Smith. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Military rites will be presented by Marions VFW Post #1301, American Legion Post #147 and National Guard Military Honors Team. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Sunday June 7, 2009 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com
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