Obituaries
June L. Hess
Feb 7, 2011
Herrin- June L. Hess, 84, of Herrin, formerly of Marion, passed away at 1:20 AM, Monday, February 7, 2011, at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. June was born on March 19, 1926 in Christopher to Eugene & Mary (Williams) Donelson. She married Robert Hess on September 15, 1961 in Grassy Township. He preceded her in death in January of...
Carl B. "Red" Walker
Feb 7, 2011
Herrin- CARL B. RED WALKER, age 81, of Herrin, passed away at 9:50pm on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Bethesda Meadow Nursing Center in Ellisville, MO. Carl was born in Lansing, MI on June 3, 1929, the son of Carl Bert and Flossie (Marshall) Walker. He married Marilyn Bione in Herrin on September 13, 1952. Together they have shared fifty-eight...
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Maleski
Feb 1, 2011
Herrin- Geraldine M. Gerry Maleski, 89, of Herrin, passed away a t 2:40 AM, Monday, February 1, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on April 25, 1921 in Herrin to Tony & Maggie (Elena) Garavalia. She married Truman H. Lynn on Christmas Eve 1939 at the Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau and he preceded her in death in 1953....
Henry E. Nastran
Jan 28, 2011
Herrin- HENRY E. NASTRAN, age 84, of Herrin, passed away at 5:15pm on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin surrounded by his family and friends. Henry was born in Libertyville, IL on September 30, 1926 the son of John and Mable (Benner) Nastran. As per his wishes, his body will be cremated. Private family services...
Velsie M. McInturff
Jan 26, 2011
Marion Velsie M. McInturff, 99, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 8:06 A.M. at the Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Velsie was born September 12, 2011 in Williamson County the daughter of Pearl & Roxie (Howerton) Henson. She married William A. McInturff on May 24, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and together they shared over 34 years of...
Cleo Duncan
Jan 25, 2011
Herrin- Cleo (King) (McNeill) Duncan, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 7:24 PM, Monday, January 24, 2011 at her home of 62 years surrounded by her family. Cleo was born on August 28, 1916 in Herrin to Frank & Helen (Smith) King. She married Harry McNeil on May 31, 1934 and had two sons. She married Bill Duncan on July...
Gertie Earl
Jan 24, 2011
Marion Gertie L. Earl, 86, of Madisonville, Kentucky formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 10:45 A.M. at the Oak Ridge Retirement Home in Madisonville. Gertie was born March 5, 1924 in Marion the daughter of Guy & Kate (Lowe) Key. She married William Earl on November 29, 1947 in Marion and together they shared 40...
Mary Marjorie Edwards
Jan 23, 2011
Marion Mary Marjorie (Riegel) Edwards, 85, of Marion went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Marjorie was born on October 23, 1925 in Saline County to Leonard L. & Carrie (Moore) Riegel. She married Bill Edwards, son of Lloyd & Lelia Edwards, on September 11,...
Jack Greenwood
Jan 19, 2011
Herrin- Jack Greenwood, 87, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 3:25 PM, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion. Jack was born on March 31, 1923 in Christopher to Jack & Grace (Pegram) Greenwood. He was raised in Mulkeytown (the hub of the universe), and his favorite saying was; Once you drink from the Big Muddy River,...
Terry E. Grimes
Jan 19, 2011
Marion- TERRY E. GRIMES, age 55, of Marion, passed away at 9:45am on Wednesday, January 19, 2011his sisters residence in Goreville. Terry was born in Marion on June 28, 1955, the son of Waldo Eugene and Stella (Barton) Grimes. He attended Grange Hall Freewill Baptist Church. Terry worked for RX for Pools. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law- Sue and...
Kenneth Ray Mays
Jan 19, 2011
Herrin- Kenneth Ray Mays, 57, of Herrin, passed away at 3:10 PM, Tuesday, January 19, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Kenneth was born on August 8, 1953 in Herrin to Harold & Judy (Switzer) Mays. He married Linda Bangs on February 25, 1989 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. He was a US Army Veteran who served during peacetime while stationed...
Robert Eugene "Bob" Hernbeck
Jan 16, 2011
Herrin- Robert Eugene Bob Hernbeck, 85, of Herrin, passed away at 1:30 PM, Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the VA Nursing Center in Marion. Robert was born on October 2, 1925 at Taylor Crossing to William Cooper & Myrtle (Sizemore) Hernbeck. He married Aline Ruth Barlow on June 12, 1943 in Herrin. Together they shared sixty seven years together. He...
Marie G. McCluskie
Jan 16, 2011
Marion- Marie McCluskie, 97, of Marion, passed away at 2:35AM, Friday, January 14, 2011 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Marie was born in Harrisburg on April 25, 1913, the daughter of I.E. and Lillie Ann (Alsup) Simmons. She married Alex Buster McCluskie in Marion on April 18, 1931. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a lifelong...
William Howard "Bill" Damico
Jan 10, 2011
Herrin- William Howard Bill Damico, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 6:40 PM, Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Bill was born on June 24, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Howard & Eva (Kennedy) Damico. He married Mary Louise Visconti on September 17, 1960 in Herrin. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran while enlisted in the United...
William Clyde "Bill" Blades
Jan 10, 2011
Herrin- William Clyde Bill Blades, 57, of Herrin, passed away at 10:05 AM, Sunday, January 9, 2011 at his home. Bill was born on January 14, 1953 in Christopher to Bill & Betty (Sanders) Blades. He married Vivian (Connell) Blades on February 10, 2001 in Herrin. Bill was a US Navy Vietnam veteran who served his country courageously. He was...
Alvin Edward "Al" Loeh
Jan 10, 2011
Herrin- Alvin Edward Al Loeh, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 10:44 AM, Monday, January 10, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Alvin was born on August 18, 1926 in Royalton to Theodore & Anna (Sohn) Loeh. He went to Royalton School before joining the Navy during WWII. Once discharged, he went to work for the railroad. He later married Helen (Hawkins)...
John D. Waldron
Jan 7, 2011
Bush- JOHN D. WALDRON, age 58, of Bush, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011 at his home in Bush. John was born on August 8, 1952, the son of Dexter Waldron and Bonnie (Thornton) Grab. He married Rena Howell in Bush on July 7, 1990. She survives in Bush. Mr. Waldron was a member of the Crossroads Apostolic Church...
George Ann Mayer
Jan 4, 2011
George Ann Mayer, 92, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 6:10 P.M. at the home of her daughter in Cumming, Georgia. George Ann was born February 22, 1918 in Marion the daughter of George William & Antice Gladys (Worley) Cutrell. She married Julian Kenneth Mayer on March 30, 1949 in Jackson, Missouri, he preceded her in death on...
Robert L. "Bob" McMillan
Jan 4, 2011
Carterville-ROBERT L. BOB McMILLAN, age 85, of Carterville, passed away at 5:30pm on Monday, January 3, 2011 at his residence. Robert was born in Herrin on November 29, 1925, the son of Hallie D. and Donna (Beltz) McMillan. He married Erma Lee Furlow in Piggott, AR on August 24, 1946. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2010. Bob...
Gloria Ruth Craig
Jan 4, 2011
Marion Gloria Ruth Craig, 83, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 9:50 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Gloria Ruth was born November 23, 1927 in Williamson County the daughter of William Thomas & Dollie (Fletcher) Owen. She married Harry Craig and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1985. Gloria Ruth worked at Herrin Hospital for...
