Obituaries
Robert Doug Goddard
Nov 3, 2009
Marion Robert Doug Goddard, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 4:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Doug was born June 8, 1921 in Marion the son of Glen Spiller & Una Olive (Caplinger) Goddard. He married Juanita Woodford in 1947 in Marion and together they shared over 38 years of marriage until her death on January...
Lana Jean (Lane) Sparks
Nov 2, 2009
Herrin- LANA JEAN (LANE) SPARKS, age 61, of Herrin, passed away at 6:40am on Monday, November 2, 2009 at her home. Lana was born in Herrin on May 11, 1948, the daughter of Leon Merle and Ruby Evalyn (Dagnan) Lane. Lana is survived by her mother, Ruby Lane, of Parkway Manor in Marion; her fianc and love of her life,...
Carlyne Mae Grisham
Nov 1, 2009
Marion- Carlyne Mae Grisham, 71, of Marion, passed away at 11:25 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. Carlyne was born on June 21, 1938 in Marion to Charley & Edith (Moore) Crain. She married Don Grisham on June 5, 1956 in Hernando, MS. He survives of Marion. Carlyne was a retired school teacher...
Roberta Chloe Dungey
Oct 30, 2009
Marion- ROBERTA CHLOE DUNGEY, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 11:45pm on Friday, October 30, 2009 at her home. Roberta was born in Marion on June 18, 1918, the daughter of Robert and Lydia (Nichelson) Deaton. She married Lonnie J.C. Dungey in Piggott, Arkansas on May 5, 1951. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1975. Mrs. Dungey...
Marcus Eugene Triplett
Oct 26, 2009
Marcus Eugene Triplett went home to Our Lord and joined his loving wife Lela on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. He was 91. He was born to the late Omer & Minnie Triplett on Aug. 3, 1918 in Herrin, IL. He later moved to Texas where he resided for the last 35 years. He served his country in the United States...
Raymond Leroy Young
Oct 20, 2009
Raymond Leroy Young, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 11:46 A.M. at the VA Medical Center. Raymond was born October 22, 1932 in Franklin, Ohio the son of Lee and Ema J. (Gray) Young. He married his wife Lois in 1973. In addition to his wife Lois he is survived by his son Ted, a daughter Cindy...
Terri Ann Seibeck
Oct 19, 2009
West Frankfort- TERRI ANN SEIBECK, age 32, of West Frankfort, passed away at 2:50pm on Monday, October 19, 2009 at her residence. Terri was born in Marion on March 31, 1977, the daughter of Gary Gibbs and the late Becky (Kesler) Gibbs. She was a self employed painter. Survivors include two sons- Garrett Wayne Gibbs of West Frankfort and Brendon...
Marguerite L. Koehler
Oct 19, 2009
Marion Marguerite L. Koehler, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 1:05 A.M. at her home. Marguerite was born May 5, 1918 in Lebo, Kansas to John W. & Anna C. (Siebuhr) Smith. She married Carl C. Koehler on June 8, 1939 in Yates Center, Kansas and together they have shared 70 years of marriage. Mrs. Koehler served...
James Riddle
Oct 17, 2009
Marion James Edward Riddle, 69, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. James was bon January 29, 1940 in Piggott, Arkansas the son of Paul & Frankie (Ray) Riddle. He married Doris Vhlewald on April 19, 1972 in East St. Louis and she survives in Marion. He was a graduate of Mooseheart, Illinois High...
Tempa A. Watkins
Oct 15, 2009
Marion Tempa A. Watkins, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 10:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Tempa was born March 11, 1920 the daughter of Walter Elders and Younil (Taylor) Strunk. She married Earl Watkins on June 11, 1955 in Benton, Illinois and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. She was a member...
David W. Proctor
Oct 14, 2009
Herrin- David W. Proctor, 42, of Belleville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 7:43 pm, Monday, October 12, 2009 at his home. David was born on December 31, 1966 in Kansas City, MO to Joe E. & Joanna M. (Ward) Proctor. He graduated from Herrin High School in 1985 where he was on the football team, a tri-captain on the...
Charles Angelo Spezia
Oct 12, 2009
HERRIN Charles Angelo Spezia, 95, died Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Herrin Hospital. He was born September 20, 1914 in Herrin to Frank and Maria (Rancilio) Spezia. He received his diploma from St. Marys School on June 1, 1930. He graduated from Herrin High School. Charles was drafted into the military during World War II. He was an Army Sergeant...
Michael W. "Mike" Burnett
Oct 11, 2009
Johnston City- Michael Wayne Mike Burnett, 58, of Johnston City, passed away at 7:30 PM, Friday, October 9, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Mike was born on August 31, 1951 in Springfield, IL to Frank & Ludene (Graves) Burnett. He worked many years as a carpenter before he retired. He was a Baptist and enjoyed collecting unique rocks and baseball cards....
Eleanor "Ellie" Simmons
Oct 9, 2009
Anna Eleanor Ellie Simmons, 77, passed away on Friday, October 09, 2009 at 9:54 A.M. at Angel Acres. Eleanor was born November 6, 1931 to Artie E. & Ethel (Crosson) Banks, Sr. She married Harry N. Simmons on October 3, 1954 and together they shared 39 years of marriage until his death on September 29, 1993. Eleanor was a member...
Thelma Larwinski
Oct 8, 2009
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Full Obituary Herrin- Thelma Larwinski, age 77, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at her home in Herrin. Thelma was born in Herrin on April 4, 1932, the daughter of the Netter and Flora Mae (Jurgan) English. She married Mike Larwinski, Jr. in Royalton on October 8, 1955. He preceded her in death on...
Debra Lynn Pedigo
Oct 7, 2009
Herrin- DEBRA LYNN PEDIGO, age 50, of Herrin, passed away at 12:20pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Debra was born in Herrin on June 1, 1959, the daughter of Larry Dean Culbreath and Betty R. (Robertson) Smith. She married Everett Pedigo in Herrin on June 23, 1979. He survives in Herrin. Mrs. Pedigo was a member of...
Helen Mae Felts
Oct 5, 2009
Marion Helen Mae Felts, 87, passed away on Monday, October 05, 2009 at 8:40 A.M. at her home. Helen was born February 27, 1922 in Marion the daughter of Wiley Ted & Flossie (Hastings) Boles. She married John Paul Felts on September 12, 1946 and together they shared over 28 years of marriage until his death on June 7, 1975....
Jeremy S. Rushing
Oct 4, 2009
Creal Springs- Jeremy S. "Pae" Rushing, 30, of Creal Springs, died at 2:34 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2009 at his home. Jeremy was born on September 20, 1979 in Marion to Steve & Wanda (Davis) Rushing. He married Ashleigh Boswell on June 19, 2004 in Marion. She survives of Creal Springs. Jeremy worked at Aramark Uniforms and was a member...
Janet Rae Capps
Oct 3, 2009
Carbondale- Janet R. Capps, 65, of Carbondale, formerly of Hurst, passed away at 2:21 PM, Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Janet was born on March 30, 1944 in Hurst to Ceivel & Captola (Jerrell) Robison. She was of protestant faith and enjoyed reading in her spare time. She worked in various positions at K-Mart until her retirement in...
Keith Allen Orso
Sep 27, 2009
Herrin- Keith Allen Orso, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 3:30 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2009 at his home in Herrin. Keith was born on October 16, 1954 in Garden City, MI to Donald Lee & Dorothy Lou (Duncan) Orso. He was baptized at an early age at Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church in Herrin. He formerly worked at Old Ben...
