Obituaries
Mary Theresa Neill
Aug 27, 2009
Marion Mary Theresa Neill, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 3:15 P.M. at her sons home surrounded by her family. Mary was born July 23, 1937 in Chicago, the daughter of Thomas & Norean (Stinson) Murphy. She married George Edward Neill, Sr. on June 25, 1955 in Mississippi and together they shared over 33 years of marriage...
Paul E. Lannom, Sr.
Aug 24, 2009
Marion Paul E. Lannom, Sr. 71, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 1:15 P.M. at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Paul was born April 27, 1938 in Marion the son of William J. & Pauline (Gamblin) Lannom. He married Alpha Nadine Grant on March 9, 1957 in Wood River and together they have shared...
Loreta D. Hughes
Aug 17, 2009
Herrin- LORETA D. HUGHES, age 91, of West Frankfort, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 4:08am on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. Loreta was born in Thompsonville on November 3, 1917, the daughter of Rawleigh Hershal and Eva (Huffine) Duckworth. She married Harry W. Hughes on October 6, 1945 in Mt Vernon. They shared fifty-two years...
Betty Elaine Hazel
Aug 15, 2009
Herrin- Betty Elaine Hazel, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 12:20 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2009 at her home. Betty was born on April 19, 1930 in Herrin to Jesse & Arlene (Burlison) Bird. She married Wayne Calvin Hazel on October 18, 1947 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1985. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Vernon E. Cole
Aug 14, 2009
Ewing- Vernon E. Cole, 78, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Ewing, IL, went home to be with the Lord at 11:06 PM, on Friday, August 14, 2009 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Diego, CA. Vernon was born on April 23, 1931 in Ewing, IL the son of Oscar & Flora (Morgan) Cole. On January 21, 1952, he was...
Minnie Moffe
Aug 12, 2009
Herrin- Minnie Moffe, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:55am on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Minnie was born on June 2, 1922 in Weaver, IL the daughter of Tony and Carotta Enrico. She married William Moe Moffe in Herrin on October 5, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2008. Mrs. Moffe was a...
Gary Allan Allsopp
Aug 10, 2009
Herrin- Gary Allan Allsopp, 66, of Herrin, passed away at 8:40 PM, Sunday, August 9, 2009 at his residence. Gary was born on September 6, 1942 in Herrin to K.B. & Opal (Davis) Allsopp. He was a US Army Veteran and retired from Wilbert Vault Company in Herrin. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, camping, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors...
Judge Thomas W. Haney
Aug 7, 2009
Thomas W. Haney, 72, of Herrin, died Thursday, August 7, 2009, in Rockford, in the home of his daughter. Thomas was born in Herrin, the son of the late Lan and Katherine (Chernick) Haney; he graduated from Herrin High School, Southern Illinois University, and DePaul University Law School, and also received a Master of Arts degree from Columbia Pacific University....
Karen Lea Snyder
Aug 6, 2009
Herrin- Karen Lea Snyder, 62, of Herrin, passed away at 2:40 AM, Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Karen was born on July 22, 1947 in Matoon, IL to Morris Eugene & Hazel (Ronk) Haney. She married Jack Snyder in 1990 at Las Vegas, NV. He survives of Herrin. Karen was a homemaker and devoted wife who occasionally worked...
Judith Kay Workman
Aug 3, 2009
Herrin- JUDITH KAY WORKMAN, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 6:15pm, Monday, August 3, 2009 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She was surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Judy was born to Margaret and Louis Absher in Herrin on May 13, 1947. She grew up in a household of nine children and remained close with her...
Enrico Malatestia
Aug 3, 2009
Herrin- Enrico Malatestia, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 1:46 PM, Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Union County Hospital in Anna. Enrico was born on February 8, 1918 in Chittyville to James & Teresa (Baraggio) Malatestia. He married Clara Reams on September 1, 1936 at the First Presbyterian Church in Herrin. She preceded him in death on August 5,...
Dr. John Scudder
Aug 2, 2009
MARION - Dr. John Scudder, 94, passed away July 31, 2009, in Mayfair House Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hampton, Va. He was born April 24, 1915, in Kenmore, N.D., to Frank and Florence (Surrat) Scudder. In 1939, he married Frederica Martin; she preceded him in death in 1960. He then married Jeanette D. Shillinger. She passed away in 1998. Dr....
Flossie M. Scott
Aug 1, 2009
Marion- Flossie M. Scott, 99, of Marion, passed away at 2:35 PM, Friday, July 31, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Flossie was born on April 11, 1910 in Carterville to James Arthur & Nora (Magee) Taylor. She married Charles C. Blake in 1928 and he preceded her in death in 1961. Later she married Everett E. Scott...
Anna H. Killman
Jul 31, 2009
Marion Anna H. Killman, 97, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 7:40 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Home. Anna was born February 10, 1912 the daughter of Ernest & Edith (Dunaway) Tanner in Stonefort. She married Victor Killman on October 29, 1928 in Elizabethtown and together they shared over 43 years of marriage until his death on May 31,...
Helen Juanita Moore
Jul 30, 2009
Herrin- Helen Juanita Moore, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 10:35 AM, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Helen was born on April 8, 1921 in Ferges to Ernest & Elizabeth (Mason) Trout. She married Charles Groves on June 12, 1941 in Elizabethtown. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1961. Later she married Charles Moore and he...
John Shirley Plumley
Jul 23, 2009
Goreville- John Shirley Plumley, 80, of Goreville, formerly of E. Chicago Heights, IL, passed away at 1:24 AM, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at his home. John was born on April 2, 1929 in Waldo, Arkansas to John Lee & Truddie (Hovarter) Plumley. He married Elizabeth Frances Young on September 12, 1952 in Summitt, IL. She preceded him in death on...
Agatha Barger Eckols
Jul 23, 2009
Marion- AGATHA BARGER ECKOLS, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 3:05pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Agatha was born June 27, 1917 in Goreville, the daughter of Owen & Mary (Rowe) Russell. She married Roy S. Barger on June 16, 1937 in Mt. Vernon and together they shared over 46 years of...
Bessie Childers
Jul 23, 2009
Marion- BESSIE R. CHIILDERS, age 101, of Marion, passed away at 6:38am on July 22, 2009 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Mrs. Childers was born September 5, 1907 in Williamson County the daughter of John & Mary (Zoeller) Fisher. She married Rev. Claude Childers on May 14, 1929 in Marion and together they shared over 52 years of...
Lowell Jeter
Jul 20, 2009
Marion Lowell E. Jeter, 66, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 8:15 A.M. at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Lowell was born January 20, 1943 in Williamson County the son of Lowell Wilson & Eva (Evans) Jeter. He married Linda Anderson on September 11, 1970 in Marion and together they have shared over 38 years of marriage. Mr Jeter spent...
Caroline P. Mace
Jul 18, 2009
Herrin- Caroline P. Mace, 62, of Herrin, formerly of St. Louis, passed away at 11:33 PM, Friday, July 17, 2009 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Caroline was born on February 27, 1947 in Bak Springs, MO to Jack & Alberta P. Gann. She married Howard E. Mace in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on May 19,...
