Obituaries
Eugene Cox
Jul 16, 2009
Eugene Gene L. Cox, 90, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday. Mr. Cox was born and raised in Marion, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and was a member of Delta Phi Fraternity. After college, he returned to run the second generation family owned furniture and retail business, Cox Hardware and Furniture of Marion. Mr. Cox was also a...
Johanna Pollack
Jul 16, 2009
Herrin- Johanna Pollack, 101, of Herrin, passed away at 2:40 PM, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Johanna was born on June 3, 1908 in Riverton, IL to Louie & Marie Klun. She married Harry Pollack and he preceded her in death in 1960. Mrs. Pollack was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady...
Ben Bruce
Jul 14, 2009
Ben Bruce, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 4:00 A.M. at his home in Marion. Ben was born April 20, 1934 the son of Frank & Ferne (Loye) Bruce in Marion. He married Lois Jane Wilson on June 18, 1955 in Vienna and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. From 1954 1978 Ben was...
Wayne J. Garrett
Jul 13, 2009
Herrin- Wayne J. Garrett, 82, of Herrin died of lung disease at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Wayne is the son of Lester and Naomi Garrett, born in Early, Iowa, May 15, 1927. His brother, Bob, preceded him in death. In 1955, Wayne and his wife, Rita, purchased the Mendon Dispatch-Times where he was the publisher...
David Eton Thompson
Jul 13, 2009
Marion- David Eton Thompson, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 10 A.M. at the VA Medical Center. David was born June 23, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of the late Albert and Hazel (Walcott) Thompson, brother of A. Lance Thompson and wife, Joyce, of Vancouver, Washington and sisters Hazel A. Hilliard and husband Larry of Allentown,...
Robert J. Carter
Jul 11, 2009
Herrin- Robert J. Carter, Jr., 62, of Crestwood, formerly of Bush, passed away at 5:25 PM, Friday, July 10, 2009 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale, IL. Robert was born on October 27, 1946 in Herrin to Robert J. & Rev. Naomi (Goshen) Carter, Sr. He married Renee Volpi on November 15, 1980 in Hickory Hills, IL. Together they shared...
Mitchell Dean Wiseman
Jul 5, 2009
Herrin- Mitchell Dean Mitch Wiseman, 49, of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, died at 10:00 PM, Friday, July 3, 2009 at his home. Mitch was born on June 18, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA to Lawrence & Bettye (Knight) Wiseman. He worked for many years in various capacities for area coal mines and drove a truck for nearly twenty years....
Arlie T. Sinks
Jul 5, 2009
Marion- Arlie T. Sinks, 92, of Marion, passed away at 5:25 PM, Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Arlie was born on July 27, 1916 in Pittsburg to Arlie & Viola (Moake) Sinks. He married Eva E. Avery in Yuma, AZ on January 15, 1947. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2002. Arlie...
Margaret P. Willis
Jul 1, 2009
Herrin- Margaret Phyllis Willis, 84, of Watsonville, CA, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 8:00 AM, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at her home. Margaret was born on October 9, 1924 in Herrin to Joe & Monica (Monticelli) Piantanida. She married Laverne Willis and he preceded her in death on October 28, 1986. Margaret worked many years at Norge in Herrin...
Genevieve L. Nichols
Jun 30, 2009
Harrisburg- GENEVIEVE L. NICHOLS, age 77, of Harrisburg, passed away at 6:20am on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Genevieve was born November 12, 1931 in St. Ann, IL, the daughter of Frank and Velma (Varvel) Dixon. She married Robert Nichols. He preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Nichols was a member of the First Opportunity Baptist...
Gerald Lee Owen "Jerry" Burge
Jun 28, 2009
Marion- Gerald Lee Owen Jerry Burge, 79, of Marion, formerly of Decatur & Chicago, passed away at 8:02 PM, Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Jerry was born on July 10, 1929 in Decatur to Ollie & Irene (Jones) Burge. He married Lois McBride in 1951 in Decatur and the marriage ended in divorce. He...
Bonnie L. Fuller
Jun 23, 2009
Marion- Bonnie L. Fuller, 91, went home to be with her Lord at 8:30 AM, Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. Bonnie was born March 24, 1918 in Williamson County the daughter of Guy & Frances (Fulkerson) Stilley. She married Kenneth C. Fuller on April 4, 1936 and together they shared over...
James Tyson Parker
Jun 21, 2009
Marion- James Tyson Parker, 27, of Marion, died at 3:15 AM, Friday, June 19, 2009 at his home in Marion. James was born on October 26, 1981 in Carbondale to Randall & Patricia (Dungey) Parker. Survivors include- Two sons- Gavin & Brayden Parker Mother- Patricia Parker of Marion Father- Randall Parker of Marion Maternal grandmother- Chloe Dungey of Marion Paternal...
Velma J. Coloni
Jun 21, 2009
Herrin- VELMA J. COLONI, age 76, of Herrin, passed away at 2:28pm on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro with her loving family at her side. Velma was born in Jackson County on March 11, 1933. She married Louis Coloni in Herrin on June 12, 1953. He preceded her in death...
Bonnie Crawford
Jun 18, 2009
Marion Bonnie Ruth Crawford, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 12:30 A.M. at Rolling Hills Healthcare in New Albany, Indiana. Mrs. Crawford was born October 2, 1922 in Dorisville, Illinois the daughter of William Drue and Ollie Lee (McDonald). She married Paul James Crawford in Jacksonville, Illinois in 1946 and he preceded her in death on April...
Peggy Fowler
Jun 17, 2009
Marion Peggy Fowler, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 8:45 P.M. at her home. Peggy was born July 2, 1938 in Marion the daughter of Albert Wayne & Eva Lee (Cato) White. She married James Fowler on November 29, 1957 in Marion and together they shared over 39 years of marriage until his death on January 28,...
Normal Edward Hudgens
Jun 17, 2009
Marion Normal Edward Hudgens, 62, of Bullhead City, Arizona formerly of Marion, passed away on March 7, 2009 in Arizona. Normal was born July 26, 1946 the son of William N. & Beatrice (Key) Hudgens in Marion. Survivors include: Brothers; Johnny V. Hudgens of Copper City, Florida Dick Hudgens of Indiana Sisters; Diana Hayes of Valpariso, Indiana Nancy Zunica of...
Mary Lance Osborn
Jun 15, 2009
Herrin- Mary Lance Osborn, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 7:00 AM, Monday, June 15, 2009 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Mary was born on May 18, 1915 in Cabot, VT to Walter Byron & Mamie Louise (Bates) Lance. She married Gordon Richmond Osborn on December 26, 1946 in Vergennes, VT. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2003....
Norma Jean Patterson
Jun 10, 2009
Johnston City- NORMA JEAN PATTERSON, age 80, of Johnston City, passed away at 9:05am on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Norma was born in Eldorado, IL on January 23, 1929, the daughter of John Matthew and Mabel Virginia (Reed) Barton. She was the youngest of 10 children. She married Ted L. Murphy in 1947. He preceeded her in...
Geneva B. Tripp
Jun 10, 2009
Herrin Geneva B. (Peterman) Tripp, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 6:50 A.M. at Fountain Nursing Home. Geneva was born April 12, 1920 in Union County the daughter of Ed & Lou (Blessing) Peterman. She married Gordon W. Tripp in 1941 in Jackson, Missouri and he survives in Herrin. She retired from Smoler Brothers. In addition to...
