Obituaries
Harriet Hunt Rockefeller Clark
Jun 10, 2009
Energy Harriet Hunt Rockefeller Clark, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 11:25 P.M. at the Good Samaritan Adult Living Facility in Palm Coast, Florida. Mrs. Clark was born July 8, 1916 in Energy the daughter of George & Ava (Johnson) Hunt. She married John J. Rockefeller on February 1, 1952 in Washington, D.C. and he preceded her...
Ellen Dorothy Fosse
Jun 9, 2009
Marion Ellen Dorothy Fosse, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at her home. Ellen was born July 16, 1925 in Whiteford, Michigan the daughter of Frank A. & Vida (Godfried) Hood. She married Edward Fosse on April 12, 1958 in Wayne, Michigan and together they shared over 25 years of marriage until his death on January 14, 1984....
Wendle L. "Buddy" Beltz
Jun 7, 2009
Marion- WENDLE L. BUDDY BELTZ, age 63, of Marion, passed away at 7:57pm on Friday, June 5, 2009 at his home in Marion. Wendle was born on June 10, 1945 in Carterville to Wendle L. & Clyde (Coleman) Beltz. He married Sharon Deere on July 3, 1993 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Wendle graduated with honors from Rend Lake...
Mary Lou Andresen
Jun 4, 2009
Herrin- MARY LOUISE ANDRESEN, age 91, of Herrin, passed away at 8:30pm on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Mary Lou was born a coal miners daughter on November 11, 1917 in Herrin, to Joseph and Orsolina DeMattei. She married Alfred Martin Andresen in May of 1958 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin....
Vertus C. Williams
Jun 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....
Jeanne Book
Jun 4, 2009
Herrin- Jeanne Book, 60, of Herrin, formerly of Fairfield, IL, passed away at 1:06 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2009 at her home. Jeanne was born on December 9, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, IL to John W. & Naomi (French) Book. She formerly worked in the proofreading department of the Wayne County Press and at Wal-Mart, but more recently she worked...
Paul Junior Reese
Jun 1, 2009
Paul Junior Reese, 86, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 6:57 A.M. at his home. Paul was born July 8, 1922 in Marion the son of Gottlieb and Reba (Herring) Reese. He married Ruby Troxel on June 21, 1941 in Charleston, Missouri and together they have shared over 67 years of marriage. Paul proudly answered the call to...
Frank Lester "Speedy" Hammonds
May 29, 2009
Herrin- Frank Lester Speedy Hammonds, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 12:01 PM, Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Frank was born on March 15, 1931 in Herrin to Frank & Madge (Gogue) Hammonds. He married Barbara Hatfield on June 23, 1950 in Energy. She preceded him in death on June 4, 1998. Frank was a US Army veteran...
Donald R. Canter
May 28, 2009
Marion- DONALD R. CANTER, age 79, of Marion, passed away at 6:01pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at his home in Marion. Donald was born in Chicago on August 7, 1929, the son of Leonard and Loretta Canter. He married Mary Dodson in Wheaton, IL on December 27, 1985. She survives in Marion. Donalds working career was with United Airlines,...
Florene Thornton
May 28, 2009
Marion- FLORENE THORNTON, age 84, of rural Marion, passed away at 8:23am on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Florene was born in Herrin on January 8, 1925, the daughter of James and Thelma Reed. She married Lavern Thornton. He preceded her in death on March 21, 2002. Mrs. Thornton was a homemaker. Survivors include her won and daughter-in-law-...
Jack E. Edwards
May 27, 2009
Herrin Jack E. Edwards, 83, of Carlsbad, California passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 10:50 P.M. in Riverside, California. Jack was born July 28, 1925 in Montpelier, Ohio the son of Charles & Helen (Stocker) Edwards. He married Thelma Lee Hundley and she preceded him in death on December 4, 1997. He was a WWII veteran and Jack...
Charles O. Tapella
May 26, 2009
Herrin- Charles O. Tapella, 94, of Herrin, died May 26, 2009. Mr. Tapella and his twin sister Palmira were born April 9, 1915 in Herrin to John and Maria Calcaterra Tapella, immigrants from Cuggiono, Italy. Mr. Tapella was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He graduated from St. Marys School and...
Genon Meneese
May 22, 2009
GENON MENEESE Herrin- GENON MENEESE, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 7:25am on Friday, May 22, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Lorine Genon was born in Herrin on June 28, 1923, the daughter of Andy and Lela (Jackson) Gosnell. She married William F. Bill Meneese in Jackson, Mississippi on January 9, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 17,...
Jacqueline Mae Fanning
May 21, 2009
Herrin- JACQUELINE MAE FANNING, age 72, of Herrin, went home to be with her Lord at 8:40pm on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jacqueline was born in Herrin on April 23, 1937, the daughter of W.O. and Inez (West) Pitts. She was adopted at the age of twelve by Thomas and Bessie West, with...
Donna Edwards
May 21, 2009
Donna Edwards, 102, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 4:30 P.M. at her sons home. Donna was born October 31, 1906 in Missouri the daughter of Walter & Victoria McCombs. She married Herbert Edwards in 1923 in Marion and together they shared 64 years of marriage until his death on August 9, 1987 Donna was a homemaker, she...
Gary D. "Bull" Brandon
May 20, 2009
Herrin- GARY D. BULL BRANDON, age 66, of Herrin, passed away at 8:40am on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Gary was born in Herrin on February 24, 1943, the son of Arthur and Alma (Foe) Brandon. He married Judy Walker in Herrin on February 20, 1965. They shared forty-four years of marriage. She survives in Herrin. Gary was...
Robert C. Fox
May 19, 2009
Robert C. Fox, 90, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 9:00 P.M. at the VA Medical Center. Robert was born July 25, 1918 in Harco, Illinois the son of Bert & Minnie Mae (Hicks) Fox. He married Veta Fowler on June 10, 1942 in Marion and together they have shared over 66 years of marriage. He was a...
Josephine C. Tapella
May 17, 2009
Herrin--Josephine C. Tapella, 82, of Herrin, died Saturday, May 16, 2009. Miss Tapella was born on November 18, 1926 in Herrin to John & Maria (Calcaterra) Tapella. She worked as a seamstress and garment inspector at Smoler Brothers Dress Factory in Herrin. Miss Tapella was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and a former member of...
Verna M. Smith
May 15, 2009
VERNA M. SMITH, age 93, of Marion, passed away at 9:10am on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Verna was born on May 2, 1916 in Stranton, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Ida (McCuan) McRoy. She married Cecil Smith in Marion on September 14, 1944. They shared thirty-five years of marriage, until his death on January...
James E. "Jimmy" Lynn
May 8, 2009
Herrin- James E. Jimmy Lynn, 36, of Herrin, passed away at 10:30 AM, Friday, May 8, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Jimmy was born on August 10, 1972 in Oakland County, MI to Terry Eugene & Linda J. (Dallas) Lynn. He graduated from Salem High School in 1991. After graduation, he went into independent living for almost a year. He worked...
