Obituaries
Hazel G. Small
Jan 28, 2009
Herrin- Hazel Small, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 4:15 AM, Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Hazel was born on February 28, 1920 in Carterville to Roscoe & Ethel (Throgmorton) Vaughn. She married Fred Small on March 16, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2004. Mrs. Small...
S. LeeAnn Craig
Jan 27, 2009
Goreville- S. LeeAnn Craig, age 55, of Goreville, passed away at 3:02pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. LeeAnn was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois on August 24, 1953, the daughter of Russell L. and Helen A. (Rodely) Wheeles. She married Leonard Craig in Herrin on July 28, 1972. Together, they shared thirty-six years of marriage. He...
Mark Arnold
Jan 24, 2009
Marion Mark Stephen Arnold, 42, son of Barry and Judy Arnold and beloved brother of Sally Ann and Joe Pearce, passed away at 2:15 A.M. on Saturday, January 24th in the Joyce Goldenburg Covenant Hospice House in Pensacola, Florida, following his battle with cancer under the benevolent and loving care of the doctors and nurses at Sacred Heart Hospital in...
Larry E. Grounds
Jan 15, 2009
Herrin- LARRY E. GROUNDS, age 70, of Herrin, passed away at 7:49am on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Larry was born in Ferges on August 9, 1938, the son of Clarence and Lillian (Bristow) Grounds. He married Marilyn Haught in Herrin on October 13, 1962. They shared forty-six years of marriage. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Grounds was...
Felix Earl Frassato
Jan 12, 2009
Marion Felix Earl Frassato, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 6:00 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Felix was born April 16, 1930 the son of Felix and Ethel (Campbell) Frassato in Swanwick, Illinois. He married Carole W. Lewis on October 8, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they have shared over 60 years of marriage. He...
Genevieve Mangan
Jan 12, 2009
Marion Genevieve M. Mangan, 90, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 3:27 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Genevieve was born December 10, 1918 in Fairbury, Illinois the daughter of Charles & Lizzie (Sherwood) Green. She married Edmund L. Mangan in Chicago on December 12, 1936 and together they shared over 43 years of marriage until his death...
Virginia L. Allen
Jan 12, 2009
Herrin- Virginia L. Allen, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 12:15 PM, Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Virginia was born on November 3, 1917 in Freeman Spur to Lee & Dassey (Draper) Hines. She married V. O. Allen on April 5, 1946 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1985. Mrs. Allen was a...
Pauline Stephens
Jan 8, 2009
Marion Pauline Stephens, 85, of Normal, Illinois formerly of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:20 P.M. at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Normal. Pauline was born October 23, 1913 in Corinth, Illinois the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Jordan) Newman. She married Ross Stephens on August 28, 1930 and he preceded her death. She was a...
Addie M. Stephenson
Jan 6, 2009
ADDIE MAE STEPHENSON, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 11:15am on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Addie was born on January 10, 1923 in Herrin, the daughter of Gillet and Virge Sisk. She married William F. Stephenson on February 7, 1946 in Marion. They shared sixty-two years of marriage, until his death on...
Ronald G. Prince
Jan 6, 2009
Herrin- RONALD GENE PRINCE, age 68, of Herrin, passed from his life to the next at 1:10am on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Ron was born in Mortons Gap, Kentucky on October 21, 1940, the son of Enoch and Martha (Whitherspoon) Prince. He married Rita Faye Mize in Bush, Illinois on December 11, 1999. She survives in Herrin....
Russell L. Wheeles
Jan 6, 2009
Russell L. Wheeles, 81, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:48 P.M. at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Russell was born April 1, 1927 in Bush the son of John L. Wheeles & Edna Maude (Conley) Dains. He married Helen A. Rodely on April 26, 1952 in Chester and together they have shared over 56 years of marriage....
Adan D. Pino
Jan 4, 2009
Energy- Adan D. Pino, 68, of Energy, passed away at 3:30 PM, Saturday, January 3, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in West Frankfort. Bishop Derek Key will officiate. A private visitation will be held at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in...
Harold Rentfro
Dec 24, 2008
Harold Wesley Rentfro 87 of Decatur passed away on Tuesday December 23, 2008 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday December 26, 2008 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL with Pastor Joe Drew from Peoples Church of God officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 11:00 am Friday in Moran & Goebel...
Alma G. Hundley
Dec 23, 2008
Carterville- ALMA G. HUNDLEY, age 69, of Carterville, passed away at 9:07am on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Alma was born in Marion on August 13, 1939, the daughter of Justus and Lura (Pulley) Lamb. She married Clinton Hundley in Galesburg, IL on October 25, 1969. They shared thirty-nine years of marriage. He survives in Carterville. Mrs. Hudnley...
Sue Edson
Dec 23, 2008
Freeman Spur- SUE EDSON, age 45, of Freeman Spur, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 8:47am. Sue was a miracle sent by God. She had the heart of an angel, always seeing the beauty in everyone. She touched many hearts during her short time on this earth. And for those she touched, our lives...
Jonathan Shaffer
Dec 23, 2008
Jonathan Eric Shaffer, 23, of Creve Cour, Missouri formerly of Marion , passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Jonathan was born December 16, 1985 the son of Tom Shaffer and Sandra (Buckholdt) Shaffer in Munster, Indiana . Jonny was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...
Beverly Lynn West
Dec 22, 2008
Beverly Lynn West, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:05 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lynn was born January 25, 1948 the daughter of Paul & Ruby (Troxel) Reese in Marion. She was an associate for Wal-Mart, working in customer service. Lynn attended the 1st Church of God. She leaves behind "Buddy", her very special puppy....
Opal June Bowen
Dec 22, 2008
Opal June Bowen, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:45 A.M. at her home in Herrin. Opal was born June 6, 1936 in Herrin the daughter of Albert & Dorothy (Reams) Caraker. She was a member of West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin and she had worked at various restaurants as a waitress and cook. Opal is...
Alice F. Campbell
Dec 22, 2008
Herrin- Alice F. Campbell, age 75, of Butler, PA, passed away at 10:50am on Monday, December 22, 2008 at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. Alice was born in Herrin on May 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry and Della (Brandon) Glenn. She married Ronald G. Campbell in Herrin on March 27, 1954. They shared fifty-four years of...
Earl J. Byrley
Dec 22, 2008
Herrin- EARL J. BYRLEY, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 10:47pm on Monday, December 22, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. Earl was born in Pittsburg, IL on March 28, 1925, the son of Joseph and Nellie (Robertson) Byrley. He married Dianne Sealander in Herrin on March 4, 1958. She preceded him in death on December 17,...
