Obituaries
Mary I. Franklin
Oct 2, 2007
Marion- MARY IDA (MURROW) FRANKLIN, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 3:55pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mary was born in Marion on February 12, 1921, the daughter of Joseph Howard and Ruby Jane (Schafer) Murrow. She married Raymond Franklin in Marion on November 2, 1936. He preceded her in death on...
Kaey'den Layne Ray Jordan
Oct 1, 2007
Marion- Kaeyden Layne Ray Jordan, 35 weeks, of Marion passed away at 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Sparta Community Hospital. Kaeyden was born on September 27, 2007 at 7:00 PM in Sparta to Kacie Jordan of Marion. He was the love of her life and the apple of her eye. Survivors include- Mother- Kacie Jordan of Marion Maternal...
Gertie Caroline Craig
Oct 1, 2007
Marion Gertie Caroline Craig, 92, of Marion, formerly of Johnson County, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 10:05 A.M. at her home in Marion. Gertie was born September 4, 1915 in Tunnel Hill the daughter of Charles Edward & Nancy T. (Webb) Lamphere. She married William Dowell Craig on July 1, 1933...
William Kenneth Jenkins
Oct 1, 2007
Pittsburg William K. Jenkins, 77, peacefully passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the family farm. Kenneth was born in Williamson County the son of Winfield Scott & Gussie (Lollar) Jenkins. He married Wanda Jewel Sanders in Marion on June 3, 1955 and together they shared 43 years together, she passed away on March 23, 1999....
Clara L. Morris
Sep 30, 2007
Johnston City- Clara L. Morris, 86, of Johnston City, passed away at 12:30 PM, Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Clara was born on July 23, 1921 in Williamson County to Bertie & Minnie Mae (Hicks) Fox. She married Earl Morris on September 16, 1939 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on July...
Karen J. Belcher
Sep 28, 2007
Marion- KAREN J. BELCHER, age 61, of Marion, passed away at 10:15pm on Friday, September 28, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Karen was born in Herrin on December 15, 1945, the daughter of Oliver and Esther (Watson) Irwin. She married Frank Belcher in Benton, Kentucky on June 16, 1989 and together, they shared eighteen years of marriage....
Jean M. Macri
Sep 25, 2007
Herrin- JEAN MARIE MACRI, age 47, of Herrin, passed away at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2007 at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy. Jean was born in Herrin on November 20, 1959, the daughter of Joyce (Chiodini) Nemeth and Joe Macri Jr. Jean was of Catholic faith. Survivors include her mother and step-father- Joyce and Joseph Nemeth of Marion, IL...
Thomas Glenn
Sep 24, 2007
Herrin- Thomas Glenn, age 81, of Herrin, died in Springfield at 5:25am on Monday, September 24, 2007, from heart disease. Thomas was born June 4, 1926 in Clifford, IL. He was the son of Claude and Ruah (Swinford) Glenn. On August 29, 1952, he married his devoted companion, Rosemary Burgess, in Piggott, AR. Together, they shared fifty-four years of marriage,...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Payne
Sep 24, 2007
Herrin Jacqueline Jackie L. Payne, 76, died at 10:55 P.M. on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Friendship Care Center. Jackie was born March 4, 1931 in Carterville to Amos Curry & Margarite (Smith) Klumchik. She married Joe Payne on May 17, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Joe survives in Herrin. Jackie was...
Helen E. Mize-Inchcliff
Sep 22, 2007
Johnston City- HELEN E. MIZE-INCHCLIFF, age 82, of Johnston City, passed from this life at 4:54am on Friday, September 21, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Helen was born in Cambria on December 15, 1924, the daughter of Frank and Mattie Pierce. She married Paul Mize in Charleston, Missouri on August 18, 1941 and together, they shared thirty-five years of marriage, until...
Barbara G. Marlow
Sep 22, 2007
Herrin- Barbara "Bobbie" Gail Marlow, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 1:10 AM, Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on October 30, 1913 in West Frankfort to W.E. & Lou Artie (Williams) Hindman. She married Mike J. Marlow on October 26, 1934 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1964. Mrs. Marlow worked...
Clifford R. Boner
Sep 21, 2007
Marion Clifford R. Boner, 87, died on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7:30 A.M. at Whispering Oaks. Clifford was born September 2, 1920 in Devils Lake, North Dakota the son Ralph & Vera (Hoebbel) Boner. He married Genevieve Bowman in 1939 in Paducah, Kentucky and she preceded him in death on July 14, 1986. He later married Lottie Hastings on...
Jeanne Carnaghi
Sep 20, 2007
Herrin- JEANNE CARNAGHI, age 67, of Herrin, passed away at 2:30pm on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at her home in Herrin. Jeanne was born in Carterville on June 7, 1940 the daughter of Guy and Mary (Gray) Gossett. She married Ernie Carnaghi in Decatur, Alabama on November 6, 1968 and together, they shared thirty-eight years of marriage. Ernie survives in...
Madge Lenora Fisher
Sep 20, 2007
Marion Madge Lenora Fisher, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 8:30 A.M. at her home in Marion. Madge was born December 2, 1914 in Creal Springs the daughter of Volney Lafayette and Betty Lou (McRoy) Moore. She married Henry Adam Fisher on August 29, 1931 in Marion, they shared over 75 years of marriage until his death...
Karen Brown
Sep 20, 2007
Karen (Mays) Brown, age 37, of Herrin, passed away at 4:37pm on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Karen was born in Chicago Heights, IL on March 19, 1970, the daughter of George Mays and Deborah H. Keller. Before moving to Herrin, Karen was a longtime resident of Chicago Heights. She enjoyed painting and writing letters...
Esther M. Voss
Sep 19, 2007
Marion Esther Minnie (Wilkening) Voss, 90, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 8:33 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Esther was born in Evansville, Illinois on April 13, 1917 to Otto and Minnie (Koester) Wilkening. On June 5, 1938 she and Paul Henry Voss were united in marriage and were blessed with over 59 years of life together. Paul...
Pansy Louise Tyler
Sep 15, 2007
Marion- Pansy Louise Tyler, 72 years, 2 months, 7 days of Marion, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 5:40 PM, Friday, September 14, 2007 at home. Pansy was born on September 7, 1935 in Pittsburg, IL to Harold & Betty Estelle (Mifflin) Tyler. She was a member of the Pittsburg First Baptist Church and accepted the Lord at a young...
Reba L. Bartram
Sep 13, 2007
Herrin- REBA L. BARTRAM, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 7:00am on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at her home. Reba was born in Herrin on January 10, 1921, the daughter of Robert and Freda (Holland) Lewis. She married Sidney Haynes in Cape Girardeau in August of 1938. They shared 32 years of marriage, until his passing on October 19,...
Kenneth E. Rodd
Sep 11, 2007
Marion Kenneth Eugene Rodd, Sr., 86, of Albany, Georgia formerly of Marion, died Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Lillian Carter Nursing Home. Mr. Rodd was born June 7, 1921 in Marion the son of Archie E. & Elva (Hastings) Rodd. He married Irmo Tolbert and she preceded him in death on June 15, 1998.. Mr. Rodd moved to Albany in...
Zelda D. McCabe
Sep 11, 2007
Marion Zelda D. McCabe, 84, died on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 11:37 P.M. at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Zelda was born February 8, 1923 in Westville, Illinois the daughter of Stefan & Mary (McCloskey) Mikel. She married Thomas Francis McCabe in 1953 in Equality and he preceded her in death on November 26, 2003. Zelda was a homemaker and a...
