Obituaries
Tammer Saliba
Sep 10, 2007
Herrin- Tammer Saliba, 86, of Bedford, IN, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 12:37 PM, Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford, IN. Tammer was born on April 18, 1921 in Zeigler to Sam & Rose Saliba. He married Pauline Burleson on June 15, 1948. She survives of Bedford, IN. Mr. Saliba graduated from Herrin High School...
Herminna D. Hindman
Sep 8, 2007
Herrin- Herminna D. Hindman, 84, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 9:50 AM, Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Herminna was born on March 15, 1923 in West Frankfort to Leonard & Audie (Burton) Melvin. She married Charles Ray Hindman on August 12, 1946 in Kansas City, KS. He preceded her in death on August...
Jim Childers
Sep 8, 2007
Marion- James "Jim" Paul Childers, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:00am on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Marion. James was born on October 1, 1931 in Carbondale, the son of Paul and Kathleen (Rendleman) Childers. He married Lois Jean Fuller in Marion on April 4, 1958. She survives in Marion. Mr. Childers...
Tina Marie King
Sep 6, 2007
Tina Marie King, 42, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2007, at home. Tina was born December 16, 1964 in Spring Valley, IL a daughter of Edward King and Judith (Ellis) King Edrington. Tina is survived by One son Brandon Scott King of Kewanee Two daughters Crystal King of Marion Amanda King of Marion One grandchild Conner Hayden King of...
James William (Duke) Curry
Sep 5, 2007
James William Duke Curry, 60, formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Mr. Curry was born October 28, 1946 in Corinth the son of Ollie James & Anna (Bell) Curry. He married Betty June Beasley on July 26, 1969 in Poordo and together they shared over 34...
Mary M. Coulombe
Sep 5, 2007
Herrin- Mary M. Coulombe, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 8:45pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Mary was born in Roanoke, IL on January 8, 1924, the daughter of Joe and Lois (Altorfer) Leman. Ms. Coulombe was of protestant faith. She was a retired school teacher. Mary was a loving mother and...
Elinore Catherine "Billie" Balder
Sep 3, 2007
Herrin- Elinore Catherine Billie Balder, 92, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 8:25 AM, Monday, September 3, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Elinore was born on December 30, 1914 in Chatsworth, IL to Michael & Mary Ann (Resch) Smith. She married Frank Dudley Balder on November 10, 1935 in Chatsworth. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1963. Mrs. Balder...
Wendell E. Hastings, Sr.
Sep 2, 2007
Dongola- Wendell E. Hastings, Sr., 71, of Dongola, formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:35 AM, Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. Wendell was born on September 14, 1935 in Paulton to Irvan E. & Susie (Klope) Hastings. He married Barbara Peters on July 5, 1962 in Marion. She survives of Dongola. He retired from Jordans...
Hazel Travelstead
Sep 1, 2007
Marion- HAZEL G. TRAVELSTEAD, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 5:15pm on Saturday, August 31, 2007 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Hazel was born on January 1, 1916 in Creal Springs, IL, the daughter of Sam and Ida (Newbold) Taylor. She married Carl Travelstead in Creal Springs on March 4, 1933. Together, they shared fifty-five years of marriage,...
Robert Wayne Skelton
Sep 1, 2007
Carbondale- Robert Wayne Skelton, Jr, age 23, of Carbondale, passed away at his residence in Carbondale at 8:05am on Friday, August 31, 2007. Robert was born in Carbondale on October 6, 1983, the son of Robert Wayne Skelton, Sr. He loved to fish and enjoyed his fishing trips with his Uncle LeRoy. Survivors include his father- Robert Wayne Skelton, Sr....
Shirley L. Hill
Aug 29, 2007
Carterville- Shirley L. Hill, age 67, of Carterville, passed away at 8:45am on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Herrin Hospital with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born in Marion on October 10, 1939, the daughter of Albert Varner and Dorothy (Smith) Jones. Ms. Hill attended the Jubilee Tabernacle in DeSoto. She was an ordained minister and a...
Barbara Ann Nichelson
Aug 28, 2007
Marion Barbara Ann Nichelson, 67, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 4:30 P.M. at her sons home in Johnston City. Barbara was born November 23, 1939 in Marion to Gilbert & Mary June (Barnes) Jackson. She married William Paul Nichelson on August 17, 1961 in Marion and together they shared over 31 years of marriage until his death...
Norma L. Bowen
Aug 26, 2007
Herrin- Norma L. Bowen, 63, of Herrin, passed away at 1:27 AM, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at her home in Herrin. Norma was born on October 15, 1943 in Whiteash to Lester & Ester (Odle) Dodd. She married Stephen P. Bowen on June 8, 1974 in West Frankfort. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Bowen was a homemaker and of protestant...
Rose DeTomasi
Aug 25, 2007
Herrin- Rose DeTomasi, 95, of Herrin, died at 7:30 PM, Friday, August 24, 2007, at Herrin Hospital. Rose was born on March 3, 1912 in Fidelity, Arkansas to Tony & Seconda (Cometti) Lavezzi. She married Umbert C. DeTomasi on November 15, 1939 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1991. She worked until 1942 as an administrative...
Dennis M. Black
Aug 25, 2007
Marion Dennis Michael Black, 53, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 9:54 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born July 13, 1954 in Cook County to James M. and Theresa (Heydenman) Black, Sr. He married Judy E. Blumenstock on May 26, 1995 in Metropolis, IL, and she survives. He was a member of the First Church...
Harley Brush, Jr.
Aug 24, 2007
Marion Harley Brush, Jr., 77, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Harley was born July 28, 1930 in Williamson County. He married Daphene McGowan on September 14, 1952 in Marion and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. Daphene survives in Marion. Harley was a retired coal miner, working...
Bobby D. (Bob) Boyt
Aug 23, 2007
Marion Bobby D. Bob Boyt, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 5:37 A.M. in St. Louis University Hospital. Bob was born April 2, 1939 in Marion to Jack Boyt and Amy Haesker Barnett. He married Emily Sue Bishop on September 19, 1998, she survives in Marion. Bob graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in accounting....
Chester E. Wayman
Aug 23, 2007
Herrin- CHESTER E. WAYMAN, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 3:40am on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Chester was born in Marion County, Indiana on December 18, 1927, the son of Harold and Clara Wayman. He married Erma Polk in Herrin on April 15, 1994. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Wayman was one of Jehovahs Witnesses. He...
Anna Marie McCollum
Aug 23, 2007
Herrin- ANNA MARIE McCOLLUM, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 11:20pm on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Anna Marie was born in Herrin on January 14, 1927, the daughter of John and Eleanor (Waltz) Bione. She married Leslie McCollum, Jr. at the United Methodist Church in Herrin on November 25, 1947. Together, they shared fifty-eight years of...
Robert P. Sullivan
Aug 21, 2007
Goreville Robert P. Sullivan, 74, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 11:25 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born September 6, 1932 in Chicago to Raymond & Emma (Engling) Sullivan. Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired plumber/pipe fitter and a member of Pipefitters Local #501. Survivors include: Son Michael...
