Obituaries
Jewell F. Tanner
May 24, 2007
Creal Springs Jewell F. Tanner, 84, passed way on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 1:13 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jewell was born May 8, 1923 in Williamson County to Raymond & Lucille (Klope) McGuire. She married Paul Tanner in Kentucky on June 1, 1939 and together they shared over 48 years of marriage until his death on November...
Gregory Alan Wallace
May 24, 2007
Herrin- Gregory Alan Wallace, 56, of Herrin, passed away at 9:55 PM, Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at his home. Greg was born on December 19, 1950 in Herrin to William Pete & Alice Jayne (Weaver) Wallace. He married Denise Coon on February 24, 2002 in Herrin. While enlisted in the US Navy during Vietnam, he traveled the world and was...
Benjamin Gelsthorpe
May 23, 2007
BENJAMIN GELSTHORPE, infant son of Mark E. and Ronda (Botwinski) Gelsthorpe, passed away at 10:41am on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Born in Saint Louis on April 28, 2007, Benjamin was 25 days old. He was Our Miracle. Survivors include his loving parents- Mark E. and Ronda (Botwinski) Gelsthorpe of St. Louis, MO; Maternal Grandparents- Ronald...
LaDonna Marlow
May 21, 2007
Herrin - LaDonna Marlow (nee Craig) of Herrin passed away peacefully at 10:10pm on May 21, 2007 in Parkway Manor at Marion. LaDonna was born in Marion on May 29, 1927 to Howard and Bernice (Edwards) Craig. She married James (Jimmie) Marlow of Herrin in Arkansas on October 14, 1949. Jimmie preceded her in death on February 10, 1998. She...
Ralph A. "Swede" Larson
May 21, 2007
Herrin- RALPH A. SWEDE LARSON, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 5:20pm on Monday, May 21, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Ralph was born in Chicago on August 31, 1912 the son of Ernst and Alice (Larson) Larson. He married Hester Fulton in Chicago on October 15, 1933. She preceded him in death on May 31,...
Dick Taylor
May 19, 2007
Herrin- John Richard Dick Taylor, 72, of Herrin, passed away at 5:30 PM, Friday, May 18, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Dick was born on July 23, 1934 in West Frankfort to Richard Jacob & Grace A. (Odum) Taylor. He married Betty June Cunningham on Christmas Eve 1953 in West Frankfort. She preceded him in death on New Years Day 2001....
Derek Massengill
May 16, 2007
Herrin- DEREK MASSENGILL, age 23 of Herrin, passed away at 2:30pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Derek was born on July 13, 1983 in Herrin, the son of Mary (Corder) Street and Joel Lynn Massengill. Derek loved to spend time with his daughter, Faith Ann. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and grilling out with his friends. Survivors...
Stefen Hill
May 14, 2007
Herrin- STEFEN HILL, age 56, of Herrin, passed away at 5:28pm on Monday, May 14, 2007 at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stefen was born in Cape Girardeau, MO on October 7, 1950, the son of Murle Mack and Lily Pearl (Hale) Hill. Stefen was a truck driver for Pilot Express. He graduated from SEMO University with a...
Justin R. Merritt
May 14, 2007
Herrin- Justin R. Merritt, 17, of Herrin, died tragically at 7:20 PM, Sunday, May 13, 2007 at South Sandusky Beach at Rend Lake. Justin was born on September 13, 1989 in Carbondale to Byron Merritt & Sharon (Whitaker) Owens. Mr. Merritt worked the last five months in production at Hardees in Herrin. Survivors include: Mother- Sharon Owens & fianc Nick...
J.O. Hudgens
May 14, 2007
Marion James J.O. Hudgens, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 10:20 P.M. at the VA Medical Center. J.O. was born May 27, 1926 in Marion to Henry Tine and Allean (Evans) Hudgens. He married Lodema Parrish on May 30, 1947 in Marion and together they shared over 57 years of marriage until her death on July 25,...
Gregory Marlow
May 12, 2007
Carterville- George Gregory Marlow, 57, of Carterville, died at 8:15 PM, Thursday, May 10, 2007 at his home in Carterville. Gregory was born on October 24, 1949 in Herrin to George J. & Phyllis (Parigi) Marlow, Jr. Gregory was a graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and was a member of the Kappa Psi fraternity. He was a...
Carolyn S. Barnett
May 12, 2007
Marion- Carolyn S. Barnett, 69, of Marion, passed away at 5:20 PM, Friday, May 11, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Carolyn was born on July 9, 1937 in Jefferson County to Rube & Inez (Beckman) Engram. She married Donnie Barnett on June 16, 1963 in Marion. He survives of Marion. She was a homemaker and a member of Jesus...
Dr. James M. D'Amico
May 10, 2007
West Frankfort James M. DAmico DDS, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 1:00 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dr. DAmico was born September 15, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Jim and Stella (Racine) DAmico. Dr. DAmico graduated from St. Louis University in 1958. Following graduation from dental school he practiced dentistry for 2 years as...
Verbal Wesley Barnett
May 8, 2007
Marion Verbal Wesley Barnett, 82, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 5:10 A.M. at the VA Nursing Home in Marion. Verbal was born February 19, 1925 in Marion to Verbal Wayne & Myrtle (Phillips) Barnett. He married Betty June Robinson on June 23, 1944 and together they have shared over 62 years of marriage. Mr. Barnett proudly answered...
Theresa Ann Kirby
May 8, 2007
Marion Theresa Ann Kirby, 41, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 7:18 A.M. at her home. Theresa was born August 27, 1965 in Marion to William T. & Doris (Kent) Brewer. She married Craig Kirby on June 30, 1989 in Johnston City. Theresa has worked for the last 14 years as a waitress at Ryans Steakhouse. She loved...
Rose Dunning
May 7, 2007
Herrin- Rosanna Dunning, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 9:25 AM, Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Rosanna was born on January 25, 1928 in Massac Co to Cody & Mary Denison. She married Paul Bunk Dunning on January 29, 1949 in Osceola, AR. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1980. She was a homemaker. Survivors include-...
Lola Reams
May 7, 2007
Herrin- Lola Reams, 85, of Marion, IN, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 10:28 PM, Friday, May 4, 2007 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Wabash, IN. Lola was born on September 9, 1921 in Makanda to Edgar & Dolly Williams. She married John Reams on May 10, 1958 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on September 18,...
Mary E. Walker
May 3, 2007
Herrin- Mary Elizabeth Walker, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 2:15 AM, Thursday, May 2, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on January 10, 1919 in Herrin to Albert John & Mary (Steinle) Will. She married Jack A. Walker on February 10, 1937 in Herrin. He survives in Herrin. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady...
Frank Antonini
Apr 26, 2007
Johnston City- FRANK C. ANTONINI, age 80, of Johnston City, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at his residence in Johnston City. Frank was born in Johnston City on June 13, 1926, the son of Carlo and Theresa Borroni Antonini. Frank was a retired television repairman. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. Frank enjoyed watching television,...
Myrtle Mae Weimann
Apr 25, 2007
Myrtle Mae Weimann, age 96, of Herrin, passed away at 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Myrtle was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on March 5, 1911, the daughter of Daniel and Martha (Jordan) Beers. She married Frank P. Weimann on March 12, 1927 in Benton, IL. Together they shared 68 years of...
