Obituaries
June Watson
Jan 23, 2007
Marion June Watson, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 11:20 A.M. at her sons residence in Parker, Colorado. June was born May 26, 1923 in Marion to Clarence M. and Edna Agnes (Whitley) Armes. She married Thomas William Watson on October 18, 1941 and together they shared over 58 years of marriage until his death on January...
Linnea Harris
Jan 23, 2007
Herrin- FRANCES LINNEA HARRIS, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 8:50am on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Frances Linnea was born on January 9, 1913 in Herrin, the oldest child of John Henry and Dollie Marie (Davis) McKenzie. She married George Tiffin Harris in Crown Point, Indiana in 1937. He preceded her in...
Gilbert E. Smothers
Jan 22, 2007
Herrin- Gilbert E. Smothers, 80, of Herrin, passed away at 6:30 AM, Monday, January 22, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Gilbert was born on January 25, 1926 in Herrin to Lawrence & Irene (East) Smothers. He married his loving wife Sara Ann Balder on May 5, 1961 in Herrin. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Smothers was a US Navy veteran having...
Raymond R. Switzer
Jan 20, 2007
Herrin- Raymond Ray Switzer, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00 PM, Saturday, January 19, 2007 at his home with his family. Raymond was born on March 1, 1932 in Pittsburg, IL to Jesse & Mary (Orr) Switzer. He married Juanita Jane Baldwin on November 9, 1951 in Herrin. She preceded him on death on June 19, 2003. Mr. Switzer...
Evelyn J. Drake
Jan 18, 2007
Herrin- EVELYN JANE DRAKE, age 86, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 6:30am on Thursday, January 18, 2006 at her home with her loving husband at her side. Evelyn was born on March 23, 1920 in Herrin, the daughter of Harry and Mona (Wilson) Gosnell. She married Bill Drake on January 1, 1939 in Jackson, MO and together they shared...
Katheryn L. Allshouse
Jan 17, 2007
Katheryn L. "Kay" Allshouse of Thompsonville, IL, born October 16, 1930 in Orient, IL passed away peacefully at her son and daughter-in-law's home, Michael and Jody Herrell, in Phoenix, AZ, December 16, 2006, at the age of 76 years. Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband, C. Donald Allshouse; her daughter- Sandra Kay Herrell; her sister- Pearl Ezell;...
Geneva Ruth Sellars
Jan 15, 2007
Marion- Geneva Ruth Sellars, 76, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 5:32 P.M. Geneva was born on March 26, 1930 in Crab Orchard to Loren & Iva (West) Angel. She married Bill L. Sellars on September 20, 1951 in Marion. Together they shared over 50 years of marriage until his death...
William "Bill" Gene Baize
Jan 11, 2007
Herrin- WILLIAM BILL GENE BAIZE, age 78, of Herrin, passed away at 1:08am on Thursday, January 11, 1007 at St. Lukes Hospital in St. Louis. William was born on April 20, 1928 in Herrin to William Henry and Margaret (Huffstutler) Baize. He married Janet Carter on November 14, 1953 in DuQuoin and together they shared 53 years of marriage. Mrs....
Carl J. Knerr
Jan 11, 2007
Herrin- Carl J. Knerr of Herrin passed away at home at 1:45am on January 11, 2007. He was a former vice president of Norge Washers, a division of Maytag. He was 91. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Kathleen Welge Knerr, his daughter Karleen and son-in-law John Berra of Houston, and his son Bob Knerr of Indianapolis. Grandchildren are...
Dr. Harry Wesenberg
Jan 10, 2007
Marion Dr. Harry L. Wesenberg, 99, formerly of the Lake of Egypt, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2007 at 4:24 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Wesenberg was born September 2, 1907 in America, Illinois the son of Charles Henry and Jenny Lin (Blanton) Wesenberg. He married Marjorie Wyckoff on July 18, 1932 in Linneus, Missouri. Together they...
Robert J. Carter
Jan 10, 2007
Bush- ROBERT J. CARTER, age 82, of Bush, passed away at 4:40am on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in his home. Robert was born in Harco, IL on June 4, 1924 to Henry and Lela (Carver) Carter. He married Naomi Goshen in Cambria on January 15, 1946. Together they shared sixty years of marriage and would have celebrated their 61st anniversary...
Vickie I. Harris
Jan 8, 2007
Herrin- Vickie I. Harris, 87, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. Vickie was born on February 8, 1919 in Christopher to Sam & Rose (Saliba) Saliba. She married Rev. Sampson H. Harris on August 30, 1951. He survives of Nashville, TN. Mrs. Harris worked at Harlans...
Mabel Griffin
Jan 8, 2007
Marion Mabel Griffin, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 8:45 P.M. at her home in Marion surrounded by loved ones. Mabel was born August 17, 1920 in Winter, Wisconsin to Harvey and Jennie (Moleen) Tregoning. She married Carl Kenneth Griffin on January, 4, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. They returned to Southern Illinois in 1946 and together...
Lela E. Greathouse
Jan 8, 2007
Hurst- LELA ESTHER GREATHOUSE, age 82, of Hurst, passed away at 5:30am on Monday, January 8, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Lela was born in Clifford, IL (Blairsville Township) on March 19, 1924 to Jacob and Rosa Etta (Howard) Whitecotton. She married Edward Dale Greathouse on December 31, 1938 in Jackson, MO and together they shared almost...
Evelyn L. Eairheart-Buckner
Jan 6, 2007
Marion- EVELYN L. EAIRHEART-BUCKNER, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 7:55am on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Evelyn was born on September 18, 1920 in Marion to Richard and Nellie (Bloodworth) Peterson. She married Floyd Eairheart in Marion in 1946. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1966. She later married Fred Buckner in...
Clifford E. Clark
Jan 5, 2007
Marion Clifford Clark, 84, passed away on Friday, January 05, 2007 at 8:45 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Private graveside services were held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with arrangements. For additional information or to sign the guest memorial register please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.
Margaret Dorgan
Dec 29, 2006
Marion- Margaret Dorgan, 84, of Marion, passed away at 6:00 AM, Thursday, December 28, 2006 at her home in Marion. Margaret, Maggie as she was called, enjoyed conversation, singing, laughing, coffee & music. She enjoyed dressing up, wearing jewelry, wearing make-up and getting her hair fixed. She lived in her own home for the last ten years. Prior to that,...
Reba Mae Wear
Dec 29, 2006
Herrin- Reba Mae Wear, 95, of Herrin, passed away at 5:25 AM, Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Reba was born on May 9, 1911 in Denning Township to W. R & Katherine (Lipsey) Freeman. She married William Benjamin Wear on March 22, 1947 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1995. Mrs. Wear was a...
Horace C. Mapes
Dec 26, 2006
Herrin- HORACE CAPRON CAPE MAPES, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 6:30am on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Horace was born on May 11, 1912 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Allen Leroy and Mary Lillian (Capron) Mapes. Mr. Mapes lived a long and interesting life. He married Dorothy Marie Outhouse in Lincoln, Nebraska on...
Joseph J. Magyar
Dec 26, 2006
Herrin- JOSEPH JAMES MAGYAR, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 1:15pm on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at his residence in Herrin. Joseph was born on January 31, 1932 to Joseph and Helen (Plavetsky) Magyar. He married Rose Mary Martino on April 15, 1992 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2006. Mr. Magyar was a member...
