Obituaries
Wesley O. "Bud" Helm
Dec 24, 2006
Marion- Wesley Odell Bud Helm, 89, of Marion, passed away at 9:50 PM, Friday, December 22, 2006 at Parkway Manor in Marion. He was born on July 1, 1917 in Johnson County, IL to Roscoe Everett & Gertrude (Cagle) Helm. He married Mary Loretta Watson on May 5, 1940 in Des Lodge, MO. He preceded her in death May 14,...
John Wayne (Rod) Allen, Jr.
Dec 22, 2006
Marion John Wayne Rod Allen, Jr., 23, of Guyton, Georgia, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Rod was born September 8, 1983 to John Wayne & Rhonda (Tooley) Allen, Sr. in Marion. Rod was a graduate of Marion High School. He moved to the Savannah area six years ago were he...
Glenn J. Ogden
Dec 21, 2006
Herrin- GLENN JUNIOR OGDEN, age 78, of Herrin, passed away at 8:15 pm on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Glenn was born on January 28, 1928 in Crainville, IL to Charles Glenn and Colleen Daisy (Wiggs) Ogden. He married Mary Joyce McCain on June 10, 1951 in Crainville and together they shared 49 years...
Macie Louise Barringer
Dec 21, 2006
Herrin- Macie Louise Barringer, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 11:01 PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Louise was born on May 4, 1919 in Herrin to Alfred Fredrick & Macie (Tucker) Jacobson. She married Floy Barringer on January 30, 1938 in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1970. Mrs....
Evelyn M. Linnabary
Dec 20, 2006
Carbondale- Evelyn Marie Linnabary, 86, of Carbondale, formerly of Bradley, passed away at 9:35 PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Evelyn was born on September 14, 1920 in Salix, IA to Alfred August & Melvina (Hubert) Remillard. She married Donald L. Linnabary on May 10, 1941 in Cahokia, MO. He preceded her in death...
Esther Virginia Sutton
Dec 18, 2006
Herrin- Esther Virginia Sutton, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 1:05 AM, Sunday, December 17, 2006 at her home. Esther was born on September 25, 1928 in Herrin to Carl Sigfrid & Bernice (Peters) Seaberg. She worked thirteen years at Smoller Bros in Herrin, but retired from the Williamson County Courthouse where she worked for seventeen years. She enjoyed reading...
Gloria Sue Penley
Dec 18, 2006
Marion Gloria Sue Penley, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 5:35 P.M. at her home. Gloria was born July 2, 1936 in Johnston City to Harvey P. and Eva Mae (Rains) Harris. She married Luther Avery Penley, Jr. on May 3, 1957 and together they shared over 35 years of marriage until his death on February 6,...
Matilda S. Dettmer
Dec 16, 2006
Marion- MATILDA S. DETTMER, 100 years old, of Marion, passed away at 6:50am on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Matilda was born in Marion on April 21, 1906 to Henry and Louise (Wickert) Dettmer. Ms. Dettmer was employed as secretary to the President of the CNA Insurance Company in Chicago, IL. After her retirement...
Teresa Marlo Berra
Dec 12, 2006
Herrin- TERESA MARLO BERRA, age 99, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00am on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Teresa was born in Herrin on May 4, 1907, the daughter of Michael and Jennie (Garavalia) Marlo. She married Ren Berra at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Herrin on June 7, 1933. He preceded...
Brynden T. Gibson
Dec 12, 2006
Herrin- BRYNDEN TYLER GIBSON, age 22 months, of Herrin, passed away at 8:37pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Brynden was born in Marion on January 14, 2005, the son of Rebecca R. (Baize) and Christopher Gibson. Survivors include- Parents- Rebecca R. (Baize) and Christopher Gibson- Herrin, IL Brother- Isaiah Gibson- Herrin, IL Maternal Grandmother- Katherine...
Charles F. Kaffenberger
Dec 8, 2006
Herrin- CHARLES FREDERICK CHICK KAFFENBERGER, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30pm on Friday, December 8, 2006 at his residence in Herrin. Charles was born in Carmi, IL on February 4, 1921, the fourth child to George A. and Katherine (Friedmann) Kaffenberger. He married Vivian Taylor Sullivan on September 20, 1965 and together they shared 41 years of marriage....
Donald E. Curlee
Dec 7, 2006
Herrin Donald E. Curlee, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 8:45 A.M. at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his family. Donald was born April 9, 1934 in Herrin. He married Louise Horn on April 14, 1957 in Corinth, Mississippi and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage. Donald was a truck driver. He was associated with...
Henry A. Fisher
Dec 6, 2006
Marion Henry A. Fisher, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 11:30 P.M. at his home in Marion. Henry was born June 25, 1909 to John Henry and Mary Claira (Zoller) Fisher in Marion. He married Madge Moore on August 29, 1931 in Marion, celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary this past August. Henry was a carpenter. He was...
Rose Mary Magyar
Dec 6, 2006
Herrin- ROSE MARY MAGYAR, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 2:15am on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at her residence in Herrin. Rose Mary was born in Herrin on November 13, 1932 to Joseph and Jeanette (Ferguson) Martino. She married Joseph Magyar on April 15, 1992 in Herrin. He survives. Mrs. Magyar was a member of Our Lady Of Mount...
Eula Jean Stout
Dec 4, 2006
Herrin- Eula Jean Stout, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 1:00 PM, Sunday, December 3, 2006 at her home in Herrin. Eula Jean was born on August 13, 1930 in Herrin to LaVerne & Mildred Marie (Martin) Robertson. She married Harry F. Stout on September 24, 1949 in Murphysboro. He survives of Herrin. She was a member of Second Baptist...
Dixie Vickers
Dec 4, 2006
Marion Dixie Vickers, 59, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 9:40 P.M. at her home in Marion. Dixie was born November 24, 1947 to Bill and Grace (Puls) Glaze in McDonough, County. She married Michael Vickers on June 19, 1979 in Bushnell, Illinois and together they have shared over 27 years of marriage. Dixie was a nurse at...
Ronald D. Yancey
Dec 2, 2006
Herrin- RONALD D. YANCEY, age 75, of Lecanto, FL, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 10:27am on December 2, 2006 at Earl B. Hadlow Caring Center in Jacksonville, FL. Ronald was born on August 16, 1931 in Herrin, the son of Leo Yancey. He married Beverly Zook on May 31, 1956 in Herrin and together they shared 50 years of...
Leva Jeweldine Clark
Dec 1, 2006
Herrin- Leva Jeweldine Julie Clark, 86, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 12:50 AM, Friday, December 1, 2006 at Angel Acres of Marion. Julie was born on September 19, 1920 in Herrin to Edward D. & Lucille (Long) Griffin. She married Rev. Frank B. Clark on September 19, 1936 in Cambria. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1996....
William D. Conner
Nov 29, 2006
Carterville- WILLIAM D. CONNER, age 46, of Carterville, passed away at 2:10am on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. William was born on July 12, 1960 in Robeson County, North Carolina to Josephine (Dowless) and Roy Conner Sr. He married Toni Childress in Bladenboro, NC on July 10, 1981. She survives in Carterville. Survivors include his wife- Toni...
Kathy Fitch
Nov 27, 2006
Marion Kathy Fitch, 59, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 3:30 P.M. at her home in Marion. Kathy was born September 27, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Gail Fitch in Barnhardt, Missouri and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. Kathy was born and raised in Iowa. She spent 25 years in the St....
