Obituaries
Edith Odessa Ward
Sep 6, 2005
ENERGY- Edith Odessa Ward, 90, of Energy, was taken Home to be with the Lord at 5:50pm on Tuesday September 6, 2005 at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL, with her family surrounding her bedside. Edith was born February 14, 1915 to Pearl (McPheron) and Robert Sellers. She married Clarence Hookum Ward in Kentucky on December 12, 1931....
John P. Brannon
Sep 4, 2005
Marion-John P. (Pat) Brannon, 46, died 8:45 P.M., Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born September 20, 1958 in Marion to John E. & Christine (Rushing) Brannon. He worked as an associate at NBTY at Nutrition Plaza in Carbondale. He had managed Brannon Enterprises after his father passed away. He graduated in 2002...
Julian Edward Richey
Sep 1, 2005
Marion Julian Edward Richey, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 4:10 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Julian was born April 10, 1928 to Milo Parks Richey & Fannie (Turner) Richey in Crab Orchard. He married Ursula Fish on March 3, 1956 in Marion and together they have enjoyed over 49 years of marriage. She survives in...
Baby Camaron Ty Harrison
Aug 30, 2005
Herrin- CAMARON TY HARRISON, infant son of Charles Michael and Rachel Renee (Ennis) Harrison, was stillborn at 9:28pm on Tuesday August 30, 2005 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Survivors include- 2 brothers- Gavin Creed Harrison- at home in Herrin Austin Bly Harrison- at home in Herrin At the familys request, there will be no services. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is...
Wendell Brock
Aug 26, 2005
Marion Wendell Brock, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 5:05 P.M. at the VA Medical Center. Mr. Brock was born July 19, 1918 to Link & Grace (McBride) Brock in Carterville. He married Barbara Adams on July 2, 1990 in Mayfield, Kentucky. She survives in Marion. Mr. Brock served in the US Navy for 20 years where...
Helen Marie Robinson
Aug 23, 2005
Marion Helen Marie Robinson, 90, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 10:45 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Facility. Helen was born July 16, 1915 to Roy & Stella (Phillips) Jarvis in Williamson County. Helen was a cook at Little Egypt Smorgasbord and Rons Bar-B-Que. Helen is survived by: Nephew Michael Jarvis and wife Rebecca of Makanda Grandniece Michelle Jarvis...
Jason E. Cain
Aug 21, 2005
Herrin- JASON EDWARD CAIN, 29, of Herrin, passed away at 1:30pm on Sunday August 21, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Jason was born in Herrin on June 30, 1976 to Sue Cain-Oakley and Archie Cain. He married Traci Bonali on July 24, 2004 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Mr Cain was currently attending John A Logan College. He was the...
Lillie B. Gelgut
Aug 20, 2005
Herrin- Lillie B. (Arnold) Gelgut, 82, of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 7:45 PM, Friday, August 19, 2005 at her home with her family. Lillie was born on Johnny Bull Hill in Johnston City on March 31, 1923 to I.E. & Anna (Kohut) Arnold. She married Kaessy Gelgut on July 6, 1945 in Chicago. He preceded her...
Isabel H. Broemmel
Aug 19, 2005
Marion- Isabel Henrietta Broemmel, 98, formerly of 701 Kenwood Ave & St. Vincent Home, died at 6:50 AM, Friday, August 19, 2005 at Heartland regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. Isabel was born on August 1, 1907 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of G. Henry & Elizabeth (Sander) Boesing. She married Lawrence H. Broemmel on October 12, 1935 in St....
Virginia L. Jarvis
Aug 19, 2005
Herrin- VIRGINIA L. JARVIS, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 2:40AM on Friday August 19, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Virginia was born March 2, 1923 in Herrin, IL to Georgia (Crick) Bivens-Strunk and Ed Bivens. She married Carl Jarvis on December 13, 1942 in Johnston City, IL. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1974. Mrs. Jarvis was active...
Reola K. Howell
Aug 19, 2005
Marion Reola K. Howell, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 5:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Reola was born November 21, 1913 to Gus and Esta (Kelly) Parrish in Williamson County. She married Oras A. Howell on June 17, 1930 in Mitchellville, IL and together they shared over 62 years of marriage until his death on...
Leonard (Butch) Jennings
Aug 15, 2005
Marion Leonard Butch Jennings, 63, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 7:30 A.M. at his residence. Butch was born October 24, 1941 to Charles Leonard Jennings & Thelma R. (Spiller) Hill in Carterville. Butch has worked for the last 44 years as a carpet installer. He was a member of Family Worship Center in Johnston City. Survivors include: Son...
Stephen L. Hafliger
Aug 13, 2005
Herrin- Stephen Lynn Hafliger, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 12, 1005 at his home. Stephen was born on February 28, 1951 in Springfield, IL to Riley & Lela (Stephens) Hafliger. He married Kathy (McKinney) Prince on July 8, 2005 in Marion. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Hafliger enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter...
John K. Hovenga
Aug 9, 2005
HERRIN- JOHN K. HOVENGA, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 12:03pm on Tuesday August 9, 2005 at the Herrin Hospital. John was born on July 24, 1951 in Charles City, Iowa to Harm and Marian (Hinders) Hovenga. He married Lynola Palmer in Herrin on April 4, 1975. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Hovenga was a heavy equipment operator with E.T....
Eva Tonso
Aug 7, 2005
Herrin- Eva Tonso, 95, of Herrin, passed away at 7:15 PM, Friday, August 5, 2005 at her home with her son by her side. Eva was born on July 26, 1910 in Herrin to Joe & Teresa (Guglielmino) Martoglio. She married Joe Tonso on June 20, 1932 in Marion. He preceded her in death on New Years Eve 2001. Mrs....
Ida E. Crespi
Aug 6, 2005
Herrin- Ida E. Crespi, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:25 PM, Friday, August 5, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Ida was born on October 20, 1917 in Herrin to Louis A. & Elena (Berra) Crespi. She retired from Smoller Bros. Inc. in 1983 where she worked as a button maker. Miss Crespi was a devout catholic and...
Goldie LeBranch
Aug 5, 2005
Herrin- GOLDIE M. LeBRANCH, 95, of Omaha, NE, passed away Friday, August 5, 2005 at her residence in Omaha, NE. Goldie married Charlie LeBranch. He preceded her in death. Survivors include- 1 son- Charles LeBranch- Rockford, IL 2 daughters- Delores Saxer- Omaha, NE Betty (and husband Robert) Munson- Omaha, NE Several Grandchildren Several Great Grandchildren Mrs. LeBranch was preceded in...
Clifton W. Jeralds
Jul 28, 2005
Herrin- Clifton Wayne Jeralds, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 9:10am on Thursday July 28, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Clifton was born in Carterville, IL on November 12, 1936 to Burke and Daisy Mae (Campbell) Jeralds. He married Carol Mary Jeralds on December 31, 1973 in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on April 20, 1999. Mr. Jeralds was...
Lodema Hudgens
Jul 26, 2005
Marion Lodema Hudgens, 78, passed away Monday, July 25, 2005 at 3:26 P.M. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Lodema was born October 29, 1926 to Guss & Esta (Kelley) Parrish in Williamson County. She married J.O. Hudgens on May 30, 1947 in Marion and together they have shared over 58 years of marriage. Lodema & J.O. lived in...
Charles Hugh Hogan
Jul 21, 2005
Herrin - Charles Hugh Hogan, 62, died at 5:40 PM, Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at his home in Herrin. He was born February 25, 1943 in Rosiclare to Charles and Geneva Ferrell Hogan. He married Effie Bess Passas on February 23, 1969 in Lancaster, PA. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Hogan was a 1961 graduate of Herrin High School and...
