Obituaries
Gordon Lee Mifflin
Jul 21, 2005
Marion Gordon Lee Mifflin, 80, of Marion formerly of Zeigler, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 11:26 A.M. at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Gordon was born February 28, 1925 to Harry & Electia (Prather) Mifflin in Pittsburg. Gordon was a retired Manager at Citgo in Johnson City. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Survivors include: Daughter Nancy...
Eloise Lang
Jul 21, 2005
Marion Cora Eloise Lang, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 7:50 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Eloise was born August 11, 1924 in Anna, Illinois the daughter of Leora A. and Vesta Brothers Watson. She married Edwin G. Bill Lang in 1949; he preceded her in death in 1980. Eloise was retired from Southern Illinois Schools Credit...
Lillie Zwick
Jul 20, 2005
Herrin- Lillie Zwick, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 10:48pm on Wednesday July 20, 2005 at the Herrin Hospital. Lillie was born October 16, 1911 in Hanley, England, to Harry M. and Jane Hart. She married Leon Zwick on June 11, 1931 in Harrisburg, IL. He preceded her in death on December 1, 1994. Mrs. Zwick was a very active...
Mildred F. Heal
Jul 18, 2005
Herrin- Mildred F. Heal, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 11:55pm on Monday July 18, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Mildred was born July 24, 1918 in Wadesville, IN to F. Dalton and Hattie (Kolb) Owens. She married Charles W. Heal Sr on January 1, 1938 in Vincennes, IN. He survives in Herrin. Mrs. Heal was a member of the First...
Jimmie D. Hess
Jul 18, 2005
Marion- Jimmie D. Jim Hess, 59, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Monday July 18, 2005 at 7:12pm at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL. Jimmie was born June 4, 1946 in Marion, IL to Robert T. Bob and Margaret Lucille (Alsup) Hess. Mr. Hess was a member of the Lone Oak Baptist Church. He...
Alene Kuehner
Jul 16, 2005
Herrin- Alene Kuehner, 89, of Herrin, passed away at 4:55 PM, Friday, July 15, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Alene was born on November 6, 1915 in Worley, KY to Oscar & Nora (Adkins) Ross. She married Cecil Paul Fletcher on March 15, 1932. She later married Orville Kuehner on May 29, 1940 in Herrin. He survives...
Holly Lynn Baker
Jul 11, 2005
Marion Holly Lynn Baker, 19, died Monday, July 11, 2005 as a result of injuries she received in an automobile accident. Holly was born July 16, 1985 in Herrin to David DeWayne & Melanie (Gulledge) Baker. Holly is survived by: Her Daughter Makiah Baker of Marion Parents David DeWayne & Melanie Baker of Marion Sister Sarah Baker of Marion Half-Sisters:...
Jerry Alan Purnell
Jul 11, 2005
Marion Jerry Alan Purnell, 43, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 2:30 A.M. at his residence. Jerry was born April 16, 1962 in Kankakee, Illinois to Robert & Patricia Ann (Hurley) Purnell. He married Treva Mandrell on August 29, 1989 in Marion and she survives in Marion. Jerry was a heavy equipment operator. He attended Grange Hall Baptist Church,...
Ida Marie Boester
Jul 10, 2005
Marion- Ida Marie Boester, 88, of Marion, passed away at 8:15 PM, Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Center in Marion. Ida was born on February 12, 1917 in Williamson County to Rudolph Henry & Louise (Pape) Boester. She retired from Cox Hardware & Gifts in Marion. She was an active member of Zion United Church of Christ. SURVIVORS:...
Donna Norris Carlson
Jul 8, 2005
Paulton Donna Norris Carlson, 56, of OFallon, Missouri formerly of Paulton, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. at her home in OFallon. Donna was born October 6, 1948 to Clyde & Virginia (Buhl) Norris in Paulton. She married Jack Ed Carlson on February 14, 1975 in Paulton and together they have shared over 30 years of...
John Baker
Jul 5, 2005
Marion-John S. Baker, 91, died 6:50 A.M., Monday, July 4th at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. John was born April 20, 1914 to George & Lucy Jane (Blades) Baker in Marion. He married Mary Virginia Collins on October 09, 1933 in Murphysboro and together they shared almost 69 years of marriage until her death on June 26, 2002. John...
Bruce D. Murray
Jul 5, 2005
Herrin- BRUCE D. MURRAY, 58, of Herrin, passed away at 10:49pm on Tuesday July 5, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Bruce was born in Chicago, IL on May 4, 1947 to Lucille (Bergguist) and John D. Murray. Surviving are: Mother- Lucille Murray Guardian- Karen Krause of Manhattan, IL Guardian- Jo Stafford of Anna, IL Preceded in death by- Father- John D....
Russell Spitzner
Jul 5, 2005
Marion Russell Spitzner, 90, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 6:20 P.M. at Royal Care of Avon Park, Florida. Russell was born May 7, 1915 to Percy & Viola (Vinson) Spitzner in Carrier Mills. He married Betty Lee Norman on June 9, 1941 in Bennettsville, South Carolina and together they have shared the last 64 years of marriage. Russell...
Mary Lou Witherspoon
Jul 3, 2005
Herrin- Mary Lou Witherspoon, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 1:10 AM, Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the home of her daughter Debbie. Mary Lou was born on July 12, 1934 in Carbondale to Ray & Sarah Faye (Smith) Rushing. She married Fred Morris on Valentines Day 1953. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1957. She later married...
Earl V. Kelley
Jun 30, 2005
Marion Earl V. Kelley, 97, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 11:58 P.M. at Harrisburg Medical Center. Earl was born October 20, 1907 in Williamson County to James Tippy & Susie Kelley. He married Velma Garner on December 24, 1931 in Benton and together they shared almost 51 years of marriage until her death on November 10, 1982. He...
Angelo Paul Marlow
Jun 29, 2005
Johnston City- ANGELO PAUL MARLOW, 81, of Johnston City, passed away at 5:27 am on Wednesday June 29, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Angelo was born October 2, 1923 in Johnston City to Paul and Adelia (Cassina) Marlow. He married Genevieve Pate in 1946 at Union City, TN and together they shared 49 years of marriage. She survives in Johnston City....
Kip D. Gooch
Jun 25, 2005
Herrin-Kip Duane Gooch, 11, died Saturday, June 25 in Massac County as a result of an automobile accident. He was born May 1, 1994 in Herrin, Illinois to Kelli (Brewer) & Kip Duane Gooch, Sr. Kip was a very good boy. He loved to serve the Lord and his family and was a very giving person, always thinking of others...
Kelisha C. Gooch
Jun 25, 2005
Herrin-Kelisha Cleveland Gooch, 6 weeks old, died Saturday, June 25 in Nashville, TN as a result of an automobile accident. Kelisha was born May 10, 2005 in Carbondale, Illinois to Kelli (Brewer) & Kip Duane Gooch, Sr. He was a gift from God that was here for only a short time, but he will be loved and missed deeply by...
James Harold Woolard
Jun 24, 2005
Marion James Harold Woolard, 75, of Huddleston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Benton on March 31, 1930 the son of the late Clyde and Madge (Edwards) Woolard. Jim fell in love with Smith Mountain Lake 20 years ago while living in DeWitt, New York and...
Horace C. (Peck) Bloodworth
Jun 21, 2005
Marion Horace C. Peck Bloodworth, 81, passed away Monday, June 20, 2005 at 6:20 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bloodworth was born January 13, 1924 to Guy and Josie (Bearden) Bloodworth in Williamson County. He married Shirley Edwards on December 12, 1959 in Marion and together they have shared the last 45 years of marriage. Mr. Bloodworth was...
