Obituaries
Lynda L. Hawkins
Jan 2, 2005
Marion-Linda L. Hawkins-66, died 10:15 A.M., Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born December 13, 1938 in Marion to Charles Herbert & Velda Mae (Bloodworth) Miner. She was active volunteering at TCT Ministries in Marion. She enjoyed teaching her family about the Bible. She also enjoyed painting. Survivors Include: Two Sons & Daughters...
Imogene Foley
Jan 1, 2005
Marion-Imogene Foley, 74, died 7:45 P.M., Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. She was born April 29, 1930 in Benton, Missouri to Grover & Clara (Presley) Hefflin. She married Gilbert R. Foley on July 31, 1966 in Benton, Illinois. He survives. She was a homemaker. She previously worked at Norge Industries in Herrin. She was...
Leslie R. Cullum
Jan 1, 2005
Marion- Leslie Renee Cullum, 22, of Marion, IL passed away at 6:55pm on Friday December 31, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident. Leslie was born August 6, 1982 in Herrin, IL to Jerry Cullum and Lisa Mandrell. She attended Marion High School, where she had many friends in life. Miss Cullum enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Ray H. Smith
Jan 1, 2005
Marion- Ray H. Smith, 87, of Marion, passed away at 12:45pm on Saturday January 1, 2005 at St Louis University Hospital. Ray was born December 2, 1917 in Creal Springs, Illinois to Henry A. and Mildred (Fletcher) Smith. He married Lucinda Odum on July 20, 1940 in St Charles, Missouri. She preceded him in death on January 1, 1996. Ray...
Leslie W. Smith
Dec 31, 2004
Marion- Leslie W. Smith, 81, of Marion, passed away at his home with his family by his side at 3:05 AM, Christmas Morning. Leslie was born on October 30, 1923 in West Frankfort to George E & Bessie (Nolen) Smith. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served as B-17 Pilot during WWII. He retired from Freeman...
Ruth E. Richey
Dec 31, 2004
Marion- Ruth Ellen (Terry) Richey, 86, of Marion, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2004 at 12:23pm at her residence in Marion. Mrs. Richey was born June 27, 1918 in Johnson County, IL to Guy H. and Bertha (Ollis) Terry. She married Fred A. Richey on December 4, 1938 in Allenville, MO. He preceded her in death on August 9,...
Eugene P. Pease
Dec 30, 2004
Marion - Eugene Gene P. Pease, 82, of Carbondale formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at Helia Healthcare in Carbondale. Gene was born December 08, 1922 to Carl W. & Rosie Mae (Copher) Pease in Marion. He married Louise Sumner on November 09, 1947 in Marion and she survives in Carbondale. Gene was retired from Ameren CIPS. Gene...
Mary Virginia Holmes
Dec 29, 2004
Marion Mary Virginia Holmes, 86, died at 6:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 in Whispering Oaks Retirement Home. Mary was born on June 30, 1918 in Holland, Missouri to Noble Henry and Hettie Mae (Stone) Capehart. She married Finis E. Holmes, Jr. on December 31, 1937 in Steele, Missouri and he preceded her in death on December 14, 1998....
Makayla Ann Morrison
Dec 29, 2004
Goreville Makayla Ann Morrison, 10, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 7:15 P.M. at her home. Makayla was born October 04, 1994 in Carbondale to Chris Moore and Brandy Flare. Makayla was in the 4th grade at Goreville Grade School. She attended the Goreville United Methodist Church. Makayla is survived by: Her Mother Brandy Flare of Goreville Her Father Chris...
Hugo D. Hutzler
Dec 28, 2004
Herrin- Hugo D Hutzler, 82, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2004 at 11:15pm at Herrin Hospital. Hugo was born on November 15, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN to Hugo D. and Mabel (Brown) Hutzler. He married Aileen P. (Winn) Hutzler on March 10, 1951 in Benton, IL. She preceded him in death on November 7, 1997. Mr. Hutzler...
Walter (Red) Gray
Dec 27, 2004
Herrin-Walter Red Gray 81, of Herrin, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at his home. Mr. Gray was a retired Machineist for Caterpiller in Joilet for thiry years. He was a member of the First Pentacostal Church in Herrin and a WW II army veteran. He was born on May 14, 1923, in Livingston, TN., to E.B....
James R. Willingham
Dec 24, 2004
Marion James R. Willingham, 66 died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 4:30 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. James was born January 06, 1938 in Charleston, Illinois to Russell T. & Edna M. (Kingery) Willingham. He married Betty J. (Brown) Oxendine on February 02, 1975 in Cahokia, Illinois and she preceded him in death on January 08, 2001. James was...
Tom Rodney- Rescheduled for 12/27/04
Dec 22, 2004
Herrin- Tom Rodney, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 12:52pm Wednesday December 22, 2004 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr Rodney was born October 6, 1913 to William and Jessie (McCarthy) Rodney. He married Reba Walker in Perryville, MO on July 27, 1938. She preceded him in death on March 17, 2001. He was a US Army...
Mary Beaver
Dec 18, 2004
Marion Mary Beaver, 50, of Downers Grove, Illinois, formerly of Marion died at 3:40 PM, Thursday, December 16, 2004 at her home in Downers Grove. Mary was born on April 17, 1954 in Marion to Ben & Lola (Lindsey) Little. She was a homemaker. SURVIVORS: Son- James Dunn- Carbondale Son- Keith Haack- Downers Grove Daughter- Tammy Woolard- Herrin Two Grandchildren-...
Arthur L Leeper
Dec 17, 2004
Herrin- Arthur Lee Leeper, 77, of Herrin, passed away at 2:05am on Friday December 17, 2004 at Frankfort Care Center in West Frankfort, IL. Mr Leeper was born on August 23, 1927 in Herrin, IL to Lee Roy and Gertrude Kelley Leeper. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herrin. He graduated from the University of Illinois...
Thomas J. Marshall
Dec 16, 2004
Marion Thomas J. Marshall, 55, died Monday, December 13, 2004 at 8:35 A.M. in West Frankfort. Thomas was born on September 19, 1949 to Russell W. & Ada (Hildreth) Marshall in Carbondale. He married Marlon Jacobs in April, 1992 in Marion and she survives of Marion. Thomas was a Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era. Survived by: Wife Marlon...
Helen Marie Parks
Dec 15, 2004
Creal Springs Helen Marie Parks, 90, died Monday, December 13, 2004 at 4:20 A.M. at the Fountains Nursing Care Facility in Marion. Helen was born October 26, 1914 to Ollie and Eddie Lee (Estes) Parton in Creal Springs. She married Theodore W. Parks and he precedes her in death. Helen was a homemaker and a member of Arnold View Freewill...
Michael A. Buskuehl
Dec 15, 2004
Marion Michael A. Buskuehl, 53, died Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 1:08 A.M. at his residence. Michael was born August 08, 1951 to Bernard & Tina (Marciante) Buskuehl in Missouri. Michael was a carpenter and he operated East Way Liquor Store. Survivors include: Sister Patricia Buskuehl Preceded by: Parents. It was Michaels wish to be cremated. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in...
Flara Eunice Wells
Dec 14, 2004
Marion Flara Eunice Wells, 95, died Sunday, December 12, 2004 at 8:15 P.M. at the Fountains Nursing Care Facility in Marion. Flara was born August 05, 1909 to Charlie and Alice (Findley) Walker in Southeast Missouri. She married Ray Wells and he preceded her in death on April 02, 1971. Flara was a homemaker. She was a member of the...
Robert Norman Smith
Dec 13, 2004
Marion Robert Norman Smitty Smith, 76, died Sunday, December 12, 2004 at 12:50 P.M. at his residence. Robert was born September 22, 1928 to Oscar L. & Vinnie (Emery) Smith in Marion. He married Joyce Corrigan on October 30, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois and she survives in Marion. Robert was a driver for Federal Express. He was a member of...
