Obituaries
Orma Elizabeth Kent
Mar 25, 2004
Harrisburg Orma Elizabeth Betty Kent, 73, of Harrisburg, formerly of Marion, IL died at 3:45 P.M. Wednesday, March 24, 2004 in the Harrisburg Medical Center Betty was born October 10, 1930 to Claude and Mable (McIntosh) Inman in Paris, Illinois. She married William P. Kent and he survives in Herrin. Betty was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors...
Beatrice I. Steinmarch
Mar 25, 2004
Herrin- Beatrice I. Steinmarch, 88, of Herrin, died at 6:15 AM, Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Beatrice was born on July 1, 1915 in Harrisburg to John & Dora (Boatwright) Fowler. She married Julius J. Steinmarch on May 3, 1935 in Harrisburg. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1994. Mrs. Steinmarch was a homemaker...
Jackie R. Wells
Mar 22, 2004
Jackie R. Wells, 71, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at 1:35 P.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jackie was born October 03, 1932 to Haskell Ray and Flara (Walker) Wells in Williamson County. He married Rita Ann Brookhouse on December 18, 1954 in Marion and she preceded him in death on June 18, 1991. Jackie was a retired...
Rose Marie Vogt
Mar 22, 2004
Carterville- Rose Marie Vogt, 70, of Carterville, formerly of Waterloo, died suddenly at 1:45AM, Monday, March 22, 2004, of a brain aneurysm at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah with her family by her side. Rose was born on October 23, 1933 in East St. Louis to John & Adele (Julien) Shambon. She married her husband of fifty-one years, Ivo Vogt,...
Eddie G. Barber
Mar 22, 2004
***Flag Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Eddie Gene Barber Obituary Creal Springs Eddie Gene Barber, 69, formerly of Harrisburg, died Sunday March 21, 2004 at 12:08 P.M. riding in the saddle of his horse while fox hunting. Eddie was born March 15, 1935 to Ed and Pearl (Rhodes) Barber in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He married Evelyn Carlton on June 1, 1958, Jonesboro,...
Katie Rose Gualdoni
Mar 21, 2004
MHerrin- Katie Gualdoni, 97, of Herrin, died at 7:40 AM, Saturday, March 20, 2003 at her home with her family. Katie was born on September 17, 1906 in Herrin to Louis C. & Louise (Merlo) Gualdoni. She never married and retired as an assemblyman at Norge Co. in Herrin. She was an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
Murle Mack Hill
Mar 20, 2004
Herrin- Murle Mack Hill, 82, of Herrin, formerly of Scott City, MO, died at 8:45 AM, Saturday, March 20, 2004 at the Marion Veterans Administration Hospital. Murle was born on December 14, 1921 in Perkins, MO to Oliver & Mary (Knupp) Hill. He married Lily Pearl Hale on August 23, 1947 in Piggott, Ark. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Hill...
Mildred M. Rushing
Mar 19, 2004
Mildred M. Rushing, 79, died Friday, March 19, 2004 at 12:50 A.M. in her residence. Mildred was born December 30, 1924 to William and Louise (Foss) Moorman in Metropolis. She married Richard A. Rushing on July 05, 1952 in Metropolis and he survives in Marion. Mildred was retired from the Bank of Marion; she was a member of Zion United...
Jack Ray Jones
Mar 18, 2004
Jack Ray Jones, 48, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 5:35 P.M. in his residence. Jack was born March 18, 1955 to Lora Laverne & Dorothy (Smith) Jones in Marion. Jack was an over the road truck driver, a welder and mechanic. He was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include: Mother Dorothy Jones of Pittsburg One (1)...
Connie Curry
Mar 17, 2004
Carbondale-Connie Curry, 88, passed away Monday, March 15, 2004 at Rapides Regional Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana. Connie was born March 15, 1916 at Alto Pass, Illinois to John & Dora (Williams) Emery. She married Sherman Curry on August 28, 1937 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1991. She was retired having worked at the Good Luck...
Marjorie L. Richmond
Mar 17, 2004
Herrin-Marjorie Louise (Fisher) Richmond, passed away 5:02 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at Herrin Hospital after a brief illness. She was born December 10, 1920 in Marion, Illinois to John and Mary (Zoller) Fisher. She married John Richmond on December 23, 1939 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 3, 2000. Marjorie was a resident of...
Josie Lattuada
Mar 13, 2004
Herrin- Josephine Mary Louise Josie Lattuada, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 10:25 PM, Friday, March 12, 2004 at Herrin Hospital with her family by her side. Josie was born on September 11, 1912 in Freeman Spur to Louis & Josephine (Bandera) Pessina. She married Louis H. Lattuada; Sr. on September 2, 1936 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in...
Valice Smith
Mar 12, 2004
Valice W. Smith, 87, died Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 4:00 P.M. in his residence surrounded by his family. Valice was born August 15, 1916 to Rufus W. and Minnie (Hayes) Smith in Abernant, AL. He married Hilda (Wisek) Smith on August 01, 1946 in Johnston City and she survives in Marion. Valice was a retired coal miner, having worked...
Floyd Switzer
Mar 10, 2004
Marion-Floyd Shorty Switzer-66, died 4:30 A.M., Monday, March 8, 2004 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Shorty was born June 28, 1937 in Herrin, Illinois to Jesse & Mary (Orr) Switzer. He married Gertrude (Killman) Switzer on December 21, 1957 in Energy, Illinois. She survives. He retired from CIPS in 1999 with 39 years of service where...
Janet K. Wade-Fisher
Mar 10, 2004
Herrin-Janet Kay (Wade) Fisher, 59, died 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 9, 2004 at her residence. Janet was born December 10, 1944 in Herrin to Jimmy & Fern (Edwards) Wade. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Herrin. She was also a member of the Herrin Eagles. She enjoyed bowling. Survivors Include: Mother: Fern Wade of Herrin Brother:...
Robert T. Thayer
Mar 9, 2004
Herrin-Robert Bob Thompson Thayer, 74, died 1:50 P.M., Monday, March 8, 2004 at his residence. He was born January 24, 1930 in Waltham, Massachusetts to Kenneth Thayer, Sr. & Dorothy (Black) Thayer. He married Linda (Turner) on December 21, 1979 in Desoto, Illinois. Linda survives. Bob was retired from Norge in Herrin where he worked for 23 years. He was...
Leslie Richard Murray
Mar 7, 2004
Herrin- Leslie Richard Murray, 88, of Herrin, died at 6:18 PM, Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Leslie was born on February 14, 1916 in Weaver, IL to Winfred & Ellen (Parrott) Murray. He married Mary Elizabeth Powers on September 27, 1934 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1988. Mr. Murray was a WWII Veteran,...
Brenda Sue Boles
Mar 7, 2004
Brenda Sue Boles, 48, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:40 AM, March 7, 2004 at her home. She was born on August 11, 1955 in Chicago to John & Marilyn Sue (Childers) Tippy. She married James Boles on June 11, 1980 in Marion. He survives of Pittsburg. She retired from Allen Industries and attended Hurricane Baptist Church. SURVIVORS- Husband- James...
Lenora Loudene Webb-Sinks
Mar 4, 2004
Lenora Loudene "Dean" Webb-Sinks, 78 passed away at 9:50 P.M., Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. She was born June 28, 1925 in Pittsburg to Alpha & Cleon Ruth (Pierson) Burnett. She was indeed a great member of Americas greatest generation. She served her country well during WWII in the WAVES. After the war she...
Mamie Marks
Mar 3, 2004
Mamie Marks, 98, died Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 11:30 A.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mamie was born November 23, 1905 to Robert E. and Georgia Ann (Sisk) Brigham in Zeigler. She married Ira Marks on November 01, 1924 in Williamson County and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1969. Mamie was a homemaker and...
