Obituaries
Thomas L. Wozniak
Mar 30, 2003
Marion- Thomas L. Wozniak, 72, of Creal Springs, died at 12:10 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2003 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Per his wishes, Mr. Wozniak will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is in charge of arrangements.
Kolby Jaye Parrish
Mar 29, 2003
Marion- Kolby Jaye Parrish, 0, infant son of Brandi Conner & Luke Parrish, died Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Kolby was baptized a Christian on March 27, 2003. Survivors: Mother & Father- Brandi Conner & Luke Parrish- Marion Maternal grandparents- Phillip & LeGina Conner- Marion Maternal great-grandparents- Barbara & Gene Belcher- Marion Karren Lenz- Marion Paternal...
William Loren Spurlin
Mar 28, 2003
Herrin - William Loren Spurlin, 87, died at 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at his home. Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Joines Funeral Home in Villa Grove, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Villa Grove Cemetery...
Brenda L. Lawrence
Mar 28, 2003
West Frankfort Brenda Lawrence, 50, of West Frankfort passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 9:30 A.M at the West Side Care Center in West Frankfort. She was born on February 6, 1953 in Carbondale, Illinois to Cecil and Edwaodia Lawrence; they both preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Eric Lamphere of Paducah, and a...
Velma R. McCollum
Mar 26, 2003
Velma R. McCollum, 75, of Marion, passed away at 6:32 P.M. at her home on Monday, March 24, 2003. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Williamson County to Raymond and Ada (Moulton) Smith; they both preceded her in death. She married H.O. McCollum on June 4, 1950 at the Crab Orchard United Methodist Church, he passed away on...
Kenneth L. Fisher
Mar 26, 2003
Kenneth L. Fisher, 59, of Marion passed away at 10:16 P.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale on Monday, March 24, 2003. Kenneth was born on July 23, 1943 in Marion to Ernest and Nora (Goley) Fisher; they both preceded him in death. Kenneth worked for the Williamson Co. Coal Co. and retired from the City of Marion, Street Department. Survivors...
Dolores A. Shoemake
Mar 24, 2003
Herrin- Dolores A. Shoemake, 71, of Herrin, died at 3:48 P.M., Sunday, March 23, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Dolores was born on October 16, 1931 in Herrin to Lawrence & Mary (Helms) Stewart. She married Thomas H. Shoemake on July 23, 1949 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1984. Mrs. Shoemake was a homemaker. She...
Rev. Vernell Clark
Mar 20, 2003
Rev. Vernell Clark, 82, of Pittsburg, passed away at 11:18 A.M. on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at the Pittsburg Free Will Baptist Church Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Gary Clark officiating, Brent Clark delivering the eulogy, and assisted by Rev. Bryant...
Charlie R. Samples
Mar 13, 2003
Marion- Charles Ray Charlie Samples, 59, of Marion passed away on Thursday; March 13, 2003 at 1:30 A.M. at his home surrounded by his family. Charlie was born on November 11, 1943 in Marion to Charles Randolph and Lula Mae (Cook) Samples. They both preceded him in death. He married Dianna Craig on July 28, 1985 in Marion, she survives....
Calvin McMillan
Mar 8, 2003
CALVIN LOUIS McMILLAN Herrin - Calvin Louis "Max" McMillan, 81, died at 2:21 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. He was born September 20, 1921 in Franklin County, IL to Harry and Gladys (Oglivie) McMillan. He was a radio/tv repairman for Adams TV in Energy, IL. He was a Protestant. He worked in...
Ruth Nadine Wohlwend
Mar 4, 2003
Ruth Nadine Wohlwend, 84, of Bloomington and formerly of Marion, died at 7:01 P.M. Saturday March 1, 2003 at the OSF St. Josephs Medical Center, Bloomington. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2003 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with her nephew, Rev. J. Alan Chamness officiating. A commitment service will follow in the Goddard chapel at...
Lela Marie Triplett
Mar 3, 2003
Herrin- Lela Marie Triplett, 82, of Herrin died Friday, February 28, 2003 at Northwest Regional Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. Lela was born on January 24, 1921 in Carbondale to Henry & Bertha (McClooney) Bain. She married Eugene Triplett on January 21, 1937 in Marion. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Triplett was a homemaker. During WWII Lela worked as a...
Wilda C. Roberts
Mar 2, 2003
WILDA CHAPMAN ROBERTS Marion-Wilda Chapman Roberts, 90, died 8:55 A.M., Saturday, March 1, 2003 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Victor Long will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday morning from 9:00 A.M. till time of service. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill cemetery in...
Louis A. Garavaglia
Mar 2, 2003
Herrin- Louis Anthony (Geneto) Garavaglia, 83, of Zeigler formerly of Herrin, died at 3:55 A.M., Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Louis was born on March 29, 1919 in Herrin to John & Caroline (Merlo) Garavaglia. He married Emily Ann Walker on September 2, 1967 in Zeigler. She preceded him in death in 1993. Louis worked as a painter...
George C. Norris
Mar 2, 2003
George Cline Norris Marion-George Cline Norris, 96, died 10:25 P.M., Friday, February 28, 2003 at his grandsons residence in Pittsburg. Graveside services will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003 with Mike Robison officiating. Mitchell-Hughes is in charge of arrangements. George was born November 13, 1906 in Vandoozer, MO to Louie E....
Charles L. Biehl
Mar 2, 2003
Marion Charles Lavern Biehl, 83, passed away at Franklin Hospital in Benton Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 4:36 P.M. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home in Marion Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 1:30 P.M. Rev. Roger David will officiate. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Visitation will be at the funeral home Monday...
Albert Delaunois, Sr.
Mar 1, 2003
Herrin- Albert Delaunois, Sr., 81, formerly of Eldorado & W. Terra Haute, IN, died at 6:12 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Albert was born on January 5, 1922 to August & Eugenia (Bultez) Delaunois. He married Helen (Isles) Delaunois. She preceded him in death on May 18, 2002. He retired as a mechanic and punch press operator...
Gary Dale Borum
Feb 28, 2003
Herrin - Gary Dale Borum, 60, of Big Sandy, TN formerly of Herrin died Wednesday morning, February 26, 2003 at his residence in Big Sandy, TN. Gary was born on February 6, 1943 in Herrin to Lloyd & Barbara June (Wells) Borum, Jr. He married Virginia Sue McCombs on July 22, 1961. She preceded him in death on May 28,...
Charlie B. Kelley
Feb 28, 2003
Charlie B. Kelley, 89, died at 4:15 A.M.on Thursday, February 27, 2003 at the Village in Cameron, MO. He was born June 19, 1913 in Williamson County to Charles and Mary Kelley. He married Dorothy Simmons on December 25, 1931. Two children were born to this union. He worked many years at Sangamo Electric in maintenance. When Sangamo closed, he...
Ina Lorene Sanders
Feb 28, 2003
Herrin - Ina Lorene Hernbeck Sanders, 87, went to meet her Lord and Savior and all her other loved ones who have gone on before at 10:39 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2003 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born at home to William C. "Pop" and Myrtle "Mom" Hernbeck in Harco, IL on June 10, 1915....
