Obituaries
John J. Lukesh
Sep 8, 2002
Marion John J. Lukesh, 86, formerly of Chicago and Tamarac, FL. passed away at the Marion VA Medical Center Friday, September 6, 2002 at 11:35 P.M. Visitation will be at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home in Marion Monday from 9:00 A.M. till 9:45 A.M. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Father Richard Mohr...
Lester Brooks Atwood
Sep 6, 2002
Atwood Obit*****With Flag****** Marion: Lester ?Brooks? Atwood, 82, of Marion passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2002 at 8:55 P.M. at the Marion Memorial Hospital. Brooks was born October 9, 1919 In Whiteash, Illinois to Roy and Emmer (Beck) Atwood; they both preceded him in death. He married Helen Mae Tanner on April 6, 1943 in Charleston, MO, she survives....
Ada Wilson
Sep 6, 2002
Herrin- Ada Rachel Wilson, 91, of Herrin, died at 12:56 AM, Friday, September 06, 2002 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Ada was born on August 24, 1911 in Alabama to Armit R. & Mary Jones. She married Victor Wilson in 1933 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1977. Mrs. Wilson was retired as a laundry...
Joe Marlow
Sep 5, 2002
Herrin - Joe Marlow, 77, died at 4:29 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at the Marion VA Medical Center. Mr. Marlow was born January 18, 1925 in Herrin, IL to Joe and Erminia Cislaghi Marlow. He married Dorothy Louise Howard October 21, 1946 in Herrin, IL. She survives. He was the owner of Joe's Market for over 40 years...
Lynn Chloe
Sep 4, 2002
Marion Chloe Lynn, Formerly of Marion, passed away on September 2, 2002 at Porter County Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. She had resided in Indiana for the past 24 years. She had just celebrated her 99th birthday on Saturday, August 31, 2002. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 6, 2002 at the Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion...
Elma Mae Kneezle
Sep 2, 2002
Marion Elma Mae Kneezle, 83 went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 31 at 2:50 p.m. at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. till time of service. Pastor. Eddy Pullen will officiate....
Tabria Denae Commons
Sep 1, 2002
Carbondale- Tabria Denae Commons, infant daughter of Bobby Commons and Mary Hasty, died, Thursday, August 29, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Baby Tabria was born at 5:36 PM, Monday, August 19, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. SURVIVORS: Mother & Father- Mary Hasty & Bobby Commons- Carbondale Twin Sister- Brianna Commons- Carbondale Sister- Marissa Acree- Carbondale Sister- Christina Commons-...
James E. Downs
Aug 31, 2002
Run with Flag Marion James E. Downs, 72 of Marion passed away Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 8:35 P.M. at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at the Herrin City Cemetery....
Charles (Utchey) Bearden
Aug 30, 2002
Herrin - Charles E. (Utchey) Bearden, 68, formerly of Johnston City, died at 3:18 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Bearden was born March 8, 1934 in Marion, IL to Alfred and Opal Bearden. He married Betty Lou Montgomery June 29, 1962 at First Baptist Church in Johnston City, IL. They were devoted to each other. He...
Eunice Mays
Aug 29, 2002
Mrs. Eunice Mays, 81, of Herrin died at 6:00 AM, Thursday, August 29, 2002 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. She was born September 12, 1920 in Makanda to William & Mary (Dillow) Gregg. She married Howard Mays on October 2, 1936 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on November 14, 1963. She was a member of Seventh...
Karen N. Madding
Aug 24, 2002
Marion Karen N. Madding, 51, passed away at 11:21 P.M. at Carbondale Memorial Hospital Friday, August 23, 2002. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home in Marion Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Ed Martin will officiate with burial to follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Visitation will be at the funeral home Monday...
Brenda Van Mere
Aug 23, 2002
Herrin- Brenda S. Van Mere, 57, of Herrin, died at 12:20 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2002 at her home. Brenda was born on May 9, 1945 in Herrin to Steven & Betty (Gosnell) Petryniec. She married Nelson Van Mere on June 20, 1964 in Elmhurst, IL. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Van Mere was a member of Hurricane Memorial Baptist...
Marie Bruns
Aug 21, 2002
Herrin- (Cora) Marie Bruns, 83, of Herrin, died at 6:35 PM, Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at Marion Memorial Hospital. Marie was born on April 16, 1919 in Cerulean Springs, KY to Herman & Josie (Pollard) Blythe. She married Bernard R. Bruns in May of 1944 in Pinckneyville. He preceded her in death on October 12, 1984. Mrs. Bruns retired in...
Mike Larwinski
Aug 17, 2002
Herrin - Mike Larwinski, Jr. 74, died at 8:03 a.m. on Friday, August l6, 2002 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1928 in Royalton, IL to Mike and Mary Larwinski, Sr. He married Thelma English October 8, l955 in Royalton, IL. She survives. He worked at Olin Corporation where he was a supervisor from 1958 to 1990. He...
Charles (Chuck) R. Bona
Aug 17, 2002
Herrin - Charles "Chuck" Robert Bona, 62, died at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at the Marion VA Medical Center. Mr. Bona was born July 13, 1940 in Herrin, IL to Louis Charles and Mary Louise (Clavenna) Bona. He married Jolene Sinn June 3, 1978 in Pinckneyville, IL. She survives of Herrin. He worked as an insurance salesman...
Nona Polinski
Aug 14, 2002
Nona B. Polinski, 86, of Edwardsville, IL and formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on August 13, 2002 at the Anna Henry Nursing Home in Edwardsville, Illinois. Nona was born on May 5, 1916 in Williamson County to Charles and Ella Simmons. She married Charles Polinski in Paducah, Kentucky in 1938; he passed away September 5, 1985. She...
Tori E. Chance
Aug 12, 2002
West Frankfort-Tori Elizabeth Chance, the daughter of Greg and Bethanne (Pyle) Chance was stillborn at 3:34 A.M., Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Marion Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Deon Dutton officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 to...
Philena Atkisson
Aug 11, 2002
Obit-Atkisson to run with picture Marion Philena Atkisson, 89, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2002 at 5:40 p.m. at Marion Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, with the Rev.?s Jeff Baker and Roy Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Odd-Fellows Cemetery in Marion, Illinois. Visitation...
Sarah Poe
Aug 8, 2002
Sarah Poe, 80, of Marion went to join our Lord on August 7, 2002 at 12:15 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Sarah was born august 26, 1921 to the late Ralph & Josephine (Partington) Dameron, who both preceded her in death. Sarah had one brother, Leeburn Dameron who preceded her in death. One sister Rosemary Rice survives her. Sarah...
Aida Pagano
Aug 6, 2002
Herrin-Aida Pagano, 89, died at 3:38 P.M., Sunday, August 4, 2002 at the Park Health Care Center in Herrin. Aida was born September 11, 1912 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph & Amalia (Capra) Pagano. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She retired after working as a sales clerk at Sohns Clothing...
