Obituaries
Joe Elbert Palmer
Jun 3, 2016
Carterville- Joe Elbert Palmer, age 88, of Carterville, passed away peacefully at 9:43am on Friday, June 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Carterville. Joe was born in DeSoto on August 15, 1927, the son of William Virgil and Mary Edith (Vaughn) Palmer. He married Dora Catherine Bayles on February 26, 1949 at Our Lady of...
Timothy Michael McCall
Jun 2, 2016
Herrin- Timothy Michael McCall, 18, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Tim was born on January 14, 1998 in Carbondale to Thomas W. and Rita (Counce) McCall. He just finished his junior year at Herrin High School and was set to enlist with the United States Army Airborne Infantry Division on June 9, 2017...
Betty J. Maddox
Jun 2, 2016
Marion- Betty Jean Maddox, 84, of Marion, Ill., died Thursday afternoon, June 2, 2016, at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was an inspiration to many and will be greatly missed. The former Betty Henson was born July 15, 1931, in Creal Springs, Ill., to Oscar Henson and Fredith Henson Wilkins. She ushered at the old Orpheum Theater, graduated from Marion...
Rev. Jack D. Huff
Jun 1, 2016
Herrin- Rev. Jack D. Huff, 57, of Herrin, passed away at 11:13 PM, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN, surrounded by his family. Jack was born on January 11, 1959 in Marion, IL to Ulysses and Emma Imogene (Hill) Huff, Jr. He married Billie Benz on June 9, 1979 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin....
Eris J. Knakmuhs
May 31, 2016
Pittsburg- Eris J. Bundren-Knakmuhs, 91, of Pittsburg, passed away at 2:13 PM, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Eris was born on August 2, 1924 in Avon, IL to Walker and Myrtle (Wilkins) Krahl. She married Laverne Bundren shortly after WWII in Abington, IL. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1983. ...
Timothy Dale Lindsey, Sr.
May 27, 2016
Marion- Timothy Dale Lindsey, Sr., 48, of Marion, passed away at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 27, 2016 at his home in Marion. Timothy was born on July 5, 1967 in Chicago to Floyd L. and Shirley (Dover) Lindsey. He married Kathy Bennett in Marion. Survivors include- Mother- Shirley Lindsey of Marion Wife- Kathy Lindsey of Marion Son- Timothy Dale Lindsey,...
William Henry Krantz
May 19, 2016
William Henry Krantz, 69, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:08 pm at Herrin Hospital. William was born April 1, 1947 in Johnston City the son of Richard and Catherine (Borchelt) Krantz. He married Debra Dorris on June 15, 1968 in Zeigler and together they have shared over 47 years of marriage. He was a Vietnam...
Jimmie L. "Cowboy" Phifer
May 14, 2016
Herrin- Jimmie L. “Cowboy” Phifer, 62, of Herrin, passed away at 5:35 PM, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at West Side Care Center in West Frankfort. Jimmie was born on April 23, 1954 in Ridgely, TN to James F. and Ammie (Holland) Phifer. He worked many years as a gas station attendant at Veach Gas Station and later as a bouncer...
Adam J. Glodjo
May 11, 2016
Adam James Glodjo passed away at his home in Marion and went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was born December 24, 1988 to James “Pete” and Donna (Powell) Glodjo. He graduated from Marion High School in 2007 and attended John A Logan College. He was employed as an insurance agent for Old American...
Ben Martin Chamness
May 8, 2016
Ben Martin Chamness, 88, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 7:20 am at Parkway Manor. Ben was born January 11, 1928 in Marion the son of Lee and Esther (Hunter) Chamness. He married Betty McClellan on July 10, 1954 in Marion and together they have shared over 61 years of marriage. He retired from the Street...
Olvettia N. Culley
May 1, 2016
Herrin- Olvettia N. Culley, 92, of Escondido, CA, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Villa Serena Guest Home in Escondido, CA. Olvettia was born on April 8, 1924 in DeSoto to Homer and Bertha (Hicks) Barnett. She married Earl Culley in Shawneetown in December of 1967. He preceded her in death in June of 1968....
Berneice Cathelen Vancil
Apr 30, 2016
Berneice Cathelen Vancil, 91, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:55 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Berneice was born April 5, 1925 in Cambria the daughter of George and Eva (Walker) Atterberry. She married Virgil Vancil on January 26, 1946 in Herrin and together they shared over 43 years of marriage, until his death on...
Mike Crabtree
Apr 27, 2016
Freeman Spur- Michael Wayne Crabtree, age 59, of Freeman Spur, passed away peacefully at 10:26pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home in Freeman Spur, with his loving wife and daughter, who were his favorite girls, by his side. Mike was born in Herrin on May 18, 1956, the son of Luther and Florence (Brewer) Crabtree. He married Patty...
Barry Jones
Apr 26, 2016
Barry L. Jones, 76, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 10:53 pm at Herrin Hospital. Barry was born November 20, 1939 in Chicago the son of Margaret (Brisbois) Jones. He married Barbara Rich on December 29, 1965 in East St. Louis, Missouri and together they have been blessed with over 50 years of marriage. He proudly...
Betty M. Summers
Apr 23, 2016
Energy- Betty M. “Miss Betty” Summers, 80, of Energy, passed away at 9:24 AM, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born on August 18, 1935 in Herrin to Joe and Mabel Marie (Sellars) Helms. She married the love of her life, Lloyd Summers, next door to a meat packing house in Boskeydell. He survives of Energy. Betty...
Billy White
Apr 19, 2016
Herrin- Billy White, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 AM, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his daughter’s home in Carterville. Billy was born on October 28, 1939 in Williamson, WV to Lovice White. He courageously enlisted into the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Once honorably discharged, he returned home and began a long career as a machinist for...
Gerald J. Lepinske
Apr 19, 2016
Gerald J. Lepinske, 77, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Gerald was born September 17, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Harry H. and Catherine Ann (Kraus) Lepinske. He married Norene S. Hensel on May 4, 1963 in Chicago and together they have shared almost 53 years of marriage. Past President...
Pamela B. Kerrigan
Apr 14, 2016
Herrin- Pamela B. Kerrigan, 59, of Herrin, passed away at 4:05 PM, Thursday, April 14, 2016 at her home. Pamela was born on February 14, 1957 in Chicago to Phillip and Peggy (Manning) Kerrigan. She married Dale Sampson in Williamson County in 1983. She formerly worked as a CNA, housekeeper and hairdresser She attended the Christian Life Church in Herrin...
Gary D. Havener
Apr 11, 2016
Gary D. Havener, 57, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:37 am at his home. Gary was born March 19, 1959 in Kankakee the son of Dale Havener and Marjorie (Richey) Williams. He married Marcella Black on September 27, 1980 in Marion and together they have shared over 35 years of marriage, she survives in...
Ann Jennings
Apr 6, 2016
Carolyn Annette “Ann” Jennings, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 4:04am on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Carolyn was born in Marion on December 20, 1932, the daughter of Theodore and Jeanetta (Sutton) South. She married Everett Jackson Jennings on August 5, 1950 in Energy. They shared fifty years of marriage, until his passing on October 20,...
