Obituaries
Edith Pauline Tanner
Jul 21, 2014
Edith Pauline Tanner, 85, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 5;10 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Edith was born December 12, 1928 the daughter of Roscoe and Ollie (Rodgers) Bundren, she was the last of seven children. She married James V. Tanner on June 22, 1946 in New Dennison and together they shared over 62 years of...
Jean M. Vecellio
Jul 21, 2014
Jean M. Vecellio, 92, of Morris and formerly of Herrin, Illinois, passed peacefully at Senior Star at Weber Place on July 21, 2014. Jean was born on July 23, 1921 in Herrin to the late Louis and Fannie (Procarione) Rolando. She married John “Penoke” Vecellio on December 29, 1941. He preceded her in death in December of 1976 after nearly...
Willis Edward "Bill" Harlow
Jul 18, 2014
Herrin- Willis Edward Harlow, age 89, of Herrin, passed away early Friday morning, July 18, 2014 at HurricaneCreekAssistedLivingCenter in Herrin. Willis was born in Monmouth, Illinois on May 31, 1925, the son of Raymond Francis and Maggie Marie (Graves) Harlow. He married Virginia Ann Duncan in Mount Vernon, Illinois on June 24, 1951. They have shared more than sixty-three of...
George E. Stokes
Jul 18, 2014
George Stokes, 63, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in Marion. George was born January 3, 1951 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of George Stokes and Claire (Hughes) Campbell. Survivors include; Step-Father – Patrick Campbell of Marion Sister – Julie Kay Lockler Brother – Robert Campbell Preceded in death...
William "Bill" Huff
Jul 17, 2014
William “Bill” Huff, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at home. Bill was born April 9, 1928 in Marion the son of Ulysses "Blackie" Huff, Sr. He married Loretta (Beasley) Huff and she preceded him in death and later married Beverly (Hickey) Huff, she preceded him in death. He was a self-employed contractor and the owner of Huff...
Charles R. Prater, Jr.
Jul 17, 2014
Marion – Charles R. Prater, Jr., 65, of Marion passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 9:30 PM at his home. Charles was born January 3, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan the son of Charles R. And Marcella (Gutek) Prater, Sr. Charlie was an avid sports fan and supporter of many local youth teams. He coached St Joseph's...
Desirae R. Watson
Jul 3, 2014
Carterville- Desirae R. Watson, age 6, of Carterville, passed away at 10:24am on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at her grandparents home in DuQuoin. Desirae was born on November 2, 2007 in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Joseph T. and Larissa (Jarvis) Watson. Desirae had completed Kindergarten, and was going to be entering the First Grade at NorthsidePrimary School in...
Adolpha Parini Calcaterra
Jul 2, 2014
Herrin- Adolpha Parini Calcaterra, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 7:06pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Adolpha was born in Herrin on April 12, 1921, during a snowstorm. She was the daughter of Angelo “Jerry” and Annetta (Torno) Ruggeri. Adolpha married Angelo Parini on April 19, 1941. He preceded her in...
Brian C. Smith
Jul 2, 2014
Herrin- Brian C. Smith, age 35, of Herrin, passed away at 6:12am on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at his home in Herrin. Brian was born in Herrin on December 26, 1978, the son of Howard and Sharon (Baldwin) Smith. He worked as a warehouse clerk at Wild Cat Hills mine in Equality. Survivors include his parents- Howard and Sharon Smith...
Norma (Hastings) Horn
Jul 1, 2014
Norma Janet (Hastings) Horn, 75, of Roanoke, Virginia formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 at 1:00 am at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Norma was born February 4, 1939 the daughter of Irvan and Susie (Klope) Hastings. She married William A. Horn on August 30, 1955 in Murphysboro and together they shared over 55 years of marriage...
Arthur Leon Appleton
Jun 29, 2014
Herrin- Arthur Leon Appleton, age 84, of West Laco, Texas, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the JohnKnoxVillage in West Laco, Texas. Arthur was born in Herrin on May 12, 1930, the son of Bailey and Laura Myrtle (Rodgers) Appleton. He married Betty Lou Gosnell in Joliet on May 14, 1983. She preceded him in...
Mary Elva Robinson
Jun 28, 2014
Rev. Mary Elva Robinson, age 89, of Marion, passed away at 10:40pm on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mary was born in Pulley’s Mill on November 2, 1924, the daughter of Jesse James and Iva (Peterman) Robertson. She married Donald Robinson in Chicago on October 25, 1967. He survives in Marion. Loving the work of the...
Maddi Taylor
Jun 26, 2014
Carterville- Madalyn Grace “Maddi” Taylor, age 16, of Carterville, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her home. Madalyn was born in Carbondale on August 21, 1997, the daughter of Amy Taylor and Parker Kane Newton. Maddi had just completed her sophomore year at CartervilleHigh School. Survivors include her mother and step-father- Amy (Taylor) and Robert Terry of Carterville...
James "Jim" Thomas Jennings
Jun 25, 2014
James (Jim) Thomas Jennings, age 84, of Marion, IL passed away at the VA Community Living Center in Marion with family by his side at 9:11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born December 20, 1929, in Marion, IL to Thomas Logan and Orpha (Owen) Jennings. He was united in marriage to Betty June Rametta on September 23, 1954,...
Mrs. Athleen Lingle
Jun 19, 2014
Johnston City – Athleen Lingle, 95, of Johnston City passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:15 am at her home. Athleen was born August 22, 1918 in Johnson County the daughter of Harvey and Lona (Stokes) Hudgens. She married Aaron “Bill” Lingle on January 5, 1935 and together they shared over 43 years of marriage until his death...
Joan A. Bedel
Jun 16, 2014
Joan A. (Coup) Bedel, 75, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 3:37 pm at her home. Joan was born February 20, 1939 the daughter of Clifford T. and Frances E. (Howard) Coup at St. James Hospital in Pontiac, Illinois. She married Beryl D. Bedel on February 19, 1989 in Marion. They celebrated their 25th anniversary on February 19,...
Carolyn Joan "Jo" Kelton
Jun 13, 2014
Carolyn Joan “Jo” Kelton, age 83, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 4:21 pm on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Carolyn was born in Marion, Illinois on December 21, 1930, the daughter of Joseph Howard and Ruby Jane (Schafer) Murrow. She married Billie Blue Kelton on June 21, 1947. He preceded...
Mrs. Myrtle Pauline Townsend
Jun 10, 2014
Myrtle Pauline (Polly) Benz Townsend, a long-time Herrin resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Parkway Manor in Marion where she had lived in recent years. Polly was born on January 5, 1924, at her parents' farm near Expansion in Mercer County, North Dakota. Her parents were John J. Benz, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Maetche) Benz. She grew...
John Kevin Parks
Jun 3, 2014
John Kevin Parks, 50, of Herrin passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 10:43 pm at his home. John was born May 1, 1964 in Marion the son of Tom and Lucille Parks. Survivors include his; Son – Darrell E. Parks of Rantoul, Illinois Two grandchildren; Kaleb & Daniel Parks of Urbana, Illinois Father – Tom Parks of Marion...
Peggy Faye Doughty
May 28, 2014
Peggy Faye Doughty, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 1 am surrounded by her family. Peggy was born May 10, 1937 in Corinth the daughter of James Edward and Jenny (Cash) Currey. She married Jimmie L. Doughty on November 8, 1952 in Johnston City and together they shared over 46 years of marriage until his death on...
