Obituaries
Elaine M. MacAnelly
Jan 14, 2013
Marion- Elaine M. MacAnelly, 81, of Marion, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 2:40 AM, Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Arch Care Center in Energy. Elaine was born on May 26, 1931 in Herrin to Joseph and Elena (Nigra) Bofetta. She attended St. Marys/ OLMC in Herrin and graduated Herrin High School in 1949. She worked at Norge for a...
Alice Lantrip
Jan 14, 2013
Herrin--ALICE SANDERS LANTRIP, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 9:56pm on Monday, January, 14, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Alice was born in Herrin on October 11, 1929, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Murray) Sanders. She was a member of the Bryan Street Baptist Church in Herrin. She worked as a bookkeeper for J.V. Walker and Sons for twenty-four...
Emily Jean Deason
Jan 14, 2013
Emily Jean Deason passed away at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at her home. Emily was born in Benton, Illinois on November 28, 1922, the daughter of Ezekial H. and Pearl Holland Johnson. Emily has been a lifelong resident of Marion and attended Marion schools. Emily attended Southeast Missouri University after graduating Marion High School. She then transferred...
Theresa "Tess" Hill
Jan 12, 2013
Herrin- Theresa Tess Hill, 98, of Herrin, passed away at 3:42 PM, Friday, January 11, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born November 11, 1914 in Herrin to John and Maria (Cattaneo) Calcaterra, who preceded her in death. After attending Herrin Township High School, she worked as a waitress at the Ly-Mar Caf, Nicks Caf and Grannemans Lunch...
James L. Wallace
Jan 11, 2013
James L. Wallace, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11 P.M. surrounded by his loving family. James was born September 24, 1929 in Omaha, Illinois the son of Albert H. & Veva G. (Blackard) Wallace. He married Charlene Joanne Hibbard on June 26, 1949 in Galesburg, Illinois and together they have shared over 63 years of marriage....
Jennifer Rae Harris
Jan 8, 2013
Herrin- JENNIFER RAE HARRIS, age 67, of Herrin, passed away at 12:05am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Saint Louis University Hospital. Jennifer was born in Herrin on December 27, 1945, the daughter of Ray and Virginia (Hunsaker) Legan. She married Robert L. Harris, Sr. at the Herrin First Baptist Church on August 25, 1962. Together, they have shared over...
Glendell Dunbar
Jan 7, 2013
Glendell Dunbar departed this life on January 5, 2013 at 5:15 P.M. He was 86 years, 3 months, and 9 days old. Glen was born September 27, 1926 in Carrier Mills to John and Clemence Dunbar. On June 30, 1950, Glen married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Esther (Russell) Dunbar, and enjoyed 62 years of...
Lynn Rae Stephanou
Jan 5, 2013
Herrin- LYNN RAE STEPHANOU, age 57, of Herrin, passed away at 11:05pm on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lynn was born in Herrin on April 23, 1955, the daughter of Clarence Ray Bear and Maggie Eliza (Barnett) Robertson. She previously worked in retail sales. Lynn loved her cats and the special times she shared going out to eat...
Nancy Keyser
Jan 4, 2013
Nancy Jean Keyser, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at her home in Marion, with her family by her side. Nancy was born March 7, 1941, in Marion, the daughter of Riley Baynard Proctor and Mary Ruth (James) Proctor. Nancy enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family....
Jack L. Odom
Jan 2, 2013
Herrin- JACK LEONARD ODOM, age 68, passed away at 2:50pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home in rural Marion. Jack was born in Herrin on December 5, 1944, the son of Herschel and Aileen L. Odom. Jack retired from General Telephone- Robertson Vending. He proudly served in the United States Air Force Special Forces. While in the Air...
Patricia "Patti" Eckols
Jan 2, 2013
Herrin- PATRICIA ANN PATTI ECKOLS, age 57, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00am on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Patricia was born in Herrin on August 9, 1955, the daughter of Ralph Kenneth and Blanche Mary (Brown) Eckols. She had worked as a certified nurses aid at various nursing homes and had also received EMT Training. Patti enjoyed...
Charlotte M. Painter
Dec 27, 2012
Herrin- Charlotte Marie Painter, 56, of Herrin, passed away at 1:40 PM, Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Charlotte was born on August 23, 1956 in Scott County, Tennessee to Charles and Sadie (Clark) Hill. She was a former manager at Shoneys restaurant in Georgia. She loved plants, animals, swimming, walking, and spending time with family and friends. She...
Lindell G. Osman
Dec 27, 2012
Lindell G. Osman, 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 12:29 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lindell was born June 2, 1938 in Hardin County the son of Loren and Verbal (Brown) Osman. He married Margaret Ellen Smothers on December 26, 1957 in Rudement, Illinois and they have been blessed with 55 years of marriage. He was...
Delores Y. Casey
Dec 22, 2012
HERRIN - Delores Yvonne Casey (Aunt Doe), 91, of Herrin, passed away Saturday Dec. 22, 2012 at 6:48 AM in the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born in Bush the ninth of eleven children to Aarron and Emma (Brewster) Fulgham on October 10, 1921. She married Andrew Jackson Casey in Greenville, SC on June 18, 1947. He...
Shellie Hodson
Dec 19, 2012
Herrin- SHELLIE HODSON, age 41, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Shellie was born in Saint Charles, Illinois on June 6, 1971. She married Howie Hodson in Herrin on December 22, 1990. Together, they shared twenty-one years of marriage. He survives in Herrin. Mrs. Hodson was a member of the Second Baptist...
Mardell M Scheibler
Dec 16, 2012
Marion- MARDELL M. SCHEIBLER, age 90, of Marion, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 8:50pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Mardell was born in Chicago on November 4, 1922, the daughter of Charles and Mary Mae (Adas) Emerson. She married Herbert Scheibler, who preceded her in death in 1995. Mrs. Scheibler spent her...
James C. Lingle
Dec 13, 2012
James Lingle, 85, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 10:23 A.M. at Parkway Manor. James was born May 6, 1927 in Marion the son of Orea and Alice (Brush) Lingle. He married JoAnn Ellen Christy on March 10, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they have shared over 61 years of marriage. He was an Army...
Carol Romans
Dec 10, 2012
Carol A. Romans, 65, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 3:18 P.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. Carol was born February 12, 1947 in Herrin the daughter of William E. and Paralee E. (Whitecotton) Deaton. She married Steve L. Romans on March 18, 1983 in Marion and together they have shared over 29 years of marriage. She was...
Bobbie Jean Miner
Dec 10, 2012
Bobbie Jean Miner, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 5:23 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bobbie was born December 7, 1927 in Williamson County, the daughter of Oscar & Nancy (Taylor) Strunk, Sr. She married Paul Miner on September 26, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and together they shared over 41 years of marriage. He preceded...
Larry Hastings
Dec 7, 2012
MarionLarry W. Hastings, age 61, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 06, 2012 at 7:30 P.M. at his home. Larry was born in Steator, Illinois to Wayne & Eleanor (Schroyer) Hastings. He married Lois Perry. She preceded him in death. Larry joined the Navy right out of high school as a yeoman. He later worked for Williamson County Special...
