Obituaries
Mildred N. Booten
May 29, 2011
Marion- Mildred N. Booten, 91, of Marion, passed away at 11:45 PM, Friday, May 27, 2011 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mildred was born on February 27, 1920 in Carrier Mills to Uriel & Ethel (Chaney) Suver. She married H. Allen Booten on November 5, 1954 in Marion. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1994. She...
Jennie O. Gammill
May 29, 2011
Herrin- Jennie O. Gammill, 99, of Herrin, passed away at 3:57 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Jennie was born on January 24, 1912 in Herrin to Angelo & Caesarina (Rossi) Oldani. She married Larry Gammill in 1934 in Detroit, MI. HE preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Mount...
Elizabeth Anne Smith
May 26, 2011
DeSoto- ELIZABETH ANNE SMITH, age 50, of DeSoto, passed away at 11:12am on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at her home in DeSoto. Elizabeth was born on August 28, 1960 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Edwin J. and Marion (Shaw) Steinlicht. She married Scott Smith in Joliet on May 18, 1988. Together, they shared twenty-three years of marriage. He survives...
Earl Parks
May 26, 2011
Marion Earl Parks, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 7:02 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Earl Parks, a well known businessman, was born to R.M. and Kate (Klope) Parks on August 16, 1923 in Williamson County. He married Louise Cawthon on February 13, 1943 in Crab Orchard and together they were blessed with four wonderful daughters....
Donald "Bud" Eugene Nelson
May 24, 2011
Herrin- DONALD BUD EUGENE NELSON, age 72, went to meet his Lord and Savior at 2:42pm on Saturday, May 21st, 2011 after a courageous fight against lung cancer. He was at his home surrounded by his family. Donald was born on February 1, 1939 in Pleasant Mound, Illinois to Ruby Lucille (Swafford) and Clarence Bud Leonard Nelson. He proudly served...
Danny K. Pike
May 19, 2011
Marion- Danny K. Pike, 54, of Marion, passed away at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Marion Rehab and Care Center. Danny was born on October 27, 1956 in Marion to William and Eva (Vincent) Pike. He worked most recently as assistant grocery manager at Save-A-Lot. Before that, he worked several years at Excel Mines and Pepsi of Mid...
Robert Hartwell
May 18, 2011
Robert Hartwell, Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Marine Corp Air Station 29 Palms, California. Robbie was born January 20, 1986 in Orange County, California. He is the son of Timothy and Andrea Hartwell, both Navy Veterans. He is an active duty member of the United States Navy. Robbie is also a member...
Manda Ellen Turner
May 16, 2011
Marion Manda Ellen (Tanner) Turner, 99, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 9:30 A.M. at her home. Manda was born February 10, 1912 in the community of Dykersburg the daughter of Earnest and Edith (Dunaway) Tanner. She married Wiley Turner on October 29, 1928 in Elizabethtown. He preceded her in death. She was a member of Indian Camp...
Lucy Bell (Kelton) Allsopp
May 13, 2011
Marion Lucy Bell (Kelton) Allsopp, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6:30 A.M. at her home in Marion. Lucy was born February 10, 1923 in Williamson County the daughter of Sam Tobe & Ruth (Walker) Kelton. She married Kenneth Allsopp on October 15, 1972 and he preceded her in death. She has been a member of Marion...
Sandra L. Tressler
May 10, 2011
Herrin- SANDRA L. TRESSLER, age 40, of Herrin, passed away at 12:45pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at her home in Herrin. Sandra was born on August 25, 1970 in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of Leta Phelps and Wayne Gulley. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herrin. Survivors include her four beautiful children- Ashley Tressler, Nevin...
Clara P. Wheeler
May 5, 2011
Creal Springs- CLARA PAULINE WHEELER, age 67, of Creal Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at her home in Creal Springs. Clara was born in Aurora, IL on January 20, 1944, the daughter of Emil and Mary (Popp) Pitz. She married Kenneth Wheeler in Aurora on December 31, 1960. He survives in Creal Springs. Mrs. Wheeler was a...
Alice Violett
May 3, 2011
Alice Violett of Marion, Illinois passed away surrounded by her family in the late morning of May 3rd, 2011. Alice was born August 6th, 1920, to W.A. and Byrd Mathis. Alice was survived by her daughter Ann Moore and son-in-law Larry Moore. Alice was also survived by her grandson, Greg Mayer and his wife Monica of Lubbock, Texas, and her...
Fredrick William Zielke
May 2, 2011
Desoto- Fredrick William Zielke, 57, of Desoto, passed away at 6:53 PM, Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1953 in Northville, MI to Harold & Betty (Clapp) Zielke. He was a Veteran of the United Stated Navy and was self-employed for many years as a carpenter. He was a loving father, son, brother...
Pauline Jones Hodges
Apr 28, 2011
Herrin- Pauline Jones Hodges, 87, of Herrin, passed away at, 2:56 AM, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 29, 2011 at Herrin City Cemetery. Pastor Todd Hawk will officiate. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the graveside. Graveside funeral arrangements were made by Johnson-Hughes...
Zinea "Anne" S. Bennett
Apr 28, 2011
Herrin- ZINEA S. ANNE BENNETT, age 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis. Zinea was born in Herrin on March 20, 1920, the daughter of Joseph A. and Grace (Copher) Saloom. Mrs. Bennett was a member of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church in Indianapolis. She had retired...
Wanda Lou Baker
Apr 26, 2011
Wanda Lou Baker, 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 2:40 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wanda was born September 23, 1936 in Marion the daughter of Dan & Kay Price. She married Robert Baker on October 18, 1954 in Marion and together they shared almost 47 years of marriage until his death on October 12, 2001....
John Alden Ledbetter
Apr 25, 2011
John Alden Ledbetter, 86, passed away on Monday April 25, 2011 at 1:55 A.M. at the Astoria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Winter Haven, Florida. John was born January 30, 1925 in East St. Louis the son of A.K. & Alice (Daniels) Ledbetter. He married Ada Pauline Allen on August 26, 1948 in Murphysboro and together they shared over 51...
Janet F. George
Apr 18, 2011
Marion Janet F. George, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 6:28 P.M. at the home of her nephew. Janet was born May 9, 1913 in Marion the daughter of George A. & Eva (Hartwell) Fisher. She married James H. George on August 23, 1949 in Marion and together they shared over 24 years of marriage until his...
Marietta Mueller
Apr 17, 2011
Marietta Mueller, 90, of Marion, passed away at 11:00 PM, Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Marietta was born on September 28, 1920 in Carterville to Clyde Ray & Marie (Terry) Childers. She worked for Universal Match in the Ordill area, but retired from working on the Press Line at Smoller Brothers in Herrin. She was a...
Ruby Ann Kilgore
Apr 15, 2011
Marion- RUBY ANN KILGORE, age 61, of Marion, passed away at 3:45pm on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Ruby was born in Trenton, TN on April 30, 1949, the daughter of James R. and Juanita (Jones) McNeely. Ruby was a homemaker, she loved her family and life. She was always happy. She is survived by her; Son...
