Obituaries
Lanora Blumer Walker
Jun 3, 2014
Carbondale-Lanora Blumer Walker passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in Carbondale, IL. She is survived by her husband, Willard Walker of Cobden, IL., three sons, Doug (San Francisco), Steve (Clearwater, FL) and Randy (Greenville, SC); two sisters, Virginia Clifton (Crosstown) and Vickie Lange (Scott City); two brothers, Marion (Cape Girardeau) and Bill (Modesto, CA). Her parents and one brother,...
Joanne Dewitt
Jun 2, 2014
Marion-Joanne Elaine DeWitt won her 6 year battle with Ovarian Cancer at 11 PM on June 2, 2014. Joanne was born in Springfield, MA on November 14, 1956 to George L. Chretien Sr. and Shirley D. Roy. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Chicopee. She graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1974, and attended Westfield...
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...
Betty Lou Hudgens
May 27, 2014
Betty Lou Hudgens, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 4:05 am at her home in Marion.
Betty was born March 6, 1932 in Plumfield, Illinois the daughter of George W. and Hope (Hewlett) Hubbard. She married Sam Hudgens on August 10, 1951 in Marion and together they have blessed to share over 62 years of marriage.
She...
Wanda Hearn
May 22, 2014
Marion-Wanda L. Hearn, 82, passed away at 8:40pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Wanda was born on December 15, 1931 in Pittsburg to Esco and Betty (Patterson) Edwards. She married John Hearn on September 7, 1951 in Pittsburg. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2008. Wanda attended Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
Betty F. McKane
May 21, 2014
Betty F. McKane, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 5:15 am at Salem Township Hospital. Betty was born July 7, 1933 in Harrisburg, the daughter of Bud and Ruby (Butler) Hughes. She She was a homemaker and a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church of Marion. She married James Morgan in March, 1980 and they were...
Mr. Sam Myers
May 17, 2014
Herrin- Sam Myers, 63, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his partner, Edward, niece, Kelli and great nephew, Carson at 10:20 AM, Saturday, May 17, 2014, Sam was born on May 31, 1950 in Libertyville, Illinois to Lois Luck. Sam was a handsome and creative man who had a charismatic disposition and made friends...
Erma Marie Petroski
May 9, 2014
Herrin- Erma Marie Petroski, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 7:03pm on Friday, May 9, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Erma was born in Herrin on March 25, 1931, the daughter of Joe and Jennie (Porro) Calcaterra. She married Bob J. Petroski in Herrin June 9, 1951. They shared thirty-six years of marriage until his passing on February 14, 1988. ...
William Whitehead
May 8, 2014
Carterville-William Whitehead, 92, passed away at 1:46 am on Thursday, May 08, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. William was born on March 5, 1922 in Spillertown to John “Dolph” and Sadie (Stroud) Whitehead. He married Ruby L. Presley; she preceded him in death on August 18, 1972. He later married Lucille Howell and she survives of Carterville. William served...
Irene Burgess Bush
May 5, 2014
Herrin- Irene Burgess Bush, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 5:57pm on Monday, May 5, 2014 in Herrin. Irene was born in Cleaton, Kentucky on July 15, 1920, the daughter of Victor C. and Clay (Todd) Suddath. She married Ray Burgess. He preceded her in death in 1964. She later married Carl Bush and he preceded her in death...
Mr. Terry Lee Robinson
May 4, 2014
Herrin- Terry Lee Robinson, 61, of Herrin, passed away at 6:30 PM, Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Terry was born on June 23, 1953 in Herrin to Roscoe A. and Edith Margaret (Bartlow) Robinson. He worked as a machinist and performed various other duties within Norge/Maytag for 39 years. After the plant closed he...
Clifton Lyme Skelcher
May 2, 2014
Clifton Lyme Skelcher, 91, of Marion passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:46 PM at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Clifton was born November 26, 1922 in Cambria the son of Jack and Vernell (Campbell) Skelcher. He married Berdella Simmons on December 29, 1945 in Murphysboro and together they have shared over 68 years of marriage. Clifton Skelcher, World War...
Maxine Kelly
May 1, 2014
Lena “Maxine” Kelly, 94, passed away on Thursday, May 01, 2014 at 1:40 am with her family by her side. Maxine was born in Williamson County to William H. and Mabel (Marshall) Pemberton on August 22, 1919. She married Carol Kelly on January 5, 1938. To this marriage was born five children; daughters, Donna, Darles, Carolyn and sons Bill and...
Delores Jane Ramsey
Apr 30, 2014
Herrin- Delores Jane Ramsey, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 7:09am on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at HerrinHospital. Delores was born in Herrin on October 12, 1934, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Copher) Swinford. She married Marion Ramsey in Piggott, Arkansas on November 1, 1952. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2011. Delores was a homemaker....
Dinah Dollar
Apr 29, 2014
Marion-Dinah Dollar, 64, wife of Cecil Dollar, passed away at 6:04am on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Marion Rehab. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 11am at Rose Hill Cemetery with Pastor Derek Levins officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with...
Jewell Hudgens
Apr 28, 2014
Pittsburg-Lydia Jewell Hudgens, 80, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014 at her home. Jewell was born on December 10, 1933 in Marion to Benjimen and Lydia (Grimes) Murphy. She married Bob Hudgens; he preceded her in death on November 23, 2010. Jewell was the owner of the Pizza Palace and a member of Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending...
Mr. Louis Arthur French, Jr.
Apr 28, 2014
Herrin- Louis Arthur French, Jr., 92, of Herrin, passed away at 4:35 AM, Monday, April 28, 2014 at The Villas of Holly Brook in Herrin. Louis was born on January 7, 1922 in Memphis, TN to Louis A. and Louise “Neva” (Schultz) French. They resided in Eldorado for a short time before moving to West Frankfort. Rather than being drafted,...
William Girtman
Apr 24, 2014
Goreville-William (Bill) G. Girtman, 85, of Ogallaga, formerly of Goreville, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. William was born on June 17, 1928 in Illmo, MO to Gene and Opal Girtman. He retired after 33 years working for the telephone company. William was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. After retiring he resided at his home...
Frank Chornak
Apr 24, 2014
Frank Chornak, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at 10:30 p.m. at his family home with his son and daughter by his side.
Frank was born April 26, 1923 in Royalton, Illinois, the son of Frank and Verne Chornak. He married Mollie Hogg on May 25, 1947, in Piggott, Ark., and together they shared over 64 years...
Mary M. Restivo
Apr 23, 2014
Herrin- Mary M. Restivo, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 2:30pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at her home in Herrin. Mary was born in West Frankfort on December 23, 1920, the daughter of J.H.C. and Myrtle (Dunaway) Davis. She married Angelo Michael Restivo in Charleston, Missouri on June 3, 1943. He preceded her in death on October 5,...
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