Obituaries

Georgia M. Horn

Georgia M. Horn

Nov 23, 2011

Georgia M. Horn Herrin—Georgia M. Horn, 62, of Herrin passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2:17 PM in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. According to her wishes, Georgia will be cremated and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to any Humane Society No-Kill Shelter. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home or...

Roy V Gold

Roy V Gold

Nov 23, 2011

Roy V. Gold, 97, of Marion, passed away November 23, 2011 at 10:14pm at the Marion Rehab and Nursing Center. Mr. Gold was born on May 17th, 1914, in Buncombe IL, the son of Charles and Nancy (Shepherd) Gold. He married Nancy M. Baker in 1936; and she preceded him in death on January 1st, 1988. He married Elva (Rossman)...

Frank Hendrick, Jr.

Frank Hendrick, Jr.

Nov 20, 2011

Marion- Frank Hendrick, Jr., 92, of Marion, passed away at 10:45 AM, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Frank was born on December 15, 1918 in St. David, IL in Fulton County to Frank & Mary (Butorac) Hendrick, Sr. He married Pearl Tanner on September 3, 1937 in McCracken County, KY. She preceded him in death on April...

Larry G. Nance

Larry G. Nance

Nov 19, 2011

Bush- LARRY G. NANCE, age 64, of Bush, passed away at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at his home in Bush. Larry was born in Anna on August 31, 1947. He married Patricia Thompson in Bush on October 11, 1980. She survives. Before retiring, Larry worked as a landscaper at Plantscape Nursery in Herrin. Survivors include his wife- Patricia...

Mollie Chornak

Mollie Chornak

Nov 17, 2011

Marion Mollie K. Chornak, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 2:16 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center after a short illness with cancer. Mollie was born December 2, 1927 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the daughter of James and Mae Hogg. She married Frank Chornak on May 25, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas, and together they shared over 64...

Elda Garavaglia

Elda Garavaglia

Nov 15, 2011

Herrin- ELDA GARVAGLIA, age 90, of Herrin, passed away at 3:20pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Herrin Rehab and Nursing Center. Elda was born in Havanna, Arkansas on October 18, 1921, the daughter of Otto and Myrtle (Oliver) Sudbrack. She married Herman B. Garavaglia in Herrin on August 15, 1950. Together, they have shared sixty-one years of marriage. He...

Ronald L. Absher

Ronald L. Absher

Nov 14, 2011

Herrin- Ronald L. Absher, 69, of Herrin, passed away at 1:42 AM, Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Ron was born on May 8, 1942 in Williamson County to Louis and Margaret (Hale) Absher. He married Connie Sue Strunk on July 2, 1966 at Energy First Baptist Church. She survives of Herrin. Ron served his country honorably as a...

Edward Humphrey

Edward Humphrey

Nov 14, 2011

Edward O. Humphrey, 93, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Edward was born December 6, 1917 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Archie and Clara (Helhake) Humphrey. He married Edith Bickhaus on August 25, 1940 in St. Patrick, Missouri and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until her death...

Barbara Jean Crabtree

Barbara Jean Crabtree

Nov 14, 2011

Herrin- BARBARA JEAN CRABTREE, age 73, of Herrin, passed away at 5:50pm on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Herrin Nursing and Rehab Center. Barbara was born in Carterville on May 16, 1938, the daughter of Audy and Marie (Gillody) Volner. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Herrin. Mrs. Crabtree was retired from Kerr-McGee, where she worked...

James L. Bayles

James L. Bayles

Nov 14, 2011

Herrin- JAMES LOUIS BAYLES, of Herrin, passed away at 8:13am on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Herrin Hospital at the age of 79. James was born in Stonefort on March 12, 1932, the son of James Martin and Leona Catherine (Lorenz) Bayles. He married E. Sue (Sweeney) in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she survives. He is survived by his children, James...

John E. Pendall

John E. Pendall

Nov 12, 2011

Bush- JOHN E. PENDALL, age 50, of Bush, passed away at 8:44pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in Herrin on September 25, 1961, the son of Charles R. and Janet Marie (Hall) Pendall. Johnny had a zest for life. He never met a stranger and was proud to spend his years as a life-long...

Elizabeth M. Stewart

Elizabeth M. Stewart

Nov 12, 2011

Marion- Elizabeth M. Stewart, age 75, of Marion, passed away on November 12th, 2011 at Marion Rehab and Nursing. Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart will be held at the Blue Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 16th at 11am. There will be a visitation at the funeral home from 5-8pm on Tuesday, November 15th. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Dr....

Jimmy Shadden

Jimmy Shadden

Nov 11, 2011

Marion- Jimmy E. Shadden, 61, passed away November 11, 2011 at 7:40 am at his home in Marion. A memorial service will be held at the 3rd Baptist Church in Marion on Tuesday, November 15th at 11 am. There will be a time of visitation at the church from 10am until the service hour. Rev. Scott Kallem will officiate. Military...

Carl L. Wilkins

Carl L. Wilkins

Nov 9, 2011

Carl L. Wilkins, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:06 P.M. at his home. Carl was born June 13, 1924 in Stonefort the son of George and Peggy (Hancock) Wilkins. He married Sondra Weimann on May 10, 1969 in Zeigler and together they have shared over 42 years of marriage. He was a veteran, proudly serving in...

William H. Borum

William H. Borum

Nov 8, 2011

Marion William H. Borum, 71, passed away at his residence. William was born March 10, 1941 the son of Loren E. and Velma (Harris) Borum. He was a United States Navy Veteran, William retired from the Water Department for the City of Marion, where he had worked as a water treatment plant operator. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 10,...

Edna Dueringer

Edna Dueringer

Nov 8, 2011

Herrin Edna Lorraine Dueringer, 90, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:55 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Edna was born January 5, 1921 in Freeman Spur the daughter of Jack and Pearl (Furlow) Meadows. She was of the Pentecostal Faith, she had worked as a caregiver to the elderly. Edna is survived by her; Son Paul Dueringer of Marion...

Eva  Mofield

Eva Mofield

Nov 7, 2011

Marion--Eva Mae “Ivy” Mofield, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:28 PM at her home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday November 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is set for Friday from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are available at...

Bob Rossin

Bob Rossin

Nov 7, 2011

Herrin- Bob Rossin, 78, of Herrin, passed from this life into the loving arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 7, 2011 at his home. Bob was born July 1, 1933 in Carterville to Charles and Dolly (Baggett) Rossin. He graduated from Herrin High School in May of 1951. He married Virginia Upchurch, who was the love of...

Mildred E. Stilley

Mildred E. Stilley

Nov 5, 2011

Marion- Mildred E Stilley, 95, of Marion passed away November 5, 2011 at 5:24 AM at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services for Mrs. Stilley will be held on Tuesday, November 8th at 11 AM with Reverend Kevin McNeely officiating at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. There will be a visitation held from 9am until the service...

Lou Ann Bucher

Lou Ann Bucher

Nov 4, 2011

Herrin- LOU ANN J. BUCHER, age 83, of Herrin passed away at 4:00pm on November 2nd, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Lou Ann was born on September 2nd, 1928 in Herrin, the daughter of Glenn G. and Edith (Burklow) Newcom. She married Allen F. Bucher, who preceded her in death on January 4th, 2010. Survivors include her Son- Rodger...