Obituaries

Raymond Leroy Young

Raymond Leroy Young

Oct 20, 2009

Raymond Leroy Young, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 11:46 A.M. at the VA Medical Center. Raymond was born October 22, 1932 in Franklin, Ohio the son of Lee and Ema J. (Gray) Young. He married his wife Lois in 1973. In addition to his wife Lois he is survived by his son Ted, a daughter Cindy...

Terri Ann Seibeck

Terri Ann Seibeck

Oct 19, 2009

West Frankfort- TERRI ANN SEIBECK, age 32, of West Frankfort, passed away at 2:50pm on Monday, October 19, 2009 at her residence. Terri was born in Marion on March 31, 1977, the daughter of Gary Gibbs and the late Becky (Kesler) Gibbs. She was a self employed painter. Survivors include two sons- Garrett Wayne Gibbs of West Frankfort and Brendon...

Marguerite L. Koehler

Marguerite L. Koehler

Oct 19, 2009

Marion Marguerite L. Koehler, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 1:05 A.M. at her home. Marguerite was born May 5, 1918 in Lebo, Kansas to John W. & Anna C. (Siebuhr) Smith. She married Carl C. Koehler on June 8, 1939 in Yates Center, Kansas and together they have shared 70 years of marriage. Mrs. Koehler served...

James Riddle

James Riddle

Oct 17, 2009

Marion James Edward Riddle, 69, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. James was bon January 29, 1940 in Piggott, Arkansas the son of Paul & Frankie (Ray) Riddle. He married Doris Vhlewald on April 19, 1972 in East St. Louis and she survives in Marion. He was a graduate of Mooseheart, Illinois High...

Tempa A. Watkins

Tempa A. Watkins

Oct 15, 2009

Marion Tempa A. Watkins, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 10:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Tempa was born March 11, 1920 the daughter of Walter Elders and Younil (Taylor) Strunk. She married Earl Watkins on June 11, 1955 in Benton, Illinois and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. She was a member...

David W. Proctor

David W. Proctor

Oct 14, 2009

Herrin- David W. Proctor, 42, of Belleville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 7:43 pm, Monday, October 12, 2009 at his home. David was born on December 31, 1966 in Kansas City, MO to Joe E. & Joanna M. (Ward) Proctor. He graduated from Herrin High School in 1985 where he was on the football team, a tri-captain on the...

Charles Angelo Spezia

Charles Angelo Spezia

Oct 12, 2009

HERRIN Charles Angelo Spezia, 95, died Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Herrin Hospital. He was born September 20, 1914 in Herrin to Frank and Maria (Rancilio) Spezia. He received his diploma from St. Marys School on June 1, 1930. He graduated from Herrin High School. Charles was drafted into the military during World War II. He was an Army Sergeant...

Rachael Jane Barks

Rachael Jane Barks

Oct 12, 2009

Jane Barks GOREVILLE-Jane Barks, 66, of Goreville passed away at 2:10 AM, Monday, October 12, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial...

Michael W. "Mike" Burnett

Michael W. "Mike" Burnett

Oct 11, 2009

Johnston City- Michael Wayne Mike Burnett, 58, of Johnston City, passed away at 7:30 PM, Friday, October 9, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Mike was born on August 31, 1951 in Springfield, IL to Frank & Ludene (Graves) Burnett. He worked many years as a carpenter before he retired. He was a Baptist and enjoyed collecting unique rocks and baseball cards....

Eleanor "Ellie" Simmons

Eleanor "Ellie" Simmons

Oct 9, 2009

Anna Eleanor Ellie Simmons, 77, passed away on Friday, October 09, 2009 at 9:54 A.M. at Angel Acres. Eleanor was born November 6, 1931 to Artie E. & Ethel (Crosson) Banks, Sr. She married Harry N. Simmons on October 3, 1954 and together they shared 39 years of marriage until his death on September 29, 1993. Eleanor was a member...

Douglas E. Heavener

Douglas E. Heavener

Oct 9, 2009

Douglas E. Heavener STONEFORT-Douglas E. Heavener, 66, of Stonefort passed away at 9:08 PM, Friday, October 9, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 12, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the...

Thelma Larwinski

Thelma Larwinski

Oct 8, 2009

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Full Obituary Herrin- Thelma Larwinski, age 77, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at her home in Herrin. Thelma was born in Herrin on April 4, 1932, the daughter of the Netter and Flora Mae (Jurgan) English. She married Mike Larwinski, Jr. in Royalton on October 8, 1955. He preceded her in death on...

Debra Lynn Pedigo

Debra Lynn Pedigo

Oct 7, 2009

Herrin- DEBRA LYNN PEDIGO, age 50, of Herrin, passed away at 12:20pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Debra was born in Herrin on June 1, 1959, the daughter of Larry Dean Culbreath and Betty R. (Robertson) Smith. She married Everett Pedigo in Herrin on June 23, 1979. He survives in Herrin. Mrs. Pedigo was a member of...

Mary Anna Kaeser

Mary Anna Kaeser

Oct 6, 2009

Mary Anna Kaeser MARION-Mary Anna Kaeser, 93, of Marion passed away at 6:55 PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the service...

J Addison Roberts

J Addison Roberts

Oct 6, 2009

J. Addison “Abe” Roberts MARION- J. Addison “Abe” Roberts, 83, of Marion passed away at 5:38 PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday,...

Helen Mae Felts

Helen Mae Felts

Oct 5, 2009

Marion Helen Mae Felts, 87, passed away on Monday, October 05, 2009 at 8:40 A.M. at her home. Helen was born February 27, 1922 in Marion the daughter of Wiley Ted & Flossie (Hastings) Boles. She married John Paul Felts on September 12, 1946 and together they shared over 28 years of marriage until his death on June 7, 1975....

Daniel S.  Tooley

Daniel S. Tooley

Oct 5, 2009

Daniel S. “Dan” Tooley Jr. MARION-Daniel S. “Dan” Tooley Jr., 77, of Marion passed away at 2:36 PM, Monday, October 5, 2009 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...

Diana Kaye Baker

Diana Kaye Baker

Oct 4, 2009

Diana Kaye Baker CREAL SPRINGS–Diana Kaye Baker, 52, of Creal Springs passed away at 10:45 AM, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Diana was born November 1, 1956 in Peoria to James F. and Carilee (Peterson) Justice; and they both survive. She was the most beloved mother to James Daniel Baker and the sister...

Jeremy S. Rushing

Jeremy S. Rushing

Oct 4, 2009

Creal Springs- Jeremy S. "Pae" Rushing, 30, of Creal Springs, died at 2:34 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2009 at his home. Jeremy was born on September 20, 1979 in Marion to Steve & Wanda (Davis) Rushing. He married Ashleigh Boswell on June 19, 2004 in Marion. She survives of Creal Springs. Jeremy worked at Aramark Uniforms and was a member...

Janet Rae Capps

Janet Rae Capps

Oct 3, 2009

Carbondale- Janet R. Capps, 65, of Carbondale, formerly of Hurst, passed away at 2:21 PM, Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Janet was born on March 30, 1944 in Hurst to Ceivel & Captola (Jerrell) Robison. She was of protestant faith and enjoyed reading in her spare time. She worked in various positions at K-Mart until her retirement in...