Obituaries

Tammer Saliba

Tammer Saliba

Sep 10, 2007

Herrin- Tammer Saliba, 86, of Bedford, IN, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 12:37 PM, Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford, IN. Tammer was born on April 18, 1921 in Zeigler to Sam & Rose Saliba. He married Pauline Burleson on June 15, 1948. She survives of Bedford, IN. Mr. Saliba graduated from Herrin High School...

Lendell L. Adams

Lendell L. Adams

Sep 9, 2007

Lendell L. Adams MARION-Lendell L. Adams, 67, of Marion passed away at 8:11 AM, Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the funeral home....

Herminna D. Hindman

Herminna D. Hindman

Sep 8, 2007

Herrin- Herminna D. Hindman, 84, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 9:50 AM, Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Herminna was born on March 15, 1923 in West Frankfort to Leonard & Audie (Burton) Melvin. She married Charles Ray Hindman on August 12, 1946 in Kansas City, KS. He preceded her in death on August...

Jim Childers

Jim Childers

Sep 8, 2007

Marion- James "Jim" Paul Childers, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:00am on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Marion. James was born on October 1, 1931 in Carbondale, the son of Paul and Kathleen (Rendleman) Childers. He married Lois Jean Fuller in Marion on April 4, 1958. She survives in Marion. Mr. Childers...

Delos L.  Motsinger

Delos L. Motsinger

Sep 8, 2007

Delos L. “Dip” Motsinger CREAL SPRINGS-Delos L. “Dip” Motsinger, 85, of Creal Springs passed away at 9:13 PM, Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Creal Springs with Reverend Allan Summers officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, September...

Tina Marie King

Tina Marie King

Sep 6, 2007

Tina Marie King, 42, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2007, at home. Tina was born December 16, 1964 in Spring Valley, IL a daughter of Edward King and Judith (Ellis) King Edrington. Tina is survived by One son Brandon Scott King of Kewanee Two daughters Crystal King of Marion Amanda King of Marion One grandchild Conner Hayden King of...

James William (Duke) Curry

James William (Duke) Curry

Sep 5, 2007

James William Duke Curry, 60, formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Mr. Curry was born October 28, 1946 in Corinth the son of Ollie James & Anna (Bell) Curry. He married Betty June Beasley on July 26, 1969 in Poordo and together they shared over 34...

Mary M. Coulombe

Mary M. Coulombe

Sep 5, 2007

Herrin- Mary M. Coulombe, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 8:45pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Mary was born in Roanoke, IL on January 8, 1924, the daughter of Joe and Lois (Altorfer) Leman. Ms. Coulombe was of protestant faith. She was a retired school teacher. Mary was a loving mother and...

Eva Maxine Powell

Eva Maxine Powell

Sep 5, 2007

Maxine Powell OZARK-Maxine Powell, 72, of Ozark passed away at 1:45 PM, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Shorty Alsip and Jeff Treat officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 7, 2007 at the funeral...

Elinore Catherine "Billie" Balder

Elinore Catherine "Billie" Balder

Sep 3, 2007

Herrin- Elinore Catherine Billie Balder, 92, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 8:25 AM, Monday, September 3, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Elinore was born on December 30, 1914 in Chatsworth, IL to Michael & Mary Ann (Resch) Smith. She married Frank Dudley Balder on November 10, 1935 in Chatsworth. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1963. Mrs. Balder...

James Eugene Hodge

James Eugene Hodge

Sep 2, 2007

James Eugene Hodge JOHNSTON CITY- 8220;James Eugene Hodge, 36, of Johnston City passed away at 2:05 AM, Sunday, September 2, 2007 in Marion. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may...

Wendell E. Hastings, Sr.

Wendell E. Hastings, Sr.

Sep 2, 2007

Dongola- Wendell E. Hastings, Sr., 71, of Dongola, formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:35 AM, Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. Wendell was born on September 14, 1935 in Paulton to Irvan E. & Susie (Klope) Hastings. He married Barbara Peters on July 5, 1962 in Marion. She survives of Dongola. He retired from Jordans...

Hazel Travelstead

Hazel Travelstead

Sep 1, 2007

Marion- HAZEL G. TRAVELSTEAD, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 5:15pm on Saturday, August 31, 2007 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Hazel was born on January 1, 1916 in Creal Springs, IL, the daughter of Sam and Ida (Newbold) Taylor. She married Carl Travelstead in Creal Springs on March 4, 1933. Together, they shared fifty-five years of marriage,...

Robert Wayne Skelton

Robert Wayne Skelton

Sep 1, 2007

Carbondale- Robert Wayne Skelton, Jr, age 23, of Carbondale, passed away at his residence in Carbondale at 8:05am on Friday, August 31, 2007. Robert was born in Carbondale on October 6, 1983, the son of Robert Wayne Skelton, Sr. He loved to fish and enjoyed his fishing trips with his Uncle LeRoy. Survivors include his father- Robert Wayne Skelton, Sr....

Shirley L. Hill

Shirley L. Hill

Aug 29, 2007

Carterville- Shirley L. Hill, age 67, of Carterville, passed away at 8:45am on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Herrin Hospital with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born in Marion on October 10, 1939, the daughter of Albert Varner and Dorothy (Smith) Jones. Ms. Hill attended the Jubilee Tabernacle in DeSoto. She was an ordained minister and a...

Barbara Ann Nichelson

Barbara Ann Nichelson

Aug 28, 2007

Marion Barbara Ann Nichelson, 67, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 4:30 P.M. at her sons home in Johnston City. Barbara was born November 23, 1939 in Marion to Gilbert & Mary June (Barnes) Jackson. She married William Paul Nichelson on August 17, 1961 in Marion and together they shared over 31 years of marriage until his death...

Norma L. Bowen

Norma L. Bowen

Aug 26, 2007

Herrin- Norma L. Bowen, 63, of Herrin, passed away at 1:27 AM, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at her home in Herrin. Norma was born on October 15, 1943 in Whiteash to Lester & Ester (Odle) Dodd. She married Stephen P. Bowen on June 8, 1974 in West Frankfort. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Bowen was a homemaker and of protestant...

Rose DeTomasi

Rose DeTomasi

Aug 25, 2007

Herrin- Rose DeTomasi, 95, of Herrin, died at 7:30 PM, Friday, August 24, 2007, at Herrin Hospital. Rose was born on March 3, 1912 in Fidelity, Arkansas to Tony & Seconda (Cometti) Lavezzi. She married Umbert C. DeTomasi on November 15, 1939 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1991. She worked until 1942 as an administrative...

Dennis M. Black

Dennis M. Black

Aug 25, 2007

Marion Dennis Michael Black, 53, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 9:54 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born July 13, 1954 in Cook County to James M. and Theresa (Heydenman) Black, Sr. He married Judy E. Blumenstock on May 26, 1995 in Metropolis, IL, and she survives. He was a member of the First Church...

Harley Brush, Jr.

Harley Brush, Jr.

Aug 24, 2007

Marion Harley Brush, Jr., 77, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Harley was born July 28, 1930 in Williamson County. He married Daphene McGowan on September 14, 1952 in Marion and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. Daphene survives in Marion. Harley was a retired coal miner, working...