Obituaries

Horace C. Mapes
Dec 26, 2006
Herrin- HORACE CAPRON CAPE MAPES, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 6:30am on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Horace was born on May 11, 1912 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Allen Leroy and Mary Lillian (Capron) Mapes. Mr. Mapes lived a long and interesting life. He married Dorothy Marie Outhouse in Lincoln, Nebraska on...
Joseph J. Magyar
Dec 26, 2006
Herrin- JOSEPH JAMES MAGYAR, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 1:15pm on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at his residence in Herrin. Joseph was born on January 31, 1932 to Joseph and Helen (Plavetsky) Magyar. He married Rose Mary Martino on April 15, 1992 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2006. Mr. Magyar was a member...
Wesley O. "Bud" Helm
Dec 24, 2006
Marion- Wesley Odell Bud Helm, 89, of Marion, passed away at 9:50 PM, Friday, December 22, 2006 at Parkway Manor in Marion. He was born on July 1, 1917 in Johnson County, IL to Roscoe Everett & Gertrude (Cagle) Helm. He married Mary Loretta Watson on May 5, 1940 in Des Lodge, MO. He preceded her in death May 14,...
John Wayne (Rod) Allen, Jr.
Dec 22, 2006
Marion John Wayne Rod Allen, Jr., 23, of Guyton, Georgia, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Rod was born September 8, 1983 to John Wayne & Rhonda (Tooley) Allen, Sr. in Marion. Rod was a graduate of Marion High School. He moved to the Savannah area six years ago were he...

Glenn J. Ogden
Dec 21, 2006
Herrin- GLENN JUNIOR OGDEN, age 78, of Herrin, passed away at 8:15 pm on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Glenn was born on January 28, 1928 in Crainville, IL to Charles Glenn and Colleen Daisy (Wiggs) Ogden. He married Mary Joyce McCain on June 10, 1951 in Crainville and together they shared 49 years...
Macie Louise Barringer
Dec 21, 2006
Herrin- Macie Louise Barringer, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 11:01 PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Louise was born on May 4, 1919 in Herrin to Alfred Fredrick & Macie (Tucker) Jacobson. She married Floy Barringer on January 30, 1938 in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1970. Mrs....

Carolyn R. Tanner
Dec 20, 2006
Carolyn R. Tanner MARION-Carolyn R. Tanner, 63, of Marion passed away at 6:35 AM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, December 23, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ed Martin officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, December 22,...

Denver Carl Corn
Dec 20, 2006
Denver Carl Corn GOREVILLE-Denver Carl Corn, 88, of Goreville passed away at 3:45 AM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 23, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson and Reverend Cecil E. Sullivan officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM...

Mildred Ruth Woods
Dec 20, 2006
Mildred Ruth Woods MARION-Mildred Ruth Woods, 82, of Marion passed away at 3:45 AM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Parkway Manor. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 23, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Masonic and...
Evelyn M. Linnabary
Dec 20, 2006
Carbondale- Evelyn Marie Linnabary, 86, of Carbondale, formerly of Bradley, passed away at 9:35 PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Evelyn was born on September 14, 1920 in Salix, IA to Alfred August & Melvina (Hubert) Remillard. She married Donald L. Linnabary on May 10, 1941 in Cahokia, MO. He preceded her in death...

Marion Neely
Dec 20, 2006
Marion Neely MARION-Marion Neely, 92, of Marion passed away at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 22, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jeff Odom officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 until 11:00 AM, Friday, December 22, 2006 at the funeral...
Esther Virginia Sutton
Dec 18, 2006
Herrin- Esther Virginia Sutton, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 1:05 AM, Sunday, December 17, 2006 at her home. Esther was born on September 25, 1928 in Herrin to Carl Sigfrid & Bernice (Peters) Seaberg. She worked thirteen years at Smoller Bros in Herrin, but retired from the Williamson County Courthouse where she worked for seventeen years. She enjoyed reading...
Gloria Sue Penley
Dec 18, 2006
Marion Gloria Sue Penley, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 5:35 P.M. at her home. Gloria was born July 2, 1936 in Johnston City to Harvey P. and Eva Mae (Rains) Harris. She married Luther Avery Penley, Jr. on May 3, 1957 and together they shared over 35 years of marriage until his death on February 6,...
Harry Ray Chester
Dec 17, 2006
Harry Ray Chester GOREVILLE-Harry Ray Chester of Goreville passed away at 1:55 PM, Sunday, December 17, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson, Reverend Jeffrey Alexander and Reverend Daren Carstens officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on...

Matilda S. Dettmer
Dec 16, 2006
Marion- MATILDA S. DETTMER, 100 years old, of Marion, passed away at 6:50am on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Matilda was born in Marion on April 21, 1906 to Henry and Louise (Wickert) Dettmer. Ms. Dettmer was employed as secretary to the President of the CNA Insurance Company in Chicago, IL. After her retirement...

Teresa Marlo Berra
Dec 12, 2006
Herrin- TERESA MARLO BERRA, age 99, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00am on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Teresa was born in Herrin on May 4, 1907, the daughter of Michael and Jennie (Garavalia) Marlo. She married Ren Berra at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Herrin on June 7, 1933. He preceded...
Brynden T. Gibson
Dec 12, 2006
Herrin- BRYNDEN TYLER GIBSON, age 22 months, of Herrin, passed away at 8:37pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Brynden was born in Marion on January 14, 2005, the son of Rebecca R. (Baize) and Christopher Gibson. Survivors include- Parents- Rebecca R. (Baize) and Christopher Gibson- Herrin, IL Brother- Isaiah Gibson- Herrin, IL Maternal Grandmother- Katherine...

Carol Jean Farner
Dec 9, 2006
Carol Jean Farner MARION-Carol Jean Farner, 61, of Marion passed away at 11:10 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Victor Long officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...
Charles F. Kaffenberger
Dec 8, 2006
Herrin- CHARLES FREDERICK CHICK KAFFENBERGER, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30pm on Friday, December 8, 2006 at his residence in Herrin. Charles was born in Carmi, IL on February 4, 1921, the fourth child to George A. and Katherine (Friedmann) Kaffenberger. He married Vivian Taylor Sullivan on September 20, 1965 and together they shared 41 years of marriage....
Donald E. Curlee
Dec 7, 2006
Herrin Donald E. Curlee, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 8:45 A.M. at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his family. Donald was born April 9, 1934 in Herrin. He married Louise Horn on April 14, 1957 in Corinth, Mississippi and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage. Donald was a truck driver. He was associated with...
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