Obituaries

Evelyn Grounds

Evelyn Grounds

Jan 11, 2005

Herrin-Evelyn Grounds, 84, passed away 11:35 A.M., Monday, January 10, 2005 at her daughters home. Evelyn was born June 17, 1920 to Corbett C.M. & Ora (Harris) Edwards. She married Ernest E. Ernie Grounds on February 12, 1940 in Marion, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2003. Mrs. Grounds was a homemaker. She was very faithful in...

Sam (Corky) Archione

Sam (Corky) Archione

Jan 8, 2005

Herrin- Sam Charles Corky Archione, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 9:36 AM, Friday, January 7, 2004 at the Marion VA Medical Center. Sam was born on June 18, 1936 in DuQuoin to Louis & Lena (Calcaterra) Archione. He married Rosalie Rains on December 15, 1980 in Clarksville, TN. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Archione was a US Veteran having...

Pearl Grimes

Pearl Grimes

Jan 6, 2005

Herrin- Pearl Grimes, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 5:55 AM, Thursday, January 6, 2005 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Pearl was born on July 11, 1911 in Kentucky to Grant & Ada (Phelps) Winchester. She married Clarence Ardell Grimes on September 6, 1936 in Murphysboro. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Grimes was a homemaker and a member of...

Edith Surgalski Coffel

Edith Surgalski Coffel

Jan 6, 2005

Herrin- Edith Surgalski Coffel, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 3:50 AM, Thursday, January 6, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Edith was born on March 28, 1913 in Freeman Spur to Angelo & Virginia (Salina) Ferrari. She married Harry Surgalski on May 31, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1981. She married Ace Coffel in 1987 and he preceded her...

Pauline Bean

Pauline Bean

Jan 3, 2005

Herrin-Pauline Bean, 76, passed away 10:30 A.M., Sunday, January 2, 2005 at her home in Herrin. She was born November 8, 1928 in Bumpus Mill, Tennessee to Harvey & Sara (Wallace) Cheatham. She married William A. Bean on December 12, 1943. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1983. She was a homemaker. Survivors Include: Daughter: Viola Sue Susie...

Lynda L. Hawkins

Lynda L. Hawkins

Jan 2, 2005

Marion-Linda L. Hawkins-66, died 10:15 A.M., Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born December 13, 1938 in Marion to Charles Herbert & Velda Mae (Bloodworth) Miner. She was active volunteering at TCT Ministries in Marion. She enjoyed teaching her family about the Bible. She also enjoyed painting. Survivors Include: Two Sons & Daughters...

Imogene Foley

Imogene Foley

Jan 1, 2005

Marion-Imogene Foley, 74, died 7:45 P.M., Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. She was born April 29, 1930 in Benton, Missouri to Grover & Clara (Presley) Hefflin. She married Gilbert R. Foley on July 31, 1966 in Benton, Illinois. He survives. She was a homemaker. She previously worked at Norge Industries in Herrin. She was...

Leslie R. Cullum

Leslie R. Cullum

Jan 1, 2005

Marion- Leslie Renee Cullum, 22, of Marion, IL passed away at 6:55pm on Friday December 31, 2004 as a result of an automobile accident. Leslie was born August 6, 1982 in Herrin, IL to Jerry Cullum and Lisa Mandrell. She attended Marion High School, where she had many friends in life. Miss Cullum enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Ray H. Smith

Ray H. Smith

Jan 1, 2005

Marion- Ray H. Smith, 87, of Marion, passed away at 12:45pm on Saturday January 1, 2005 at St Louis University Hospital. Ray was born December 2, 1917 in Creal Springs, Illinois to Henry A. and Mildred (Fletcher) Smith. He married Lucinda Odum on July 20, 1940 in St Charles, Missouri. She preceded him in death on January 1, 1996. Ray...

Leslie W. Smith

Leslie W. Smith

Dec 31, 2004

Marion- Leslie W. Smith, 81, of Marion, passed away at his home with his family by his side at 3:05 AM, Christmas Morning. Leslie was born on October 30, 1923 in West Frankfort to George E & Bessie (Nolen) Smith. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served as B-17 Pilot during WWII. He retired from Freeman...

Ruth E. Richey

Ruth E. Richey

Dec 31, 2004

Marion- Ruth Ellen (Terry) Richey, 86, of Marion, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2004 at 12:23pm at her residence in Marion. Mrs. Richey was born June 27, 1918 in Johnson County, IL to Guy H. and Bertha (Ollis) Terry. She married Fred A. Richey on December 4, 1938 in Allenville, MO. He preceded her in death on August 9,...

Eugene P. Pease

Eugene P. Pease

Dec 30, 2004

Marion - Eugene Gene P. Pease, 82, of Carbondale formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at Helia Healthcare in Carbondale. Gene was born December 08, 1922 to Carl W. & Rosie Mae (Copher) Pease in Marion. He married Louise Sumner on November 09, 1947 in Marion and she survives in Carbondale. Gene was retired from Ameren CIPS. Gene...

Mary Virginia Holmes

Mary Virginia Holmes

Dec 29, 2004

Marion Mary Virginia Holmes, 86, died at 6:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 in Whispering Oaks Retirement Home. Mary was born on June 30, 1918 in Holland, Missouri to Noble Henry and Hettie Mae (Stone) Capehart. She married Finis E. Holmes, Jr. on December 31, 1937 in Steele, Missouri and he preceded her in death on December 14, 1998....

Makayla Ann Morrison

Makayla Ann Morrison

Dec 29, 2004

Goreville Makayla Ann Morrison, 10, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 7:15 P.M. at her home. Makayla was born October 04, 1994 in Carbondale to Chris Moore and Brandy Flare. Makayla was in the 4th grade at Goreville Grade School. She attended the Goreville United Methodist Church. Makayla is survived by: Her Mother Brandy Flare of Goreville Her Father Chris...

Hugo D. Hutzler

Hugo D. Hutzler

Dec 28, 2004

Herrin- Hugo D Hutzler, 82, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2004 at 11:15pm at Herrin Hospital. Hugo was born on November 15, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN to Hugo D. and Mabel (Brown) Hutzler. He married Aileen P. (Winn) Hutzler on March 10, 1951 in Benton, IL. She preceded him in death on November 7, 1997. Mr. Hutzler...

Walter (Red) Gray

Walter (Red) Gray

Dec 27, 2004

Herrin-Walter Red Gray 81, of Herrin, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at his home. Mr. Gray was a retired Machineist for Caterpiller in Joilet for thiry years. He was a member of the First Pentacostal Church in Herrin and a WW II army veteran. He was born on May 14, 1923, in Livingston, TN., to E.B....

James R. Willingham

James R. Willingham

Dec 24, 2004

Marion James R. Willingham, 66 died Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 4:30 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. James was born January 06, 1938 in Charleston, Illinois to Russell T. & Edna M. (Kingery) Willingham. He married Betty J. (Brown) Oxendine on February 02, 1975 in Cahokia, Illinois and she preceded him in death on January 08, 2001. James was...

Tom Rodney- Rescheduled for 12/27/04

Tom Rodney- Rescheduled for 12/27/04

Dec 22, 2004

Herrin- Tom Rodney, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 12:52pm Wednesday December 22, 2004 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr Rodney was born October 6, 1913 to William and Jessie (McCarthy) Rodney. He married Reba Walker in Perryville, MO on July 27, 1938. She preceded him in death on March 17, 2001. He was a US Army...

Mary Beaver

Mary Beaver

Dec 18, 2004

Marion Mary Beaver, 50, of Downers Grove, Illinois, formerly of Marion died at 3:40 PM, Thursday, December 16, 2004 at her home in Downers Grove. Mary was born on April 17, 1954 in Marion to Ben & Lola (Lindsey) Little. She was a homemaker. SURVIVORS: Son- James Dunn- Carbondale Son- Keith Haack- Downers Grove Daughter- Tammy Woolard- Herrin Two Grandchildren-...

Arthur L Leeper

Arthur L Leeper

Dec 17, 2004

Herrin- Arthur Lee Leeper, 77, of Herrin, passed away at 2:05am on Friday December 17, 2004 at Frankfort Care Center in West Frankfort, IL. Mr Leeper was born on August 23, 1927 in Herrin, IL to Lee Roy and Gertrude Kelley Leeper. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herrin. He graduated from the University of Illinois...