Obituaries

Edith Humphrey

Edith Humphrey

Dec 3, 2004

Marion Edith Humphrey, 85 died Friday, December 03, 2004 at 8:25 A.M. at Parkway Manor in Marion. Edith was born June 02, 1919 to Henry and Kathryn Bickhaus in Quincy, Illinois. She married Edward Owen Humphrey on August 25, 1940 in St. Patrick, Missouri and he survives in Marion. Edith was a homemaker. She worked as a medical secretary/bookkeeper in...

Imogene Hudgens

Imogene Hudgens

Nov 26, 2004

Marion- Imogene Melton Hudgens, 89, of St Charles, MO, formerly of Marion, IL, died Friday November 26, 2004 at 7:45 pm at National Health Center in St Charles, MO. She was born June 15, 1915, one of the six children of Charles and Ora (Owens) Jent of Marion, IL. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward J. Melton in Ann...

Burnette Campbell

Burnette Campbell

Nov 24, 2004

Burnette Campbell, 91, of Marion, passed away at 3:55am on Wednesday November 24, 2004 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Burnette was born September 23, 1913 in Marion, IL to Pearl and Sarah Logan Henderson Deaton. She married Roy Campbell on June 12, 1938 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on December 1, 1983. Mrs. Campbell was the retired...

Verna Patton

Verna Patton

Nov 22, 2004

Herrin- Verna Patton, 82, of Herrin, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 12:50 P.M., Friday, November 19, 2004 at Mt. Vernon Care Center. Mrs. Patton was born on July 23, 1922 in Williamson County, Illinois to Frank & Sallie (Robinson) Huggins. She married Clifford E. Patton on May 16, 1942 in St. Charles, MO. He preceded her in death on...

William Winchester

William Winchester

Nov 22, 2004

Marion William H. Winchester, 44 died Sunday, November 21, 1960 at 1:44 P.M. at his residence. William was born June 09, 1960 to Gilbert & Betty (Smith) Winchester in Marion. He married Mary Stricklin in Marion on September 05, 2000, and she survives in Marion. William was a carpenter. He was stationed at Ft. Sill Oklahoma while serving in the...

Andy R. Skaggs

Andy R. Skaggs

Nov 20, 2004

Carterville- Andy R. Skaggs, 50, of Carterville, formerly of Joliet, passed away with his wife by his side at 11:30 AM, Friday, November 19, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Andy was born on December 1, 1953 in Ashland, KY to Arthur Vernon & Margaret (Woods) Skaggs. He married his childhood sweetheart, Marilyn S. T. Karol on June 1, 1975 at the...

Arlie Allyn Smith

Arlie Allyn Smith

Nov 19, 2004

Herrin- Arlie Allyn Smith, 73, of Herrin, passed away, surrounded by his family at 11:00 PM, Thursday, November 18, 2004 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Allyn was born on November 10, 1931 in Carbondale to Arlie & Gladys (Brown) Smith. He married his loving wife of 51 years, Lela Batson, on June 28, 1953 in Carbondale. She...

Jared Fisher

Jared Fisher

Nov 19, 2004

Marion Jared Fisher, 4, passed away Friday, November 19, 2004 at 10:55am at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. Jared was born May 23, 2000 in Marion, IL to Lisa R. Johns and Paul D. Fisher. He attended Pre-K at Washington Elementary School. He is survived by: Mother- Lisa R. Fisher - Anna, IL Father- Paul D. Fisher Marion, IL...

Paul Burns

Paul Burns

Nov 18, 2004

Marion Paul E. Burns, 82, died at 3:45 P.M. Wednesday, November 17, 2004 in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Paul was an only child born August 26, 1922 to Chloe & Lillie (Eason) Burns in West Frankfort. He married Betty Sandlin on October 07, 1945 in Marion and she survives in Marion. Paul was Warehouse Manager for United Manufacturing...

Steven Turay

Steven Turay

Nov 17, 2004

Marion Steven Turay, 88, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, November 15, 2004 at 11:25 P.M. at his home. Steven was born January 13, 1916 to John & Rebecca (Semsai) Turay in Chicago. Steven worked in sales for Sears in Tinley Park. Steven was a beloved father of five and loving grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great...

Georgette J Faraone

Georgette J Faraone

Nov 16, 2004

Marion Georgette J. Faraone, 80, of Rochester, New York, died November 15, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at her daughters residence. Georgette was born March 29, 1924 to Edward and Antoinette (Blais) Lafreniere in Messines, Quebec Canada. She married Charles Faraone on June 17, 1946 in Lac Ste. Marie, Canada and he preceded her in death on January 25, 1969. Georgette...

Aaron Pickering

Aaron Pickering

Nov 15, 2004

Marion Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron C. Pickering, 20, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004 near Fallujah, Iraq. Aaron was born October 28, 1984 in Harrisburg to Carl Pickering and Lisa Killman Short. Aaron was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, G Company. He was a graduate of Harrisburg High School, having attended Marion High School until his junior year. During...

Abie Cooper

Abie Cooper

Nov 15, 2004

Marion Abie Cooper, 37, died Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 7:33 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Abie was born May 25, 1967 in Marion to Onie and Bonnie (Baker) Cooper. He married Dorothy Cooper on October 3, 1994 in McCraken County, Kentucky and she survives in Marion. Survivors include: Wife - Dorothy Cooper of Marion Funeral services...

Luther Aaron

Luther Aaron

Nov 15, 2004

West Frankfort- Luther L. Aaron, 81, of West Frankfort, passed away at 3:14 AM, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, November 14, 2004, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Luther was born on July 10, 1923 in Johnston City, IL to Fred & Ollie (Jones) Aaron. He married his loving wife of forty-six years, Fletta Gossage on July...

Tuffy Murphy

Tuffy Murphy

Nov 14, 2004

MARION-Tuffy Murphy, 54, passed away at 10:24 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13th, 2004 in Herrin Hospital. Tuffy was born on July 29th, 1950, the son of Melvin and Cora McGuire Murphy in Elkville, Il. His parents, brother Orville and sister in law Eileen Murphy all preceded him in death. Survivors include his brother Jerry Murphy, sister Vinnie and brother in law...

Paul W Gore

Paul W Gore

Nov 12, 2004

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Paul W. Gore Obituary Use Veterans Flag Please print web page info Marion Paul W. Gore, 88, died Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 12:03 P.M. at his residence. Paul was born February 18, 1916 to Elmer and Emiline (Elliott) Gore in Marion. He married Bernice Newton on September 04, 1953 and she preceded him in death on...

Nellie Simmons

Nellie Simmons

Nov 12, 2004

Herrin- Nellie Simmons, 90, of Herrin, passed away at, 3:40 AM, Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Nellie was born on May 2, 1914 in Cairo, IL to Simon & Latifa (Koury) Simmons. She retired as a consultant for the Department of Education after having obtained her Masters Degree at SIU-C in 1970. She was...

Marjorie M Burger

Marjorie M Burger

Nov 10, 2004

Marion Marjorie Merrell Burger, 95, died Tuesday, November 09, 2004 at 3:00 P.M. at Paradise Manor in Marion. Marjorie was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 22, 1909 to Hosmer Tryon Merrell, Sr. & Freda Flora (Schneider) Merrell. She was united in marriage to Dr.Joseph M. Burger on October 11, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. He preceded her in death on...

Abe W. Grounds

Abe W. Grounds

Nov 10, 2004

Ferges-Abraham W. A.W. (Abe) Grounds-82, of Ferges went home to be with the Lord at 4:50 P.M., Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 8, 1922 in Herrin, IL to Clarence & Lillian (Bristow) Grounds and was the 6th of 13 children. He moved to Ferges as a small child. He...

Dain A. Burnett

Dain A. Burnett

Nov 5, 2004

Johnston City Dain A. Burnett, 25, died Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 7:11 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Dain was born June 01, 1979 in Norfolk, VA to Frank Burnett, Sr. and Peggy (Bird) Burnett-Edwards. Dain worked at Crownline Boats. He attended The Seven-Day Adventist Church in Thompsonville. He...