Obituaries
Floy V. Johns
Jan 26, 2005
MARION-Floy V. Johns, 96, of Marion passed away at 4:15 PM, Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Ramsey officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 29, 2005 at...
Kenneth W. Walker
Jan 26, 2005
Marion- Kenneth W. Walker, 76, of Marion, formerly of Murray, KY, passed away at his brothers residence in Marion, IL at 1:45 am on Wednesday January 26, 2005. Mr. Walker was born June 2, 1928 in Blue Island, IL to James Alfred and Liddy Vienna (Edwards) Walker. He married Ruby Mae Walker on September 8, 1979 in Maywood, IL. She...
Nicey Nadine Scholes
Jan 26, 2005
PITTSBURG-Nicey Nadine Scholes, 58, of Pittsburg, passed away at 6:30 AM, Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City with Reverend Bob Fitzpatrick officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 28, 2005 at the...
William A. Grider
Jan 24, 2005
Marion-William Grider, 90, passed away at 8:10 A.M., Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Parkway Estates in Marion. Jake was born December 31, 1914 to Leo A. & Laura M. (Mayberry) Grider in Sandoval, Illinois. He married Cleo Quertermous in Jackson, Missouri on February 14, 1942 and she preceded him in death on November 9, 1993. He later married Verna Angell...
Ruth M. Brooks Smith
Jan 23, 2005
Herrin- Ruth M. Brooks Smith, 85, of Herrin, formerly of Goreville, passed away at 1:20 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2005 at her home. Ruth was born on September 2, 1919 at the family home in Goreville to Lee Roy & Dora Bell (Treece) Maze. She married Lawrence V. Brooks on June 6, 1937 in Vienna. He preceded her in death...
Rex Pigg
Jan 21, 2005
Pittsburg Rex Pigg, 72, died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 11:04 A.M. at the home of his son. Rex was born on February 05, 1932 to George and Donnie Pigg in Wayne County, Tennessee. He married Dannie Walker on August 02, 1952 in Mississippi and she survives in Pittsburg. Rex was a retired farmer. Survivors include: Wife Dannie Pigg of...
Hallie Marie Byrn
Jan 20, 2005
Marion Hallie Marie Byrn, 94, of Marion formerly of Crab Orchard, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 5:20 P.M. in Herrin Hospital. Hallie was born February 22, 1910 to Finley and Ethel (Yewell) McDonald in Saline County. She married Carl Byrn on October 15, 1927 in Marion and he preceded her in death on November 08, 1976. Hallie was a...
William A. Kinsell
Jan 19, 2005
Murphysboro William Bill A. Kinsell, 71, of Murphysboro formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 4:33 P.M. at the Rehab & Care Center of Jackson County. Bill was born January 30, 1933 to Alfred & Elizabeth Kinsell in Beallsville, PA. He married Ruth Alene Leeper on May 20, 1964 in Marion and she preceded him in death on...
Sandra Robison
Jan 17, 2005
Southern Illinois- Sandra Robison, 64, of Savannah, MO, passed away at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 17, 2005 at her home in Savannah. Sandra was born on August 17, 1940 in Hurst to Ceivel N. & Mary Captola (Jerrell) Robison. She was formerly employed as an office manager. SURVIVORS: Daughter & son in law- Toni & Matthew Buhman- Savannah, MO Daughter-...
Margaret Maxine Leeper
Jan 16, 2005
Carterville- Margaret Maxine Leeper, 80, of Carterville, formerly of Freeburg, passed away at 1:15 AM, Sunday, January 16, 2005 at her home with her family by her side. Margaret was born on January 31, 1924 in Carterville to Vince & Stella (Bracey) Gooden. She married Floyd Vernon Leeper on July 25, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas. He survives of Carterville. Mrs....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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