Obituaries

Samuel L. Reichert

Samuel L. Reichert

Sep 26, 2004

Herrin- Samuel L. Reichert, 85, of Herrin, formerly of Plainfield passed away at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 25, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Sam was born on July 22, 1919 in Cambria to Raymond M. & Jewel (Smith) Reichert. He married Shirley J. Miller on March 15, 1953 in Plainfield. They shared fifty-one devoted years until she preceded him...

Baby M. Toliver

Baby M. Toliver

Sep 25, 2004

Herrin-Baby M. Toliver, infant son of Melissa Brock of Herrin and Marcus Toliver of Carbondale, died at 1:41 A.M., Friday, September 24, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born at 12:01 AM, Friday at the hospital. He is survived by: Parents- Melissa Brock of Herrin & Marcus Toliver of Carbondale Maternal Grandmother- Marilyn Richardson & husband Aaron-...

Roger Allen

Roger Allen

Sep 24, 2004

Energy- Roger Allen, 74, of Energy, passed away at 8:25 PM, Thursday, September 23, 2004 at his home with his family. Roger was born on July 1, 1930 in Geneva, IL to Abner & Helen (Kline) Allen. He married Shirley Nicks on September 19, 1953 in St. Charles, IL. She survives of Energy. Mr. Allen served in the United States...

Louie D. Hanks

Louie D. Hanks

Sep 18, 2004

Marion- Louie D. Hanks, 91, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at 12:20 AM, Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Benton Healthcare Center. Louie was born on April 21, 1913 in Marion to Oscar & Emma (Reese) Hanks. He married Ruth McDannel on August 15, 1936 in Benton. After fifty years of marriage, she preceded him in death...

Geraldine T Palmer

Geraldine T Palmer

Sep 14, 2004

Marion Geraldine Theresa Palmer, 57, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 11:36 P.M. at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Geraldine was born July 03, 1947 to Edward and Maxine (Vilet) Trombetta in Chicago. She married John Palmer in July, 1978 in Chicago and he survives in Herrin. Survivors include: Mother Maxine Stewart of Marion, Son Scott Palmer of New Mexico,...

Patrick K. Hayes

Patrick K. Hayes

Sep 13, 2004

Johnston City, Patrick Kevin Pat Hayes, 49, died September 12, 2004 in Makanda as a result of a motorcycle accident. Pat was born December 27, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Ralph Hayes & Cathy (OConnell) Josten. He was employed by Walgreens where he was an over the road truck driver. He was a member of the Herrin Elks. He was...

Donald D. Bennett

Donald D. Bennett

Sep 13, 2004

Marion Donald D. Bennett, 57, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at McLeod Medical Center in Florence S.C. after an extended illness. Donald was born in Decatur on September 10, 1947 to William and Margaret (Burpo) Bennett. Donald graduated from Zeigler-Royalton High School in 1966. He was a Vietnam veteran who served three tours of infantry...

Susie M. Denkins

Susie M. Denkins

Sep 11, 2004

Marion- Susie M. Denkins, 80, of Marion, died at 3:40 PM, Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Susie was born on August 26, 1924 in Marion to George & Gertrude (Marthel) Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel AME Church in Marion. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM,...

Thelma McCabe

Thelma McCabe

Sep 9, 2004

THELMA L. MC CABE Marion- Thelma L. McCabe, 79, of Marion, died at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Thelma was an only child, born on January 09, 1925 in DuQuoin to Vern and Elsie (Saylor) Mounce. She married John McCabe on June 21, 1947 in Marion. Together they shared 56 years of marriage until...

Anthony Ryan Rester

Anthony Ryan Rester

Sep 2, 2004

Herrin- Anthony Ryan Rester, 23, of Herrin, passed away at 7:45 AM, Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at his home. Anthony was born on August 08, 1981 in Benton, IL to Thomas John and Joni Lynn (Donahue) Rester. He was of Catholic faith. SURVIVORS: Mother-Joni Lynn Rester Herrin, IL Father- Thomas John Rester Marion, IL Maternal Grandparents- Roy and Alice Donahue...

Reba Reese

Reba Reese

Aug 29, 2004

Marion- Reba Reese, 99, of Marion, died at 3:53 AM, Sunday, August 29, 2004 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Reba was born on March 4, 1905 in Williamson County to Albert Wiley & Florence (Borum) Herring. She married Ernest Gottlieb Reese on December 23, 1919 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1969. Mrs. Reese...

Jannetta J. South

Jannetta J. South

Aug 27, 2004

Marion-Jannetta Jewell South-91, On Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 3:40 p.m. at her residence with her family by her side God received the blessing when he called her home. On August 5, 1913 in Marion, Henry and Clara (Groves) Sutton was blessed with a baby girl. She married Theodore John McKinley South on November 16, 1934 in Marion. Six children...

Dorothy J Cox

Dorothy J Cox

Aug 23, 2004

Marion Dorothy J. Cox, 81,formerally of Carbondale, died Monday, August 23, 2004 at 4:40 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Dorothy was born May 02, 1923 to George Almond and Julie (Proctor) Cox in Marion. Dorothy was a Professor of Library Sciences at Southern Illinois University. She was a graduate of SIU, a member of SIU Emeritus Assn., Delta Kappa...

Phillip C. Turner

Phillip C. Turner

Aug 22, 2004

Marion Phillip C. Turner, 70, died Friday, August 20, 2004 at 11:00pm at Walker Baptist Regional Hospital in Jasper, Alabama. He was born December 22, 1933 in Golden Pond, Kentucky to Claude & Audrey Turner. He was retired Correctional Officer from the Marion Federal Penitentiary. He was a veteran of Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post...

Kegan Ray Johns

Kegan Ray Johns

Aug 20, 2004

Marion- Kegan Ray Johns, 18, of Marion died at 10:30 PM, Wednesday, August 18, 2004 in Homestead, Florida as a result of injuries he received as a passenger in an automobile accident. Kegan was born on March 4, 1986 in Carbondale to Jay & Cindy (Varacalli) of Marion. As a young man, he attended Creal Springs Grade School and Marion...

Paul Leon Lowery

Paul Leon Lowery

Aug 17, 2004

Paul Leon Lowery, 69, of Edgewater, Florida, passed away at 12:45 PM, Monday, August 16, 2004 at Hospice Care Center in Port Orange, FL with his family by his side. Paul was born on August 20, 1934 in Oscar, KY to the late Paul E. & Lottie L. (Moore) Lowery. He married Phyllis Weiss on July 1, 1961. She survives...

Caroline L. Coloni

Caroline L. Coloni

Aug 16, 2004

Herrin- Caroline L. Coloni, 89, of Herrin, died at 8:15 PM, Sunday, August 15, 2004 at her home. Caroline was born on September 7, 1914 in Herrin to the late Anthony & Margarite (Marine) Coloni. She retired from Bracy Insurance agency in 1976 where she was employed as a secretary. Miss Coloni was an active member of Our Lady of...

Ruby Jane Murrow

Ruby Jane Murrow

Aug 15, 2004

Marion- Ruby Jane Murrow, of Marion, passed away at 10:20 PM, Friday, August 13, 2004 at Parkway Manor in Marion. She was 101 years 9 months and two days old. Ruby was born on October 10, 1902 in Creal Springs to the late John A. & Ida (Harris) Schafer. She married Joseph Howard Fuzzy Murrow in 1920. Together, they shared...

Wayne M. Richardson, Jr.

Wayne M. Richardson, Jr.

Aug 11, 2004

Herrin- Wayne M. Richardson, Jr., 77, of Herrin, died at 2:05 AM, Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Wayne was born on March 16, 1927 in Johnson County to Wayne M. & Ilene Richardson, Sr. He married Betty Lou Clark on March 4, 1946 in Marion. She precedes him in death. Mr. Richardson was a World War II Navy...

Hosea Dean Bradley

Hosea Dean Bradley

Aug 10, 2004

Hosea Dean Bradley Marion-Hosea Dean Bradley, 87, died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion. He was born October 30, 1916 in Johnson County to Walter Ray & Gertie (Malear) Bradley. He married Verble (Midgett) Bradley in 1939. She preceded him in death on January 3, 1970. He married Edna (Williams) Bradley in 1974. She died in...