Obituaries

Lloyd L. Meneese

Lloyd L. Meneese

Feb 1, 2002

Herrin - Lloyd L. Meneese, 71, died at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2002 at Cardinal Health Care Center in Energy, IL. Mr. Meneese was born February 26, 2002 in Herrin, IL to Lawrence and Ida (Jones) Meneese. He worked for the Street Department for the City of Herrin and Allen Industries in Herrin. Survivors include: Son and dtr...

Emma L. Rady

Emma L. Rady

Jan 31, 2002

Marion Emma Lou Rady, 65, passed away at Marion Memorial Hospital Thursday morning January 31, 2002 at 3:52 a.m. Funeral services will be at Mitchell-Hughes Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Merle Jack will officiate and burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Visiting hours will be Saturday morning from 9-11:00 a.m. She was born November 24,...

Twila D. Moeller

Twila D. Moeller

Jan 29, 2002

Marion-Twila Dawn Moeller, 16 died 11:49 P.M., Sunday, January 27, 2002 at Herrin Hospital as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 31, 2002 at the Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Schierbaum officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Paulton. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 9:00...

Myrle Lockler, Jr.

Myrle Lockler, Jr.

Jan 29, 2002

Herrin- Myrle Lockler, Jr., 65, of Herrin, died at 9:50 A.M., Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at his sister's home with his family gathered around him. Myrle was born April 2, 1936 in Herrin to Myrle & Jennie (Nava) Lockler, Sr. He married Patricia Ann McPheron on February 21, 1958 in Herrin. She preceded him death on August 19, 1997. Mr....

Agnes Mae Shadowens

Agnes Mae Shadowens

Jan 28, 2002

Herrin- Agnes Mae Shadowens, 83, of Harrisburg, formerly of Herrin, died at 10:20 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2002 at the Harrisburg Medical Center. Agnes was born on June 2, 1918 in Muhlenburg, KY to Benjamin David & Mary Elizabeth (Austin) Dame. She married J.D. Shadowens on March 31, 1934 in Cleaton, KY. He preceded her in death on September 14,...

Ada F. Mitchell

Ada F. Mitchell

Jan 28, 2002

Herrin- Ada Florence Mitchell, 95, of Herrin, died at 7:13 PM, Sunday, January 27, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Ada was born on May 24, 1906 in Olney, IL to George Herman & Viora Gray. She married Mike Mitchell in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. Mitchell was a homemaker and a member of Herrin First Christian...

Louise C. Garavaglia

Louise C. Garavaglia

Jan 27, 2002

Herrin - Louise C. Garavaglia, 86, died at 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 5:20 p.m. at The Guardian Angel Home in Johnston City, IL. Mrs. Garavaglia was born March 11, 1915 in St. Louis, Mo to Charles and Rosa (DeBarnadini) Clavenna. He married Gildo Garavaglia on April l0, l936 in Herrin. He died June 25, l998. She...

Roy F. Martin

Roy F. Martin

Jan 22, 2002

Marion, IL Roy F. Martin, 56, of Marion, formerly of Pekin, IL passed away at Herrin Hospital January 21, 2002 at 1:52 P.M. He was born July 26, 1945 in Pekin, IL to Orville ?Bud? and Mary (Anglin) Martin. He was a retired Police officer from the City of Herrin and a member of Pekin Eagles. He married Donna (Vanetti)...

Frank H. Simmons

Frank H. Simmons

Jan 21, 2002

Marion- Frank H. Simmons, 82, of Coffeen, IL formerly of Marion, died at 5:05 A.M., Monday, January 21, 2002 at Marion Memorial Hospital. Frank was born on November 19, 1919 in Marion to I.E. & Lillie Ann (Alsip) Simmons. He married Venita Buckles on June 28, 1940 in Marion. She preceded him in death on October 3, 1990. Frank married...

Col. John C. Hughes

Col. John C. Hughes

Jan 20, 2002

Herrin- Col. John C. "J.C." Hughes, 79, of Red Feather Lakes, CO, formerly of Herrin, died at 5:00 A.M., Sunday, January 20, 2002 at Cherry Creek Nursing Center in Aurora, CO. Col. Hughes was born on July 30, 1922 in Herrin to Fox C. & Maude Betty (Brafford) Hughes. He married Ann L. Abernathy on November 13, 1943 in Herrin....

Madelin Melvin

Madelin Melvin

Jan 20, 2002

HERRIN-Madelin Melvin, 91, died 8:45 A.M., Saturday, January 19, 2002 at the Park Avenue Health Care Home in Herrin. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at the San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00...

Helen F. West

Helen F. West

Jan 19, 2002

Obituary Mitcheil Hughes Funeral Hone Marion, IL 1/19/2002 618-997-5462 HELEN F. WEST Marion ? Helen F. West, 83, died at 6:05 p.m. on Thunday, January 17, 2002 at Fountains Nursing Home In Marion. Mn. West was born October 28,1918 In Marion to Floyd and Beatrice (Hester) Sprague. She married Lloyd West on December 23,1937 in Missouri. He died September 5,...

Lillian B. Ozment

Lillian B. Ozment

Jan 18, 2002

Marion Lillian Beatrice?Toots? Handkins Ozment, 95, died at Parkway Manor Nursing Center in Marion at 4:00 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2002. Services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home Saturday at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Frank Pierce officiating. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. till time of the service. Memorial contributions...

Betty R. Brown

Betty R. Brown

Jan 16, 2002

Highland Betty R. Brown, 70, formerly of Marion passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 1:54 A.M. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes in Marion Friday, January 18, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Floyd Dorris will officiate with burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-9 P.M. Betty was born...

Ludene Smith

Ludene Smith

Jan 16, 2002

Lake Of Egypt Ludene Smith, 67, of Creal Springs passed away at her residence Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 1:25 A.M. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Saturday at 1:00 P.M. Pastor John Burnett will officiate, with burial at Zion Cemetery east of Ozark, IL. Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home from 5-9 P.M. She was...

Ella Walden

Ella Walden

Jan 15, 2002

Marion Ella (Yost)Walden, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at Fountain Nursing Home at 3:15 a.m. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home Friday, January 18, at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Maplewood cemetery. Visitation will be Friday morning from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. She was born February 5, 1917 in Galatia, IL...

Rosalie Richey

Rosalie Richey

Jan 14, 2002

Marion- Rosalie Richey, 73, of Marion, died at 10:40 P.M., Saturday, January 12, 2002 at her home. Rosalie was born on July 7, 1928 in Williamson County, IL to Albert L. & Ora Mae (Miller) Richey. Miss Richey worked as a dental assistant for J.M. McCalpin for thirty years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Center Baptist...

Virgil H. Melvin

Virgil H. Melvin

Jan 11, 2002

**PICTURE & FLAG** Obituary Johnson Hughes Funeral Home January 11, 2002 6l8-942-3l02 VIRGIL "BIRD" MELVIN Herrin - Virgil Henry "Bird" Melvin, 91, died at 12:l0 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2002 at the Marion VA Medical Center. Mr. Melvin was born September 26, 1910 in Murphysboro, IL to William Henry "Shanty" and Nora Sara (Harris) Melvin. He married Madelin Dezutti...

Allen B. Springer

Allen B. Springer

Jan 5, 2002

Marion Allen Burlie Springer, 70, went to heaven on Thursday, January 3, 2002. He was a patient at St. John's Hospital in Springfield during the month of December. Funeral services will be held at Second Baptist Church in Marion Monday, January 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Bob Wagner will officiate with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with...

Helen M Kirk

Helen M Kirk

Jan 4, 2002

OBITUARY Johnson Hughes Funeral Home 942-3102 January 4, 2002 HELEN MARIE KIRK Herrin - Helen Marie Kirk, 81, died at 9:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2002 at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, IL She was born October l4, 1920 in Williamson County, IL to Herbert and Leona (Sanders) Sanders. She married Lowell Woodrow Kirk on October 1, 1938 at...