Obituaries
Ralph Varner
Nov 28, 2001
Johnston City- Ralph Varner, 78, of Johnston City died at 10:15 AM, Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at his home. Mr. Varner was born on December 3, 1923 in Carbondale, IL to Fred & Lauren Jane (Smothers) Varner. They precede him in death. Mr. Varner retired from work as a laborer. SURVIVORS: Son- Danny Little- Herrin Sister- Lacine McGuire- Johnston City...
Leon D. Gool
Nov 28, 2001
Marion- Leon D. Gool, 69, of Marion died at 9:03 AM, Sunday, November 25, 2001 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. Gool was born on September 11, 1932 in Van Lear, KY to Charles & Esta (McDowell) Gool. He married Patricia Ann Peters. She preceded him in death on January 30, 1972. Leon was retired as Staff...
Wilma Tolen
Nov 27, 2001
Herrin- Wilma Lavada "Billie" Tolen, 82, of Herrin died at 6:20 P.M., Saturday, November 24, 2001 at Convoy Care Center in Convoy, OH. Wilma was born on September 2, 1919 in Crainville, IL to John Wesley & Lottie (DeLoach) Vaughn. She married Elmer T. Davis on October 5, 1936 in Benton, IL. He preceded her in death on January 2,...
Wretha Joyce Kim
Nov 27, 2001
Wretha Joyce Kim, 58, passed away at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL November 22, 2001. She was born June 3, 1943 in Marion to Ralph and Joyce (Ingram) Parton. They preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband John Kim Sons and Dau-In-Laws- Steve & Christina Lindsey " "- Kevin & Doreen Lindsey Daughter- Karen Kim Daughter &...
Kiersten Renee Gooden-Watson
Nov 23, 2001
Herrin- Kiersten Renee Gooden-Watson, infant daughter of Darla & Jason Gooden-Watson died at 12:05 AM, Friday, November 23, 2001 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Baby Kiersten was born at 10:40 PM, Thursday, November 22, 2001. Survivors include: Mother & Father- Darla Ann & Jason Lee Gooden-Watson- Herrin Maternal Grandparents- Sandra & William Gooden- Hurst Paternal Grandparents- Patricia & Floyd Watson-...
Beulah Kennedy
Nov 20, 2001
Herrin-Beulah Kennedy, 85, died 12:10 P.M., Sunday, November 18, 2001 at the Friendship Care Center in Herrin. She was born August 19, 1916 in Goreville, Illinois to Frank & Louisa (Greer) Kirby. She married Alvin Kennedy on April 21, 1931 in Jonesboro, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 8, 1979. She was a member of the former Radio...
Connie Sue Ashoff
Nov 20, 2001
Herrin - Connie Sue Ashoff, 53, died at 4;25 a.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2001 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born August l5, l948 in Herrin to Bob and Helen Sadler Ashoff. She attended the Nazarene Church in Herrin. Survivors include: Her mother - Helen Ashoff - Herrin Sister and bro in law - Karen...
Gladys M. Simpson
Nov 16, 2001
Marion- Gladys M. Simpson, 85, of Marion, died at 11:40 A.M., Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Gladys was born on June 18, 1916 in Williamson Co., IL. to Frank & Anna (Norman) Nichols. She married John Simpson on December 5, 1936 in Sesser, IL. He survives of Marion. Mrs. Simpson was a homemaker and cared for...
Sally E. Wilkins
Nov 16, 2001
Zeigler- Sally E. Wilkins, 92, of Zeigler, formerly of Marion, died at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at her home. Sally was born on May 31, 1909 in Cambria, IL to Leonard & Beatrice (Neace) McCool. She married Albert Rigali on March 28, 1928 in Crown Point, IN. He preceded her in death in 1964. She married John Spiller...
Lacey Nicole McCabe
Nov 16, 2001
La Grange, GA- Lacey N. McCabe, 17, of La Grange, GA died at 7:05 P.M., Monday, November 12, 2001 at Marion Memorial Hospital. Lacey was born on September 8, 1984 in La Grange to John Kenney & Ginny (Phennel) McCabe. She was a student and attended New Community Church in La Grange. SURVIVORS: Mother- Ginny McCabe- La Grange, GA Father-...
Jewell Maxine Cutsinger
Nov 16, 2001
Johnson Hughes Funeral Home Obituary Herrin- Maxine Cutsinger, 76, died at l:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at her home. She was born April 27, 1925 in Chittyville, IL. . She married Charles Ray Cutsinger on June l9, l943. He survives of Herrin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Free Methodist Church in Herrin. Survivors include:...
August L. Wickert
Nov 16, 2001
North Judson, IN August "Augie" L. Wickert, 77, formerly of Marion passed away at 10:00 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2001 at his residence in North Judson. Funeral services will be held at the St. Luke United Church of Christ in San Pierre, IN at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, with Rev. Lary Sakel officiating. Burial will be at San...
Rebecca Rose Handkins
Nov 14, 2001
Pittsburg- Rebecca Rose Handkins, 88, of Pittsburg, died at 7:05 A.M., Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at Marion Memorial Hospital. Rebecca was born on June 16, 1913 in Williamson County, IL to Aud & Lora Mae (Turner) Parks. She married William M. Handkins on July 10, 1937 in Perryville, MO. He survives of Pittsburg. Mrs. Handkins was a homemaker and cared...
Mary Ann Masters
Nov 13, 2001
Zeigler-Mary Ann Masters, 62 of Zeigler & a former resident of Herrin died 3:09 A.M., Saturday, November 10, 2001 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Revs. Don Colson & Tim Sadler officiating. Burial will follow at the Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 9:00 P.M., Monday, November...
Helen Fay Harris
Nov 9, 2001
Herrin - Helen Fay Harris, 89, died at 6:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2001 at Herrin Hospital. She was born May 9, l912 in Massac County, IL to Willard Donald and Josephine (Wood) Almon. She first married Aubrey Albright on September l3, l933 in Brookport, IL. He died in l957. She then married Charles Harris on February 21, l963...
Mark A. McNeill
Nov 7, 2001
Carterville - Mark A. McNeill, 47, died at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. Mr. McNeill was born May 25, l954 in Herrin to Don and Elizabeth Witzel McNeill. He married Jayne Ann Emery on August 4, l995 in Marion. She survives. He was the owner of Mark McNeill Fine Jewelry in Herrin...
Elsie Morse
Oct 31, 2001
Elsie G. Morse, age 89, of Marion, died Tuesday, October 30th at her daughters home in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. She was a longtime member of St. Josephs Parish in Marion. Cremation occurred in Louisville, Kentucky. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, at 1:30 P.M. at Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg, with Father Richard Mohr officiating. Local arrangements...
Lena F. Sims
Oct 31, 2001
Lena Fae Sims, age 98, of Marion, died Wednesday, October 31st at 1:10 p.m. at her home. She was a homemaker. She was a former member of the VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion in Marion. She was a member of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, November 1st from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion....
Josie M. Crespi
Oct 30, 2001
Herrin - Josie M. Crespi, 85, of Minocqua, WI died on Saturday, October 27, 2001 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. She was born December 7, l9l5 in Herrin to Louis A. and Elena (Berra) Crespi. She worked for over 50 years at Sears Company in the Credit Department. She was a member of St. Francis Rome...
Dee H. Bonnell
Oct 28, 2001
Herrin-Dee H. Bonnell, 84 died 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 26, 2001 at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Faulkenberry and Rev. Ralph Brandon officiating. Burial will follow at the East Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Herrin American Legion & VFW Post will...
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