Obituaries
Bobbie J Bankston
Aug 15, 2001
Bobbie Jo Spider Bankston, age 78, of Marion, died at his daughters residence on Monday, August 13th, 2001, at 7:45 P.M. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. His family very much appreciates Hospice of Southern Illinois for their help. Visitation for Mr. Bankston will be from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 15th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral...
Frances Denison
Aug 15, 2001
Herrin - Frances Denison, 80, of Plant City, Fl formerly of Herrin died at 9:l0 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2001 at her son's residence in Plant City, FL. Mrs. Denison was born February 4, 1921 in Herrin to Jess and Rosetta (Pengilly) West. She married Will Denison on October 26, 1940 in Herrin. He died April 20, 1992. She...
William L Bennett
Aug 15, 2001
William Logan Bill Bennett, age 72, of Marion, died Monday, August 13th, 2001, at 8:45 a.m. at his home. Visitation for Mr. Bennett will be from 5:00-9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 15th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 16th at Mitchell-Hughes with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Burial will follow...
Calvin (Bud) Cline
Aug 13, 2001
Calvin (Bud) Banjo Cline, age 76, of Marion, died Friday, August 10th, 2001 at 1:50 A.M. at Select Specialty & Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Mr. Cline was Retired as a Coal Miner and President of Local #9878. He was also a WW II Navy Veteran. Visitation for Mr. Cline was from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Saturday, August 11th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral...
Hugh Robert Sayers
Aug 11, 2001
Herrin- Hugh Robert "Junior" Sayers, 68, of Herrin died at 1:47 A.M., Saturday, August 10, 2001 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mr. Sayers was born on January 7, 1933 in Hopkins County, KY to Hugh O. & Evelene (Purdy) Sayers. Hugh was a resident of the Pathway House in Herrin. He enjoyed the outdoors, such as fishing and spending time...
Lucille Coonce
Aug 9, 2001
Lucille Coonce, age 79, of Marion, died Wednesday, August 8th at 5:45 P.M. at Marion Memorial Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Coonce will be from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Thursday, August 9th, at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, August 10th with Fred Young, Minister, officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Gardens...
Shirley (Klope) D Treat
Aug 9, 2001
Shirley Delaine (Klope) Treat, 66, of Creal Springs, died at 7:50 P.M. on Tuesday, August 7, 2001. She was born June 25, 1935, in Williamson County to Levi & Maude (Beasley) Klope, who preceded her in death. She was married on July 2, 1955 to James Robert Treat at Arnold View Freewill Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on...
David Saunders
Aug 8, 2001
David Saunders, age 69, of Marion departed this life on August 4, 2001 at 7:45 P.M. at his residence. The son of John David and Orena Glick Saunders, he was born in Danville, IL on May 26, 1932, but spent his formative years in Texas and considered himself a son of the Lone Star State. He was the grandson of...
William R. McDonald
Aug 8, 2001
Herrin- William Richard McDonald, 79, of Herrin died at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. McDonald was born on October 19, 1921 in Bloomington, IL to William F. & Margaret (Dougherty) McDonald. He married Sophie M. Driessens on May 31, 1941 in Sterling, IL. She survives of Herrin. William was a millwright for Northwestern Steel &...
Ralph L. Emery
Aug 7, 2001
Ralph L. Emery, age 79, of Marion, died Monday, July 30th at 8:30 P.M. at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Visitation for Mr. Emery was from 6:00-9:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 1st at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral service was at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 2nd with Revs. Marlin Otte & Jerry Schell officiating. Entombment followed at...
Floriene A. Owens
Aug 7, 2001
Floriene (Flo) A. Owens, age 76, of Marion, died Friday, August 3rd at 8:15 A.M. at Friendship Care Center in Marion, Illinois. Visitation for Mrs. Owens was from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday, August 5th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Services were at graveside at Rose Hill Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 6th with Sister Dorothy Cook officiating. Burial immediately...
Lee Roy Morse
Aug 7, 2001
Hurst - Lee Roy Morse, 82, born February 3, l9l9 in Jonesboro, IL passed away At 4:44 a. m. on Monday, August 6, 2001 at the Marion VA Medical Center. He resided in Hurst, IL and attended the Hurst First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the American Legion in Hurst. He...
Cheryl Kay Latham
Aug 3, 2001
Herrin - Cheryl Kay "Sherry" Latham, 43, died at l0: 59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at Herrin Hospital. Sherry was born on February 6, 1958 in East St. Louis, IL to Jerry & Wanda (Butts) Morris. While she was able Mrs. Latham worked for Hertz Rental Car and TIP Home Health Services. Survivors: Father- Jerry Morris- Husband- Tim...
Joseph Frank Restivo
Aug 3, 2001
Freeman Spur-Joseph Frank . "Big Joe" Restivo, 75, died 7:07 A.M., Sunday, July 29, 2001 at the Veterans Affairs Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Harold "Butch" McClure officiating. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the...
Emma Louise Slankard
Aug 3, 2001
Herrin-Emma Louise Slankard, 76 died 8:45 A.M., Thursday, August 02, 2001 at her residence. Graveside Services will 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 4, 2001 at Herrin City Cemetery with Rev. Brad Harlow officiating. Burial will follow in Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening, Friday, August 3, 2001 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Slankard was...
Terry Lee Jones
Aug 3, 2001
Herrin- Terry Lee Jones, 62, died at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Mr. Jones was born November l9, l938 in Herrin to Robert and Gladys (Bird) Jones. He married Mary Jane Hunsick on June l, l963 in Herrin. She survives. He was general sales manager of Auffenberg Chrysler in Herrin. He...
Wayne L. Odum
Jul 26, 2001
Wayne L. Odum, age 74, of Marion, died Wednesday, July 25th at 11:10 P.M. at his home. Visitation for Mr. Odum will be from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Friday, July 27th at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 28th with Dr. John Fozzard officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Rose...
Janavee Fries
Jul 23, 2001
Janavee Fries, age 86, of Marion, died Saturday, July 21st, 2001 at 10;40 P.M. at Parkway Manor in Marion. Visitation for Mrs. Fries will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, July 23rd at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 24th with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill...
Eva E. Herlan
Jul 23, 2001
Eva E. Herlan, age 91, of Marion, died Thursday, July 19th at 7:20 A.M. at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Visitation for Mrs. Herlan was from 12:30-2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 23rd at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The service was at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Melva G. England officiating. Burial followed Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. She was born March...
Carl Dean Brown
Jul 23, 2001
Herrin- Carl Dean Brown, 79, of Herrin formerly of Oakland, CA, died at 11:40 AM, Saturday, July 21, 2001 at Herrin Hospital. Mr. Brown was born on December 23, 1921 in Herrin to Homer & Ximena (Kenner) Brown. He married Catherine "Susan" (Sperry) Brown on May 19, 1958 in Reno, NV. She survives of Herrin. Carl retired as a baker...
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