Obituaries
Elmer J. Legan
Oct 5, 2015
Mr. E. J. Legan, of Herrin, Illinois died on Monday, October 5, 2015, at his home in Herrin, Illinois. He was born in Germany to John and Maria (Romines) Legan they preceded him in death. He was the husband of Anne Marie (Zekovich) Legan whom he adored and was so proud of, for her accomplishments as a writer and poet.....
Royal Yancey
Sep 29, 2015
Mr. Royal Yancey, 92 of Herrin, Illinois died on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. Born Monday, July 30, 1923 in Herrin, Illinois to .Willis and Ada (Peterson) Yancey. Mr Yancey was married to Shirley (Bird) Yancey and she died July 9, 2003. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Deborah Brown and husband Peter Haag of Northville,...
Richard Tolbert
Sep 23, 2015
Mr. Richard Tolbert, 69 died on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Arch Rehab Care Center in Energy, Illinois. Born Saturday, March 30, 1946 in Herrin, Illinois to John and Hattie (Helms) Tolbert. Mr. Tolbert was married to Ruth (Mays) Tolbert and she passed away May 16, 2013. Surviving is 1 sister, Linda Lazorchak of Johnston City, 3 brothers, Joe and...
Nicholas Ridgway
Sep 13, 2015
Mr. Nicholas Ridgway, 75 of Herrin Illinois died on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at West Side Care Center in West Frankfort, Illinois. He was born in Herrin to Herschel and Maxine (Dunning) Ridgway October 15, 1939. He married Connie Ridgway the love of his life, August 7, 1998 she survives at West Side Care in West Frankfort. He is survived...
Paul Miller
Sep 3, 2015
Paul Miller, 90 of Herrin, Illinois died on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion, Illinois. Mr. Miller was born Saturday, April 25, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George and Bessie (Hoover) Miller. He was married to Floella ( Walker) Miller. He is survived by, Step daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Donald Banfield,2 grand children, Leif McClees...
John Lazorchak
Sep 2, 2015
Mr. John P Lazorchak, , 75 of Johnston City, Illinois died on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in the Herrin Hospital. He was born Thursday, July 18, 1940 to John and Emma (Valenick) Lazorchak. He was the husband of Linda (Tolbert) Lazorchak of Johnston City. John is survived by 8 children, Sharon and Glee Thompson of Winchester Tenn., John Lazorchak of...
Florence Polifka
Jul 28, 2015
Mrs. Florence Polifka, 83 of Hurst, Illinois died on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at home in Hurst, Illinois. She was married to Francis Polifka and he died in 2007. The family wants to thank Shawnee Alliance, The Homakers, Shawnee Christian Nursing Center, Dr. Zia, Herrin Hospital, John A. Logan nursing student for all there support during this difficult time. She...
Mae Cox
Jul 19, 2015
Mrs. Mae Cox, 93 of Herrin, Illinois died on Sunday, July 19, 2015 Born Thursday, July 13, 1922 in Cambria, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lizzie (Followell) Schack. She was the wife of Edwin Cox and they were united in marriage November 18, 1939 he survives. Mrs. Cox leaves 1 son Larry Cox of Arlington...
Richard Woolard
Jul 12, 2015
Mr. Richard Woolard, 77 of Herrin, Illinois died on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, Illinois. He was born Saturday, March 19, 1938 in Herrin, Illinois to Arthur and Martha (Propes) Woolard. He is survived by 1 son John Woolard of Tennessee, 2 grand children, Guage Woolard of Indiana and Holly Woolard of Tennessee. He...
Thomas Brown
Jul 5, 2015
Thomas Dean Brown of Herrin passed away at Marion's Heartland Regional Medical Center on July 5, 2015. Tommy Dean was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and graduated from St. Mary's Grade School. He was a graduate of Herrin High School. Tommy began working at Brown and Colombo TV & Appliance Store in grade school and...
Beulah M Pribble
Jun 21, 2015
Beulah M. Pribble, 98 of Herrin, Illinois died on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion, Illinois. She was born in Jackson County to James and Irene (Dixon) Wright Thursday, March 15, 1917. She was united in marriage with Rev. Gene Pribble April 14, 1934 and he passed away March 23, 2006. Mrs. Pribble was very...
Jerry Odum
Jun 8, 2015
Mr. Jerry Odum, 74 of Energy, Illinois died on Monday, June 8, 2015. Mr. Odum was born in Herrin to William and Mary Marie (Rumsey) Odum on September 10, 1944. Surviving are son, Mr. John and Christina Odum of Niceville, FL, daughters, Mrs. Tammy and Brad Faelber of Denver, CO and Mrs. Valarie Barela of Mount Vernon, TX, brother, Mr....
Edward F. Wallace
May 28, 2015
Edward Wallace, 85 of Herrin, Illinois died on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his home in Herrin Born Thursday, October 31, 1929 in Johnston City, Illinois, he was the son of the late John Wallace and the late Marie Hayes Wallace. He was the husband of Lorene (Beers) Wallace she survives they were married Jan 1, 1949. Also surviving are...
Scott Thorsen
May 9, 2015
Scott Fitzgerald Thorsen, 40 of Marion, Illinois died on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 4:35 am in the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Scott was employed at Timberline in Marion Ill and was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Marion Il. He was born Friday, December 20, 1974 in Anaheim, California to Ronald and Lindy (Thorsen) Saliba. He...
Alice Wallace
Apr 27, 2015
Mrs. Alice Wallace, age 89, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, April 27, 2015, at 12:30 pm in the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL. She was a member of the Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church. She was born in Springfield Ill to John and Leonora (Burch) Weaver January 4, 1926. Mrs. Wallace was married to Pete Wallace and he died...
Dale Bowers
Apr 19, 2015
Dale Bowers, age 86, of Herrin, IL, went to be with the lord at 3:30am Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the community living center at the Marion V.A.. Mr. Bowers was born in Oak Ridge Mo. on October 11, 1928 to Verne Dale and Willie (Shaner) Bowers. He loved to work on automobiles and worked Cape GMC Pontiac and Auto...
Darron Eugene Schoolcraft
Apr 16, 2015
Darron Eugene Schoolcraft 54 of Carbondale, Ill. died on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Ill. Darron was married to Jeanette (Hawk) Schoolcraft and she survives of Carbondale. He was born February the 18th, 1961 in Memorial Hospital Carbondale Ill. to Art and Juanita (Prather) Schoolcraft. Darron was the owner of A-1 Lock & Safe in Herrin...
Irene Knusta
Apr 9, 2015
Irene Rose Knusta born July 15, 1922 in Thorp, Wisconsin passed on April 9, 2015 in Herrin, Il. Husband Walter is deceased. She is survived by daughter Margaret Knusta Kunhart & husband Thomas of Madison, Al. Son’s Kenneth Knusta of Herrin, Richard Knusta and wife Karen of Darien, Illinois, Donald Knusta and wife Judi of Mesquite, Texas, 10 grandchildren, 18...
John Darnell
Apr 9, 2015
Royalton-Mr. John Darnell, age 39, of Valier, IL, went home to be with the lord with many family and friends at his side Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. John was born in Elgin October 1, 1975 to John and Sue (Bowlin) Darnell He is survived by his mother of Benton, brother Joshua of Virginia, sister...
Phyllis Law
Apr 7, 2015
Phyllis Ann Law, 56, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Bloomington, IL. She was born June 13, 1958, in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Harry and Victoria Crain. Phyllis graduated from Herrin High School and in 1995 she married Robert Law who survives. Her parents preceded her in death. Phyllis worked in the health care profession for many years...
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