Obituaries
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...
Dennis Percy Waugh
Jan 22, 2015
Mr. Dennis Percy Waugh, 88 of Herrin, Illinois died on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. He was born in Herrin to Phillip and Maude (Harris) Waugh September 12, 1926. He was married to Betty Mae (Robinson) Waugh of Herrin she survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Cathy and Floyd Collins of Yucca Valley Cal., Linda...
Daniel Rounds
Dec 23, 2014
Herrin-Daniel Charles Rounds Sr (Hook), born April 17, 1927 in Clermont Iowa to George and Elizabeth (Burke) Rounds. He passed away December 23, 2014 at the Herrin Rehab Center. Dan, a World War II Veteran was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn. He is survived by his 4 sons and their families, Chuck and Linda Rounds, Mark and Peggy...
Evelyn Knight
Dec 19, 2014
Herrin-Mrs. Evelyn Knight, 93 of Herrin, Illinois died on Friday, December 19, 2014, at VIP Manor in Wood River, Illinois. She was born Tuesday, August 2, 1921 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Bert and Audrey (Imhoff) Belcher. She was married to Claude Knight and he preceded he in death in 1976. Surviving are sister, Lois and Charlie Hartline of Granite City,...
Richard Long
Nov 17, 2014
Mr. Richard Long, 71 of Marion, Illinois died on Monday, November 17, 2014, at his residence in Marion, Illinois. Before he became ill he loved to hunt and fish and ride his lawn mower. He also loved spending time with his grand children. Born Friday, August 27, 1943 in Herrin, Illinois to Herbert "Cotton" and Imogene (Belcher) Long. He was...
Jerry Smith
Nov 12, 2014
Mr. Jerry Smith, , age 56, of Herrin, IL, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at his home in Herrin, IL from his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Christopher on August 30, 1958 to Lester and Virginia (Rogers) Smith. He was the owner of Gift World and Jerry's Body shop both in Herrin. Mr. Smith was an excellent...