Obituaries
Delbert Bowlin
Nov 4, 2014
Mr. Delbert J. Bowlin, 88 of Benton, Illinois died on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at his home in Benton, Illinois. He was born Saturday, February 6, 1926 in Du Quoin, Illinois to William and Emma (Phiffer) Bowlin. He was a member of West City Church of God and was a coal miner. Mr. Bowlin served in the Navy during WWII...
Evelyn Foster
Oct 11, 2014
Mrs. Evelyn Foster passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Energy, IL. at the age of 95. Evelyn was born on Jan. 5, 1919 to Bailum and Massie Goins Walker. She married John Foster on Jan. 1, 1999. He proceeded her in death. Evelyn worked until her retirement at Stewart-Warner Productions in Chicago, IL. Evelyn was...
Rhoda O. Ottolini
Oct 2, 2014
Mrs. Rhoda Ottolini, 90 died on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the Washington County Extended Care Center. She was born Sunday, December 2, 1923 in Hartford MI to Earl and Margaret (NEE Stickney) Lee. Rhoda was united in marriage to Angelo C. Ottolini on September 1946 in St. Joseph MI., whom she met during WWII. She was a defense worker...
Victor Brandalise
Sep 27, 2014
SESSER -- Victor Brandalise, 71, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Van Natta Funeral Home on Illinois 148, between Christopher and Sesser, with the Revs. Marvin Boswell and Don Bulliard officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from...
Lois Clayton
Aug 12, 2014
A mere two days prior to her peaceful journey to meet her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2014 at 2:10 a.m., Lois Edna Clayton led her family in singing a chorus of “Oh When the Saints Go Marching In.” For Lois’ family and friends, to know her was to love her. When she smiled, it was impossible to not...
Kenneth Mize
Jul 25, 2014
HERRIN -- Kenneth "Rick" Mize Jr., 56, of Dittmer, Missouri, formerly of Herrin, died on Friday, July 25, 2014, at his residence. Born Friday, July 11, 1958, in Platte Smith, Nebraska, to Kenneth and Sandra (Simmons) Mize. They preceded him in death. He was the husband of Laurie (Meggs) Mize of Dittmer and she survives. Other survivors include two children,...
Elizabeth Patyski
Jul 24, 2014
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Patyski, 92 of Valier, Illinois, died on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. She was born Sunday, September 18, 1921, in Valier, Illinois, to Louis and Elizabeth (Vaszi) Chazar. She was married to Zigmund Patyski on March 8, 1941; he died July 13, 1984. Surviving are: 2 sons, Mr. Ron Patyski of Valier...
Nathan May
Jul 22, 2014
MARION -- Nathan "Nader" May, 27, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in Herrin Hospital. He was born Saturday, Aug. 23, 1986, in West Frankfort, to Jimmy and Rosemarie (Redig) May. He is survived by his parents; four siblings, Brandi May of Marion, Jami May of Bloomington, Joshua and Jordan, both of Herrin; two aunts, Nancy and husband, Randy Spiller, of...
Billie Stucker
Jul 17, 2014
Mrs. Billie Stucker, 75 of Salem, Illinois formerly of Energy died on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Doctors Care and Rehab Center in Salem, Illinois. She was born Wednesday, February 15, 1939 in Christopher, Illinois to George and Zelma (Rowark) Neville. She was married on September 30,1961 to Max Stucker he preceded her in death. She is survived by 4...
William Darter Jr.
Jul 14, 2014
William Harold Darter Jr., 62 of Herrin, Illinois died on Monday, July 14, 2014, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. Born Tuesday, December 18, 1951 in Herrin, Illinois to William Darter Sr. and Lillie May (Daugherty) Darter. He was married to Barbara (Gibbs) Darter they were married 45 years, she survives. Mr. Darter is survived by 2 children Judy Keeling...
James McEvers
Jul 4, 2014
MAKANDA -- Rev. James Morris McEvers, 73, passed to his reward on Friday, July 4, 2014, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born Dec. 15, 1940, in Herrin Hospital , the son of Charles Morris and Lillie Earline (Coleman) McEvers. Educated in Herrin schools, he graduated from Herrin Township High School in 1958. He later graduated from SIU Carbondale...
John Bowen
Jun 15, 2014
Mr. John Bowen, 91 of Herrin, Illinois died on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at his home. Born Tuesday, December 5, 1922 in Energy, Illinois to Carl Sr. and Susie (Brown) Bowen. He was proceeded in death by his parents, His wife Eula Mae (Reynolds) Bowen who died October 4, 1999, three brothers; Carl Jr., Paul and Ray, and a sister...
Hillard Slone
Jun 7, 2014
Hillard Slone, Jr., 86 of Christopher, Illinois died on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at his home in Christopher, Illinois. He was a WWII Veteran and served in the Army in France and Germany. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A., American Legion and the V.F.W. He loved his family and enjoyed gardening. He also enjoyed...
Art Lee Schoolcraft
May 3, 2014
Herrin:Mr. Art Lee Schoolcraft, 86 of Carbondale, Illinois died on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at his home in Carbondale, Illinois.Born Wednesday, June 15, 1927 in Carterville, Illinois to Raymond and Stella (Curry) Schoolcraft. He was the husband of Juanita (Prather) Schoolcraft they were married for 54 years. Art is survived by his wife, 2 sons and their wives; Darren and...
Jerry Kerr
Mar 26, 2014
HERRIN -- Jerry "J.K." Kerr, 74, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his wife and friends and his dog, Bridgette. He was born Sunday, Jan. 7, 1940, in Herrin, to Raymond and Claudia (Hogue). He was married to Kim (Shelton) Kerr of Herrin. She survives and she was his best friend and loving wife for several...
Rachel Nielsen
Mar 20, 2014
Mrs. Rachel Nielsen, 65 was called home by her lord and savior Thursday, March 20, 2014, at her home in Herrin, Illinois with her family by her side.She was born Sunday, November 7, 1948 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Ray and Rachel (Cobb) Mankin. She was blessed with a Christian family and raised in Terre Haute First Baptist Church. She...
Roberta Wallis
Mar 6, 2014
HERRIN -- Roberta Wallis, 84, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at her home. She was born Tuesday, May 7, 1929, in Central City, to Robert and Ruby (Carter) McClelland. Survivors include two daughters, Betsy Wallis of Herrin and Jacke Yates of Spokane , Wash. ; one stepdaughter, Janet and husband, Jerry Williamson of Dongola; several nieces and nephews; three granddaughters...
Lillian Montgomery
Mar 2, 2014
Lillian Imogene Montgomery passed away early March 2, 2014 at home with family and her beloved dog Molly Mae. She was born November 27, 1932, in Paulton, the daughter of Alvin Edward Boswell and Berniece Gibbons. She married Harry Montgomery Jr. on her seventeenth birthday and they enjoyed 55 years together raising four children, with 11 grandchildren and 9 great...
Jerry Dare
Feb 28, 2014
Mr. Jerry Dare, 63 of Sesser, Illinois died on Friday, February 28, 2014, at Stonebridge Senior Center in Benton, Illinois. Born Tuesday, December 26, 1950 in Christopher, Illinois to Ira and Mable (Phillips) Dare. He was the husband of Pam (Lovelady) Dare she survives. He is survived by 1 daughter, Amy and 2 brothers Henry and Lindale Dare. He was...
Ralph Clayton
Feb 26, 2014
Mr. Ralph N. Clayton, 89 of Herrin, Illinois died on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. Born Monday, July 21, 1924 in Marion, Illinois to Lum and Opal (Parmley) Clayton. He was the husband of Lois (Denton) Clayton of Herrin she survives. Other survivors are children; Terry and Darla Clayton of Oklahoma, Bill Free, Richard Free...
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