Obituaries

Ruby Martin

Ruby Martin

Dec 23, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Jane Martin, age 69, of Herrin, IL, died Sunday, December 23, 2012, at Barnes=Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. She was born in Carbondale on January 4, 1943 to Adam and Dorothy Harmond Brookhouse. Mrs.Martin was employed by Herrin Hospital as an LPN for 25 years and was a member of Christian Covenant in Carterville Ill. She is...

Virginia Hock

Virginia Hock

Dec 17, 2012

Mrs. Virginia Hock, age 91, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Heila Health Care Center in Energy Ill. Mrs. Hock was born in Energy to Raymond and Pauline Anderson (Sumner) Hock. She was married to Claude Hock on January 17, 1938 in Energy and he died on October 3, 1999. Mrs. Hock worked for 25 years at...

Irene Rena Frick

Irene Rena Frick

Dec 16, 2012

Irene (Rene) Childers Frick Rene Frick, 90, died on Monday, December 16 in Indianapolis, where she had been living with her family. Rene was a musician, writer, Kentucky Colonel, and friend to hundreds of people who will miss her dearly. She and her husband, Rev. Jack Frick, served United Methodist churches in Kentucky, Indiana, Colorado, and Southern Illinois, where they...

Vera Cathrine Allison

Vera Cathrine Allison

Dec 3, 2012

Vera Catherine Allison passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on December 3, 2012 at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. She moved to California to be closer to her youngest grandchild, Berkeley, her son, William, and her daughter-in-law, Mary D. Allison. Memorial donations can be made to; Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation, 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA...

Zane Neely

Zane Neely

Nov 10, 2012

HERRIN - Zane Neely passed away at 10:20 a.m., on November 10, 2012, at Herrin Hospital. He was born July 24, 1929 in Dykersburg, Illinois to Guinn and Euline Neely. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Betty (Wohlwend) Neely, two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Linda Neely of Carterville, and George and Sherrie Neely of New Baden, eight grandchildren,...

Jack Barwick

Jack Barwick

Nov 7, 2012

JOHNSTON CITY — Jack Barwick, 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Parkway Manor Nursing Home. He was born June 22, 1930, in Carterville, to Victor and Alma Woods Barwick. He is survived by two sons, John Barwick and Terri Wade of Cambria, and Mark Barwick of Johnston City ; one brother, Dean Barwick of Florida ; one great-aunt, Jane...

Wanda Matheny

Wanda Matheny

Nov 4, 2012

FERGES — Wanda Matheny, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Herrin Hospital Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Van Natta Funeral Home, 427 S. Park Ave. , in Herrin with the Rev. Jerry Schell and the Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will be in Herrin City Cemetery . Visitation will be from 6 to 8...

Roma Craft

Roma Craft

Oct 7, 2012

Roma Nell (Neal) Craft , 89, went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2012 at 12:30AM at Herrin Hospital with family at her side. Roma was born January 30, 1923 in Mulkeytown, Illinois, daughter of Allen and Bertha (Greenwood) Neal. She attended a one-room country grade school north of Mulkeytown and graduated from Christopher High School. She attended...

John Mulkin

John Mulkin

Sep 17, 2012

Mr. John Mulkin, age 86, of Carterville, IL, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Van Natta Funeral Home, 427 South Park, Herrin, IL Funeral service will be at Van Natta Funeral Home at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 22, 2012. Attended schools in Herrin and Graduated from SIU with BA and...

Mary Wasik

Mary Wasik

Sep 9, 2012

Mrs. Mary Wasik, age , of Herrin, IL, died Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Herrin Rehab Center. She was born in Energy to Charles Cleveland and Gertrude (Margraves) Daniels July 31, 1920. She was married to Paul Wasik August 23, 1963. Mary is survived by 1 sister, Wanda Brookmyer of Herrin , 2 children, George "Hank" and wife Denise...

Steven E. Matuszczak

Steven E. Matuszczak

Aug 25, 2012

Mr. Steven Matuszczak, age 20, of Herrin, IL, died Saturday, August 25, 2012. He was born in Downers Grove Ill. to Stanley and Karen Prince Matuszczak June 4, 1992 he is survived by his parents, 2 brothers Joseph Matuszczah and Kyle Matuszczak both of Herrin, great grand mother Jean Bermaster of Wisconsin, great grand father Irvin Snider of Wisconsin, grand...

Sandra Coleman

Sandra Coleman

Aug 23, 2012

VALIER — Sandra Coleman, 65, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at her home. She was born Feb. 21, 1947, to Floyd and Dorthy Brown. Sandra married Kelly Coleman July 20, 1982, and he survives. Other survivors include her children, Donda (Sam) Comes of Benton, Joe (Oscar) Hensley of Sandwich, Tim Hensley of Marseilles, Mark (Jill) Hensley of Sesser, Kelly Coleman...

Helen Nesler

Helen Nesler

Aug 22, 2012

Mrs. Helen Nesler, age 95, of Herrin, IL, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Herrin Rehab Center in Herrin, IL. She was born in Johnston City Illinois to Louis and Ethel Marks Williams September 17 1916. She is survived by five generations which include; 1 son Ron and wife Jeannie Nesler of Herrin, 3 grand children; Jeannine and husband Toby...

Betty Heckman

Betty Heckman

Aug 2, 2012

Mrs. Betty Heckman, age 82, of Sun City West, AZ, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at the home of her sister in Sun City West, AZ. Betty was born in Energy Ill to Grady and Madge McAlpin Flener. She was the youngest of 6 children. She married Audrey Snyder and to this union were born 2 sons, Gregory Snyder of...

Kevin Eugene Johnson

Kevin Eugene Johnson

Aug 2, 2012

Kevin Eugene Johnson joined the angels in heaven on Thursday Aug 2, 2012 at 6:30 a.m. Kevin is the son of Norman and Bernice Johnson. Brother of Robin Johnson Sulser and Chad Johnson. Father of Allissa Johnson.Grandfather off Braxton. Visitation will be Tuesday Aug 7, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a private family service to fallow at...

Mona Smith

Mona Smith

Jul 31, 2012

Mrs. Mona Smith, age 93, of Herrin, IL, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She was born in Herrin to Arthur and Elizabeth Eisenhower Mann March 25, 1919. She was married to Adrian Smith in 1941. Surviving is 1 son Tim and wife Sandy of...

Pauline Neese

Pauline Neese

Jul 28, 2012

Mrs. Pauline Neese, age 82, of Kirksville, MO, died Saturday, July 28, 2012. Arrangements are being handled by Van Natta Funeral Home, 427 South Park, Herrin, IL Funeral service will be at Rose Hill Cemetery at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 3, 2012. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, IL

Bobby Tick Smith

Bobby Tick Smith

Jul 26, 2012

Bobby "Tick" Smith 81, died Thursday July 26, 2012 in Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Bobby was born Jan 28, 1931 to Bert and Annbelle Smith. He was a brick layer. He also enjoyed fishing and watcing Cubs baseball. He is survived by his son, Bruce and wife, Debbie, and daughter Dana Sheppard, grandson Brynnen Smith, two granddaughter, Brooks...

Pauletta Humphrey

Pauletta Humphrey

Jul 26, 2012

Mrs. Pauletta Humphrey went home to be with her Lord Thursday, July 26, 2012, in Phoenix, Arizona, where she had been living with her daughter. In September Mrs. Humphrey would have been 100 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Clayton Humphrey. She leaves behind her daughter Dr. Treva Kay Gibson and son-in-law Dr. Charles Gibson,...

Edward G. Richardson

Edward G. Richardson

Jul 10, 2012

Mr. Gus Richardson, age 73, of Herrin, IL, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Mr.Richardson was self employed flooring installer. He was born in Fayette county West Virginia to Harvey and Zona Farris Richardson May 26,1939. Gus was married to Sharon Whitson Houghlan on November 22, 1982 in Las Vegas. He was a member of...