Obituaries

James Childers

James Childers

Dec 10, 2010

James Arthur Childers (Jim) of Herrin, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday December 14th at 11:00 at the First United...

Marie Lyell

Marie Lyell

Dec 8, 2010

Marie (Parsons) Lyell passed away December 8, 2010 at the age of 99. Marie was born on September 23, 1911 in Creal Springs, Illinois. For the past 19 years Marie has received loving and devoted care while she lived with her daughter Mona (Lyell) Wollard in Pensacola, Florida. Marie & Leroy lived for many years in Chittyville until they moved...

Oscar Marion Conner

Oscar Marion Conner

Dec 4, 2010

Oscar M. Conner-Sesser Oscar M. Conner went to be with his lord on December 4, 2010 at 9:40 AM at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Conner was born in Jefferson Co. November 11, 1933 to Raymond and Ollie (Page) Conner he was 77 years old. Mr. Conner was a Coal Miner and was a member of the...

Keith Blaylock

Keith Blaylock

Nov 29, 2010

Mr. Keith Blaylock, age 51, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, November 29, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Belleville in Belleville, IL. Mr. Blaylock had worked at Maytag Maytag for 28 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He graduated from Herrin School class of 1977. He played football as quarterback and played baseball. Keith was born in Herrin November...

Jerry Cox

Jerry Cox

Nov 2, 2010

Mr. Jerry Cox, 65 of Herrin, Illinois died on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin Ill. Mr. Cox was born Saturday, July 14, 1945 in Makanda, Illinois to Edwin and Mae(Schack) Cox they survive. He was survived by 1 brother Larry and wife Judie Cox of Arlington TX, 1 sister Barbara Gentry of Farmersville Ill.,...

Imogene Dixon

Imogene Dixon

Oct 22, 2010

Marjorie Imogene Dixon 84 of Herrin, Illinois died on Friday, October 22, 2010, at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, Illinois. Born Tuesday, August 17, 1926 in Malden MO. to William and Cora Floyd. She was married to George Dixon, he died in 1988. Surviving is 2 sons Gary Dixon of House Springs MO. and Mark and wife Connie Dixon...

Helen Mrla

Helen Mrla

Oct 13, 2010

Mrs. Helen Mrla, age 91, of Kenosha, WI, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010, in Kenosha, WI and was formerly of Herrin. She was born in Zeigler April 27, 1919 to Edward and Anna Raczyinski. She was married to Nick Mrla he preceded her in death. Mrs. Mrla is survived by 1 son and 1 daughter-in-law George and Pat Mrla of...

Effie Harmon

Effie Harmon

Oct 12, 2010

Mrs. Effie Harmon, 98 of Herrin, Illinois died on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Country Acres assisted live in Marion. Mrs. Harmon was married to William F. Harmon he died in 1976. She was born Monday, February 12, 1912 in Bumpus Mills, Tennessee to Thomas and Memory (Taylor) Ford.Surviving are son, Mr. Ivan and wife Maxine Harmon of Chittyville. Two...

Richard Allen Cornell

Richard Allen Cornell

Sep 9, 2010

Mr. Richard Allen Cornell, age 82, of Herrin, IL, died Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Mr. Cornell was born in Hurst Ill to Ralph and Elsie (Eaves) Cornell they preceded him in death. Mr. Cornell was owner of Cornell Agency in Herrin Ill. He accepted Christ early in life. He attended the Church of Christ...

Jerry Hartman

Jerry Hartman

Sep 2, 2010

HERRIN -- Jerry Hartman, Sr., 57, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Decendent's Residence in Herrin. He was born in East St. Louis to Frank Hartman and Patricia (Gabriel) McKinney of Fairfield, and they survive. He was married to Melody (Sloat) Hartman of Hurst. Other survivors are two sons, Jerry Jr. and wife, Autumn, Hartman of Herrin, and Jeremy and...

Ronald Lee Saliba

Ronald Lee Saliba

Aug 27, 2010

BENTON -- Ronald Lee Saliba, 56, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Franklin County Hospital in Benton. Saliba was employed by TCT Television. He was born Aug. 29, 1953, in Waukegan, the son of the late Mike Saliba and Dorothy (Staton) Saliba. He married Lindy Thorsen in 1979, and she survives. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Saliba...

Donna Colombo

Donna Colombo

Jul 31, 2010

Mr. Donna Colombo, age 89, of Herrin, IL, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at her home. She was born in Herrin to Melville and Lillian (McDonald) Williams October 5, 1920. She was married to Ambrose Colombo in 1948 he preceded her in death. Surviving is 1 sister-in-law Sandra Colombo of Herrin and niece Stephanie and Tim Deterding of Herrin, nephews...

Frank Ogden

Frank Ogden

Jul 21, 2010

Franklin Ogden HERRIN — Franklin Thomas Ogden, 72, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at his home. Frank was born July 29, 1937, in Herrin, to Wayne Andrew and Evelyn (Council) Ogden. He was formerly married to Barbara Chew Ogden of Herrin. Mr. Ogden has been a truck driver. Survivors include his son, Michael, of Makanda; daughter, Becky (Brian) Norman of...

Esther Spence

Esther Spence

Jun 22, 2010

Esther Spence, age 91, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL. She was born in Herrin to John and Pearl (Guthrie) Spence. Esther attended business school in St. Louis Mo. Her first job was with CIPS. After a short period at CIPS she went to work for John Creek, Superintendent of Herrin High School for...

Patsy Craig

Patsy Craig

May 17, 2010

Patsy Craig HERRIN - Patsy LaRue Craig, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 17, 2010, in Herrin Hospital. Patsy was born to Phillip and Mary Louise (Sparks) Cripps on April 29, 1928, but was raised by her grandmother and grandfather, Carrie (Burns) and Phillip "Pa" Cripps, due to the death of her mother. On Feb. 24,...

Garrett L. Ingersoll

Garrett L. Ingersoll

Mar 21, 2010

Mr. Garrett L. Ingersoll, age 29, of Herrin, IL, left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 21, 2010.He died at home from heart complications. He was born in Herrin Il, to Leroy and Kay (Ridgway) Ingersoll, they survive. He has one sister Angel and husband J. R. Ray of Herrin, one special nephew Christian James...

Deanna Farmer

Deanna Farmer

Mar 5, 2010

Deanna Farmer HERRIN - Deanna Pribble Farmer, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 8 a.m. Friday, march 5, 2010, at her daughter's home. Deanna was born June 13, 1937, in Herrin, to William "Pete" and Eleanor (Vaughn) Gentry. She married Dale Pribble in April of 1955 and they were married for 36 years...

Norman La Belle

Norman La Belle

Mar 3, 2010

Mr. Norman La Belle, age 58, of Du Quoin, IL, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was born in Herrin to Norman and Delores (Ralls) LaBelle August 14,1951. Surviving is his mother, Delores and Step father Charles Hunter of DuQuoin Ill. , 2 daughters Kimberly and husband Daniel Carstens of Herrin, Pamela and husband Tommy Robinson of Herrin, 2 brothers...

John Mitchell

John Mitchell

Mar 1, 2010

Mr. John Mitchell , age 87, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Oak Grove Rehab Center in Carbondale, IL. Mr. Mitchell was born in Herrin December 4, 1922 to Marion and Evelyn Crain Mitchell they preceded him in death. Surviving are 6 cousins Roberta Donihi of Herrin, Jean Sencibaugh of Missouri, Wilma Reynolds of California, Patricia Shaffer...

Marty Franklin

Marty Franklin

Feb 4, 2010

Mr. Lyn Marty (Wormy) Franklin, age 67, of Herrin, IL, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, in Herrin, IL. Mr. Franklin worked as a carpenter, local 638 and showed and trained horses. He was born March 13, 1942 to Lyn and Lura (Palmer) Franklin they preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 daughters Chrissy and husband David Vancil of Crab Orchard...

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