Obituaries
Keith Richard Swiatkowski
Nov 12, 2008
Mr. Keith Richard Swiatkowski, age 35, of Energy, IL, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at home in Energy Ill. He was the devoted son of Don and Janice (McCluskie) Swiatkowski of Energy Ill. He was born in Chicago Ill October 23, 1973. Survivors include his parents, wife Jessica of Sparta Ill., one daughter Katelin, one Brother and sister in law...
Norman W. Thomas
Nov 5, 2008
Herrin-Norman Wine Thomas, 84, died at 5:15 p.m. on November 5, 2009, in his home in Herrin. Services will be at Van Natta Funeral Home Monday at 11:00 am. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Herrin Ill. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Masonic rites will be at...
William G. Jack
Nov 3, 2008
William G. Jack went to be with his lord, Jesus, at 4:00 a.m., Monday, November 3,2008. Bill would have turned 87 years old on November 4th. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his wife, Ruby, and his daughter, Gretchen. Bill was born November 4, 1921 in Herrin, Illinois to William and Bess Jack. He was one...
William H. Darter
Oct 28, 2008
Mr. William H. Darter, age 81, of Carterville IL, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, IL. He was the son of the late John Darter and the late Philippa Sheer. He was born in Herrin IL April 24, 1927. He is survived by his wife Mary (Camarato) Holden Darter of Carterville IL. Three Sons: Mr....
Peggy E. Abbott
Oct 20, 2008
Mrs. Peggy Eileen Abbott, age 67, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, October 20, 2008, at her home in Herrin, IL after a long battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with cancer over 26 years ago and fought the good fight right up to the end. She was born in Tamms Ill. January 13, 1941 to Ross Croft and Opal (Riggs)...
Opal Severs
Sep 30, 2008
Mrs. Opal Severs, age 95, of Herrin, IL, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at the Herrin Hospital. Mrs Severs was a homemaker and a member of Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church in Herrin. She was born April 11, 1913 in Marble Hill Mo. to Clark and Marzilla (Welch) Crader. She married Guy Severs March 18, 1936 in Ullin Illinois. Surviving is...
Dewey Wayne Smith
Sep 21, 2008
Energy - Dewey Wayne Smith, 88, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 in Herrin Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1919 to Saunders “Guy” and Mary Rose (Billingsley) Smith. He married Rachel Christine Sellers. She preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1977. Dewey served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was...
John Paul Hock
Aug 25, 2008
Mr. John P. Hock, age 45, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. He was born in Carbondale Ill., to Donald and Sue Ellen(Yates) Hock September 10, 1962 . Mr. Hock was employed by Egypt Flowers. He also had been a School Teacher. Mr. Hock served in the Air Force for 8 years.He...
Lucille Yates
Aug 23, 2008
Mrs. Lucille Yates, age 90, of Herrin, IL, died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 5:00 am with her loving family by her side. She was born in Zeigler July 16, 1918 to Herman and Rella (Fann) Seiler. Lucille was married to Lloyd Yates May 27, 1939 in Clayton Missouri. He preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1992 after 52...
Donald E. George
Aug 3, 2008
Mr. Donald E. George, age 78, of Joliet, IL, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 in Joliet, IL at the home of his loving daughter Tammy Chamblee. He was born in Carterville, IL. to Ben and Mammie (Murphy) George they preceded him in death.He is survived by his loving family Five childern and in-laws Tammy and John Chamblee of Joliet, IL.,...
Charles Owens
Aug 2, 2008
Mr. Charles "Chuck" Owens, age 72, of Herrin, IL,went to be with the lord 2:50 pm Saturday, August 2, 2008, at his home in Herrin, IL. Mr.Owens was retired from Reliable Ins. Company. He was an Insurance Sales Man. He was born April 12, 1936 in Marion to John Owens and Christine (Bartley) Van Horn. He is survived by his...
Larry D. Sanders
Jul 26, 2008
Mr. Larry D. Sanders, , age 48, of Herrin, IL, went to be with the lord after a sudden brain aneurysm Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Barnes=Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Mr.Sanders was employed by Tim Murphy Custom Homes. He was born April 13,1960 in Herrin to Father Larry Dale Sanders deceased and mother Dixie (Manning) Ogden. Survivors include...
Noble Gibbons
Jul 24, 2008
Mr. Noble Reed Gibbons, , age 84, of Herrin, IL, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion, IL. Mr.Gibbons was a Retired Coal Miner Freeman United Orient # 6 also worked for John Vander Trucking. Mr. Gibbons was a WWII Veteran of the 3rd Ranger Batalion he served from 1943 to 1945 and was a prisoner...
Russell L. Watson
Jul 21, 2008
Mr. Russell R. L. Watson Sr., age 72, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, July 21, 2008, at his home in Herrin, IL. Mr.Watson was employed by UMWA and also worked at Norge for 22 years . He was a member of 1st Baptist Church and the UMWA. He was born in Energy Jan, 6, 1936 to Russell F. Watson and...
Betty Milam Deaton
Jul 7, 2008
Betty (Milam) Deaton passed away 11:45 am July 7, 2008 in Herrin Hospital at the age of 86. She was born in Herrin, Illinois on June 2, 1922 to Alameda Milam(Campbell) and Lennis L. Milam. Betty was a member of the First Prebyterian Church and past Fianancial Secretary. She was retired Office Manager at Peak Insurance Agency. Surviving is One...
Bobby Prather
Jun 21, 2008
Mr. Bobby D. Prather, age 76, of Johnston City, IL, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Franklin County Hospital in Benton, IL. He was born in Orayville Ill. Sept. 12,1931.He was the son of the late Wavie (Peck) Prather and the late Isabell Addison He was Preceded in death by 1 brother Ralph Prather and 1 nephew Michael Prather He...
Ruth Ann Brumitt
Jun 3, 2008
Mrs. Ruth Ann Brumitt, age 56, of Herrin, IL, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at her daughters home in Herrin, IL. Mrs.Brumitt was employed by Herrin Hospital and was a member of First Christian Church. She was born in Carbondale Feb. 2, 1952 to parents Harold Yates and Kathryn (Dean) Yates of Murphysboro. She is also survied by Childern: Mrs....
Carolene Mitzi Smith
May 30, 2008
Mitzi was active in her church She shared her strong faith at every opportunity. Her hobbies included cooking, shopping, computers, photography, playing the keyboard, singing, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. She loved both her family and her husband's family. She truely will be missed by all. She was born to Margaret Eovaldi and Lon DeCoursey both who preceded her...
Idis Shirley
May 22, 2008
Mrs. Idis Shirley, age 73 , of Herrin, IL, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, May 22, 2008. She was born Dec. 3, 1934 in Herrin to Norman and Florence (Reynolds) Throgmorton Sr. She married Edward Shirley Aug. 1, 1952 in Herrin he preceded her in death Sept. 2 1994.She attended the Union Gospel Mission Church in Herrin...
Robert R. Ferketich
May 17, 2008
Mr. Robert R. Ferketich, age 75, of Carterville, IL, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. He was born Dec. 11,1932 in Zeigler to Mike and Stella (Lazar) Ferketich they preceded him in death. He was a member of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, he was in army during...
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