Johnston City Man Shot Dead in Home Tragedy
A Johnston City man, Howard Johanson, 39, was found shot to death in his home Sunday afternoon. Coroner James R. Wilson said Johanson apparently shot himself once in the chest with a 22 caliber pistol. His wife Dorothy reported the incident to police after leaving their 402 S Washington Street home. An inquest is pending. He was a navy veteran and worked as a repairman at Lyerra's Body and Repair shop in Herrin. He is survived by his wife, three children, a brother, and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Howard Johanson
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Johansen
Lyerra
Hop
Herrin
Chicago
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Matilda Johansen
Ai Navy
American Legion
Marion
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
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Sandra
Nancy Johanson
Michael
Roy
Glenview
Murman and Wilson
William J. Mishler
Lakeview Cemetery
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Services Tuesday for Oscar King
Oscar Steiner King 77 of Murphysboro died Friday at Mercy Hospital Charlotte after a long illness. He was a World War I veteran, retired railroad foreman, and member of First Christian Church. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church Murphysboro with burial at Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery.
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