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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1982

Page

7

Obituary notes Forest Hill survivor list corrections

In Forest E Hill obituary the sister Ruby Evans of Thompsonville and father Bryan of Thompsonville were omitted from survivors list. Also noted are mother Golda, stepmother Ruth, a sister Densil Launis, and a brother not listed. Deaths Thomas Dunn aged 69 dies in Idaho. former Gorham Mounds Grand Tower teacher and coach. He taught 1937 47, retired 1978, survived by wife Mary two sons, six grandchildren and siblings Isabel Catherine Frances, with Joel Robert killed 1925 Gorham tornado. Funeral in Payette Idaho.

Forest E. Hill Southern Thomas Tommy” Dunn Fruitland Idaho Mr. Dunn Gorham High School Mounds Township Mary Gerald Wayne Idaho Falls Benjamin Allen Midvale Benjamin Murphysboro Isabel McCleland Cobden Catherine Magill Silver Spring Frances Dixon Phoenix Ariz Joel Robert Gorham Shaeffer-Jensen Funeral Home Payette Benton Bryan Golda Shockley Hill Herrin Edith Peters Dughter Janice Griffith Delmar Dover N.H Robert Jackson Miss Bill Olathe Kan Bryan of Bolingbrook John Marion Jim Colorado Springs Colo

Obituary notices batch includes Barnes Brani gan and Hampton

Obituaries list several deaths with service details from May 1982. John Barnes 85 of Herrin died at home after a coal mine career and WWI service. Joan Hampton 50 of Russellville Ark died in Fort Smith hospital. survivors include husband and two daughters. Other notices cover Mamie Beard Eula Mae Flanagan Vanilla Branigan and related funeral arrangements with burial at local cemeteries and calling hours.

John Barnes 12Th St Herrin Mr. Barnes Herrin Prairie Masonic Herrin Eagles Scottish Rites Elks Lodge Marion American Legion Post Carterville Princeton Dutch Laura Yandell Barnes Benton Bonnie Walker Joan Hampton Route 2 Russellville Ark Sparks Medical Center Fort Smith Robert Dorothy Holiday England Russellville First Baptist Church Ralph Joanna Hampton Angela Hampton Rosemary King Mitchell-Hughes & Lemasters Odd Fellows Cemetery Funeral Eula Mae Pat’’ Flanagan Cambridge Manor Lake of Egypt Flanagan West Frankfort Edward Maude Matheny Williams Arthur Flanagan Stella Crain Denver Colo Mildred Kinsey Lyons Lucille Patrick Lansing Mich Pauline Lee Portage Ind Jack Flanagan Johnson Funeral Home Herrin City Cemetery Vanilla Branigan Second St Murphysboro Morningstar Baptist Church Tower Grove Branigan Tyler Nursing Home Freewill Baptist Church Corinth Miss Jesse Branigan Queen Esther Ross Lincoln Marie Brooks Alberta Shanklin Annie Wilson Laura Chiles Chicago Carrie King St. Petersburg Fla Corrie Branigan East Prairie Dianne Sutman Martin Karen Knight Wildwood Iva Dillingham East Moline East Lawn Memorial Gardens Energy Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Gerald M. Hampleman Route 1 Tamaroa Consolidation Coal Mine No. 2 du Quoin Searby Funeral Home Cecilemay Allen Iverson Ave Nashville Tenn Hill Haven Clarence C Margaret Rutherford Ben S Pinellas Park Lynn Yetter Iowa Irene Insley Largo Cemetery Chapel Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home Forest E. Hill Mr. Hill United Mine Workers Baker-Ladd Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Herrin Prairie American Legion Post Herrin Eagles Lodge The Redman’s E of Reorganized Church of Latter-Day Saints Thomas Christopher Owens Herrin Hospital Thomas Martha Harrell Owens N. 25Th St LeRoy and Wilma Owens Johnston City Thomas and Betty Smith Wesley Harrell Morris Edith Walker Traci Lynn Melissa Ann Melvin Eugene Riley Helen Bochantin Dubois Washington County Hospital Pyatt Funeral Home Hazel Louvia Guest W. McKinney Harrisburg Doctors Hospital Saline County Tom Ethel Martin McDonald Dorrisville Baptist Church Claude Ethel Juanita Henshaw Kendall Gibbons-Weirauch Funeral Home Saline Ridge Cemetery

Local obituaries and fire report from Herrin area

Multiple obituaries note deaths in May 1982 with survivors including spouses children and grandchildren. Services set for May 2 3 dates, graveside rites by veterans groups. A Cambria house fire left no injuries after firefighters delayed by water shortage. investigation pending.

Correction in Betty Sullivan obituary details mispelled names

The obituary notice corrects the spelling of daughter Lynn Uhls of Christopher and sister Hilda Brekovich of Buckner. Betty J. Sullivan, 55, of 709 Samuel St Christopher, died 8:45 p.m. Friday at Fair Acres Nursing Home in Du Quoin.

Betty J. Sullivan Southern Illinois Lynn Uhls Christopher Hilda Brekovich Buckner Sullivan Samuel St Fair Acres du Quoin

Births in Southern Illinois Set May Dates

WEST FRANKFORT Gary and Crystal Ritchason welcomed a daughter Saturday May 1 1982 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. CARBONDALE Robert and Karen Roper had a son Sunday May 2 1982 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. MURPHYSBORO Carl and Carol Johnson a son Sunday May 2 1982 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. CARBONDALE Pamela Siavoosh and Nazer Cook a son Sunday May 2 1982 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. BENTON Vernon and Rue Lana Webb a daughter Sunday May 2 1982 at Marshall Browning Hospital Du Quoin. AKIN William and Pamela McClerken a daughter Sunday May 2 1982 at Franklin Hospital Benton. RALEIGH James and Peggy Miles a son Thursday April 29 1982 at Doctors Hospital. COLP Delbert Spiller and Christina a daughter Friday April 30 1982 at Herrin Hospital.

West Frankfort Ritchason Gary Crystal Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Roper Robert Karen Murphysboro Johnson Carl Carol Cook Pamela Nazer Siavoosh Benton Webb Vernon Rue Lana Marshall Browning Hospital du Quoin Akin McClerken William Franklin Hospital Raleigh Miles James Peggy Doctors Hospital Harrisburg Colp Spiller Delbert Christina Herrin Hospital

Alley Cat Show Sponsored by Humane Society in Carbondale

The Humane Society of Southern Illinois will sponsor the Alley Cat Show this Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale. The event starts at 10 a.m. and welcomes all cats regardless of breed or training. Prizes include a best of show trophy and ribbons for first to third places. Entry blanks available at the shelter on Finals 13 between Carbondale and Murphysboro amid National Be Kind to Animals Week May 2 to 8.

The Humane Society of Southern Illinois Carbondale St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church S. Poplar St Murphysboro

Bikers to raise diabetes funds at first Bike-A-Thon

The first Bike-A-Thon for Diabetes runs Saturday at John A. Logan College from 9 am to 4 pm to raise funds for diabetes research. A 10 speed bike donated by Toy Kingdom and four $50 savings bonds from local banks will be awarded to top fundraisers.

John A. Logan College Toy Kingdom Marion First National Bank & Trust Carbondale Bank of Egypt Bank of Marion Carterville State & Savings Bank Illinois

Nuclear freeze backers to meet in Carbondale

Nuclear freeze supporters plan a 7 p.m. meeting on Thursday May 6 at the Unitarian Fellowship at University and Elm to discuss participation in national and local actions on June 12 and a petition drive for a nuclear freeze advisory referendum in the fall. Contact Cathy Spofford at 549-3720 for details.

Southern Illinoisans Unitarian Fellowship University and Elm Streets Carbondale United Nations Cathy Spofford

Bike-A-Thon to Aid St Jude's in Benton

The third annual Bike-A-Thon to benefit St Jude's Children’s Hospital runs May 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Benton Community Park. Co-Chairman Richard Dale and Linda Kohlhavee invite participants to pick up forms at KewPee Cafe or call them for details. Riders pledge per mile, receive a free lunch, and the top fundraiser earns a Wal-Mart donated bicycle. all riders get small prizes.

Benton St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Richard Dale South Main Street Linda Kohlhasse Dale Wal-Mart West City

Showers Forecast Across West Texas to Midwest Tuesday

Weather outlook predicts showers and warm conditions from west Texas into the northern Plains and across the Midwest on Tuesday. Cold weather waits in the Northwest. In Southern Illinois, Sunday’s high reached 80 degrees. The 7 a.m. Sunday to today low was 50 with no precipitation. 9 a.m. temperature stood at 62. Sunset today was 7:49 p.m. Sunrise for Tuesday is 5:57 a.m. Tuesday’s sunset is 7:50 p.m.

Texas Plains Midwest Northwest Illinois

Menard inmate Mose Dudley is found dead at center

A 30 year old resident at Menard Correctional Center Psychiatric Center Mose Dudley formerly of Chicago was found dead Thursday in an apparent self inflicted death. Funeral services were held at Welge Funeral Home at 2 p.m. and burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery.

Menard Correctional Center Psychiatric Center Mose Dudley Chicago Welge Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery

Multiple burglaries report thefts across Williamson Franklin and nearby counties

Police reports list burglary at the American Legion Hall in Freeman Spur with food and liquor valued at 50 dollars stolen. Additional thefts include a citizen band radio from a parked vehicle in Franklin County, a 1968 Ford Mustang in Benton recovered later, a $1,850 three wheeler in Marion, a stolen flute from Marion High School, and a .45 pistol recovered from a trash can near Kasksakia State Park after theft from a Chester tavern.

Williamson County American Legion Hall Freeman Spur Sheriff’s Office Franklin County Citizens Band Michael J. Wren St. Louis Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park Marion Chris McGowen Adventure Vehicles Inc Monroe Marion Holiday Inn Alice Kerns Anna Marion High School Chester State St Troy Wilson Jack Houghlan Kaskaskia State Park

Randolph County arrests and releases on multiple vehicle and liquor charges

Brief roundup lists several Sparta Chester and Percy area youths and adults released or held on charges including driving without a valid license driving under the influence and evading police. Names ages and hometowns given with jail or bond details and arresting police agencies.

Randolph Coun Alan Dale Cole Sparta Randolph County Chester Cole William Allen Dickerson Prairie du Rocher Cheser William K. Taitt Taitt Brian Paul Petrowski Petrowski Donald G. Lively Jr Percy Claude A. Fraley Fraley

Meetings The Stage Company Sets Tuesday 6 30 PM

The Stage Company of Jackson County will hold a business meeting at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday at the Murphysboro Elks Club. Participants include group officers and members discussing upcoming productions and staffing.

Jackson County Theater Group Murphysboro Elks Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas Dunn E. Hill Mamie Beard Union Funeral Home Parkview Nursing Home Marion Memorial Hospital Pat’ Flanagan Mayabelle E. Keough Glenview Drive Huffman Murdale Gardens Keough First Church of Christ Scientist Lafayette County Walter Ethel Leonard Snoddy George Alfred Keough Loretta Ott Rosemary Keough Joy Sperry Kimberling City Carla Petersen Naples Heather Petersen George Thomas Keough Lillie LeMaster Orient Union Hospital Plumfield Pearl Fannie Gosnell Harold Turner East Peoria Dorothy Thomas Evansville Odis Gosnell Chaffee Hubert Gosnell Gladys Doty Goldie Spavens Camden Denning Cemetery Dorothy Blades McCombs E. Poplar St Cambria Frank Taylor Hurst Photo By Greg Drezdzon Andrew Perenchio Gilbert Mr. Perenchio Redland Community Hospital California Humane Society Paul McInturff Keeney Sports American Diabetes Association St. Jude’s National Weather Service NOAA U.S. Dept. of Commerce Menard
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