This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1985
Page
12
Obituaries list multiple deaths on May 4 1985 in Herrin Harrisburg Radom and Chester with details on Frank Russell Sandy Pearl Saylor Peter Glazik Rose Douglas and Sandra Spicer Donner. Includes birth years spouses survivors funeral arrangements and burial情報
Truman A Mullins 73 of 109 S Division St Du Quoin dies 10 15 am May 4 1985 in Marshall Browning Hospital Du Quoin A retired pressman and Faith Assembly of God member born July 16 1911 in Saratoga NY married Sept 28 1934 in Carbondale survived by wife Libby Loucks daughter six grandchildren two sisters three brothers four grandchildren and one great grandchild preceded in death Burial at Oakland Cemetery Carbondale services at Faith Assembly of God Church Du Quoin 2 pm Tuesday with burial in Oakland Cemetery Carbondale. Funeral today at Neal Memorial Chapel Du Quoin.
Multiple notices announce the deaths of Martha Elizabeth Joplin and Rev. Chester Nelson Steele in Benton and area. Joplin, 63, of Bellwood, died May 4 1985 with services at Poulson Funeral Home and burial in Mason ic & Oddfellows Cemetery. Steele, 73, of Benton, died May 5 1985. memorial rites at Church of God with burial at Enfield Cemetery. survivors listed. Additional notices cover George L Ort Jr. in Sesser and Daryl Dobill in Royalton with funeral details and family survivors.
Leon B Mileur of 2223 McCord Street Murphysboro died Sunday May 5 1985 at St Joseph Memorial Hospital He was a retired carpenter homeowner builder and a member of Eagles Aerie 670 Carpenters Local 604 and the NRA He was born March 24 1904 in Murphysboro and married Arah Will March 7 1925 Survivors include wife one daughter two sons 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren Services set for 2 pm Tuesday at First Lutheran Church Murphysboro Burial Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery Funeral home viewing through noon Tuesday
Hospital notes list admissions and discharges across multiple hospitals including Memorial in Carbondé Union Harrisburg Marion Memorial Pinckneyville and Sparta with numerous patient names and dates May 4 5 1950s style record of entries and transfers for wards and units across towns including Murphysboro Cairo Makanda Du Quoin and Herrin with several patients added or discharged and two sections admissions and discharges stacked by hospital and date.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the King Funeral Home in Tilden. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the King Funeral Home in Tilden.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics warns that about one in 31 Americans over age 12 may be a victim of robbery rape or assault each year. Over a lifetime the risk of murder stands at one in 133. The report notes higher risk for males and for blacks and says about 6 million people may be victimized annually by violent crime.
CAPE GIRARDEAU Carl and Melody BUR LBOUGH have a daughter born Sunday May 5 1985 at St Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro CARTERVILLE Craig and Karen FAHRINGER have a daughter born Sunday May 5 1985 at St Joseph Memorial Hospital Benton SPARTA Steve and Kaye JACKSON have a son born Saturday May 4 1985 at Sparta Community Hospital HARRISBURG Rodney and Emily SHIRES have a daughter born Friday May 3 1985 at Harrisburg Medical Center JONESBORO Michael and Virginia WICKENS have a daughter born Sunday May 5 1985 at Memorial Hospital Carbondale SPARTA David and Martha HUNTER have a daughter born Saturday May 4 1985 at Sparta Community Hospital TAMMS Alberta HAYES has a daughter born Saturday May 4 1985 at Memorial Hospital Carbondale SMITH Roger and Penelope in Benton have a son born Saturday May 4 1985 at Franklin Hospital.
The third annual Jefferson Franklin County American Cancer Society golf tournament begins at 1 p m May 24 at Rend Lake Golf Course. Entry is 50 dollars covering 18 holes a cart dinner and prizes. Tax deductible contributions payable to the society. For details contact Dee Smith Bernie Hess Ken Crews or Barbara Casey.
A Carbondale man, Bill Pokryske, 25, was injured when his car struck a utility pole on Warren Road. He was treated for a broken jaw at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Driver Daniel Millock, 26, was ticketed for driving without a valid license. Other incidents include Shelby Patterson, 28, arrested for aggravated battery after a stabbing at 215 N. Washington St, and unlawful weapons possession after a bar stop. Thomas Sherwin, 22, charged with auto burglary after a break-in at 800 E. Grand Ave. A stolen Elgin car found burned on Morgan Road. suspects sought. Gregory Bishop, 21, held on aggravated criminal sexual assault. John Schwinn, 34, released on bond after reckless conduct and unlawful use of a weapon charges. Break-in at Fitzpatrick Sunoco. cars damaged and eight-track stereos stolen. Roger E. Lake, 23, and William Tell Craig, 48, charged with aggravated battery and battery. Robert A. Hanger, 25, released on bond after speeding and eluding.
Daily Game numbers 6 7 2. Pick Four 0 8 1 9. Lotto 14 17 22 25 35 42. Soa Lotto grand prize 14 million. Sunday numbers 1 7 1 3 4 0 3.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.