Barney Boren, age 78, died at 3:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at his home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin with the Rev. Paul E. Tirey officiating. Burial will be in the Herrin City Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW and American Legion Posts. Continue reading
Many years have passed since the days of World War II, but for Dick Jordan, of Marion, the memories remain vivid and emotional. At almost twenty-one, Dick began serving his country in November 1942, receiving his basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. Continue reading
Many schoolchildren as well as adults will remember Ruth Upshaw as the Bird Lady of Marion. Katherine Kaeser gave her the name.
Katherine asked Mrs. Upshaw to join the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Marion, which she did. She was a member for 26 years, and every time Katherine introduced her, she called her “our bird lady.” Continue reading
In October 1999, Parkway Estates in Marion was the scene of a World War II hero receiving a national award last week.
CW03 Arlie T. Sinks was presented the Living Legend Award from The Aviation Boatswain Mate Association from the past president and co-founder, Robert F. Gillen. Continue reading
James Hugh Felts was born February 1, 1866, in Williamson County, Illinois. He was the son of Martin V. Felts and Rebecca Lucky. His father was a veteran horticulturist and apple man of Southern Illinois. Continue reading