Obituaries

Sandra Collins
Feb 6, 2014
Marion-Sandra Collins, 74, passed away at 3:43 pm on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. It was Sandra's wish to be cremated. No services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Michael Malin
Feb 5, 2014
Michael F. “Flash” Malin, 62, passed away at 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at his daughter’s home in Coral Springs, Florida. Michael was born March 9, 1951 in Marion the son of Franklin Malin and Glorine (Roberts) Livingston. He married Debra Sewell on March 25, 1978 and together they shared almost 33 years of marriage until her death...
Earl Louis Lorenzo McKenzie
Feb 5, 2014
Christopher- Earl Louis Lorenzo McKenzie, age 75, of Christopher, passed away at 6:15pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at HerrinHospital. Earl was born in Chicago Heights on November 25, 1938, the son of Alvin Louis and Vienna (DeAngelo) McKenzie. He married Patsy Domineck in Bush on June 2, 1957. She survives in Christopher. Mr. McKenzie was a member of ChristChurch....

Johnnie Mays
Feb 4, 2014
Marion- Johnnie Mays, 71, of Marion, formerly of Rockford, passed away at 7:35 PM, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Marion Rehab and Care Center. It was Johnnie’s wish to be cremated and a private service will be held at a later date. Memorial arrangements were made at Blue Funeral Home in Marion.

Rose Marie Carlton
Feb 1, 2014
West Frankfort- Rose Marie Carlton, 80, of West Frankfort, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at Herrin Hospital on February 1, 2014. It was her wish to be cremated and a private inurnment will be held at a later date at West Salem Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Memorial arrangements were made at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.

Jackie Davis
Jan 30, 2014
Goreville-Jackie Ray Davis, 75, passed away at 6:48pm on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. In accordance with Mr. Davis's wishes he will be cremated and his family will hold a private memorial service. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Franklin Creekpaum
Jan 29, 2014
Marion-Franklin Creekpaum, 81, passed away at 5:40pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. It was Franklin's wish to be cremated. No services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting with arrangements.
Dorothy Taylor
Jan 27, 2014
Marion-Dorothy Mae Taylor, 80, passed away at 11:47 am on Monday, January 27th, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Dorothy was born July 1st, 1933 in Chilton, WI to Ira and Ruby (Smoot) Phillips. She married Donald Taylor on June 11th, 1988 in Waukegan IL. He survives of Marion. Dorothy was a member of the Women’s Aux Post 147 American Legion in...

Dorthea E. Edwards
Jan 24, 2014
Marion – Dorthea E. Edwards, 83, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 10:42 a.m. at the home of her daughter in Marion. Dorthea was born in Corinth on February 13, 1930, the daughter of Iber and Madge (Clark) Malone. She married Esco Edwards, Jr on April 30, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her Mrs. Edwards...
James Lukesh
Jan 21, 2014
Goreville-James Lukesh, 75, passed away at 3am on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his sons’ home in Goreville. James was born on October 13, 1938 in Chicago to Joseph and Marcella (Haukrin) Lukesh. He married JoAnn Kuhnke on July 4, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2006. James was a retired truck driver who...
Bobby J. Rentfro
Jan 18, 2014
Pittsburg- Bobby J. Rentfro, age 83, of Mt. Carmel, IL, formerly of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:10am on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel. Bobby was born in Williamson County on November 6, 1930, the son of Robert L. and Mabel Flo (Motsinger) Rentfro. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Susan L. DeCoursey
Jan 17, 2014
Spillertown- Susan L. DeCoursey, age 53, of Spillertown, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Susan was born in Watseka on August 11, 1960, the daughter of Lonnie and Mary (Rhoades) Houseright. She married Garrett DeCoursey in Herrin on February 22, 1993. He survives. Mrs. DeCoursey was a member of the White Ash...
Barbara D. Cole
Jan 17, 2014
Marion-Barbara Diane Cole, 82, passed away at 12:05am on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Barbara was born on October 13, 1931 in Senath, MO to Walter L. and Mary Mildred (Lewis) Ross. She married Dormand A.R. Cole on December 23, 1950 in Senath, MO. He survives of Marion. Barbara was an office worker and cashier for...

JoAnn McNeill
Jan 16, 2014
JoAnn McNeill, 87, of Marion formerly of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 11:01 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. JoAnn was born October 31, 1926 in Energy the daughter of Date and Minnie (Corzine) McNeill. Following 30 years of service she retired from Borg-Warner in Decatur. She will be remembered by all who knew her as...
James Nicholson
Jan 12, 2014
Marion- James E. Nicholson, 74, of Marion, passed away at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. James was born on September 17, 1939 in Pope County, IL to Earl and Katherine (Manson) Nicholson. He married Jo Ann Springhart on July 2, 1961 in Goreville. She survives of Marion. Mr. Nicholson was retired, having...
Eddie Mapps
Jan 10, 2014
Eddie Mapps, 78, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 12:53 a.m. at Herrin Rehab. Eddie was born February 27, 1935 in Little Dixie, Arkansas, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Hooper) Mapps. He married Florence Marie Stewart on May 24, 1956 in Franklin Park, Illinois and together they shared over fifty-six years of marriage until her...
Dorothy Mount
Jan 7, 2014
Avon Park, FL-Dorothy Gentry Mount, age 93, went to be with her Lord at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Good Shepard Hospice, Bud and Donna Somers House in Sebring, Florida. Dorothy was born March 21, 1920 in Marion, Illinois to Clarence and Esta (Keistler) Stokes. She married William E. “Duban” Gentry in Marion, Illinois on September 23, 1948. ...
Jerry Morrison
Jan 5, 2014
Goreville-Jerry D. Morrison, 69, passed away at 4:17pm on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jerry was born on August 3, 1944 in Evansville, IN to George “Zach” and Afton (Davis) Morrison. He married Crystal White on June 11, 1967 in Goreville. She preceded him in death on October 16, 2004. Jerry loved all sports, especially SIU...
Betty Cutrell
Jan 4, 2014
Herrin- Betty J. Cutrell, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 8:47 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2014 at her home. Betty was born on May 8, 1931 in Herrin to James Charles and Susie (Stacey) Triplett. She married Charles P. Cutrell and he preceded her in death. She spent the next 30 years with her loving companion, Pressley Leroy Deckard, until...
Dr. Philip Thomas West
Jan 2, 2014
Carterville- Dr. Philip T. West, 82, of Carterville, formerly of Michigan, Massachusetts, Long Island (New York) and Texas, died at 9:02AM, Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Herrin Hospital. Philip was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 17, 1931 to Phillip & Eleanor (Osborne) West. He married Joan E. West on October 2, 1951 at St. James Catholic Church in Salem,...
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