Obituaries
Betty Speers
Feb 16, 2014
Marion-Betty Jean Speers, 91, passed away at 2:40pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Betty was born on March 18, 1922 in Herrin to Troy and Mable (Hepple) Sherertz. She married Denzil Speers on September 12, 1942 in Jackson, Missouri. He survives of Marion. Betty was a homemaker and a member of Martha Circle at the...
Steven Joseph Barnes
Feb 15, 2014
Goreville- Steven Joseph Barnes, age 53, of Goreville, passed away at 2:17am on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at his home in Goreville. Steven was born in Cairo on August 29, 1960, the son of Steven J. and Anna (Johnson) Barnes. He married Katrina Marshall in Cairo on April 22, 1980. She survives in Goreville. Mr. Barnes was a member of...

Gloria Gould
Feb 13, 2014
West Frankfort-Gloria Jean Gould, 62, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at her home. Her wishes were to be cremated. There will be no services.
Joyce Cato
Feb 13, 2014
Marion-Joyce E. Cato, 69, passed away at 9:45am on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joyce was born on August 6, 1944 in Carbondale to D.W. and Verna (Morgan) Pryor. She married Max Cato on September 26, 1960 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2006. Joyce enjoyed hanging with the girls from the...

Vera Maxine Moulton
Feb 12, 2014
Marion-Vera Maxine Moulton, 91, passed away at 3:40am on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:30am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Larry Shacklee officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Gary Wayne Johnson
Feb 12, 2014
Goreville-Gary Wayne Johnson, 67, passed away at 12:20pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Gary was born on January 12, 1947 in Jacksonville, IL to Harold and Virginia (Short) Johnson. He married Carolyn Carmody on March 23, 1974 in Jacksonville, IL. She survives of Goreville. Gary was a long standing member of...
Mary E. Craig
Feb 9, 2014
Mary E. Craig, 73, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 12:35 p.m. at her home surrounded lovingly by her family. Mary was born March 3, 1940 in Marion the daughter of Herman and Allene (Blumenstock) Snider. She married William E. Craig on July 31, 1959 in Pulleys Mill and together they shared 51 years of marriage until his...
James Craddock
Feb 7, 2014
Herrin-James Neil Craddock of Herrin, Illinois passed away Friday February 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1953 in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Hugh P. and Lela R. (Guthrie) Craddock. He is survived by two brothers, Daniel J. (wife, Jennifer) of Scottsdale Arizona, Hugh P. “Mike” (wife, Sonja) of Jacksonville Illinois. He was preceded in death...
Victoria Louise (Bione) Crain
Feb 7, 2014
Herrin- Victoria Louise (Bione) Crain, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 9:45pm on Friday, February 7, 2014, in The Woodlands, TX. She was born April 24, 1931, in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Philip and Sophie Bione. Vicki graduated from HerrinHigh School and in 1950 she married Harry Crain, Jr. He preceded her in death as did her parents,...

Gloria Ann Bonali
Feb 6, 2014
Harrisburg- Gloria Ann Bonali of Harrisburg, formerly of Herrin, a retired educator, passed away at 11:52pm on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home in Harrisburg. She was 82 years of age. Gloria was born on August 30, 1931 in Freeman Spur, the daughter of the late Vincent and Josie (Amati) Bonali. She had lived thirty three years in New...
Rhonda Jo Inboden
Feb 6, 2014
Rhonda Jo Inboden, 45, passed away on Thursday, February 06, 2014 at 8:45 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Rhonda was born November 22, 1968 the daughter of Frankie and Carolyn (Bell) Craig. She married Dennis Inboden on June 6, 2013 in Marion. Survivors include: Husband – Dennis Inboden of Marion Parents – Carolyn and Frankie Craig of Marion Daughter...

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...
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