Obituaries
Ronald Walter England, Sr.
Feb 8, 2013
Marion – Ronald Walter England, Sr., 80, of Marion passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 1:30 A.M. at the VA Medical Center. Ronald was born November 2, 1932 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri the son of Walter and Francis (Hathaway) England. Ronald’s working career was as an Insurance Agent and Manager of Singer Sewing Machines. He proudly answered the...
Nora Kirkpatrick
Feb 7, 2013
MARION -- Nora Mae Kirkpatrick, 89, passed away at 8:34 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Angel Acres in Marion. According to Nora's wishes, her earthly body will be cremated and a memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with the Rev. David Gilley officiating. A private burial will be in...
Alfred Louis "Al" Ditto
Feb 5, 2013
Herrin- Alfred Louis Al Ditto, 77, of Herrin, passed away at 12:10 PM, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on April 2, 1935 in Herrin to Louis Francis and Marjorie Lorine (Lee) Ditto. He married Phyllis Marlow on November 17, 1954 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Al served his country...
H. Wayne Lee
Feb 5, 2013
MARION - H. Wayne Lee, 87, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. There will be private graveside services. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Blue Funeral Home...
Violet W. LeMay
Feb 3, 2013
HERRIN - Violet Wonettia LeMay, 82, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Herrin Hospital. Services for Violet will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with the Rev. Jerry Schell officiating. She will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 10 to 11...
Kenneth Phelps
Feb 3, 2013
GOREVILLE - Kenneth Phelps, 58, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Heartland Regional Medical Center. As per his family's wishes, a private graveside service will be at Cana Cemetery in Goreville at a later date, with the Rev. R. G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Blue Funeral...
Virgie M. Smith
Feb 3, 2013
Herrin- Virgie M. Smith, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 9:20 AM, Saturday, February 2, 2013 at her home. Virgie was born on October 31, 1926 in Bumpus Mills, TN to John and Sarah (Wallace) Cheatham. She married Harold I. Smith on September 11, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1990. She was a homemaker...
Gordon G. Davis
Feb 2, 2013
MARION -- Gordon G. Davis, 80, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at his home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in Maplewood Cemetery in Marion with the Rev. R.H. Chitwood officiating. Inurnment will be after the services with military honors performed at the gravesite by members of VFW posts, American Legion and Illinois...
Shirley Thackston
Feb 1, 2013
Thompsonville Shirley Ann Thackston, 79 of Thompsonville, passed away at 10:06 AM on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Herrin Hospital with family by her side. Funeral services for Mrs. Thackston will be held at Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bob Workman officiating. Interment will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation...
Louise Schaubert
Jan 31, 2013
Marion Marion—Louise Schaubert, 89 of Crab Orchard, passed away at 12:30 AM on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center with family by her side. Funeral services for Louise will be held at Noon on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Keith Owens officiating. Interment will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Marion....
Nita Joyner
Jan 31, 2013
Marion- Nita W. Joyner, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 9:05am on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Nita was born in Marion on November 27, 1928, the daughter of Joe and Gathel (Grear) Webb. She married Paul Joyner. He preceded her in death. Private memorial services will be held at a later date....
Michael Hill
Jan 30, 2013
Michael Eugene “Hawkeye” Hill Marion—Michael Eugene “Hawkeye” Hill, 49 of Marion, passed away at 2:05 PM on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Michael will be held at Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Robbie Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Hanks Cemetery-south of Marion....
Lois Lorene Crites
Jan 30, 2013
Creal Springs Lois Lorene Crites, 89 of Creal Springs, passed away at 1:10 AM on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Memorial services for Mrs. Crites will be on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the memorial service starting at...
June Buckelew
Jan 30, 2013
June Buckelew West Frankfort---June Elizabeth Buckelew, 81 of West Frankfort, passed away at 2:09 PM on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. According to her wishes, June will be cremated and no services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Edith Appleton
Jan 29, 2013
Edith Alma Appleton Marion—Edith Alma Appleton, 88 of Marion, passed away at 7:40 AM on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at her home. Funeral services for Edith will be Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Robert Schierbaum officiating. Interment will follow At Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will precede the funeral service Saturday...
Betty L. Baker
Jan 27, 2013
Marion- Betty L. Baker, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 12:45pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Marion. Betty was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on May 17, 1937, the daughter of Paul and Daisy (Hawkins) Browning. She was united in marriage to Calvin L. Baker on August 30, 1955. To this union two...
Edward L. Yearack
Jan 26, 2013
Marion- Edward L. Yearack, age 77, of Marion, passed away at 9:35am on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Edward was born on February 14, 1935, the son of Steve and Kate (Fries) Yearack. He married Mary Campbell in Panorama City, California on March 21, 1959. She survives in Marion. Mr. Yearack was a member...
Flora Ann Shaffer
Jan 25, 2013
Herrin Flora Ann Shaffer, 90 of Herrin, formerly of Marion passed away at 4:13 AM on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Herrin Rehab & Nursing Center. Final arrangements are private.
George Jones, Jr.
Jan 25, 2013
George E. Jones, Jr. Marion-George E. Jones, Jr., 56 of Marion, passed away unexpectedly at Jaco, Costa Rico. According to his wishes, George’s body will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to...
Bobby Dean Black
Jan 24, 2013
Bobby Dean Black, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 12:03 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Bobby was born June 1, 1934 in Johnson County the son of Samuel and Lula (Davis) Black. He married Elsie Hanks on January 14, 1956 in Marion and they have just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. His working career was in road construction...
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