Obituaries
Robert Ferguson
Nov 24, 2012
Robert Allen Ferguson, 64 of Goreville passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at his home at 10:30 PM with friends and family by his side. Funeral services will be held at Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Brent Schuetz & Rev. Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Interment will follow in Fountain Cemetery...
Patricia Ann Shadowens
Nov 24, 2012
Marion- PATRICIA ANN SHADOWENS, age 43, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at her home in Marion. Patricia was born in Decatur on October 18, 1969, the daughter of James and Paula (Reese) Rentfro. She married Brian Shadowens on May 20, 2007 at the home of her sister in Ozark, IL. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Shadowens...
Marguerite " De De " M. Randolph
Nov 22, 2012
Marguerite De De May Randolph, 90, of Marion passed away at 2:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. De De was born on October 16, 1922 to Milo & Martha (Whiteside) Benard in Williamson County. She married Henry Hank Randolph. He preceded her in death. De De was a housewife and a secretary...
Kevin W. Keeney
Nov 21, 2012
Marion Kevin W. Keeney, 50, of Hutsonville, Illinois formerly of Marion, passed away on November 3, 2012. Kevin was born May 5, 1962, he was the son of Terrence M. and Roma A. Keeney. Kevin was a graduate of Marion High School and served in the United States Army from December 1980 to December 1984 and October 1985 to January...
Larry E. Keel
Nov 21, 2012
Herrin- Larry E. Keel, 71, of Herrin, passed away at 5:35 PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Larry was born on January 14, 1941 in DuQuoin to Paul and Dorothy (Guinn) Keel. He married Evelyn Pearl Meadows on January 22, 1966 at Herrin First United Methodist Church. She survives of Herrin. Larry served his country bravely while enlisted...
Joseph M. Armstrong
Nov 19, 2012
Herrin- JOSEPH MARVIN ARMSTRONG, age 81, of Herrin, passed away at 7:45am on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehab Center. Joseph was born in Taylorville on November 1, 1931, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Bryles) Armstrong. He married Mildred Clements in Taylorville on November 24, 1963. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2005. Mr....
Betty Terry
Nov 19, 2012
Betty J. Terry Goreville—Betty J. Terry, 85 of Goreville, passed away at her home on Monday, November 19, 2012. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Goreville Pentecostal/Apostolic Church on Rte. 37 north of town. Mrs. Terry was born on March 12, 1927 in Williamson County, the daughter...
Chad Meyers
Nov 17, 2012
Goreville—Chad Wayne Meyers, 30, of Goreville passed away during a coal mining accident on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 4:05 A.M. Funeral services for Chad will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. Jay Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in Cana Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M....
Laura Ann Rushing
Nov 16, 2012
Marion Laura Ann Rushing, 56, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her residence. Laura Ann was born June 5, 1956 in Marion the daughter of Ben and Lois Jane (Wilson) Bruce. She married Alan Rushing on August 4, 1979 in Marion. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion and the Zion United Church of...
William Glynn Billingsley
Nov 16, 2012
William Glynn Billingsley, 94, of Goreville, a World War II veteran, farmer, mechanic and genealogist, died November 16, 2012 at his home. He was born June 22, 1918, at Goreville, Ill., to John W. Billingsley and Nora Idella (Dunn) Billingsley. He grew up south of Goreville on a farm that became the ranger station, the bluff-top campground and Willow Lake...
Helen Tessone
Nov 16, 2012
CarbondaleHelen Tessone, 95, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:12 A.M. at Carbondale Rehab & Nursing Center. Helen was born on February 28, 1917 in Benton, Illinois to John and Mary (Nagy) Novak. She married Charles Ben Tessone on May 21, 1946 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1991. Helen was a seamstress for...
Shelby Carver
Nov 15, 2012
Energy Shelby J. Carver, 75 of Energy, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 6:49 AM at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Carver will be held Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Leroy Waggoner officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on the same...
Jeremy Elvis Hartman Jr.
Nov 15, 2012
Marion—Jeremy Elvis Hartman Jr., infant son of Felisha Bishop and Jeremy E. Hartman Sr. of Marion, passed away at 12:28 A.M. , Thursday, November 15 , 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jeremy was born on November 14, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jeremy is survived by; Mommy and Daddy—Felisha Bishop and Jeremy E. Hartman Sr. of...
L. Dow Odum
Nov 14, 2012
LORENZO DOW ODUM, age 89, of Marion, passed away at 11:01pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Herrin Rehab and Nursing Center. Lorenzo was born in Pittsburg on September 12, 1923, the son of Stella (Scott) and Lorenzo Dow Odum, Sr. He married Hazel Lea Davis on November 10, 1943 in Henderson, Kentucky. Together, they have shared sixty-nine years of...
Howard and Luella Jones
Nov 12, 2012
Marion-HOWARD FRANK JONES, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 10:32pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Howard was born in Benton on February 14, 1927, the son of Harvey and Paula (Ligon) Jones. He married Luella Gates. Luella passed away less than three hours after Howard. Mr. Jones was a retired coal miner at Freeman...
Anderson Belt
Nov 10, 2012
Goreville- Anderson Huston Belt, 80, of Goreville passed away peacefully at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 7:45 AM. Funeral services for Mr. Belt will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 16, 2012 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Pastor R.G. Null officiating. Interment will follow in Busby Cemetery in Goreville. Visitation...
Josephine "Jo" Berra
Nov 9, 2012
Herrin- Josephine Jo Berra, 96, of Herrin, passed away at 6:23 pm, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Herrin Rehab and Care Center. Jo was born in Herrin on May 21, 1916 to Alex and Tressie (Comi) Berra. After graduating from Herrin High School, she worked first at the WPA Finance Dept. and the Illinois Ordinance Plant accounting department, before retiring...
Audrey Greiner
Nov 8, 2012
Audrey B. Greiner Troy, IL—Audrey B. Greiner, 86 of Troy, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM. Funeral services for Mrs. Greiner will be at Noon, Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Christ United Methodist Church (339 Frank Scott Parkway, Fairview Heights) with Todd Greiner officiating. Interment will follow in O’Fallon Cemetery. Visitation will...
Bobby Dean Groves
Nov 6, 2012
Bobby D. Groves, 80, of Marion passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at his home with family by his side. He was born on August 10, 1932, the son of Claude and Sylvia Groves of Marion. Bob was a high school mathematics teacher for the Marion Unit 2 School District, and for most of his career...
Jane Chartier
Nov 6, 2012
Jane B. Chartier Goreville—Jane B. Chartier, 82 of Goreville passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 2:56 PM. Graveside services will be held at Cana Cemetery in Goreville on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. A time of gathering for family and friends is...
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