Obituaries
Betty Cowles
Oct 16, 2012
Betty J. Cowles Marion—Betty J. Cowles, 79 of Marion, passed away at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at her home. According to her wishes, Betty will be cremated the family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with her final wishes.
Jeanette R. Edson
Oct 14, 2012
Freeman Spur- Jeanette R. Edson, 77, of Freeman Spur, formerly of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 6:32 PM, Saturday, October 13, 2012 at home. Jeanette was born on June 20, 1935 in Freeman Spur to Cottie and Fern (Dare) Restivo. She married Arnold Arnie Edson on September 29, 1956 in West Frankfort. He survives of Freeman Spur. Jeanette was a...
Kenneth Baker
Oct 12, 2012
Marion, IL----Kenneth R. Baker, 58 of Marion passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Spectrum Health Center in Grand Rapids, MI, after experiencing a massive head injury while working. Memorial services for Kenny Baker are scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Grange Hall Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, with Brother Kevin McNeely...
George Elmo White
Oct 11, 2012
George Elmo White -- Age 100, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, formerly of Ypsilanti, Michigan, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 surrounded by family. Mr. White was born November 19, 1911 in Creal Springs, IL, the son of Edgar Elmo White and Lizzie (Borum) White. He was married to Flobelle Rector on March 29, 1930 in Marion IL; she preceded him in...
Carol Medvick
Oct 11, 2012
Marion – Carol Medvick, 51, passed away at 12:37 P.M. on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center following a long illness. Carol was born November 2, 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Charles and Arlene (Kacik) Medvick. She graduated from Marion High School in 1979 and received her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from SIU, Carbondale....
Debra Marie Rossin
Oct 10, 2012
Herrin- DEBRA MARIE ROSSIN, age 60, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Debra was born in Iowa City on September 19, 1952 the daughter of Donna Shuppert. She was of Lutheran faith. Debra is survived by her companion- James Donald Rogers of Herrin Son- Matthew and Eve Rossin of Freeman Spur Daughter- Melanie Rossin...
Otis Ray Calliss
Oct 8, 2012
Herrin- OTIS RAY CALLISS, age 67, of Herrin, passed away at 9:58am on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Otis was born in Herrin on April 22, 1945, the son of William and Agnes (Harris) Calliss. He married Ruth Ann Jones in Herrin on June 18, 1966. Together, they have shared forty-six years of marriage. She survives in Herrin....
Corinne Kay Parkhurst
Oct 6, 2012
Goreville Corinne Kay (Jolly) Parkhurst, 52 of Goreville, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 10:31 AM at her home with her husband by her side. According to Kay’s wishes, her body will be cremated and no services held. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herman B. Garavaglia
Oct 5, 2012
HerrinHerman B. Garavaglia, 90, passed away on Friday, October 05, 2012 at 7:37 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Herman was born on September 7, 1922 in Herrin, Illinois to John and Maria (Crespi) Garavaglia. He married Elda (Sudbrack) Garavaglia on August 15, 1950 in Herrin and together they shared sixty-one years of marriage until her death on Tuesday, November...
Vangie R. Dunn
Oct 4, 2012
Marion--Vangie Rose Dunn, 87, of Gainesville, GA passed away October 4, 2012 following a period of declining health. Mrs. Dunn was born November 6, 1924 in Harrisburg, IL to the late William and Belva Matthews. Mrs. Dunn lived most of her life in Harrisburg and Marion, Illinois. She had been a resident of Gainesville, Georgia for the past year having...
Sandra Jones
Oct 4, 2012
Sandra L. Jones Sandra L. Jones, 76 of Marion, was welcomed into the Arms of her Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10:00 PM at her residence with family and friends present. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be held Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Robert Ray officiating and...
Grady Hancock
Oct 3, 2012
Goreville Grady L. Hancock, 43 of Goreville, passed away at 1:04 PM on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at his home. Funeral services for Grady will be on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Noon in the 1st Pentecostal Church of Goreville with Reverends RG Null & Ernest Newton officiating. Visitation will be at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville on Saturday, October...
Leroy Followell
Oct 2, 2012
MarionLeroy Followell, 72, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7:50 AM at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Carterville, Illinois. Visitation will held from Noon until the time of service on Friday, October 5,...
Opal Parks
Oct 2, 2012
Opal M. Parks, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 11:02 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Opal was born August 18, 1938 in Smithland, Kentucky to Frank McDonald and Florence (Bozarth) Bradshaw. She married Lester Junior Parks on October 22, 1954 in Salem and together they shared over 46 years of marriage until his death on March 16, 2001....
Sarah Parks
Oct 1, 2012
Sarah Parks Marion – Sarah Parks, 64 of Marion passed away at 1:45 AM on Monday, October 1, 2012 at her daughter’s home. Private graveside services will be held. Memorial donations are suggested to the family and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. You may also mail donations, c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL...
Gary Harris
Oct 1, 2012
Gary Lynn Harris Johnston City—Gary Lynn Harris, 53 of Johnston City passed away at 10:40 AM on Monday, October 1, 2012 at his home with his wife by his side. Memorial services for Mr. Harris are scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Deon Thompson officiating. A time of gathering...
Joseph C. Calcaterra
Oct 1, 2012
Joseph Charles Joe Fat Calcaterra was born June 18, 1923, to Joseph and Jennie (Porro) Calcaterra, at their home in Herrin, Il. Joe attended St. Marys Catholic School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin where he was an alter boy for many years. He graduated from Herrin Township High School in 1940; worked for the National...
Nita Jean Baldwin
Sep 28, 2012
Herrin- Nita Jean Baldwin, 64, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00 AM, Friday, September 28, 2012 at her home in Herrin. Nita was born on February 22, 1948 in DuQuoin to Frank and Pauline (Shurtz) Giacomo. She married Vernon Dale Baldwin on December 21, 1968 at her familys home in Pinckneyville. She was a homemaker in her own home and...
Elbert Melvin
Sep 28, 2012
Dean Melvin Marion—Elbert “Dean” Melvin, 83, of Marion passed away at 6:55 PM on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Sunset Health Care Center in Union, MO. Dean was born on August 14, 1929 in West Frankfort to Albert “Ab” Charles and Della Opal (Walker) Melvin. He graduated from West Frankfort High School in 1947. He served his country proudly in...
Amy Rose Rebman
Sep 27, 2012
Herrin- Amy Rose Rebman, 35, of Herrin, formerly of Murphysboro, passed away at 12:17 AM, Thursday, September 27, 2012 at her home. Amy was born on October 25, 1976 in Eldorado to Robert & Lois (Greathouse) Cremeens. She married Chris Rebman on July 4, 1997 in Murphysboro. Amy worked as a RN Case Manager for TIP Hospice. She was a...
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