Obituaries
Fredric Bruce Fosse
Sep 25, 2012
Marion Fredric Bruce Fosse, 60, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 11:25 A.M. at Parkway Manor surrounded by his family. Bruce was born July 29, 1952 in Elgin the son of Loren Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Fosse. He attended Cornerstone Baptist Church. Bruce was formerly a Fire Fighter with the Marion City Fire Department and for several...
Mary Travelstead
Sep 24, 2012
Mary E. Travelstead Carrier Mills—Mary E. Travelstead, 78 of Carrier Mills passed away at 12:30 PM on Monday, September 24, 2012 at her home with family by her side. Graveside funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery-Poordu, with Reverend Gary Holmes officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the...
Delores A. Biehl
Sep 23, 2012
Delores Arlene Biehl (Franklin), 83, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012, at Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury, Illinois. She was surrounded by her loving family. Delores (Sis) was born in Pittsburg, Illinois on May 9, 1929 to Bernice and Lester Franklin. She graduated from Johnson City High School, and briefly attended Southern Illinois University prior to marrying Paul Edward...
Dr. Rahim Asgard
Sep 22, 2012
Herrin- Dr. Rahim Asgard, 72, of Herrin, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away at 2:20 PM, Friday, September 21, 2012 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Asgard was born on May 27, 1940 in Ardebil, Iran to Ezzat and Fatima (Yazdani) Asgharzadeh. He was married to Dr. Shahin Tacoukjou, the mother of his two children, in June 1966...
Frank "Red" Laswell
Sep 22, 2012
HerrinFranklin Red J. Laswell , 83, of Herrin, passed away at 3:10 PM, Friday, September 21, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. He was born September 13, 1929 in West Frankfort, Illinois to Theodore and Edna (Buskill) Laswell. They preceded him in death. Red served in the Navy from 1948-1950, and the Army from 1952-1954. He was a member of the American...
Dorothy Baysinger
Sep 19, 2012
Marion Dorothy Baysinger, 88 of Marion, passed away at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at her daughter’s home with family by her side. Graveside services for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Shara Robinson officiating in Freedom Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Marion 1st Church of God. Envelopes are...
Tina Gay Pierce
Sep 19, 2012
Herrin- Tina Gay (Miller) Pierce, 46, of Herrin, passed away at 5:08 PM, Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. She was born on October 12, 1965 in Carbondale to Glen N. and Barbara Joy (Timmons) Miller. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include- Mother- Barbara Miller of Herrin Daughter- Tiffany Elaine...
Rosanna Hightower
Sep 18, 2012
Marion Rosanna “Rose” Hightower, 75 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 4:35 AM at Parkway Manor. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Derek Shaw officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on...
Gary P. Thompson
Sep 17, 2012
Gary P. Thompson, 49, of Marion passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 3:27 P.M. at his home. Gary was born June 8, 1963 in California the son of Phillip and Sharon Lee (Morgan) Thompson. He was a chef at Disney World in California before relocating to Marion. Gary is survived by his; Two Brothers; Greg A. Thompson and...
Martha Medina
Sep 13, 2012
Martha Medina Martha Medina, 43, of Marion passed away at 3:08 PM on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. Funeral services for Martha will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion at 11:00 AM with Friar Uriel Salamanca officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill...
Tresa Garoutte
Sep 12, 2012
Creal Springs Tresa Garoutte, 52 of Creal Springs, passed away at 1:50 PM on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center with her husband by her side. According to her wishes her body will be cremated and services will be held by the family at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family...
Wilma Evelyn Baker
Sep 12, 2012
Herrin- WILMA EVELYN BAKER, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 2:15pm on Wednesday September 12, 2012 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Wilma was born in Jackson County, Illinois on December 7, 1926, the daughter of James and Helen (King) Morgan. She worked as a homemaker. Mrs. Baker was a member of West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin....
Donald Garlich
Sep 11, 2012
Donald L. Garlich Pittsburg—Donald L. Garlich, 66, of Pittsburg passed away at 8:07 PM on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at his home with family by his side. Memorial services for Mr. Garlich are scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Reverend Jeff Rush & Larry Garlich will officiate. There will be a...
Robert Alan Brewer
Sep 8, 2012
Herrin- Robert. A. Bob Brewer, 58, of Herrin, passed away at 8:13 AM, Friday, September 7, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Bob was born on April 13, 1954 in Chicago to Dallas and Lois J. (Shelton) Brewer. He married Sheilah Jones on November 9, 1974 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on May 29, 1993. He married Kendra Summers on...
Geneva Mae Trella
Sep 8, 2012
Marion – Geneva Mae Trella, 79, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Derek Shaw officiating. Mrs. Trella will be interred in Rose Hill Cemetery after the funeral...
Kathy Milburn
Sep 8, 2012
Kathy Milburn Marion – Kathy Milburn, of Marion, passed away on September 8, 2012 at her residence. Kathy was born to Orville & Jewell (Upchurch) Hayes. Kathy is survived by her son, Darrin (Jane) Milburn; Daughter, Michelle (Patric) Gent; Grandson, Ryan Milburn. She was preceded in death by her parents; Son, Allen Todd Milburn; Grandson, Tucker Todd Gent; Brother, Terry...
Ronald Mighell
Sep 6, 2012
Ronald E. Mighell Goreville—Ronald E. Mighell, 64, of Goreville passed away at Noon on Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Ronald will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson and Reverend RG Null officiating. Interment will follow in Busby Cemetery in...
Raymond Groves
Sep 5, 2012
Raymond Groves Raymond Groves, 88, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 7:25 PM at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Military Rites will be conducted at the funeral...
Mary L. Grimm
Sep 2, 2012
Marion Mary L. Grimm, 88, of Herrin passed away in Parkway Manor Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 8:21 AM. Funeral mass for Mary is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin, Illinois with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will precede...
LaVerne Marks
Aug 29, 2012
Marion LaVerne Marks, 93, of Marion passed away at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at his home with family by his side. Graveside funeral services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Brother RH Chitwood officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available...
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