Obituaries

George Elmo White

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Fredric Bruce Fosse

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

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

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...