Obituaries
Clarence Dexter "Woody" Woodring
May 31, 2012
Herrin- Clarence Dexter Woody Woodring, 72, of Herrin, passed away at 10:15 AM, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his home. Woody was born on April 27, 1940 in Rosiclare to Jerold and Audrey (Radcliffe) Woodring. He married Joanne E. Shelford on March 21, 1964 in Hurst. She survives of Herrin. Woody proudly served his country while enlisted in the US...
Margaret J. Absher
May 28, 2012
Herrin- Margaret June Absher, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 12:45 AM, Monday, May 28, 2012 in Herrin. Margaret was born on June 20, 1924 in Carterville to Victor and Nellie Hale (Harris) Ward. She married Louis Angelo Absher, the love of her life, in Marion on December 7, 1941. Together they shared 71 years of life in a loving...
Gertrude I. Tanner
May 27, 2012
Marion Gertrude I. Tanner, 86, of Marion passed away at 10:30 PM on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at her residence. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Tanner will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Jeff Odom officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the gravesite. Blue Funeral Home in...
Wilma Deaton
May 24, 2012
Wilma Mae (Turnage) Deaton, age 85 passed away peacefully on May 23rd in Tallahassee, Fl. She was born and raised in Creal Springs, IL, but has since lived in Indiana, Texas, and the past 26 years in Tallahassee, Florida. She was married to Vernell Deaton for 43 years. She was a busy homemaker most of the time, but still found...
James Palmer
May 24, 2012
Marion James Adrian Palmer, 43, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Funeral services are set for Noon on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Heartland Christian Church-900 East Boyton Street in Marion-with Brother Greg Gibbs officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the funeral...
Juanita Kelley
May 22, 2012
Goreville Juanita (Parks) Kelley, 90, of Goreville passed away at 5:45 AM on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services for Juanita will be on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, with Reverend RG Null & Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation is from 5-8 PM at the...
Ann Sullivan
May 21, 2012
Herrin- Ann Annadel Sullivan, 91, of Herrin, went to be with the Lord at 9:15 PM, Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. She was born September 29, 1920 in St. Louis, MO to Fredrick and Della (Fleer) Schroeder. She married Rollie Earl Sullivan on February 3, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on June 27,...
Thomas Ward
May 20, 2012
Murphysboro Thomas Ward, 84, of Murphysboro passed away at 10:45 AM on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services for Thomas are scheduled for Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the service from 2:00 – 4:00 at the funeral home. Interment...
Marcus White-Brooks
May 19, 2012
Stonefort Stonefort--Marcus A. White-Brooks, 28, cherished son and father, left his earthly body behind when he passed away at 3:49 AM on Saturday, May 19, 2012. A Celebration of Marcus’ Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 26, 2012 in Blue Funeral Home in Marion. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the Celebration from...
Vickie Ann Swartzentrover
May 19, 2012
Creal Springs Vickie Ann Swartzentrover, 51, of Creal Springs passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 during the early evening hours in Heartland Regional Medical Center. According to Vickie’s wishes, her body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held by her son, James. Services for Mrs. Swartzentrover will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 22,...
Christine Mutchek
May 16, 2012
Freeman Spur- CHRISTINE MUTCHEK, age 87, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 11:25am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Christine was born in Herrin on July 9, 1924, the daughter of Nick and Grace (Alexander) Null. She married Jack Mutchek in Mount Vernon on July 11, 1963. Together, they shared forty-eight years of marriage. Jack survives...
Dr. Donald L. Smothers
May 15, 2012
Donald L. Smothers, DDS, 81, of Marion passed away at 8:53 Am on Monday, May 14, 2012 in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Dr. Smothers will be held at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 with Reverend Tim Ozment officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. A time...
John J. Kosco, Sr.
May 14, 2012
Herrin- John J. Kosco, Sr., 87, of Herrin, passed away at 1:29 PM, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. John was born on October 1, 1924 to Alexander and Mary Kosco in Terra Haute, IN. He married Zelia P. Zee Lenne on September 7, 1947 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terre...
Sally Watt
May 12, 2012
Goreville Sally Watt, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Herrin Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Per her wishes, her body will be cremated and the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to Debbie Choate: Great Regional Marion Humane Shelter Spay & Neuter; envelopes are available...
Jeffrey Dwyer
May 11, 2012
Marion Jeffrey Dwyer, 49, passed away May 11, 2012 at 3:35 PM at his home in Marion. Funeral services for Mr. Dwyer will be held at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 11AM. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. There will be a visitation held at the funeral home on...
Kenton Lee Neal
May 11, 2012
Marion- KENTON LEE NEAL, age 49, passed away at 6:20pm on Friday, May 11, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Centralia. Kenton was born in Carbondale on June 14, 1962, the son of Fred and Sondra (Weismann) Neal. He was a proud graduate of Anna-Jonesboro High School. Kenton was a resident of the Warren G. Murray Developmental Center in Centralia,...
Oscar "Bud" Snider
May 8, 2012
Oscar Bud Snider, 70, passed away on Monday May 7, 2012 at 2:54 P.M. at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. Bud was born December 6, 1941 in Williamson County the son of Herman and Allene (Blumenstock) Snider. He married Carolyn Sue Grimes on June 4, 1960 in Marion and together they have been blessed with over 51 years of marriage....
Wanda Burtt
May 6, 2012
Marion Wanda Jean Hill Smiley Burtt, 78 passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. It was Wanda’s wishes that her earthly body be cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at her home in Marion, 703 North McClaren Avenue, on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from Noon – 4:00 PM; friends and family are encouraged to attend....
Nichole Grace Adams
May 6, 2012
West Frankfort Nichole Grace Adams, infant daughter of Cheyanne Grace Adams & Logan Shelton, went straight into the arms of Jesus at 11:10 AM on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Graveside services for Baby Nichole will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 11, 2012 in Herrin City Cemetery with Reverend Ivan Ryan officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the Adams...
Nola Marks
May 4, 2012
Nola Marks Marion-Nola Marks, 90, passed away May 4, 2012 at 10;55 AM in Heartland Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Graveside services for Mrs. Marks will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 11AM in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Brothers R.H. Chitwood & Mike Cox officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the Donor’s Choice; envelopes...
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