Obituaries

James Palmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Lou Durham

Mary Lou Durham

May 4, 2012

GOREVILLE -- Mary Lou Durham, 84, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. Services for Ms. Durham will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 7, in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with the Revs. Dale Billingsley and R.G. Null officiating. Burial will be in Reynoldsburg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m....

Mabel Ferguson

Mabel Ferguson

May 2, 2012

Spillertown Mabel L. Ferguson, 93, of Spillertown passed away peacefully in her family home at 6:26 PM on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Funeral services for Mrs. Ferguson will be held at Noon on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Blue Funereal Home in Marion with Reverend “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Mabel will be interred in Oddfellows Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be...

Gary Dean Kirby

Gary Dean Kirby

May 2, 2012

Goreville Gary Dean Kirby, 77, of Goreville was reunited with his wife at 4:35 AM on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion surrounded by his family. Masonic Rites will be performed by the Saline Masonic Lodge #339 at 12:45 PM on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Blue Funeral Home-Goreville. Funeral services will be conducted for...

Herbert Hurst

Herbert Hurst

Apr 29, 2012

Marion Herbert E. Hurst, 83, of rural Marion passed away at 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. It was Mr. Hurst's wishes that his body be cremated and no services held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Herbert Eugene was born on Tuesday, February 19,...