Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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,...
Val Adams
Apr 27, 2012
Creal Springs Val Jean Adams, 75, of Creal Springs passed away at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 27, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. It was Mr. Adams wishes that his body be cremated and no services held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Val was born on August 20, 1936...
Geraldine C. Porter
Apr 26, 2012
Herrin- GERALDINE CAROL PORTER, age 70, of Herrin, passed away at 4:50am on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Extended Care Facility in Clayton, Missouri. Geraldine was born on July 18, 1941in Harvard, Illinois, the daughter of Gordon and Alice (Wegner) Meseck. She attended a one-room school house through sixth grade and graduated from Harvard High School in 1959. She...
Harvey Simmons
Apr 25, 2012
Pittsburg Harvey S. Simmons, 74, of Pittsburg passed away at 2:40 PM in Herrin Rehab & Nursing Center on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the funeral service starting...
Jacqueline Jobe
Apr 23, 2012
Jacqueline Sue Jackie Jobe, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 3:14 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Jackie was born February 3, 1931 in Vienna the only child of Larry and Dorothea (Lentz) Newton. She married James Jim Jobe on July 6, 1950 in DeKalb and together they have shared over 61 years of marriage. She spent her life...
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