Obituaries

John E. Pendall

John E. Pendall

Nov 12, 2011

Bush- JOHN E. PENDALL, age 50, of Bush, passed away at 8:44pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in Herrin on September 25, 1961, the son of Charles R. and Janet Marie (Hall) Pendall. Johnny had a zest for life. He never met a stranger and was proud to spend his years as a life-long...

Elizabeth M. Stewart

Elizabeth M. Stewart

Nov 12, 2011

Marion- Elizabeth M. Stewart, age 75, of Marion, passed away on November 12th, 2011 at Marion Rehab and Nursing. Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart will be held at the Blue Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 16th at 11am. There will be a visitation at the funeral home from 5-8pm on Tuesday, November 15th. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Dr....

Jimmy Shadden

Jimmy Shadden

Nov 11, 2011

Marion- Jimmy E. Shadden, 61, passed away November 11, 2011 at 7:40 am at his home in Marion. A memorial service will be held at the 3rd Baptist Church in Marion on Tuesday, November 15th at 11 am. There will be a time of visitation at the church from 10am until the service hour. Rev. Scott Kallem will officiate. Military...

Carl L. Wilkins

Carl L. Wilkins

Nov 9, 2011

Carl L. Wilkins, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:06 P.M. at his home. Carl was born June 13, 1924 in Stonefort the son of George and Peggy (Hancock) Wilkins. He married Sondra Weimann on May 10, 1969 in Zeigler and together they have shared over 42 years of marriage. He was a veteran, proudly serving in...

William H. Borum

William H. Borum

Nov 8, 2011

Marion William H. Borum, 71, passed away at his residence. William was born March 10, 1941 the son of Loren E. and Velma (Harris) Borum. He was a United States Navy Veteran, William retired from the Water Department for the City of Marion, where he had worked as a water treatment plant operator. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 10,...

Edna Dueringer

Edna Dueringer

Nov 8, 2011

Herrin Edna Lorraine Dueringer, 90, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:55 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Edna was born January 5, 1921 in Freeman Spur the daughter of Jack and Pearl (Furlow) Meadows. She was of the Pentecostal Faith, she had worked as a caregiver to the elderly. Edna is survived by her; Son Paul Dueringer of Marion...

Eva  Mofield

Eva Mofield

Nov 7, 2011

Marion--Eva Mae “Ivy” Mofield, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:28 PM at her home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday November 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is set for Friday from 5:00 PM until the service hour. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are available at...

Bob Rossin

Bob Rossin

Nov 7, 2011

Herrin- Bob Rossin, 78, of Herrin, passed from this life into the loving arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 7, 2011 at his home. Bob was born July 1, 1933 in Carterville to Charles and Dolly (Baggett) Rossin. He graduated from Herrin High School in May of 1951. He married Virginia Upchurch, who was the love of...

Mildred E. Stilley

Mildred E. Stilley

Nov 5, 2011

Marion- Mildred E Stilley, 95, of Marion passed away November 5, 2011 at 5:24 AM at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services for Mrs. Stilley will be held on Tuesday, November 8th at 11 AM with Reverend Kevin McNeely officiating at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. There will be a visitation held from 9am until the service...

Lou Ann Bucher

Lou Ann Bucher

Nov 4, 2011

Herrin- LOU ANN J. BUCHER, age 83, of Herrin passed away at 4:00pm on November 2nd, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Lou Ann was born on September 2nd, 1928 in Herrin, the daughter of Glenn G. and Edith (Burklow) Newcom. She married Allen F. Bucher, who preceded her in death on January 4th, 2010. Survivors include her Son- Rodger...

Cecelia J. Adelsberger

Cecelia J. Adelsberger

Nov 2, 2011

Freeman Spur- CECELIA J. ADELSBERGER, age 95, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 10:40am on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. Cecelia was born on October 16, 1916 in Franklin County, the daughter of Hypolite and Mary Anna Surgalski. She married Ralph Adelsberger in Piggott, Arkansas on April 24, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1993....

Mary Marlene Calhoon

Mary Marlene Calhoon

Nov 2, 2011

Goreville-Mary Marlene Calhoon, 73, of Goreville, passed away at 12:36 AM on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home with her husband by her side. Funeral services for Mary will be on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM at McKinney Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverends Kenny Blumenstock & Dale Billingsley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM –...

Anna V. Hindman

Anna V. Hindman

Nov 2, 2011

Herrin- ANNA V. HINDMAN, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 6:55am on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home in Herrin. Anna was born on November 14, 1923 in Reggio Calabria, Italy, the daughter of Peter and Dominica (Canale) Viterisi. Anna immigrated, with her mother, to America, in 1924, when she was six months old. Anna married Paul Hindman...

Peggy Louise Deaton

Peggy Louise Deaton

Nov 2, 2011

Sparta—Peggy Louise Deaton, 63, of Sparta passed away at 8:20 PM on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at her home. Per her request, there will be no visitation and a burial service will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Trammel Cemetery in Stonefort with Reverend Jeff Downard officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the...

Daniel Shelby

Daniel Shelby

Oct 31, 2011

Herrin- DANIEL A. SHELBY, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at his home at 10:05am on Monday, October 31, 2011. Daniel was born in Sikeston, MO on December 8, 1945, the son of Frank and Margaret (Mifflin) Shelby. Mr. Shelby had retired from his custodial positions at the Herrin American Legion and the West Frankfort Elks, where he was a...

William David Griffith

William David Griffith

Oct 30, 2011

Herrin- William David Griffith, 60, of Herrin, passed away at 3:34 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. David was born on October 17, 1951 in Possum Trot, KY to William D. & Geraldine (Brasher) Griffith. He married Mary E. Pearson on March 3, 1973 in Hurst. She survives of Herrin. David was a Veteran of the...

HIlda Marie Johnson

HIlda Marie Johnson

Oct 28, 2011

Herrin- Hilda M. Johnson, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 8:35 AM, Friday, October 28, 2011 at her home. Hilda was born on May 22, 1918 in DuQuoin to Herman John and Mary Anna (Woll) Hirsch. She married Elmer E. Johnson on May 20, 1930 in DuQuoin. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1996. She was employed as...

Mildred King

Mildred King

Oct 28, 2011

Mildred L. King, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7:35 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Mildred was born September 1, 1927 in Creal Springs the daughter of Oscar and Fredith (Parks) Henson. She married LaVern King on June 8, 1945 in Marion and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his death on April 12, 2000....

Shirley Yost

Shirley Yost

Oct 26, 2011

Shirley A. Yost, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 8:49 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born January 15, 1939 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Woodrow and Juanita (Williams) Cobb. She married Bobby Yost on August 15, 1958 in Johnston City and together they have shared over 53 years of marriage. She was a...

Alfred Bradley

Alfred Bradley

Oct 23, 2011

Creal Springs Alfred Bradley, 81 of Creal Springs passed away at 9:30 AM on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his home. Memorial services for Alfred will be on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Noon at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. A time of gathering for friends and family will precede the services on Thursday at...