Obituaries

Robert Hartwell

Robert Hartwell

May 18, 2011

Robert Hartwell, Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Marine Corp Air Station 29 Palms, California. Robbie was born January 20, 1986 in Orange County, California. He is the son of Timothy and Andrea Hartwell, both Navy Veterans. He is an active duty member of the United States Navy. Robbie is also a member...

Linda Young

Linda Young

May 17, 2011

Linda L. Young Marion- Linda Young, 66, of Marion, passed away at 7:06 AM on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Linda’s wishes were to be cremated and that no services be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family. She wanted others to make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in her memory;...

Vivian Hudgens-Escue

Vivian Hudgens-Escue

May 17, 2011

Vivian Hudgens-Escue Marion-Vivian Escue, 94, of Marion passed away at 1:15 AM on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Herrin Rehab & Nursing. Services will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 starting at 9 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion; Reverend Jerry Schell & Reverend Jim Jackson will officiate. Burial will take place in Friendship Cemetery in Goreville following...

Manda Ellen Turner

Manda Ellen Turner

May 16, 2011

Marion Manda Ellen (Tanner) Turner, 99, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 9:30 A.M. at her home. Manda was born February 10, 1912 in the community of Dykersburg the daughter of Earnest and Edith (Dunaway) Tanner. She married Wiley Turner on October 29, 1928 in Elizabethtown. He preceded her in death. She was a member of Indian Camp...

Leslie R. Hunt

Leslie R. Hunt

May 16, 2011

LESLIE R. HUNT Creal Springs- Leslie R. Hunt, 66, of Creal Springs, died at 12:15 PM on Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home As per his wishes he will be cremated and a graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Leslie was born on August 23, 1944 in...

Jackquline Shaw

Jackquline Shaw

May 16, 2011

Jackquline Rae Shaw Johnston City- Jackquline Rae Shaw, 73, of Johnston City, passed away at 12:51 PM on Monday, May 16, 2011 in the home of loving relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 3 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Michael Glasco officiating. Visitation will be held starting at 1 PM,...

Lucy Bell (Kelton) Allsopp

Lucy Bell (Kelton) Allsopp

May 13, 2011

Marion Lucy Bell (Kelton) Allsopp, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6:30 A.M. at her home in Marion. Lucy was born February 10, 1923 in Williamson County the daughter of Sam Tobe & Ruth (Walker) Kelton. She married Kenneth Allsopp on October 15, 1972 and he preceded her in death. She has been a member of Marion...

Sandra L. Tressler

Sandra L. Tressler

May 10, 2011

Herrin- SANDRA L. TRESSLER, age 40, of Herrin, passed away at 12:45pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at her home in Herrin. Sandra was born on August 25, 1970 in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of Leta Phelps and Wayne Gulley. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herrin. Survivors include her four beautiful children- Ashley Tressler, Nevin...

Vadia Ruth West

Vadia Ruth West

May 9, 2011

Vadia Ruth West Marion-Vadia Ruth West, 83, of Marion, passed away at 7:25 PM on Monday, May 9, 2011 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating; burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Donald Ralph Halbert

Donald Ralph Halbert

May 7, 2011

Donald Ralph Halbert Marion—Donald R. Halbert, 72, of Marion, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his home in Marion. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:30 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with the Reverend Mike Hood officiating; burial will be in White Oak Cemetery, south of Marion. Visitation will be on Tuesday,...

Ronald Lynn Bertrand

Ronald Lynn Bertrand

May 6, 2011

Ronald L. Bertrand, 66, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away at home on May 6, 2011. He was born August 28, 1944, in Beaumont, Texas, the son of the late Helen and John Bertrand. He was the second of 4 siblings. A memorial service will be held for Ron on Wednesday, May11, 2011 at 7 PM at Blue Funeral Home...

Clara P. Wheeler

Clara P. Wheeler

May 5, 2011

Creal Springs- CLARA PAULINE WHEELER, age 67, of Creal Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at her home in Creal Springs. Clara was born in Aurora, IL on January 20, 1944, the daughter of Emil and Mary (Popp) Pitz. She married Kenneth Wheeler in Aurora on December 31, 1960. He survives in Creal Springs. Mrs. Wheeler was a...

Jeffrey Alan Cross

Jeffrey Alan Cross

May 4, 2011

Jeff Cross Marion-Jeff Cross, 41, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM at his home. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 12-1 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 1 PM at the funeral home with Reverend Darrell Ford officiating. Military Rites will be conducted on-site...

Wesley Allen Moyer

Wesley Allen Moyer

May 4, 2011

Wesley Allen Moyer Marion- Wesley Moyer, 77, of Marion passed away at 2:20 Am on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Herrin Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion; Reverend Tim Ozment will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM – 2 PM on Saturday at the funeral...

Alice Violett

Alice Violett

May 3, 2011

Alice Violett of Marion, Illinois passed away surrounded by her family in the late morning of May 3rd, 2011. Alice was born August 6th, 1920, to W.A. and Byrd Mathis. Alice was survived by her daughter Ann Moore and son-in-law Larry Moore. Alice was also survived by her grandson, Greg Mayer and his wife Monica of Lubbock, Texas, and her...

Fredrick William Zielke

Fredrick William Zielke

May 2, 2011

Desoto- Fredrick William Zielke, 57, of Desoto, passed away at 6:53 PM, Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1953 in Northville, MI to Harold & Betty (Clapp) Zielke. He was a Veteran of the United Stated Navy and was self-employed for many years as a carpenter. He was a loving father, son, brother...

John Manier

John Manier

Apr 30, 2011

John B. Manier Johnston City-John B. Manier, 77, of Johnston City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 30, 2011. A private graveside service was held; Blue Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with arrangements. John was born on January 26, 1934 in Jacksonville, IL to Kenneth & Beulah (Smith) Manier. He married Ruby Moake, who...

Pauline Jones Hodges

Pauline Jones Hodges

Apr 28, 2011

Herrin- Pauline Jones Hodges, 87, of Herrin, passed away at, 2:56 AM, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Herrin Hospital. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 29, 2011 at Herrin City Cemetery. Pastor Todd Hawk will officiate. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the graveside. Graveside funeral arrangements were made by Johnson-Hughes...

Zinea "Anne" S. Bennett

Zinea "Anne" S. Bennett

Apr 28, 2011

Herrin- ZINEA S. ANNE BENNETT, age 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis. Zinea was born in Herrin on March 20, 1920, the daughter of Joseph A. and Grace (Copher) Saloom. Mrs. Bennett was a member of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church in Indianapolis. She had retired...

Allen J. Knuth

Allen J. Knuth

Apr 28, 2011

Allen Joseph Knuth Johnston City, IL-Allen J. Knuth, 67, of Johnston City, went home to be with the Lord at 10:35 PM on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Herrin Hospital after an extensive illness. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 11 AM - Noon at Abundant Life Assembly of God Church; 1409 East DeYoung, Marion,...