Obituaries
Billy Joe "B.J." King
Dec 13, 2010
Herrin- Billy Joe B.J. King, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 1:50 AM, Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Billy Joe was born on May 19, 1931 in Herrin to Millage and Thelma Pearl (Smith) King. He married Glenda Rae Jones on September 8, 1961 at the Herrin First United Methodist Church. She survives in Herrin. He...
Renee Blackford
Dec 13, 2010
Marion- RENEE BLACKFORD, age 46, of Marion, passed away at 11:30pm on Monday, December 13, 2010 at her home. Renee was born in Marion on November 1, 1964, the daughter of Reed and Barbara L. (Deaton) Gower. She attended the Orient Church of Christ. Survivors include her daughter- Christina Blackford and Randy Zachary of Marion, IL Daughter- Sarah Barnard and...
Eugene Porter
Dec 12, 2010
Eugene H. Porter Marion- Eugene H. Porter, 94, of Marion passed away, Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. A memorial service will be held for Gene on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 2:30 PM at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marion with the Reverend Marlin Otte officiating. A Fellowship Luncheon will be held following the service. In lieu of...
Margie Anna Throgmorton
Dec 12, 2010
Margie Anna Throgmorton Goreville- Marjorie Anna Throgmorton, 92, of Carbondale passed away at 2:30 PM on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, IL with the Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on Friday, December 17, 2010...
Rev. Paul Van Eckhout
Dec 12, 2010
Herrin- Rev. Paul Van Eckhout, 91, of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 11:30 PM, Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Paul was born on July 25, 1919 in Lochgelly, WV to Theoville and Marie (Bostal) Van Eckhout. He was a member of the greatest generation and a WWII Army veteran who fought...
Gregory Mandrell
Dec 12, 2010
Gregory D. Mandrell Marion - Gregory D. Mandrell, 51, of Marion, passed away at 5:24 PM on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Schell officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 5:00...
George W. Crain
Dec 11, 2010
George “Bill” Crain MARION – George William Terry “Bill” Crain, 91, of Marion, passed away at 6:45 AM, Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Burial will be...
Dorothy L. Bertels
Dec 10, 2010
Herrin- DOROTHY L. BERTELS, age 81, of Herrin, passed away at 7:40am on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Dorothy was born in East Saint Louis on July 2, 1929, the daughter of Fred M. and Hazel I. (DeVore) Slack. She married Clark L. Field in East St Louis on September 19, 1946. He preceded...
Edward Eugene Brooks
Dec 10, 2010
Edward Eugene Brooks GOREVILLE– Edward Eugene Brooks, 74, of Goreville passed away at 4:15 PM on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. Edward’s wishes were to have his body donated to the Southern Illinois University Medical School. There will be no service. Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler Cemetery in Springfield....
John Emery
Dec 9, 2010
John J. Emery Marion- John J. Emery, 86, of Marion passed away at 2:15 AM, Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg, IL. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 13, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorial donations may be made to...
Donald E. Zins
Dec 9, 2010
Marion- DONALD ZINS, age 66, of Marion, passed away at 9:45am on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at his home in Marion. Donald was born in St Paul, MN on October 18, 1944, the son of William Joseph and Evelyn (Blaske) Zins. He married Martha Dora Lasso at their home on May 24, 1995. She survives in Marion. Mr. Zins was...
William R. Davy
Dec 9, 2010
William R. “Bill” Davy Carbondale- William R. “Bill” Davy, 30, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010. He was born February 28, 1980 to William & Debbie Davy. Visitation will be held for Bill from 12:00 – 3:00 PM, on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, IL. There will be no service and burial will be...
Syble I. (Rodgers) Ragain-Alsip
Dec 7, 2010
Syble I. (Rodgers) Ragain-Alsip Creal Springs – Syble I. Alsip, 88, of Creal Springs passed away, surrounded by her loving family, as the Angels carried her home at 9:48 PM on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM , Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, IL. Visitation will...
Mae Louise LaBotte
Dec 7, 2010
Mae Louise Frick-LaBotte Marion- Mae Louise Frick-LaBotte, 79, of Marion went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ at 3:59 AM, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 10, 2010 at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion, with Reverend Scott Kallem and Reverend Larry Shacklee officiating. Visitation will be held...
Walter Lee
Dec 5, 2010
Walter Earl Lee Walter Earl Lee, 76, of Marion, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 1:45 PM at St. Louis University Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Zion United Church of Christ in Marion with the Reverend John Holst officiating. Visitation will be held at the...
Anna Lee Robinson
Dec 3, 2010
Herrin- ANNA LEE ROBINSON, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 6:15pm on Friday, December 3, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Anna was born in Clifford, Illinois on January 3, 1924, the daughter of Perry and Effie (Wilson) Vick. She married William Robinson in Herrin on June 14, 1947. He preceded her in death on January 10,...
Violet Throgmorton
Dec 3, 2010
Marion- VIOLET B. (WILL) THROGMORTON, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2010 at Angel Acres in Marion, where she has resided for the past year. Violet was born July 14, 1920 in Marion, the daughter of Earl and Sadie (Deaton) Buckner. On December 24, 1936, she married John C. Will in Anna-Jonesboro. To this...
Norman Bailey
Dec 2, 2010
Norman Ray Bailey Marion- Norman Ray Bailey, 59, of Marion passed away, Thursday, December 2, 2010 at home. It was Norman’s wish that there be no visitation or funeral service. Instead donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL, 62959....
Jack D. Stanley
Dec 2, 2010
Jack D. Stanley Marion – Jack D. Stanley, 79, of Marion past away at 11:58 PM on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, IL, with the Reverend Jerry Schell officiating. Visitation will be held from noon until 2:00 PM...
Phillip C. Swartzentrover
Nov 30, 2010
Phillip C. Swartzentrover Creal Springs, IL– Phillip C. Swartzentrover, 52, of Creal Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 11:00 AM – 1:00...
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