Obituaries

Betty Jane Hilliard

Betty Jane Hilliard

Sep 21, 2010

Marion Betty Jane Hilliard, 84, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 3:40 P.M. at Parkway Manor. Betty was a lifetime resident of Marion born June 27, 1926 the daughter of George L. and Rena (Cox) Phillips. She married Perry Hilliard on June 29, 1976 at the First Christian Church in Murphysboro and together they shared over 32 years...

Earl May

Earl May

Sep 21, 2010

Herrin- Boy Scout Master Earl May, 95, of St. Louis, Missouri formerly of Herrin, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 5:45 P.M. at St. Johns Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Earl was born July 18, 1915 in Linton, Indiana the son of John Calvin & Lydia Ann May. He married Mildred McNeely on December 31, 1937 in...

Basil M. Bowen

Basil M. Bowen

Sep 20, 2010

Herrin- Basil Martin Bowen, 74, of Herrin, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 in Herrin. Basil was born on June 17, 1936 in St. Louis, Mo to James Albert & Martha Jean (Whitecotton) Bowen. He married Opal June Caraker on December 15, 1954 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on December 21, 2008. He was a Truck Driver for...

Betty Louise Wagoner

Betty Louise Wagoner

Sep 19, 2010

Herrin- Betty Louise Wagoner, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 4:20pm on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at her son't residence in Enfield, IL. Betty was born in Anna on December 31, 1926, the daughter of Louie and Mable (Sandlin) Hileman. She married John A Wagoner. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2006. Mrs. Wagoner worked as a...

Mabel J. Lezu

Mabel J. Lezu

Sep 17, 2010

Marion- MABEL J. LEZU, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 2:30pm on Friday, September 17, 2010 at her home in Marion. Mabel was born in Herrin on November 23, 1933, the daughter of Clyde and Mamie (Lawson) Donahue. She married Frank J. Lezu in Herrin on June 29, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1995. Mrs....

William G. Patterson

William G. Patterson

Sep 16, 2010

William “Bill” Patterson MARION– William “Bill” Patterson, 80, of Marion passed away at 8:15 AM on September 16, 2010 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Wade Halva officiating. Military Rites will be held at the cemetery with VFW Post 1301, American...

Twins Pritchett

Twins Pritchett

Sep 15, 2010

Baby Pritchett Twins MARION- Baby Pritchett Twins, children of Alicia (Carter) and Aaron Pritchett of Marion, passed away at 6:00 and 6:01 AM, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial services will commence directly following at 11:00...

Dorris Christopher

Dorris Christopher

Sep 14, 2010

Dorris G. Christopher Marion-Dorris G. Christopher, 82, of Marion passed away at 3:15 PM, Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at her home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, September 17, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Private burial will be held in Maplewood Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Dorris...

Norma Jean Boester

Norma Jean Boester

Sep 13, 2010

Marion Norma Jean Boester, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Jean was born December 6, 1930 in Cook, County the daughter of Edward & Pauline (Penland) Grant. She married Rudolph Rudy Boester on September 9, 1988 in Marion, he survives in Marion. She was a member of the Marion First Church of...

Patricia Ann Carney

Patricia Ann Carney

Sep 13, 2010

Herrin- Patricia Ann Carney, 62, of Herrin, passed away at 4:15 AM, Friday, September 10, 2010 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. Patricia was born on August 14, 1948 in Herrin to Clarence H. & Christine M. (Stacy) Williams. She married Thomas J. Carney on March 15, 1984 in Herrin. He survives of Herrin. She was a protestant and enjoyed...

Shirley Lamphere

Shirley Lamphere

Sep 13, 2010

Marion Shirley Dean Lamphere, 75, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 12:44 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born December 27, 1934 in Creal Springs the daughter of William & Pearl (Needham) Murphy. She married Edward J. Dempsey in Southgate, California and he preceded her in death. She was later married to Lewis Lamphere and he...

Donald E. Fout

Donald E. Fout

Sep 12, 2010

Herrin- DONALD E. FOUT, age 72, of Herrin, formerly of Ingleside, IL, passed away at 7:00pm on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Donald was born in Ringwood, IL on May 21, 1938, the son of Ben and Lucille Fout. He married Carol Macas in Lake Villa, IL on December 22, 1971. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Fout was...

John E. Tonner

John E. Tonner

Sep 11, 2010

John E. “Papa John” Tonner Pittsburg- John E. “Papa John” Tonner, 80 of Pittsburg passed away at 8:13 PM, Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Don Schluter officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00...

Phillip Pyland

Phillip Pyland

Sep 11, 2010

Phillip R. Pyland GOREVILLE-Phillip R. Pyland, 45, of Goreville passed away at 3:15 PM, Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday, September 17, 2010 at the First Pentecostal Church of Goreville with Reverend R.G. Null officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the family. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville...

Thomas L. Mockerman

Thomas L. Mockerman

Sep 11, 2010

Thomas L. Mockerman Pittsburg-Thomas L. Mockerman, 54, of Pittsburg passed away at 8:14 PM, Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Pastor Don Schluter officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service on Wednesday...

Dorothy P. Ladd

Dorothy P. Ladd

Sep 10, 2010

Energy- Dorothy P. Ladd, 93, of Energy, passed away at 12:03 AM, Friday, September 10, 2010 at her home. Dorothy was born on September 16, 1916 in Christian County, Kentucky to Eula & Emma (Knight) Wade. She married John H. Ladd on March 3, 1933 in Crofton, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1988 after 55 years...

Roger Hines

Roger Hines

Sep 9, 2010

Roger W. Hines, 62, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 10:38 A.M. at Washington County Hospital in Nashville, Illinois. Roger was born September 15, 1947 in Riverside, New Jersey the son of Richard & Ellen (Ryan) Hines. He married Jackie DeMonsi on July 19, 1969 in Riverside, New Jersey and together they have shared over 41 years of...

Adris M. Parker

Adris M. Parker

Sep 7, 2010

Marion- ADRIS M. PARKER, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 7:35pm on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Frankfort Healthcare and Rehab Center in West Frankfort. Adris was born in Marion on March 9, 1925, the daughter of Harry and Bessie (Ingram) Ingram. She married Joseph Franklin Parker in Marion on April 30, 1946. He preceded her in death on...

Verne Chornak

Verne Chornak

Sep 5, 2010

Marion- VERNE CHORNAK, age 96, of Marion, passed away at 2:28am on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Verne was born in Franklin County on February 15, 1914, the daughter of Frank and Vernie (Sondor) Chornak. Survivors include one brother- Frank and Mollie Chornak of Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-...

Loren Moore

Loren Moore

Sep 3, 2010

Loren Moore, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 02, 2010 at 7:30 A.M. at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Loren was born November 2, 1921 in Creal Springs the son of Volney & Betty (McRoy) Moore. He married Virginia L. Dorothy White on September 6, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and together they were blessed with over 68 years...