Obituaries

Fredia Campbell

Fredia Campbell

Oct 1, 2010

Marion Fredia E. Campbell, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 9:42 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Fredia was born April 12, 1925 in Johnson County the daughter of William Carson and Martha Pearl (Graves) Murphy. She married James E. Campbell on June 22, 1946 in Marion and together they shared nearly 55 years of marriage, until...

Estes E. Haseker

Estes E. Haseker

Sep 28, 2010

Pittsburg Estes E. Haseker, 91, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 3:15 P.M. at the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County. Estes was born August 6, 1919 in Williamson County the son of George & Alzada (Hartwell) Haseker. He married Mildred Phillips on November 25, 1955 in Corinth, Mississippi and together they have been blessed with over...

Sylvia Dascotte

Sylvia Dascotte

Sep 28, 2010

Sylvia Dascotte Marion-Sylvia Dascotte, 94, of Marion passed away at 7:32 AM, Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Brother Paul Langan officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday...

Dave McBride

Dave McBride

Sep 28, 2010

Dave McBride Carbondale-Dave McBride, 57 of Carbondale passed away at 7:25 AM, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday at Blue Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Morse

Jacqueline "Jackie" Morse

Sep 27, 2010

Herrin Jacqueline Jackie Morse, 56, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 3:15 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Jackie was born January 3, 1954 in Carbondale the daughter of Donald & Lullia (Casey) Fisher. She married Jerry Morse on November 7, 1975 in Marion and together they have shared over 34 years of marriage. She worked at Maytag for 32...

Catherine G. "Kay" Williams

Catherine G. "Kay" Williams

Sep 25, 2010

Herrin- CATHERINE KAY G. WILLIAMS, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 6:40am on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at her home in Herrin. Kay was born in Johnston City on July 14, 1922, the daughter of William Henry and Edna Mae (Evilsizer) Borchelt. She married Richard Krantz and he preceded her in death in 1949. On November 28, 1957, she...

Mary Agnes Fraulini

Mary Agnes Fraulini

Sep 25, 2010

Marion- MARY AGNES FRAULINI, age 94, of Marion, passed away at 8:30am on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at her home in Marion. Mary was born in Benton on March 21, 1916, the daughter of William and Grace (Adams) Galloway. She married Alexander Fraulini in Owensboro, Kentucky on May 31, 1938. They shared forty-five years of marriage until his death on...

Todd Nolen

Todd Nolen

Sep 24, 2010

Todd B. Nolen Johnston City-Todd B. Nolen, 44, of Johnston City passed away at 4:34 Am, Friday, September 24, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. With respect to his wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family....

Karen Eairheart

Karen Eairheart

Sep 22, 2010

Marion Karen Ann Eairheart, 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:30 P.M. at the Murphysboro Rehab and Care Center. Karen was born July 3, 1943 in Harvey, Illinois the daughter of George & Maysel (Inman) Harmon. She married Robert L. Eairheart on May 25, 1963 in Marion and together they have shared over 47 years of marriage....

Mary L. Dobraski

Mary L. Dobraski

Sep 22, 2010

Mary L. Dobraski MARION-Mary L. Dobraski, 84, of Marion passed away at 11:15 PM, Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at her home. A private service has been held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with the arrangements. Mary was born June 8, 1926 in Fergus to Bert and Ora (Smith) Sanders. She married Bob Doraski on September 19, 1963...

Stephen Herren

Stephen Herren

Sep 22, 2010

Stephen Chris Herren MARION–Stephen Chris Herren, 39, of Marion, passed away at 7:30 AM Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at his parent’s home in Marion, Illinois. Services will be held at Blue Funeral Home on Monday September 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, September 27, 2010. Kerry Wilcut...

Alyce B. Raymond

Alyce B. Raymond

Sep 22, 2010

Carterville- ALYCE B RAYMOND, age 80, of Carterville, passed away at 7:25am on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Alyce was born in New Orleans on July 6, 1930, the daughter of Kenneth Bailey and Beatrice Raymond. She married Benson Raymond. He preceded her in death on November 10, 1999. Mrs. Raymond will be cremated. Private family services...

Carolyn Sue Mayfield-Askew

Carolyn Sue Mayfield-Askew

Sep 21, 2010

Carolyn Sue Mayfield-Askew MARION- Carolyn Sue Mayfield-Askew, 70, of Marion passed away at 1:56 Am, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born July 17. 1940 in Goreville, Illinois to Ernest T. & Geneva (Morgan) Grisham. She was married to Sam Askew and he survives. Survivors include her children; sons, Mike Mayfield, Daniel &...

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...