Obituaries

Edgar Pulley

Edgar Pulley

Sep 2, 2010

Edgar Pulley MARION–Edgar Pulley, 92, of Marion passed away at 5:20 AM, Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at the Blue Funeral Home on Sunday September 5, 2010 at 1:30 PM. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy, IL. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5:00...

Jack L. Leach

Jack L. Leach

Sep 2, 2010

Hurst- Jack L. Leach, 88, of Hurst, died at 12:05 AM, Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jack was born on February 6, 1922 in Blairsville to Fount & Della (Harper) Leach. He married Dessie Davie and she preceded him in death in 1979. Jack was a WWII Army combat veteran. He was honorably discharged...

Mary Raymer

Mary Raymer

Sep 1, 2010

Mary Raymer SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-Mary Raymer, 89, of Pontiac, Michigan formerly of Carrier Mills and Energy passed away at 2:50 PM, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Clarkston Specialty Health Care Center in Clarkston, Michigan. There will be a memorial service for her friends and family in the Southern Illinois area at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is handling...

Evelyn L. Treece

Evelyn L. Treece

Sep 1, 2010

Herrin- EVELYN L. TREECE, age 91, of Herrin, passed away at 3:55pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Evelyn was born in Herrin on October 11, 1918, the daughter of Arch and Effie (McCall) Jackson. She married Fred B. Treece in Herrin on June 4, 1941. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1998. Mrs. Treece was...

Marilyn Ashe

Marilyn Ashe

Sep 1, 2010

Marilyn D Ashe MARION-Marilyn “Mickey” Ashe, 78, of Marion passed away at 8:15 PM, Weds, September 01, 2010 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 04, 2010 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marion with Reverend Marlon Otte officiating. The burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion after the...

Marguerite Mary Wood

Marguerite Mary Wood

Aug 31, 2010

Marguerite Mary Wood, 98, of Lake City, Florida formerly of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 7:30 A.M. at the Lake City Medical Center in Florida. Marguerite was born August 25, 1912 in Parker City, Illinois the daughter of Otis Otto and Daisy M. (Cain) Cole. She was a secretary for the public schools...

William  Hindman

William Hindman

Aug 29, 2010

William “Pete” Hindman MARION-William “Pete” Hindman, 94 of Marion passed away at 5:03 AM, Sunday, August 29, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dink Phelps and Reverend Jerry Schell officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...

Frank Leon Hall

Frank Leon Hall

Aug 28, 2010

Frank Leon Hall MARION-Frank Leon Hall, 47, of Marion passed away at 9:59 AM, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. With respect to his wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family. Frank was born April 14, 1963 in Cairo to Emmitt and Ora Lee...

Imogene Absher

Imogene Absher

Aug 27, 2010

Imogene Absher MARION–Imogene Absher, 90, of Marion completed her journey on Earth and went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 7:25 PM, August 27, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Wayne Absher officiating. Visitation will...

Charles Eugene Miller

Charles Eugene Miller

Aug 26, 2010

Charles Eugene Miller MARION-Charles Eugene Miller, 69, of Marion passed away at 4:00 PM on Thursday August 26, 2010 in Heartland Regional Medical Center. His wishes where to be cremated. Blue Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with the arrangements

Gilbert J. Malacarne

Gilbert J. Malacarne

Aug 26, 2010

Gilbert J. Malacarne TUNNEL HILL-Gilbert J. Malacarne, 74, of Tunnel Hill passed away at 5:04 PM, Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Howard Strunk officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at...

William Kenneth Van Winkle

William Kenneth Van Winkle

Aug 25, 2010

William Kenneth Van Winkle CARTERVILLE_William Kenneth Van Winkle, 61 of Carterville passeed away at 6:40 AM, Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at his residence. He was cremated with no local services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with the arrangements.

Kathy O'Steen

Kathy O'Steen

Aug 24, 2010

Kathy O’Steen GOREVILLE-Kathy O’Steen, 73, of Goreville passed away at 12:28 PM, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on...

Lewis D. Jones

Lewis D. Jones

Aug 23, 2010

Herrin- Lewis D. Jones, 71, of Herrin, passed away at 9:46 AM, Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Lewis was born on October 26, 1938 in Herrin to Robert L. & Olene (Edwards) Jones. He was a US Army veteran who served in Germany. He was a tool maker at Maytag in Herrin and retired from there in 2003....

William M.  Carroll

William M. Carroll

Aug 23, 2010

William M. “Bill” Carroll GOREVILLE-William M. “Bill” Carroll, 83, of Goreville has gone to be with the Lord at 6:00 PM, Monday, August 23, 2010 at his farm in Goreville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Gilbert Craig officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on...

Mathew Graves, Jr.

Mathew Graves, Jr.

Aug 23, 2010

Mathew Graves, Jr. MARION– Mathew Graves, Jr., 87, of Marion passed away at 8:10 AM, Monday, August 23, 2010 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Gordon Montgomery officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the services. Mathew was born...

Margaret Carol Pisoni

Margaret Carol Pisoni

Aug 23, 2010

Herrin- Margaret Carol Pisoni, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 11:30 AM, Saturday, August 21, 2010 at her daughter Leslies home in Ladue, MO. Margaret was born on October 2, 1935 in Herrin to Natal & Louise (Ruggeri) De Muri. Margaret graduated from Herrin High School in 1953. She married Richard Pisoni on June 20, 1959 at Our Lady of...

Martin Jay Logan

Martin Jay Logan

Aug 22, 2010

Martin Jay Logan MARION-Martin Jay Logan, son of Thomas Jay and Jocelyn Logan, died August 22, 2010, a result of a diving accident at Kentucky Lake. He was 36 years old; born June 24, 1974. He was the oldest of two siblings. He grew up in Marion, Illinois and attended Marion Junior High and High School. He graduated from Hackley...

Donavon Forquer

Donavon Forquer

Aug 22, 2010

Donavon Forquer MARION-Donavon Forquer, 85, of Marion passed away at 5:25 PM, Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the V.A. Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Richard Sullins officiating. The family has asked Family and friends to meet at the cemetery. Blue Funeral Home in...

Jerry Wayne Walker

Jerry Wayne Walker

Aug 21, 2010

Jerry Wayne Walker TUNNEL HILL-Jerry Wayne Walker, 60, of Tunnel Hill, passed away at 12:42 AM, Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Pastor Glenn Webb officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 27,...