Obituaries

Jessie L. Wilkie
May 16, 2010
Herrin- Jessie L. Wilkie, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 1:36 PM, Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. Jessie was born on New Years Day 1918 in Benton to Joe Harris & Ethel (Easley) Neal. She married Robert A. Wilkie, II in Benton. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1992. Jessie formerly worked at...

Wilma K. Barnes
May 15, 2010
Marion- Wilma K. Barnes, 89, of Marion, passed away at 3:55 PM, Friday, May 14, 2010. Wilma was born on May 12, 1921 in Holland, MI to Joseph and Fanny (Kars) Klinge. She married Gareth B. Barnes, MD, on November 14, 1942 in Holland, MI. He preceded her in death on September 28, 1987. Wilma graduated from Holland High School...
Annie Marie Hill
May 11, 2010
Annie Marie Hill, 39, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Annie was born May 26, 1970 in Lepanto, Arkansas the daughter of Jesse & Christine (Corinth) Ferguson. She married Jason Hill on November 18, 1990 in Marion and together they have shared over 19 years of marriage. Annie was a waitress at Grandma Helens....
Melba L. Russell
May 9, 2010
Herrin- Melba L. Russell, 86, of Herrin, died at 12:54 AM, Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Melba was born on November 15, 1923 in Wayne Co., IL to Fred & Cora (Grove) Blessing. She married Edward E.C. Russell on May 2, 1942 in Centralia. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2004. Melba worked for several years...
Misty Jo McClure
May 8, 2010
West Frankfort Misty Jo McClure, 37, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Josephs Hospital North in Tampa, Florida. Misty was born in Greenville, KY on January 20, 1973, the daughter of Sherry Lynn (Burch) Ude and Burke S. McClure. She was a member of the New Harmony Baptist Church in Bremen, KY. Misty worked as a waitress....
Roger Eastman
May 8, 2010
Roger "Bud" Eastman GOREVILLE - Roger "Bud" Eastman, 82, of Goreville passed away at 3:40 PM, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Parkway Manor surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at...

Phillip Stephen Headd
May 7, 2010
Phillip Stephen Headd GOREVILLE-Phillip Stephen Headd, 34, of Goreville passed away at 3:45 PM, Friday, May 7, 2010 at his residence. According to Phillip's wishes he will be cremated. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM, Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until the time of the service...
Lester E. Furlow
May 6, 2010
Marion- LESTER EUGENE FURLOW, age 95, of Marion, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 12:15am on Thursday, May 6, 2010. He departed this life surrounded by his family at his home. Lester was born in Hurst on June 2, 1914, the son of Sylvanus and Bessie (Shelton) Furlow. He married Wardena Gray in Benton,...
Amos Strobel
May 4, 2010
Marion Amos Strobel, 85, of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 9:16 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Amos was born April 14, 1925 in Marion the son of Amos O. & Mayme (Watkins) Strobel. He married Helen Wallace on November 7, 1948 in Harrisburg and together they were blessed with over 59 years of marriage until her death...
Daisy Wright-Swafford
May 3, 2010
Daisy Wright-Swafford GOREVILLEDaisy Wright-Swafford, 89, of Goreville passed away at 2:20 PM, Monday, May 3, 2010 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 7, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the funeral home....
Robert G. Schoenenberger
May 3, 2010
Robert G. Schoenenberger MARION-Robert G. Schoenenberger, 78, of Marion, passed away at 2:51 PM, Monday, May 3, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson and Reverend D. R. Abbott officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday,...

Misty Jo McClure
May 3, 2010
West Frankfort Misty Jo McClure, 37, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Josephs Hospital North in Tampa, Florida. Funeral services will be Monday, May 10, 2010 at 11 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Visitation will Sunday evening from 5 8 P.M. at the...
Stella Mae Morse
May 3, 2010
Herrin- Stella Mae Morse, 89, of Hurst, passed away at 5:12 PM, Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Stella was born on New Years Day 1921 in Anna, IL to James Roy & Amelia (Garret) Miner. She married Lee Roy Morse on February 27, 1940 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2001. Stella...
Marilyn Ann Cavaness
Apr 30, 2010
Marion Marilyn Ann Cavaness passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 12:30 A.M. at her home with her loving family. Marilyn was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1931 the daughter of Zeke and Pearl (Holland) Johnson. Marilyn has been a lifetime resident of Marion attending Marion Schools. After high school Marilyn attended Southeast Missouri University and then transferred...

Melinda L. Clendenin
Apr 29, 2010
Marion- Melinda L. Clendenin, 56, of West Frankfort, passed away at 5:08 PM, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Melinda was born on December 7, 1953 in the Azure Islands to Roy Thomas & Jean (Sheer) Clendenin. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking, baking, sewing, cross stitching, yard sales and spending time...
Albert Lee Lattuada
Apr 26, 2010
Herrin- ALBERT LEE LATTUADA, age 64, of Herrin, passed away at 6:45pm on Monday, April 26, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Albert was born in Herrin on September 18, 1945, the son of Josephine (Pessina) and Louis Lattuada, Sr. He married Kaye Deming in Herrin on April 20, 1972. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2002. Mr. Lattuada was...
Gary Dickinson
Apr 25, 2010
Gary Dickinson MARION-Gary Dickinson, 58, of Marion passed away at 10:10 AM, Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the V.A. Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home with family and friends conducting the service. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until the time of the service on Saturday...
Lillie Kay Edwards
Apr 25, 2010
Lillie Kay Edwards PITTSBURGLillie Kay Edwards, 54, passed away at 7:19 PM, Sunday, April 25, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Schell and Reverend Jason Browning officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday,...

Phyllis A. Parks
Apr 24, 2010
PHYLLIS A. POOCH PARKS, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:10 A.M. on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Hospice of Marion County in Summerfield, Florida. Phyllis was born December 21, 1934 in Marion, the daughter of Cecil & Gladys (Wynn) Stroud. She married Everett Parks on August 30, 1954 in Marion and together they shared over 42 years of...
Donna Michelle Kloeckner
Apr 23, 2010
Herrin- Donna Michelle Kloeckner, 51, of Herrin, formerly of Glen Elyn, IL, passed away at 3:30 PM, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at her home. Donna was born on November 18, 1958 in Geneva, IL to Gerald & Patricia (Moog) Rito. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and...
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