Obituaries
Allen Franklin Bucher
Apr 22, 2010
Herrin- Allen Franklin Bucher, 88, of Hillsboro, TN, passed away at 9:30 AM, Monday, January 4, 2010 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Allen was born on April 8, 1921, the son of Clarence and Lula Jane (Clark) Bucher. He married Lou Ann Newcom. She survives of Herrin, IL. Allen was a World War II Army Veteran. Before retiring,...
Rodney Lee Laney, Sr.
Apr 22, 2010
Freeman Spur- RODNEY LEE LANEY, SR, age 57, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 5:13pm on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Rodney was born in Herrin on September 6, 1952, the son of Aaron and Peggy (Gentry) Ridgeway. He had worked as a supervisor at various boat plants, including Mark Twain, Conquest, and Mariah. Survivors...
Lenora F. "Len" Graul
Apr 21, 2010
Lenora F. Len Graul, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 9:40 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Lenora was born July 29, 1920 in Pittsburg the daughter of Lawrence Happy & Josephine (Schellenberger) Dorsett. She married Herbert Paul Bud Graul on October 4, 1950 in Marion and together they shared over 58 years of marriage until his death on...
Raymond Gee
Apr 14, 2010
Marion Raymond Gee, 95, of Marion passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 9:40 A.M. as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Raymond was born October 3, 1914 in Tallapoosa, Missouri the son of Arthur & Mandy (Norman) Gee. He married Virginia Gee on December 1, 1943 in Lake City, Missouri and together they shared over...
Frankie M. Zietek, Jr.
Apr 14, 2010
Herrin- Frank Frankie Max Zietek, Jr., 52, of Herrin, passed away at 7:18 AM, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Frankie was born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 1, 1958, the son of Frank and Francine (Vigiano) Zietek. He attended school and graduated from Marion High School. He devoted his life to taking care of...
Jerry Lee Bloodworth
Apr 14, 2010
Marion Jerry Lee Bloodworth, 60, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 10:45 A.M. at the Veterans Nursing Home in Marion. Jerry was born May 17, 1949 in Carbondale the son of Ernest Lloyd & Thelma Maetta(Schaubert) Bloodworth. He had proudly answered the call to serve the nation in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Jerry was a carpenter...
Golda Gentile
Apr 13, 2010
Carterville- GOLDA MAE GENTILE, age 80, of Carterville, passed away at 11:37pm on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Golda was born in rural Williamson County on November 23, 1929, the daughter of William and Pearl (Thomas) Chew. She married Dominick Antonio Rocco Mimi Gentile in Piggott, Arkansas on January 22, 1947. He preceded her in death on April...
Richard J. "Dick" Ostema
Apr 12, 2010
Herrin- Richard J. Dick Ostema, 67, of Herrin, formerly of Morrison, passed away at 2:21 AM, Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born on January 5, 1943 in Morrison, IL to James Bernard & Hildred L. (Piper) Ostema. He married Frieda Cargill on January 7, 1995 in Carpentersville, IL. She survives of...
James T. Garrison
Apr 11, 2010
James T. Garrison MARION-James T. Garrison, 69, of Marion passed away at 4:05 PM, Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held at 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Elder Gordon Rhine officiating and Jim Bleyer giving the eulogy. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...
Margaret Lence
Apr 10, 2010
Margaret Lence MARION-Margaret Lence, 85, of Marion passed away at 9:25 AM, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 Am until the time of the service on Tuesday...
Sammy Joe DeFrank
Apr 9, 2010
Sam DeFrank MARION-Sam DeFrank, 49, of Marion passed away at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 9, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the...
Ina Trammell
Apr 9, 2010
Marion- INA S. TRAMMELL, age 89, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord at 11:55pm on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home. Ina was born in Marion on September 14, 1920 the daughter of Robert and Elsie (Burnett) Sparks. She was a lifelong resident of Marion. She married Charles Lindorf Trammell of Stonefort. He preceded...
Agnes Burpo
Apr 9, 2010
Energy- AGNES BURPO, age 86, of Energy, passed away at 11:48am on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Agnes was born in Marion on October 27, 1923, the daughter of Mark H. Burpo and Mary Ethel (Hendrickson) Hudgens. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, April 12, 2010 at Fountain Cemetery in Marion with Rev. Don Colson...
Betty Jo Meracle
Apr 9, 2010
Herrin- Betty Jo Meracle, 89, of Herrin, passed away at 6:40 AM, Friday, April 9, 2010 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Betty was born on March 10, 1921 in Herrin to Homer & Ruth (Wollard) Steger. She married Edward Meracle, Sr. on November 2, 1961 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1999. Mrs. Meracle formerly owned...
Helen M. Walker
Apr 7, 2010
Marion Helen (Raglin) Walker, age 79 of Marion passed away on April 6, 2010 at the home of Dale and Debbie Arnold. She was surrounded by loved ones. Helen was born on October 12, 1930 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to parents Raymond (Ray) and Pearl (Groves) Raglin. In 1949 she married Wayne L. Walker and they had two children, Jerry...
Macri Katie
Apr 6, 2010
Herrin- KATIE MACRI, age 97, of Herrin, passed away at 9:00am on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Katie was born in Willisville, IL on August 12, 1912, the daughter of Samuel and Fannie Salvo. She married Joe Macri in Herrin on November 6, 1937. Together, they shared sixty years of marriage, until his death...
Shirley Joan Bunton
Apr 6, 2010
Herrin- SHIRLEY JOAN BUNTON, age 74, of Herrin, formerly of DuQuoin, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 6, 2010 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born in DuQuoin on May 28, 1935, the daughter of William and Alice (McElroy) Hackleman, the seventh of eight children. Shirley was a homemaker,...
Steve Joe McKinnies
Apr 6, 2010
Marion Steven Joe McKinnies, 58, passed away on Monday, April 05, 2010 at 1:45 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Steve was born January 5, 1952 in Carbondale the son of Carl & Violet (Warren) McKinnies. He lived his entire life in Spillertown and worked at the H Group. He enjoyed sports and especially loved spending time with his family and friends....
Jane Ann Dorris
Apr 6, 2010
Jane Ann Dorris MARION-Jane Ann Dorris, 51, of Marion passed away at 12:42 AM, Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Chapman Cemetery in Tunnel Hill with family and friends officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Blue Funeral...
David Dunning
Apr 5, 2010
Marion David L. Dunning, 67, of Marion passed away on Monday, April 05, 2010 at 12:01 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. David was born December 16, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan the son of Leslie H. & Loyal (Hudson) Dunning. He was a member of the Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. David is survived by: Two Sons; Todd Eric Dunning and...
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