Obituaries

Lester E. Furlow

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

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

Daisy Wright-Swafford

May 3, 2010

Daisy Wright-Swafford GOREVILLE–Daisy 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lillie Kay Edwards

Apr 25, 2010

Lillie Kay Edwards PITTSBURG–Lillie 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

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

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...

Allen Franklin Bucher

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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...