Obituaries
Elvin D. Hewlett
Mar 31, 2010
Elvin D. Al Hewlett MARION-Elvin D. Al Hewlett, 72, of Marion, passed away at 11:59 AM, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. In accordance with his personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Cancer...
Erna Louise Jennings
Mar 30, 2010
Erna Louise Jennings MARION-Erna Louise Jennings, 93, of Marion passed away at 6:50 AM, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Louis Fluck officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of the service on Thursday. Burial will be...
Liston "Cicero" Jones
Mar 30, 2010
Herrin- LISTON CICERO JONES, age 86, of Herrin, soared on the wind to the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday March 29, 2010 at 12:32pm. Cicero was born in Herrin on October 15, 1923, the son of Jasper Green and Ida (Sparks) Jones. He married Judy Hunter on August 11, 1961 at the Johnston City First Baptist Church. She...
Hilda "Jane" Murray
Mar 28, 2010
West Frankfort- Hilda Jane Murray, 84, of West Frankfort, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at her daughters home in West Frankfort. Jane was born on April 24, 1925 in Cambria to Israel & Gettie (Hampton) Waldron. She married Ralph Murray in 1931. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1989. Mrs. Murray was retired having formerly worked...

Eva Flo Summers
Mar 27, 2010
Marion Eva Flo Summers, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 3:27 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Eva was born August 4, 1928 in Glendale, Illinois the daughter of Willie & Lillian (Butler) Wells. She married Gene Summers on January 15, 1960 in Herrin and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1975. She attended 3rd...
Jerry Davis
Mar 26, 2010
Jerry L. Davis, 68, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:01 A.M. at his home. Jerry was born August 24, 1941 in Pulleys Mill the son of Willard & Edna (Rodgers) Davis. Jerry spent his working years operating heavy equipment dozers and backhoes. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #318. He enjoyed fishing and was...
Marie Mason
Mar 26, 2010
Herrin- MARIE MASON, age 89, of Herrin, passed away at 12:00pm on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Marie was born in Herrin on November 4, 1920, the daughter of Leo and Guss (Berry) Yancey. She married William Mason in Kentucky in 1938. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1970. Mrs. Mason was...
Thomas M. Hall
Mar 25, 2010
Marion- THOMAS M. HALL, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 1:22pm on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Thomas was born on June 12, 1928 in Freeman Spur, the son of Otto and Beatrice (Chandler) Hall. He married Carmen Glenn in Herrin on July 24, 1948, She survives in Marion. Survivors include his wife-...
William C. "Bill" "Papa" Woodis
Mar 25, 2010
William C. Bill Woodis, 64, of Herrin, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at his home. Bill was born on December 21, 1945 in Herrin to Roy & Nelma (Price) Woodis. He married Karen Ashoff on January 20, 1968 in Herrin. Together they shared forty two years. She survives of Herrin. Bill was a Veteran having served honorably in the...

Esther Mae Knickerbocker
Mar 24, 2010
Esther Mae Knickerbocker MARION-Esther Mae Knickerbocker, 77, of Marion passed away at 9:54 PM, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM, until the time of the service...

Donna M. Bigler
Mar 24, 2010
Herrin- DONNA M. (PRATHER) BIGLER, age 67, of Herrin, passed away at 10:18am on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at her home in Herrin. Donna was born in Herrin on October 25, 1942, the daughter of Romel Shorty and Lillian (Jacob) Prather. She was retired from the assembly line at Aisen. Survivors include her mother- Lillian Prather of Herrin, IL Son-...

Virginia Moore
Mar 24, 2010
Marion Virginia L. Dorothy Moore, 85, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:50 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Virginia was born July 4, 1924. Her parents were Edward & Stella White. She married Loren Moore on September 6, 1941 in Missouri and together they have been blessed with over 68 years of marriage. He survives...

Mary Lee O'Hara
Mar 23, 2010
Mary Lee OHara MARION-Mary Lee OHara, 77, of Marion passed away at 4:54 AM, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with family members officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 25, 2010...

Emma Linda Ward
Mar 22, 2010
Linda Ward MARION-Linda Ward, 79, of Marion passed away at 6:17 PM, Monday, March 22, 2010 at her residence. With respect with her personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Marion Regional Humane Society; envelopes are available at the funeral home...
Clifford E. Penrose
Mar 18, 2010
Clifford E. Penrose MARION-Clifford E. Penrose, 91, of Marion passed away at 7:00 AM, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. There will be a gathering for family and friends from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Cliffords home. His ashes will be buried, with full military honors, next to his wife Cenith...
James O'Hara
Mar 18, 2010
James Andrew OHara LAKE OF EGYPT-James Andrew OHara, 81, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away at 2:10 PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Graveside services will be at 11:15 AM, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 20,...
Wanda Mae Sniderwin
Mar 16, 2010
Wanda Mae (Keller) Sniderwin MARION-Wanda Mae (Keller) Sniderwin, 85, has traveled home to her Lord, March 16th, 2010 from Liberty Village Manor Care Home in Peoria, Illinois. The memorial funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of the...
Dimple M. Fuller
Mar 16, 2010
Dimple M. Fuller MARIONDimple M. Fuller, 103, of Marion, passed away at 5:55 AM, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on...
Anna Mae Dodds
Mar 16, 2010
Anna Mae Dodds MARION-Anna Mae (Cash) Dodds, 92, of Marion passed away at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of...
Betty M. Johns
Mar 15, 2010
Betty M. Johns CREAL SPRINGS-Betty M. Johns, 82 of Creal Springs, passed away at 2:10 AM, Monday, March 15, 2010 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Creal Springs First Baptist Church with Reverend Alan Summers officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the...
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