Obituaries

Stanley Parks

Stanley Parks

Mar 15, 2010

Marion Stanley Parks, 82, of Marion and Waco, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11:10 P.M. at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. Stanley was born July 15, 1927 in Carrier Mills the son of Marion & Bertha (Blue) Parks. He married Peggy Sue Edmonds in Pittsburg on November 25, 1954 and together they have shared over 55...

Helen Stotlar

Helen Stotlar

Mar 12, 2010

Marion- HELEN STOTLAR, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 1:10pm on Friday, March 12, 2010 at her home in Marion. Helen was born in Williamson County on April 28, 1913, the daughter of Elmer and Nettie (Davis) Borum. She married Warder Stotlar at the First Christian Church parsonage in Marion on June 19, 1939. He preceded her in death...

Marilyn K. Kondoudis

Marilyn K. Kondoudis

Mar 12, 2010

Benton- MARILYN K. (FURLOW) KONDOUDIS, age 56, of rural Benton, passed away at 3:00am on Friday, March 12, 2010 at her home in rural Benton. Marilyn was born in Christopher on March 2, 1954, the daughter of Earl and Frances (Bennett) Furlow. She was a 1972 graduate of Zeigler-Royalton High School and earned her Associates Degree. Marilyn was a member...

Richard Allen Sexton

Richard Allen Sexton

Mar 12, 2010

Herrin- RICHARD ALLEN SEXTON, age 42, went to be with his Lord at 12:10am on Friday, March 12, 2010 at his home in Herrin. Richard was born in St Louis on May 29, 1967, but spent most of his life in Herrin. He loved life and had many friends. He never met a stranger. Rick had a passion for motorcycles...

Jewell Hastings

Jewell Hastings

Mar 10, 2010

Jewell M. Hastings, 95, of Marion passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 10:22 P.M. at the Coulterville Care Center. Jewell was born August 4, 1914 in Williamson County the daughter of William & Texana (Harris) Smith. She married Horace Hastings on September 5, 1931 in Marion and together they shared over 56 years of marriage until his death...

Ella Elizabeth Wilson-Bradley-Sweet

Ella Elizabeth Wilson-Bradley-Sweet

Mar 10, 2010

Ella Elizabeth Wilson Bradley Sweet CARBONDALE – Ella Elizabeth Wilson Bradley Sweet, 84, passed away at 10:00 PM, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at her home in Carbondale. A private memorial service was held on Friday, March 12, 2010. Blue Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois 204 Halfway...

Thelma Nosotti

Thelma Nosotti

Mar 9, 2010

Herrin- THELMA NOSOTTI, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 11:35am on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at her home in Herrin. Thelma was born in Cambria on September 25, 1923, the daughter of L.F. and Alta (Fletcher) Thomas. She married Ambrose Nosotti in Herrin. He preceded her in death in March of 1973. Thelma was the eldest of five living...

Irene Ora Masters

Irene Ora Masters

Mar 7, 2010

Herrin- Irene Ora Masters, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 7:45 PM, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Irene was born on January 22, 1922 in Brownwood, MO to Fred Filmore & Mary Frances (Porter) Nash. She married Maurice Frances Red Masters on July 23, 1938 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death...

Dorothy E. Negre

Dorothy E. Negre

Mar 7, 2010

Herrin- Dorothy E. Negre, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 1:30 PM, Saturday, March6, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.

Veta Fox

Veta Fox

Mar 7, 2010

Veta A. Fox, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 5 A.M. at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Veta was born August 6, 1925 in Creal Springs the daughter of John & Sarah (Dean) Fowler. She married Robert C. Fox on August 22, 1950 in Marion and together they shared over 58 years of marriage until his death...

Patricia Wright

Patricia Wright

Mar 7, 2010

Patricia Ann Wright, 60, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:25 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. Patricia was born December 14, 1949 the daughter of Charles & Marcella (Gutek) Prater in Pontiac, Michigan. She married Thomas Michael Wright on June 4, 1975 in Jackson County and together they have shared over 34 years of marriage, he survives...

Lewis G.  Roberts

Lewis G. Roberts

Mar 6, 2010

Lewis G. "Louie" Roberts Murphysboro-Lewis G. "Louie" Roberts, 77, of Murphysboro passed away at 9:12 AM, Saturday, March 6, 2010, in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. Services will be private. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements.

Scott Logan Turner

Scott Logan Turner

Mar 4, 2010

Scott Logan Turner, 51, of Marion passed away on Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 6:33 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Scott was born October 3, 1958 in Marion the son of Junior Lee & Shirley (Launius) Turner. He formerly worked along side his parents at the family business, Turner TV Store in Marion. Scott is survived by his: Parents...

Ralph Goddard

Ralph Goddard

Mar 4, 2010

Ralph Goddard, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 12 P.M. noon at his residence in Marion. Ralph was born September 18, 1917 in Marion the son of Harry Goddard and the Reverend Berniece Goddard. He married Nellie Colombo on November 19, 1938 in Johnston City and together they have been blessed with over 71 years of marriage,...

Marie Driemeyer

Marie Driemeyer

Mar 2, 2010

Herrin- VIOLET MARIE DRIEMEYER, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 8:30pm on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Marie was born in Williamson County on October 20, 1917, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Woolsey) Loftus. She married Evans Red Driemeyer on December 19, 1936. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1976....

Ernie E. Burns

Ernie E. Burns

Mar 1, 2010

Ernie E. Burns CARTERVILLE-Ernie E. Burns, 96, of Carterville passed away at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 1, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Brad Harlow and Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

Wilma Ann Dzengolewski

Wilma Ann Dzengolewski

Feb 28, 2010

Marion- Wilma Ann Dzengolewski, 71, of Marion, passed away at 9:37 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Wilma Ann was born on June 17, 1938 in Carbondale to Melvin Claire & Clara Louise (Travelstead) Saunders. She was retired after teaching twenty eight years at Marion Junior high School. She was a cook for the...

Charles W. Lukens

Charles W. Lukens

Feb 27, 2010

Charles Willet Lukens, 91, of Marion, passed away at 9:48 AM, Friday, February 26, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Charles was born on May 13, 1918 in Massac County to Charles W. & Mary Eva (Herring) Lukens. He enlisted in the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. Charles served in the...

Jack Read Sechrest

Jack Read Sechrest

Feb 27, 2010

Marion- Jack Read Sechrest, 66, of Mc Henry, KY passed away at 9:17 AM, Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the VA Nursing Center in Marion. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial arrangements were entrusted to Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.

Wilma Dell Springs

Wilma Dell Springs

Feb 24, 2010

Marion-WILMA DELL SPRINGS, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 3:20am on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Wilma was born in Mount Vernon on May 21, 1924, the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Musgrave) Peyton. She married James Carlynn Springs on August 18, 1942 in Mt Vernon. He preceded her in death on November...