Obituaries

Gerald Barton

Gerald Barton

Jan 26, 2010

Gerald L. Barton KARNAK-Gerald L. Barton, 59, of Karnak passed away at 3:35 PM, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. With respect with Gerald’s own personal wishes his body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family. Memorials may be...

Emma J. Matlock

Emma J. Matlock

Jan 25, 2010

Emma J. Matlock MARION-Emma J. Matlock, 58, of Marion passed away at 8:25 PM, Monday, January 25, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Stan Serati officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Rose Hill...

William "Bill" Calcaterra

William "Bill" Calcaterra

Jan 23, 2010

Herrin- William Bill Calcaterra, 86, of Herrin, peacefully passed away at 11:42 AM, Friday, January 22, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Bill was born on February 4, 1923 in Herrin to Charles & Antoinette (Gualdoni) Calcaterra. He married the love of his life, Frances Calliss Hamilton on April 15, 1978 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Bill proudly served 20 years...

Kenneth J. Martin

Kenneth J. Martin

Jan 23, 2010

Kenneth J. Martin LAKE OF EGYPT-Kenneth J. Martin, 78, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 9:20 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. There will be no visitation. Blue...

Kathleen McElroy

Kathleen McElroy

Jan 23, 2010

Kathleen McElroy LAKE OF EGYPT-Kathleen McElroy, 85, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 1:23 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Private graveside services will be held at Ashley Cemetery in Ashley, Illinois. She will be buried next to her husband, Zenas McElroy. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family...

Dorothy M. Campbell

Dorothy M. Campbell

Jan 21, 2010

Dorothy M. “Dot” Campbell MARION-Dorothy M. “Dot” Campbell, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:10 AM, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. To accommodate family travel funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the...

Mary DeMonsi

Mary DeMonsi

Jan 20, 2010

Mary DeMonsi, 96, of Marion passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 8:54 A.M. at Parkway Manor in Marion. Mary was born June 21, 1913 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of Thomas & Anastasia (Kuchar) Ornawka. She married Frank DeMonsi on October 23, 1937 in New Jersey and together they have shared over 72 years of marriage. Mary...

Darrel Rex Boaz

Darrel Rex Boaz

Jan 18, 2010

Darrel Rex Boaz MARION-Darrel Rex Boaz, 54, of Marion passed away at 6:45 PM, Monday, January 18, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kevin McNeely officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of the service on Thursday at...

S. Louise Lee

S. Louise Lee

Jan 18, 2010

S. Louise Lee, 89, of Herrin passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:20 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Louise was born August 24, 1920 in Oil City, LA the daughter of James L. & M. Lucille (Crain) McElroy. She first married Thomas VanZandt then married Ira W. Grant and Jerry Lee, they all have preceded her in...

Kenneth Miller

Kenneth Miller

Jan 18, 2010

Kenneth Miller MARION-Kenneth Miller, 66, of Marion passed away at 10:31 PM, Monday, January 18, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Darrell Wimberly officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at...

Darrell G. Helsley

Darrell G. Helsley

Jan 18, 2010

Herrin- DARRELL G. HELSLEY, age 69, of Herrin, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Darrell was born on February 2, 1940 in West Frankfort, IL, the son of Walter and Lula Belle (Todd) Helsley. He married Jessie Brandon in Herrin on February 2, 1980. She survives in Herrin. Darrell was a member of Southern Illinois Worship...

Paul Michael Deaton

Paul Michael Deaton

Jan 17, 2010

Paul Michael Deaton, 38, of Royalton passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1:09 A.M. at his home. Paul was born December 1, 1971 the son of Mike & Gloria (Emery) Deaton in Marion. He married Tracy Walker on July 4, 2003 in Carterville and she survives in Royalton. He worked for Short Brothers Construction and he was a...

Leslie Jean Norman

Leslie Jean Norman

Jan 16, 2010

Leslie Jean Norman, 49, of Marion, passed away at 11:15 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Leslie was born on February 29, 1960 in Marion to George & Shelbey (Miner) Norman. She was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. She was a strong woman who loved the Lord. Everyone...

William Horton Dick

William Horton Dick

Jan 16, 2010

William Horton "Bill" Dick LAKE OF EGYPT - William Horton "Bill" Dick, 77, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in VA Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with military...

La Donna Mae "Donna" Clark

La Donna Mae "Donna" Clark

Jan 15, 2010

Herrin- La Donna Mae Donna Clark, 63, of Herrin, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. La Donna was born on March 24, 1946 in Bush to Paul J. & Hazel (Newton) Robinson. She married David Clark on June 1, 1968 in Herrin. HE survives of Herrin. La Donna worked many...

Brenda Joyce Loyd

Brenda Joyce Loyd

Jan 15, 2010

Herrin- Brenda Joyce Loyd, 67, of Herrin, passed away at 8:25 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Brenda was born on December 8, 1942 in Herrin to William Guy & Ruth (Stanley) Quillman. Her mother remarried Thomas Frattini, who Brenda always considered as her father, after William Guys untimely death. Brenda was a member of the Herrin VFW...

John Lindell Clark

John Lindell Clark

Jan 14, 2010

Pittsburg John Lindell Clark, 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 8:35 P.M. at Harrisburg Medical Center. John was born July 20, 1943 the son of John H. & Ella Mae (Angel) Clark in Williamson County. He married Maereta Healy on July 23, 2003 and she survives in Pittsburg. John retired from the Chrysler Corporation where he had...

Margaret Yates

Margaret Yates

Jan 14, 2010

Marion Margaret M. Yates, 92, of Marion formerly of Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the Hawthorne Inn in Marion. Mrs. Yates was born March 17, 1917 in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Samuel M. & Anna Elizabeth (Reedy) Isgrig. She married Wilbert E. Yates on November 24, 1938 in Terre Haute and together they shared...

Mary H. Malone

Mary H. Malone

Jan 14, 2010

Mary H. Malone MARION-Mary H. Malone, 90, of Marion passed away at 12:35AM, Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Herrin City Cemetery with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are available at the funeral...

LaVerne Hudgens

LaVerne Hudgens

Jan 13, 2010

LaVerne Marie Hudgens, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 7:37 P.M. on Friday, January 8, 2010 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on the Island of Kauai in Lihue, Hawaii. Mrs. Hudgens was born July 17, 1927 the daughter of William & Marie (Hoppe) Mueller in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Dr. William L. Ripley on April 24, 1948 in Imperial,...