Obituaries
Michael J. Samples
Aug 31, 2009
Marion Michael John Samples, 52, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 8:30 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Michael was born December 4, 1956 in Marion the son of Tom and Virginia (Green) Samples. Michael was a hairstylist at Regis. He was of the Pentecostal Faith and Michael enjoyed making crystal lamps and chandeliers in his spare time....
Mary Frances McCann
Aug 29, 2009
Mary Frances McCann GOREVILLE-Mary Frances McCann, 87, died peacefully at 6:30 AM, Saturday, August 29th at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be at held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Mount Olivet Cemetery Chapel in Chicago, followed by a memorial luncheon for family and friends. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials...
Alene M. Phillips
Aug 27, 2009
Herrin- ALENE M. PHILLIPS, age 90, of Story City, Iowa, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 6:45pm on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Bethany Manor Nursing Home in Story City, Iowa. Alene was born in Johnston City on September 2, 1918, the daughter of Roy and Grace (Peterson) Jennings. She married Harold J. Phillips in Herrin on July 7, 1948....
Mary Theresa Neill
Aug 27, 2009
Marion Mary Theresa Neill, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 3:15 P.M. at her sons home surrounded by her family. Mary was born July 23, 1937 in Chicago, the daughter of Thomas & Norean (Stinson) Murphy. She married George Edward Neill, Sr. on June 25, 1955 in Mississippi and together they shared over 33 years of marriage...
James Howard Byassee
Aug 26, 2009
James Howard Byassee MARION — James Howard Byassee, 94, went home to be with his Lord at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Interment will be next to his wife, Imogene, in...
Dawn Marie Rivers
Aug 25, 2009
Dawn Marie Rivers MARION-Dawn Marie Rivers, 39, of Marion passed away at 3:33 PM, August 25, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services were held at 7:30 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Victor Long officiating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Memorials may be made to...
Anna Mae Murphy
Aug 24, 2009
Anna Mae Murphy MARION-Anna Mae Murphy, 73, of Marion passed away at 6:25 PM, Monday, August 24, 2009 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Schell officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2009...
Paul E. Lannom, Sr.
Aug 24, 2009
Marion Paul E. Lannom, Sr. 71, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 1:15 P.M. at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Paul was born April 27, 1938 in Marion the son of William J. & Pauline (Gamblin) Lannom. He married Alpha Nadine Grant on March 9, 1957 in Wood River and together they have shared...
Joseph Van Roekel
Aug 23, 2009
Joseph Van Roekel MARION-Joseph Van Roekel, 91, of Marion passed away at 8:03 AM, Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Baptist Village of Hugo, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Cindy Bean and Reverend Dan Whitfield officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM,...
John W. Lilly
Aug 21, 2009
John W. Lilly MARION-John W. Lilly, 68, of Marion passed away at 7:15 AM, Friday, August 21, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Zion United Church of Christ in Marion with Reverend John Holst officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, August...
Elmer J. Lother
Aug 20, 2009
Elmer J. “Tiny” Lother MARION-Elmer J. “Tiny” Lother, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:07 AM, Thursday, August 20, 2009 at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 24, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Stan Serati officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the...
Loreta D. Hughes
Aug 17, 2009
Herrin- LORETA D. HUGHES, age 91, of West Frankfort, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 4:08am on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. Loreta was born in Thompsonville on November 3, 1917, the daughter of Rawleigh Hershal and Eva (Huffine) Duckworth. She married Harry W. Hughes on October 6, 1945 in Mt Vernon. They shared fifty-two years...
Betty Elaine Hazel
Aug 15, 2009
Herrin- Betty Elaine Hazel, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 12:20 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2009 at her home. Betty was born on April 19, 1930 in Herrin to Jesse & Arlene (Burlison) Bird. She married Wayne Calvin Hazel on October 18, 1947 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1985. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Joan J. Swan
Aug 15, 2009
Joan J. Swan CRAB ORCHARD-Joan J. Swan, 61, of Crab Orchard passed away at 9:50 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jimmy Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on...
Vernon E. Cole
Aug 14, 2009
Ewing- Vernon E. Cole, 78, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Ewing, IL, went home to be with the Lord at 11:06 PM, on Friday, August 14, 2009 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Diego, CA. Vernon was born on April 23, 1931 in Ewing, IL the son of Oscar & Flora (Morgan) Cole. On January 21, 1952, he was...
Minnie Moffe
Aug 12, 2009
Herrin- Minnie Moffe, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:55am on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Minnie was born on June 2, 1922 in Weaver, IL the daughter of Tony and Carotta Enrico. She married William Moe Moffe in Herrin on October 5, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2008. Mrs. Moffe was a...
Gary Allan Allsopp
Aug 10, 2009
Herrin- Gary Allan Allsopp, 66, of Herrin, passed away at 8:40 PM, Sunday, August 9, 2009 at his residence. Gary was born on September 6, 1942 in Herrin to K.B. & Opal (Davis) Allsopp. He was a US Army Veteran and retired from Wilbert Vault Company in Herrin. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, camping, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors...
Becky Beyers
Aug 10, 2009
Becky Beyers Benton–Becky Beyers, 43, formerly of Carterville passed away Monday, August 10, 2009 at her residence. Private funeral services were held earlier this week. Blue Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with their arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family; envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO...
Margaret Hartwell
Aug 9, 2009
Margaret Hartwell MARION-Margaret Hartwell, 87, of Marion passed away at 3:50 PM, Sunday, August 9, 2009 at the Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Second Baptist Church in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service on Wednesday...
Judge Thomas W. Haney
Aug 7, 2009
Thomas W. Haney, 72, of Herrin, died Thursday, August 7, 2009, in Rockford, in the home of his daughter. Thomas was born in Herrin, the son of the late Lan and Katherine (Chernick) Haney; he graduated from Herrin High School, Southern Illinois University, and DePaul University Law School, and also received a Master of Arts degree from Columbia Pacific University....
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