Obituaries
Caroline P. Mace
Jul 18, 2009
Herrin- Caroline P. Mace, 62, of Herrin, formerly of St. Louis, passed away at 11:33 PM, Friday, July 17, 2009 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Caroline was born on February 27, 1947 in Bak Springs, MO to Jack & Alberta P. Gann. She married Howard E. Mace in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on May 19,...
Eugene Cox
Jul 16, 2009
Eugene Gene L. Cox, 90, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday. Mr. Cox was born and raised in Marion, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and was a member of Delta Phi Fraternity. After college, he returned to run the second generation family owned furniture and retail business, Cox Hardware and Furniture of Marion. Mr. Cox was also a...
Johanna Pollack
Jul 16, 2009
Herrin- Johanna Pollack, 101, of Herrin, passed away at 2:40 PM, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Johanna was born on June 3, 1908 in Riverton, IL to Louie & Marie Klun. She married Harry Pollack and he preceded her in death in 1960. Mrs. Pollack was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady...
Terry A. Schwenneker
Jul 14, 2009
Terry A. Schwenneker MARION-Terry A. Schwenneker, 68, of Marion passed away at 7:45 AM, July 14, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. There will be no visitation. Entombment will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Omaha,...
Ben Bruce
Jul 14, 2009
Ben Bruce, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 4:00 A.M. at his home in Marion. Ben was born April 20, 1934 the son of Frank & Ferne (Loye) Bruce in Marion. He married Lois Jane Wilson on June 18, 1955 in Vienna and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. From 1954 1978 Ben was...
Wayne J. Garrett
Jul 13, 2009
Herrin- Wayne J. Garrett, 82, of Herrin died of lung disease at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Wayne is the son of Lester and Naomi Garrett, born in Early, Iowa, May 15, 1927. His brother, Bob, preceded him in death. In 1955, Wayne and his wife, Rita, purchased the Mendon Dispatch-Times where he was the publisher...
David Eton Thompson
Jul 13, 2009
Marion- David Eton Thompson, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 10 A.M. at the VA Medical Center. David was born June 23, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of the late Albert and Hazel (Walcott) Thompson, brother of A. Lance Thompson and wife, Joyce, of Vancouver, Washington and sisters Hazel A. Hilliard and husband Larry of Allentown,...
Ella H. Brewer
Jul 12, 2009
Ella H. Brewer MARION-Ella H. Brewer, 89, of Marion passed away at 4:50 AM, Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Robert Metcalf officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on...
Robert J. Carter
Jul 11, 2009
Herrin- Robert J. Carter, Jr., 62, of Crestwood, formerly of Bush, passed away at 5:25 PM, Friday, July 10, 2009 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale, IL. Robert was born on October 27, 1946 in Herrin to Robert J. & Rev. Naomi (Goshen) Carter, Sr. He married Renee Volpi on November 15, 1980 in Hickory Hills, IL. Together they shared...
Margaret Norma Marsh
Jul 5, 2009
Margaret Norma Marsh MARION-Margaret Norma Marsh, 92, of Marion passed away at 1:50 PM, Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church in Marion with Reverend Cindy Bean. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Wednesday at...
Mitchell Dean Wiseman
Jul 5, 2009
Herrin- Mitchell Dean Mitch Wiseman, 49, of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, died at 10:00 PM, Friday, July 3, 2009 at his home. Mitch was born on June 18, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA to Lawrence & Bettye (Knight) Wiseman. He worked for many years in various capacities for area coal mines and drove a truck for nearly twenty years....
Arlie T. Sinks
Jul 5, 2009
Marion- Arlie T. Sinks, 92, of Marion, passed away at 5:25 PM, Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Arlie was born on July 27, 1916 in Pittsburg to Arlie & Viola (Moake) Sinks. He married Eva E. Avery in Yuma, AZ on January 15, 1947. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2002. Arlie...
Terry Davis
Jul 5, 2009
Terry Davis HERRIN-Terry Davis, 59, of Herrin passed away at 4:30 AM, Sunday, July 5, 2009 at his residence surrounded his family. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Second Baptist Church in Herrin with Dr. Jerry Ford officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to...
Betty Jane Foster
Jul 4, 2009
Betty Jane Foster MARION–Betty Jane Foster, 77, of Marion passed away at 6:15 PM, Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bob Nolen officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until the time of the service...
Edward Nick Mitcheff
Jul 4, 2009
Edward Nick Mitcheff, II Edward Nick Mitcheff, II, 53, of Mason, Ohio passed away at 3:00 AM, Saturday, July 4, 2009 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Edward was born January 7, 1956 in Chicago to Edward Nick and June...
Margaret P. Willis
Jul 1, 2009
Herrin- Margaret Phyllis Willis, 84, of Watsonville, CA, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 8:00 AM, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at her home. Margaret was born on October 9, 1924 in Herrin to Joe & Monica (Monticelli) Piantanida. She married Laverne Willis and he preceded her in death on October 28, 1986. Margaret worked many years at Norge in Herrin...
Genevieve L. Nichols
Jun 30, 2009
Harrisburg- GENEVIEVE L. NICHOLS, age 77, of Harrisburg, passed away at 6:20am on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Harrisburg Medical Center. Genevieve was born November 12, 1931 in St. Ann, IL, the daughter of Frank and Velma (Varvel) Dixon. She married Robert Nichols. He preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Nichols was a member of the First Opportunity Baptist...
Anita J. Asbury
Jun 28, 2009
Anita J. Asbury MARION-Anita J. Asbury, age 68, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away at 12:15 AM, Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Texsan Hospital in San Antonio Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Buncombe with Mr. Neal Asbury officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to...
Gerald Lee Owen "Jerry" Burge
Jun 28, 2009
Marion- Gerald Lee Owen Jerry Burge, 79, of Marion, formerly of Decatur & Chicago, passed away at 8:02 PM, Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Jerry was born on July 10, 1929 in Decatur to Ollie & Irene (Jones) Burge. He married Lois McBride in 1951 in Decatur and the marriage ended in divorce. He...
Reverend George H. Flanagan
Jun 26, 2009
Reverend George H. Flanagan THOMPSONVILLE-Reverend George H. Flanagan, 78, of Thompsonville formerly of Marion passed away at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 26, 2009 at Clay County Hospital in Flora. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 29, 2009 at Mt. Zion Church in Thompsonville with Pastor Jerry Schell, Pastor Kent Dunford, Pastor Charles Allen and Pastor Billy...
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