Obituaries
John William "Jack" Sowman
Apr 13, 2009
Herrin- John William Jack Sowman, 70, of Herrin, passed away at 7:29 PM, Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jack was born on June 14, 1938 in Herrin to Carl W. & Wilma Ruth (Bird) Sowman. He married Sally JoAnne Crouch on March 11, 1966 at the Herrin First United Methodist Church. Together they shared forty three...
Clarence "Junior" Shemwell
Apr 12, 2009
Herrin- Clarence Junior Shemwell, 86, of Herrin was received by God, just before sunrise on Easter morning, April 12, 2009 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Junior was born on May 25, 1922 at the family home in Herrin to Clarence Richard & Clara M. (Popham) Shemwell. He married Cleda M. Leeper on June 28, 1947 in Mayfield, KY. She preceded...
Viola Laverne Guy
Apr 11, 2009
Herrin- Viola Laverne Guy, 76, of Herrin, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Viola was born on January 22, 1933 in Michigan to Wilford & Dorothy (Mitchel). She married Clarence M. Guy on November 11, 1977 in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1997. Mrs....
Virginia Dare Ginny Streamas
Apr 11, 2009
Virginia Dare “Ginny” Streamas MARION–Virginia Dare “Ginny” Streamas, 83, of Marion passed away at 5:05 PM, Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family will the arrangements. Mrs. Streamas was born in New Albany,...
Wilma Lee Gothard
Apr 10, 2009
Herrin- Wilma Lee Gothard, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 2:50 AM, Friday, April 10, 2009 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Wilma was born on October 2, 1929 in Herrin to Carl & Dessie (Smith) Cannon. She married Paul E. Gothard in Pocahontas, Arkansas on September 16, 1946. Together they shared more than 57 years of marriage until...
Vertis M. Vaughn
Apr 10, 2009
Vertis M. Vaughn MARION–Vertis M. Vaughn, 75, of Marion passed away at 3:27 PM, Friday, April 10, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Mt. Moriah General Baptist Church in Creal Springs with Reverend Howard McDannel and Reverend Alan Summers officiating. Visitation will...
Marilyn J. Pettit
Apr 9, 2009
Marilyn J. Pettit MAKANDA-Marilyn J. Pettit, 77, of Makanda passed away at 9:00 PM, Thursday, April 9, 2009 at her residence. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium, Maryland. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Marilyn was born August 3, 1931 in Akron,...
Gerald Wayne Baltzell Sr.
Apr 8, 2009
Gerald Wayne Baltzell Sr. MARION-Gerald Wayne Baltzell Sr., 69, of Marion passed away at 6:40 PM, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ray Conley and Brother Carl Phelps officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, April...
Rachel Kella Rancilio
Apr 8, 2009
Energy- Rachel Kella Rancilio, 95, of Energy, formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:30 AM, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Rachel was born on March 24, 1914 in Herrin to Charles & Emma (Cislaghi) Marlow. She married Eugene Jim Rancilio on October 3, 1941 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1977. She...
Edith E. Vancil
Apr 6, 2009
Edith E. Vancil MARION-Edith E. Vancil, 88, of Marion passed away at 6:05 PM, Monday, April 6, 2009 at her residence. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials to Zion United Church of Christ; envelopes are available at the...
Charles M. Stephenson
Apr 5, 2009
Marion- Charles M. Stephenson, 86, of Marion, passed away at 2:15 AM, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at his home. Charles was born on August 19, 1922 in Harrisburg to Louie M. & Nona (Wier) Stephenson. He married Opal R. Lollar on August 19, 1944 in Marion. She survives of Marion. Mr. Stephenson began his career teaching grade school in Williamson...
Herbert L. "Burr" Hill
Apr 5, 2009
Herbert L. Burr Hill, 71, of Carterville, formerly of Marion, passed away at 3:50 AM, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Burr was born on September 16, 1937 in Marion to Herbert & Lorene (McDannel) Hill. After his parents untimely passing, he was raised by his uncle & aunt- Orville & Alberta Hill. He married Shirley Milton...
Pete D. Cassulo
Apr 4, 2009
Herrin- Pete D. Cassulo, 97 of Herrin, passed away at 7:15 PM, Friday, April 3, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Pete was born on October 24, 1911 in Seatonville, IL, the son of Dominic & Louise (Benedetto) Cassulo. When Pete was one year old, his family moved to Herrin where he lived throughout his life. He was married by Fr. DeGaspri...
Zelma Faye Stokes
Apr 2, 2009
Zelma Faye Stokes GOREVILLE-Zelma Faye Stokes, 83, of Goreville passed away at 11:00 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 6, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend R.G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, April 5,...
Peggy Ford
Apr 2, 2009
Peggy A. Ford, died on April 2, 2009 at 9:58 A.M. after a long illness with multiple myeloma. Peggy was the daughter of Leslie Merrill and Myrtle (Simpson) Clark. She was born October 14, 1926 on South 13th Street in Lawrenceville, Illinois. On December 20, 1947 she married Marion C. Ford in Robinson, Illinois. To this union two sons and...
Violet Imogene Borum
Apr 1, 2009
Violet Imogene Borum Creal Springs-Violet Imogene Borum, 90, of Creal Springs passed away at 8:40 PM, Thursday, April 1, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend David Handcock and Reverend Tim Culver officiating. Visitation will be form 5:00 PM to 8:00...
Henry "Hank" Curl
Mar 30, 2009
Marion- Henry Hank Curl, 85, of Marion, passed away at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Hank was born on July 5, 1923 in Dallas, TX to Thomas and Charley (Maner) Curl. He married Margaret Huth on April 8, 1949 in Savannah, GA. She preceded him in death on December 13, 1999. He...
Abbie Adams
Mar 30, 2009
Abbie Danielle Adams, 6, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Abbie was born September 30, 2002 the daughter of Donald and Jamie (Browning) Adams in Marion. Abbie, a precious creation of God, has blessed the lives of every spirit that she has touched. She was truly loved since the day of her birth into...
Bobby C. Robinson
Mar 26, 2009
Bobby G. Robinson MARION-Bobby G. Robinson, 80, of Marion passed away at 9:00 PM, March 26, 2009 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Pleasant “Shed” Cemetery. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the services. Bobby was born August 7, 1928 in Marion to Lafayette and...
Earl Pulley, Jr.
Mar 26, 2009
Earl Pulley, Jr. MARION-Earl Pulley Jr., 87, of Marion passed away peacefully in his sleep at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Fountain Court in Maple Valley, WA following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Richard G. Mohr officiating. Military rites will...
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