Obituaries
Virginia L. Allen
Jan 12, 2009
Herrin- Virginia L. Allen, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 12:15 PM, Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Virginia was born on November 3, 1917 in Freeman Spur to Lee & Dassey (Draper) Hines. She married V. O. Allen on April 5, 1946 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1985. Mrs. Allen was a...
Pauline Stephens
Jan 8, 2009
Marion Pauline Stephens, 85, of Normal, Illinois formerly of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 11:20 P.M. at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Normal. Pauline was born October 23, 1913 in Corinth, Illinois the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Jordan) Newman. She married Ross Stephens on August 28, 1930 and he preceded her death. She was a...
Edward Lee Odum
Jan 7, 2009
Edward Lee Odum MARION-Edward Lee Odum, 86, of Marion passed away at 9:15 PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at V. A. Medical Center in Marion. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Following the visitation he will be taken to Rose Hill Cemetery for burial next to...
Addie M. Stephenson
Jan 6, 2009
ADDIE MAE STEPHENSON, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 11:15am on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Addie was born on January 10, 1923 in Herrin, the daughter of Gillet and Virge Sisk. She married William F. Stephenson on February 7, 1946 in Marion. They shared sixty-two years of marriage, until his death on...
Ronald G. Prince
Jan 6, 2009
Herrin- RONALD GENE PRINCE, age 68, of Herrin, passed from his life to the next at 1:10am on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Ron was born in Mortons Gap, Kentucky on October 21, 1940, the son of Enoch and Martha (Whitherspoon) Prince. He married Rita Faye Mize in Bush, Illinois on December 11, 1999. She survives in Herrin....
Russell L. Wheeles
Jan 6, 2009
Russell L. Wheeles, 81, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:48 P.M. at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Russell was born April 1, 1927 in Bush the son of John L. Wheeles & Edna Maude (Conley) Dains. He married Helen A. Rodely on April 26, 1952 in Chester and together they have shared over 56 years of marriage....
James Richard Hughes
Jan 5, 2009
James Richard Hughes MARION-James Richard Hughes, 57, of Marion passed away at 5:40 AM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend David Nolen officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the funeral...
Adan D. Pino
Jan 4, 2009
Energy- Adan D. Pino, 68, of Energy, passed away at 3:30 PM, Saturday, January 3, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in West Frankfort. Bishop Derek Key will officiate. A private visitation will be held at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in...
Katherine Louise Holmes
Jan 4, 2009
Katherine Louise “Henny” Holmes CREAL SPRINGS-Katherine Louise “Henny” Holmes, 69, of Creal Springs passed away at 7:30 AM, Sunday, January 4, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Matt Troxel and Reverend Gaylon Parks officiating. Visitation will be...
Bettie Gold
Dec 31, 2008
Bettie was born Sept. 11, 1942 in Trumann, Arkansas to Russell and Lova (Busch) Williams. She married Donald W. Gold on March 21, 1958 and he survives in Marion. She is also survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sara Michele and Brad Swan of Marion, son Steve M. Gold and his finance, Lori Amerman of Carbondale, granddaughters Ashley and Allison Swan...
Louise E. Ball
Dec 30, 2008
Louise E. Ball GOREVILLE-Louise E. Ball, 68, of Goreville passed away at 12:39 PM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at...
Dorothy Leona Bandy
Dec 30, 2008
Dorothy Leona Bandy MARION-Dorothy Leona Bandy, 87, of Marion passed away at 12:40 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. With respect with Dorothy’s own personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Bandy was born on June 17, 1921 in Burtlake, Michigan...
Martha Ann Edwards
Dec 29, 2008
Martha Ann Edwards MARION-Martha Ann Edwards, 75, of Marion passed away at 8:30 AM, Monday, December 29, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of the...
Leonard W. Cox
Dec 27, 2008
Leonard W. Cox MARION-Leonard W. Cox, 79, of Marion passed away at 8:02 AM, December 27, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Scott Kallem officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2008...
Harold Rentfro
Dec 24, 2008
Harold Wesley Rentfro 87 of Decatur passed away on Tuesday December 23, 2008 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday December 26, 2008 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL with Pastor Joe Drew from Peoples Church of God officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 11:00 am Friday in Moran & Goebel...
Alma G. Hundley
Dec 23, 2008
Carterville- ALMA G. HUNDLEY, age 69, of Carterville, passed away at 9:07am on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Alma was born in Marion on August 13, 1939, the daughter of Justus and Lura (Pulley) Lamb. She married Clinton Hundley in Galesburg, IL on October 25, 1969. They shared thirty-nine years of marriage. He survives in Carterville. Mrs. Hudnley...
Sue Edson
Dec 23, 2008
Freeman Spur- SUE EDSON, age 45, of Freeman Spur, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 8:47am. Sue was a miracle sent by God. She had the heart of an angel, always seeing the beauty in everyone. She touched many hearts during her short time on this earth. And for those she touched, our lives...
Jonathan Shaffer
Dec 23, 2008
Jonathan Eric Shaffer, 23, of Creve Cour, Missouri formerly of Marion , passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Jonathan was born December 16, 1985 the son of Tom Shaffer and Sandra (Buckholdt) Shaffer in Munster, Indiana . Jonny was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...
Beverly Lynn West
Dec 22, 2008
Beverly Lynn West, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:05 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lynn was born January 25, 1948 the daughter of Paul & Ruby (Troxel) Reese in Marion. She was an associate for Wal-Mart, working in customer service. Lynn attended the 1st Church of God. She leaves behind "Buddy", her very special puppy....
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