Obituaries
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....
James Homer McCalla
Dec 22, 2008
James Homer McCalla PAULTON-James Homer McCalla,77, of Paulton went to be with the Lord at 8:45 PM, December 22, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday,...
Opal June Bowen
Dec 22, 2008
Opal June Bowen, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:45 A.M. at her home in Herrin. Opal was born June 6, 1936 in Herrin the daughter of Albert & Dorothy (Reams) Caraker. She was a member of West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin and she had worked at various restaurants as a waitress and cook. Opal is...
Alice F. Campbell
Dec 22, 2008
Herrin- Alice F. Campbell, age 75, of Butler, PA, passed away at 10:50am on Monday, December 22, 2008 at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. Alice was born in Herrin on May 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry and Della (Brandon) Glenn. She married Ronald G. Campbell in Herrin on March 27, 1954. They shared fifty-four years of...
Earl J. Byrley
Dec 22, 2008
Herrin- EARL J. BYRLEY, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 10:47pm on Monday, December 22, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. Earl was born in Pittsburg, IL on March 28, 1925, the son of Joseph and Nellie (Robertson) Byrley. He married Dianne Sealander in Herrin on March 4, 1958. She preceded him in death on December 17,...
Jesse E. Moore
Dec 21, 2008
Herrin- JESSE EUGENE MOORE, age 69, of Herrin, passed away at 1:54pm on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Jesse was born in Franklin, IL on September 28, 1939, the son of Jesse Oscar and Foresteen Bernice (Amon) Moore. He married Carolyn Alice Karraker in Jacksonville, IL on December 31, 1961. They shared forty-three years of marriage. She preceded...
Jo Ann Robinson
Dec 19, 2008
Marion- Jo Ann Robinson, 77, of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Marion, passed away at 10:20 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Jo Ann was born on July 3, 1931 in Hannibal, MO to Othey Lee & Lillian M. (Bell) Henderson, Sr. She married Harold Gene Robinson on September 24, 1950 in Hannibal. He...
Milton Scott
Dec 18, 2008
Milton Scott CREAL SPRINGS-Milton Scott, 85, of Creal Springs passed away at 10:25 PM, Thursday, December 18, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Military services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and the National Guard conducting the services. Visitation...
Earl Eugene Loyd
Dec 17, 2008
Herrin- EARL EUGENE LOYD, age 52, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 7:11pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 his residence in Fort Worth, TX. Eugene was born in Herrin on February 10, 1956, the son of Virgil Hubert and Edith (Edwards) Loyd. He was a licensed Registered Nurse. Survivors include his mother- Edith Loyd of Herrin,...
Charles Richard Dobbs
Dec 16, 2008
Charles Richard “Dick” Dobbs MARION–Charles Richard “Dick” Dobbs, 68, of Marion formerly of Grand Chain passed away at 12:45 PM, Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Whispering Oaks in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kevin Badgley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...
Bobby Ray Simmons
Dec 16, 2008
Bobby Ray Simmons, 77, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 1:12 P.M. at his home. Bobby was born December 8, 1931 the son of Ray & Modena (Craig) Simmons in Marion. He married Virginia M. Ray on December 19, 1953 in Marion and together they shared almost 51 years of marriage until her death on December 7, 2004....
Cheryl Ann Ferguson
Dec 15, 2008
Cheryl Ann Ferguson MARION–Cheryl Ann Ferguson, 42, of Marion passed away at 5:15 PM, Monday, December 15, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ed Martin officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 18,...
Gary L. Flowers
Dec 14, 2008
Gary L. Flowers CREAL SPRINGS–Gary L. Flowers, 53, of Creal Springs passed away at 8:52 AM, Sunday, December 14, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family. In respect with Gary’s own personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Gary was born on June 2, 1955...
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