Obituaries
Rev. James Johnson
May 21, 2008
Rev. James B. Johnson, 84, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 5:17 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Center. Rev. Johnson was born October 30, 1923 in Carseesco, Mississippi the son of Robert R. & Omelia (Burgess) Johnson. He married Mimoth L. Strunk on August 18, 1943 in San Francisco, California and together they have shared over 64 years...
Michael Jason Schweitzer
May 21, 2008
Michael J. Schwietzer, 35, of Talent, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in a single vehicle accident on mountainous highway 3 between Yreka and Ft. Jones, California. He was returning to his Talent home after work on his Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle. Michael was born on March 17, 1973 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Frank and Flora Schweitzer....
Mary J. Branca
May 19, 2008
Herrin- Mary J. Branca, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 AM, Monday, May 19, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on November 20, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Sam & Angeline (Pagano) Russo. She married John G. Branca on April 30, 1949 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2001. Mrs. Branca was a...
Michael Ray Dunning
May 19, 2008
Herrin- Michael Ray Dunning, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 9:35 AM, Saturday, May 17, 2008 at his home in Herrin. Michael was born on September 18, 1953 in Herrin to Paul & Rosanna (Denison) Dunning. He worked at Bryan Furniture in Herrin. Survivors include- Daughter- Shara Rushing of Marion Daughter & son in law- Shana & Adam Green of...
Harm D. Hovenga
May 17, 2008
Herrin- HARM DALE HOVENGA, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30am on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at his home. Harm was born on October 11, 1928 in Butler County, Iowa, the son of Sweer and Nellie (Abbas) Hovenga. He married Marian Hinders in Clarksville, Iowa on December 6, 1950. Together, they shared fifty-seven years of marriage. She preceded him...
Mary Ruth Smart
May 17, 2008
Mary “Ruth” Smart Mary “Ruth” Smart, age 84, of Marion, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2:10 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Bob Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Patrick Curl
May 15, 2008
Herrin- Patrick Curl, 49, of Carbondale, passed away at 9:23 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Pat was born on March 17, 1959 in Chicago to Henry & Margaret (Huth) Curl. He worked as a press operator for twenty years at Maytag in Herrin. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...
Charles M. Eldridge
May 14, 2008
Charles M. Eldridge, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 5:40 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Center. Charles was born December 29, 1920 the son of Charles R. & Cora (Stearns) Eldridge in Herrin. He married Violet Hellberg on May 4, 1943 in Vermont, Illinois and they have been blessed with 65 years of marriage. Charles retired from...
Blanche Leona Roberts
May 13, 2008
Blanche Leona Roberts MARION-Blanche Roberts, 83, of Marion passed away at 2:14 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Greg Gibbs officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be...
E. Tim Roland
May 12, 2008
E. Tim Roland JOHNSTON CITY- E. Tim Roland, 59, of Johnston City passed away at 8:26 AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Ezra Church of God in West Frankfort with Brother Tommy Dryden officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until...
Jessica JoAnn Dunaway
May 12, 2008
Carterville- JESSICA JoANN DUNAWAY, age 30, of Carterville, passed away at 8:00am on Monday, May 12, 2008 at her home in Carterville. A memorial service will be held at noon on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Ramsey Christian Church in Ramsey, Illinois. A time of gathering will be held one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Johnson-Hughes...
Gus Laverne Johnson
May 12, 2008
Gus Laverne Johnson MARION-Gus Laverne Johnson, 72, of Marion passed away at 8:30 AM, Monday 12, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother Tommy Monroe officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the funeral...
Ted W. Harris
May 12, 2008
Herrin- Theodore W. Ted Harris, 44, of Herrin, passed away at 7:39 AM, Saturday, May 10, 2008 at his home. Theodore was born on April 22, 1964 in Cleveland, OH to Theodore William & Loudean (Taylor) Harris. He formerly worked as a cook at Cardinal Health Care in Energy & Thorntons Market in Herrin. He was of protestant faith. Ted...
Mary M. Vansaghi
May 12, 2008
Herrin- Mary M. Vansaghi, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 5:15 AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at her home in Herrin. Mary was born on December 9, 1915 in Herrin (at the same house she passed away in) to Caesar & Gina (Zoyia) Vansaghi. When she was younger she translated books for the blind and cleaned houses. During WWII she...
Connie Diane Boaz
May 11, 2008
Connie Diane Boaz MARION - Connie Diane Boaz, 56, of Marion passed away at 3:50 PM, Sunday, May 11, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May...
Carolyn Sue Webb
May 10, 2008
Carolyn Sue Webb JOHNSTON CITY-Carolyn Sue Webb, 60, of Johnston City passed away at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 10, 2008 in South Fulton, Tennessee. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 18, 2008 at County Line Cemetery in Creal Springs with Robert Dale Webb officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet...
George A. Stearns
May 10, 2008
Herrin- GEORGE A. STEARNS, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at 3:15am on Sunday, May 10, 2008 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. George was born in Granite City on June 12, 1942, the son of Kenneth Adam and Suzie (Pelvan) Stearns. He made Malone's Taffy and sold at various carnivals. George was also a Salvation Army bell ringer. He was...
Ralph Bell
May 8, 2008
Marion- Ralph Bell, 86, of Marion, passed away at 8:20 AM, Thursday, May 8, 2008 at his home in Marion. Ralph was born on December 8, 1921 in Thompsonville to Charles & Maggie (Beers) Bell. He married Genevieve Newton on August 30, 1924 in Cape Girardeau, MO. She preceded him in death on April 26, 1986. Mr. Bell proudly served...
Norma Mae Watts
May 7, 2008
Marion Norma Mae Watts, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 3:18 A.M. at her home. Norma was born Jan 22, 1924 the daughter of Carney Ray & Nellie Houston (Bridwell) Owens in Springfield. She married Dean Watts on July 2, 1956 in Uika, Mississippi and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. Norma worked with...
Elzia Fallin
May 4, 2008
Elzia “Ed“ Fallin MARION - 8220;Elzia “Ed” Fallin, 72, of Marion passed away at 6:50 AM, Sunday, May 4, 2008 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Duck River Baptist Church in Holly Pond, Alabama. Visitation will be from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at the Hanceville Funeral Home in Hanceville, Alabama. Local visitation will...
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