Obituaries
Mary Bartleson
Apr 29, 2008
Mary Ellen Bartleson, 74, passed away peacefully in her home on April 19, 2008. She was born April 3, 1934 in Vamoosa, Oklahoma the daughter of James Lloyd & Nellie (Burks) Hightower. She married Robert W. Bartleson on December 22, 1956 at the First Baptist Church in Metropolis. They had one son, Robert Kris Bartleson, who was born March 4,...
Fred Wayne Roberts
Apr 27, 2008
Fred W. Roberts MARION- Fred W. Roberts, 77, of Marion passed away at 11:45 AM., Sunday, April 27, 2008 at his residence. 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. Military...
Gerry Throgmorton
Apr 26, 2008
Carterville- Geraldine Gerry Throgmorton, 80, of Carterville, passed away at 2:46 PM, Friday, April 25, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Geraldine was born on February 11, 1928 in Energy to Robert Lee & Emma Minnie (Rosenberger) Snider. She married Norman Throgmorton, Jr. on May 21, 1947 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1997. Gerry formerly worked at...
Lowell Wayne Travelstead
Apr 25, 2008
Lowell Wayne Travelstead, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11:25 A.M. at his home. Lowell was born May 24, 1920 the son of Walter Wayne & Bessie (Sims) Travelstead in Creal Springs. He married Betty June Owens on May 10, 1947 and together they have shared almost 61 years of marriage. Lowell was a Sergeant in the...
Christina K. Baker-Whitehead
Apr 25, 2008
Christina K. Baker-Whitehead MARION- 8220;Christina K. Baker-Whitehead, 24, of Marion passed away at 10:12 PM, Friday, April 25, 2008 in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Eddie Donelson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, April 28, 2008 at the funeral...
Pauline Thompson
Apr 25, 2008
Pauline Thompson CREAL SPINGS-Pauline Thompson, 78, of Creal Springs passed away at 4:50 AM, Friday, April 25, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, April 28, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, April 27, 2008...
Nore Lee Smith
Apr 25, 2008
Nora Lee Smith GOREVILLE-Nora Lee Smith, 83, of Goreville passed away at 9:45 AM, Friday, 25, 2008 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with Father Richard Mohr officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, April 28, 2008 at Blue Funeral...
Aubray Ray Chapman
Apr 24, 2008
Aubray Ray Chapman GOREVILLE-Aubray Ray Chapman, 76, of Goreville passed away at 3:30 AM, Thursday, April 24, 2008 Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Southern Illinois Worship Center in Herrin with Brother Fred Wilson officiating. Blue funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Mr....
Carl Harvel
Apr 22, 2008
Herrin- CARL HARVEL, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 8:50pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at his home in Herrin. Carl was born in Cambria, IL, the son of Elmer and Edna (Williams) Harvel. He married Doris Beasley in Herrin on April 29, 1955. They have shared fifty-two years of marriage. Doris survives in Herrin. Carl attended White Ash...
Phyllis Pohlers
Apr 21, 2008
Phyllis M. Pohlers, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 1:52 P.M. at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Phyllis was born February 23, 1923 in Joliet the daughter of Ben & Bernice (Hershburger) Morris. She married John Pohlers on March 12, 1948 in Joliet and together they have shared over 60 years of marriage. Phyllis was a homemaker...
Lucille Apokas
Apr 21, 2008
Herrin- Lucille Apokas, 85, of Herrin, formerly of Sesser, passed away at 2:00 PM< Friday, April 18, 2008 at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy. Lucille was born on December 14, 1922. Survivors include- Guardian- Jeff Ohlson of Anna Staff and residents of Helia Healthcare in Energy She was preceded in death by her parents and brother- John Apokas. A graveside...
Emilee Montgomery
Apr 19, 2008
Herrin- Emilee Ann Montgomery, 3months, infant daughter of Barbi Ventura & Nickolas Montgomery, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 6:58 AM, Saturday, April 19, 2008 at her home. Emilee was born on January 15, 2008 in Carbondale to Barbi Ventura & Nickolas Montgomery of Herrin. Emilee was a special gift from God to her parents and family. Emilee was...
Helen Hellberg
Apr 19, 2008
Helen Hellberg MARION - 8220; Helen Hellberg, 83, of Marion passed away at 4:00 AM, Saturday, April 19, 2008 at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Reverend Donnie Colson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2008 from 5:00PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home....
Lola M. Caliper
Apr 17, 2008
Colp- LOLA M. (COX) CALIPER, 93 years of age, wife of the former Mayor of Colp and owner of Caliper Plumbing and Heating, died at 4:20am on Thursday, April 17, 2008 peacefully in her home. Lola was born September 14, 1914 in Williamson County, the daughter of Miles and Lucinda (Baker) Cox. She married Frank Caliper on June 16, 1935...
James (Jim) Moravec
Apr 16, 2008
James (Jim) Dennis Moravec, 53 passed away on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 10:26 P.M. at the VA Medical Center. James was born July 16, 1954 the son of James & Ressie (Williams) Moravec in Chicago, Illinois. James served in the Reserves for 1 year and Army for 5 years after joining at the age of seventeen. He met his...
Glenn Allen Glaze
Apr 16, 2008
Glenn Allen Glaze GOREVILLE-Glenn Allen Glaze, 50, of Goreville passed away at 1:43 P.M., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Funeral services will be private. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Glenn was born November 14, 1957 in Miami, Florida to Glen Valfred and Marjorie Ann (Morris) Glaze. Survivors include...
Matthew A. Wilson
Apr 16, 2008
Herrin- MATTHEW ANTHONY OLIVAS-WILSON, age 23, of Herrin, passed away at 1:29PM on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Matthew was born on March 11, 1985, the son of Christina Wilson and Arthur R. Olivas. He attended the Christian Life Center. Matthew loved the outdoors, motorcycles, four-wheelers, collecting knives and anything to do with music. He was previously employed...
Merry Roberta Brayfield
Apr 15, 2008
Merry Roberta Brayfield, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 7:00 AM, Monday, April 14, 2008 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Merry Roberta was born on April 8, 1930 in Wichita Falls, TX to Theran & Vivian (Starr) Thornton. She married Clifton Jack Vancil. He preceded her in death in March of 1971. Roberta retired from Southern Illinois University...
William C. Oliver
Apr 15, 2008
Herrin William C. Oliver, 85, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2008 at his home in Herrin. William was born January 12, 1923 in Marion the son of Berttie (Oliver) Murphy. He married Grace B. Bradley on September 27, 1942 in St. Charles, Missouri and together they have been blessed with over 65 years of marriage. William was a retired...
Alma L. Smith
Apr 14, 2008
Alma L. Smith, 71, passed away at her home in Marion. Alma was born September 28, 1936, the daughter of William C. & Pearl (Needham) Murphy in Williamson County. She married Thomas Smith on August 14, 1972 in Jonesboro, Arkansas and he preceded her in death in 1985. Alma was a homemaker, and of the protestant faith. She was a...
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