Obituaries

George L. Miller

George L. Miller

Aug 26, 2008

Marion- George L. Miller, age 100, of Marion, passed away at 3:55pm on Sunday, August 24, 2008, at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver, CO with family by his side. George was born on April 12, 1908, in Marion, IL to Walter Oscar and Fannie E. (Simpson) Miller. He was united in marriage to Virginia Louise Powless on Dec. 14, 1935,...

Leroy Dupes

Leroy Dupes

Aug 25, 2008

Leroy Dupes MARION-Leroy Dupes, 70, of Marion passed away at 1:15 AM, Monday, August 25, 2008 at his home after a long 14 year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Dan Whitfield officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time...

Laura  Dirks

Laura Dirks

Aug 25, 2008

Laura "Peanut" Dirks MARION-Laura "Peanut" Dirks, 41, of Marion passed away at 7:25 AM, Monday, August 25, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Todd Griener officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until the time of the...

Jamie Orr

Jamie Orr

Aug 24, 2008

JAMIE ORR, age 32, of Louisville, KY, passed away at 3:30pm on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the University of Louisville Hospital due to injuries sustained in an accident. Jamie was born November 12, 1975 the son of Rev. Ron E. & Gail (Ewan) Orr in Eldorado. Jamie was a 1993 graduate of Harrisburg High School, graduating in 1997 from...

Mary Bartleson

Mary Bartleson

Aug 19, 2008

The family of Mary Ellen Bartleson will be taking Mary to her final resting place at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL on Saturday August 23rd at 1:00 P.M. The cemetery is located at 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West. There will not be a scheduled service, but a time when the family will place flowers at the graveside, and...

Steven Stapleton

Steven Stapleton

Aug 19, 2008

Tunnel Hill- STEVEN STAPLETON, age 61, of Tunnel Hill, passed away at 12:40pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion. Steven was born in Herrin on October 20, 1946, the son of Russell and Mildred (Sanders) Stapleton. He married Dianne Stephens on December 6, 1969 at the Second Baptist Church in Marion. They shared...

Mary Ann DuVall-McNeil

Mary Ann DuVall-McNeil

Aug 18, 2008

Benton- MARY ANN DuVALL-McNEIL, age 76, of Benton, passed away at 3:40am, on Monday, August 18, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mary Ann was born in East Saint Louis on November 13, 1931, the daughter of Leslie D. and Mary Elizabeth (Discant) Tobin. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and the Daughters of...

Andy McClour

Andy McClour

Aug 18, 2008

Andy McClour, 67, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 2:22 P.M. at his home. Andy was born February 25, 1941 the son of Andrew Franklin and Aline (Pilgriam) McClour in New Port, Arkansas. Andy was formerly the minister of the Church of Christ in Grubbs, Arkansas. He retired from Norge. Survivors include: Son James LeRoy McClour of Marion...

Grace McMichael

Grace McMichael

Aug 18, 2008

Grace McMichael, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 3:55 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Grace was born October 8, 1912 in Stonefort, she was the last surviving of eight children born to Benjamin F. & Della Ann (Kennedy) Richey. She married William Lloyd McMichael on November 22, 1929 in Carrier Mills and together they shared over...

Rita Beaty

Rita Beaty

Aug 18, 2008

Herrin- RITA BEATY, age 73, of Herrin, passed away at 11:15am on Monday, August 18, 2008 at her residence in Herrin. Rita was born in Augsburg, Germany on May 31, 1935, the daughter of Joseph and Maria Schmidt. She was retired from the Herrin Senior Citizens and the Carbondale Memorial Hospital Gift Shop. Rita was a member of Our Lady...

Nola J. Hicks

Nola J. Hicks

Aug 12, 2008

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Full Obituary Herrin-NOLA JEANETTE HICKS, age 87, of Herrin passed away at 12:20pm, on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Whispering Oaks Assisted Living in Marion. Nola was born in Energy on September 5, 1920, the daughter of Edward and Delta (Robertson) Walker. She married Floyd Dude Hicks on Christmas Day 1938 in Cape Girardeau, MO. They shared...

Robert L. Stricklin

Robert L. Stricklin

Aug 12, 2008

Robert L. “Bob” Stricklin MARION-Robert L. “Bob” Stricklin, 72, of Marion passed away at 9:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, August 15, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Howat and Reverend David Hancock officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Charles R. Pendall

Charles R. Pendall

Aug 11, 2008

Charles R. Pendall, 73, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 5:45 P.M. at his residence. Charles was born July 10, 1935 the son of Velta Pendall & Olive K. (Johnson) Pendall Williams in Zeigler. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired truck driver and had been baptized at the Christian Church in Hurst....

George R. Snyder

George R. Snyder

Aug 9, 2008

George R. Snyder MARION–George R. Snyder, 85, of Marion passed away at 6:26 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until the time of the service on Wednesday at...

John  Hearn

John Hearn

Aug 9, 2008

John “J.L.” Hearn MARION–John “J.L.” Hearn, 77, of Marion passed away at 5:04 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Frank Pierce and Reverend Dave Maragni officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the...

Karen Johns

Karen Johns

Aug 9, 2008

West Frankfort- Karen Johns, 53, passed away at her home with her loving family at her side at 8:30 a.m. Friday August 8, 2008. Karen was born on September 4, 1954 in Christopher, IL to J. O. and Lodema (Parrish) Hudgens. She married Mark Christan Johns on July 20, 1974 at the First Christian Church in West Frankfort, IL. They...

Herbert Weiss

Herbert Weiss

Aug 8, 2008

Herbert Weiss MARION–Herbert Weiss, 88, of Winchester, Kentucky formerly of Marion passed away at 4:51 PM, Friday, August 8, 2008 at Clark Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the...

Donald R. Thackston

Donald R. Thackston

Aug 7, 2008

Donald R. Thackston THOMPSONVILLE–Donald R. Thackston, 74, of Thompsonville passed away at 7:44 AM, Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Bob Workman officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at...

Genevieve Mae Marlow

Genevieve Mae Marlow

Aug 6, 2008

Johnston City- GENEVIEVE MAE MARLOW, age 84, of Johnston City, passed away at 8:24am on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Genevieve was born in Weaver, IL on August 11, 1923, the daughter of Freeman and Mary (Beasley) Pate. She married Angelo Paul Marlow in Union City, TN. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2005. Mrs. Marlow...

John R. Simer

John R. Simer

Aug 6, 2008

Herrin- JOHN R. SIMER, age 55, of Herrin, passed away at 1:27pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at his residence in Herrin. John was born in Mt. Vernon on November 24, 1952, the son of James and Mary Genevieve (Barnes) Simer. He married Susan Abbey in Dixon on February 5, 1971. They shared thirty-seven years of marriage, until her death...