Obituaries

Frances Barton

Frances Barton

Dec 28, 2007

Frances “Granny Fran” Barton ENERGY-Frances “Granny Fran” Barton, 85, of Energy passed away at 7:10 P.M. Friday, December 28, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 31, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend R.H. Chitwood and Reverend Carl Cottingham officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...

Jennifer Lynn Hoeller

Jennifer Lynn Hoeller

Dec 28, 2007

Carbondale- Jennifer Lynn Hoeller, 41, of Carbondale, passed away at 7:42 AM, Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jennifer was born on August 28, 1966 in Blue Island, Illinois to Theodore & Jeannette (Bailey) Hoeller. The things that made Jennifer happy in life were her family, her friends and her dog Willow. She was a hard worker...

Mary Edna Harper

Mary Edna Harper

Dec 26, 2007

MARIONMary Edna Harper, 86, of Marion passed away at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Mary was born February 8, 1921 in Marion, the daughter of Kenneth D. and Julia (Crenshaw) Alexander. She was a great granddaughter of Robert and Jane Crenshaw, early settlers of Williamson County and founder of Crenshaw Crossing....

Phyllis Vinyard

Phyllis Vinyard

Dec 26, 2007

Marion- PHYLLIS VINYARD, age 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 2:25am on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Phyllis was born on November 6, 1929 in Belton, Missouri, the daughter of C.L. and Dorethea (Palmer) Lawrence. She and her husband, Paul, shared fifty-eight years of marriage. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Vinyard was a member...

Ralph Eugene  Hilliard

Ralph Eugene Hilliard

Dec 25, 2007

Ralph Eugene ”Gene” Hilliard MARION-Ralph Eugene “Gene” Hilliard, 87, of Marion passed away at 9:27 AM, Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, December 30, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Victor Long officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of...

Nadine Louise Murrah

Nadine Louise Murrah

Dec 24, 2007

Herrin-Nadine Louise Murrah departed this life at 8:35 p.m., Sunday, December 23, 2007, with her family at her side. Nadine was born March 6, 1926, in Johnston City, the seventh of twelve children born to Thomas Edward and Annie (Hampsey) Hyden. Nadine attended school in Shakerag and Johnston City. At the age of seventeen, Nadine left southern Illinois for Ypsilanti,...

Charles R. Raglin

Charles R. Raglin

Dec 23, 2007

Marion- CHARLES RAYMOND Sonny RAGLIN, age 75, of Marion, passed away at 4:05am on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at his home in Marion. Charles was born on December 7, 1923 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Raymond and Pearl (Groves) Raglin. Raised in Marion, Charles later moved to Lockport. He was employed for many years by Signal Delivery, which...

Ralph L. Fox

Ralph L. Fox

Dec 22, 2007

Marion- RALPH L. FOX, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 6:45am on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his daughters home in Marion. Ralph was born in Dykersburg, IL on April 12, 1924, the son of Mood and Grace (Wymann) Fox. He married Leina Hill on July 9, 1950 in Pochahontis, Arkansas. They shared fifty-three years of marriage, until her...

June Mappin

June Mappin

Dec 22, 2007

June Mappin MARION - 8220; June Mappin, 80, of Marion passed away at 7:45 AM, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dan Shasteen officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, December 28,...

Willa D. Hagen

Willa D. Hagen

Dec 22, 2007

Willa D. Hagen MARION-Willa D. Hagen, 69, of Marion passed away at 9:30 AM, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at her residence. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated with no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Hagen was born November 5, 1938 in Meeteetsa, Wyoming to Matthew and Geneva (Sadler) Summers....

Etta Elizabeth Doetch

Etta Elizabeth Doetch

Dec 20, 2007

Etta Elizabeth Doetch MARION-Etta Elizabeth Doetch, 89, of Marion passed away at 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until time of the service...

Jane L. Patterson

Jane L. Patterson

Dec 19, 2007

Jane L. Patterson GOREVILLE- 8220;Jane L. Patterson, 86, of Goreville passed away at 10:59 AM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Mrs. Patterson’s wishes were to be cremated with burial at a later date in Lakebank Cemetery in Lathan, Illinois next to her husband. There will be no local services. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family...

Alice Marie Donelson

Alice Marie Donelson

Dec 17, 2007

Alice Marie Donelson Creal Springs-Alice Marie Donelson, 74, of Creal Springs passed away at 11:53 PM, Monday, December 17, 2007 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 21, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Todd Greiner officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2007...

Gregory Dean Rothschild

Gregory Dean Rothschild

Dec 14, 2007

Gregory Dean Rothschild PITTSBURG-Gregory Dean Rothschild, 44, of Pittsburg passed away at 5:43 PM, Friday, December 14, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Steve Higgs officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 17, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial...

Aletha King

Aletha King

Dec 14, 2007

Marion Aletha M. King, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 9:10 P.M. at Whispering Oaks. Aletha was born August 1, 1924 the daughter of Charles & Eva (Cooper) Jack. She married Earl King on May 6, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri and together they were blessed with over 58 years of marriage until his death on December...

Janet Kay

Janet Kay

Dec 14, 2007

Herrin- Janet Clare Ament Kay, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 4:50 PM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Janet was born on April 20, 1939 in Herrin to Carlyle & Mae Kelly (Pace) Ament. Janet worked many years as a licensed practical nurse at various hospitals and nursing homes and for Dr. Fine in Herrin. She obtained her...

Roy King

Roy King

Dec 12, 2007

Marion Roy J. King, 61, died on Monday December 10, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at his home. Roy was born September 11, 1946 in Urbana, Illinois the son of Roy James & Mary Aleen (Kimble) King. He married Elizabeth Thompson on August 23, 1982 in Marion and she preceded him in death on October 20, 1996. Roy proudly served during...

Harold Dees

Harold Dees

Dec 9, 2007

Harold Dees MARION-Harold Dees, 77, of Marion passed away at 1:55 AM, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Tirey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at...

Kathleen Cash

Kathleen Cash

Dec 8, 2007

Bush- KATHLEEN CASH, age 87, of Lancaster, CA, formerly of Bush, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster, CA. Kathleen was born in Bush on November 5, 1920, one of nine siblings. Her parents were Verbia and Jesse James Hester. Survivors include Two Sons and Daughters-In-Law- Richard L. and Dorothy Lathrop...

Robert John Allen Krivanko

Robert John Allen Krivanko

Dec 7, 2007

Robert John Allen Krivanko MARION- Robert John Allen Krivanko, 76, of Marion passed away at 7:40 AM, Friday, December 7, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 10, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ralph Brandon officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time...