Obituaries

Aubray Ray Chapman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dorothy J.  Chamness

Dorothy J. Chamness

Apr 11, 2008

DOROTHY J. CHAMNESS Marion-Dorothy “Dot” J. Chamness, 77, of Marion, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008, in Fountains Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 14, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at...

Amanda Darlene Fox

Amanda Darlene Fox

Apr 9, 2008

Amanda Darlene Fox Marion- 8220;Amanda Darlene Fox, 23, of Marion passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dave Maragni officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 12,...

Brittany Nicole Lowrance

Brittany Nicole Lowrance

Apr 8, 2008

Brittany Nicole Lowrance MARION- 8220;Brittany Nicole Lowrance, 22, of Marion passed away at 11:50 PM, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Herrin. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Gerald Cowen Minister of Church of Christ officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service on...

Nadine Williams

Nadine Williams

Apr 8, 2008

Marion Nadine Williams, 84, passed away on Monday, April 07, 2008 at 12:30 A.M. at her home. Nadine was born in Williamson County on February 1, 1924 the daughter of Herbert and Donna (McCombs) Edwards. She married Edward Williams on May 11, 1940 in Charleston, Missouri. They shared forty-one years of marriage until his death on December 4, 1981. Survivors...

Ronald Gene Davis

Ronald Gene Davis

Apr 7, 2008

Ronald Gene Davis GOREVILLE- 8220;Ronald Gene Davis, 69, of Goreville passed away at 6:07 P.M., Monday, April 7, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be at 2:30 PM, Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Busby Cemetery in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2008...

John A. Cohn

John A. Cohn

Apr 7, 2008

James A. Cohn, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 10:42 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. James was born August 16, 1927 the son of Leon Charles & Margelia Blanch (Savage) Cohn in Buffalo, New York. He married Francis Williams in 1956 and she preceded him in death in 1989. He was a chef in the Navy,...

Frank Sponza

Frank Sponza

Apr 7, 2008

Frank Sponza, 93, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 3:46 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Frank was born May 13, 1914 the son of Andrew & Francis (Zuarantto) Sponza in Chicago. He married June Chitty on August 26, 1957 in Chicago and together they have shared over 50 years of marriage, she survives in Marion. Frank retired...