Obituaries
Randy D. Jack
Dec 7, 2007
Randy D. Jack MARION-Randy Jack, 54, of Marion passed away at 12:33 A.M. Friday, December 7, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tim Jeralds and Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from Noon until 2:00 PM, Sunday,...
Freda Ruth Chaney
Dec 5, 2007
Freda Ruth Chaney MARION-Freda Ruth Chaney, 84, of Marion passed away at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Donald Eberhart officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 until time of the service...
James H. Clark
Dec 2, 2007
Marion James H. Clark 87, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 12:28 P.M. at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. James was born December 1, 1920 the son of Hearsley and Margaret (Greeney) Clark in Pittsburg. He was raised by his grandfather John Greeney. James was united in marriage to Lois Mae Kelton on March 11, 1939 in Cape...
Rosemary Berkel Crisp
Dec 2, 2007
Marion Rosemary Berkel Crisp, a noted business leader, womens healthcare activist, philanthropist and mother of six children died Saturday, December 1, 2007, surrounded by her loving family, after a 12-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Crisp was recently honored by Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) with its prestigious Inspiring Women of Achievement Award in...
Wendell L. Rice
Dec 1, 2007
Johnston City- Wendell L. Rice, 74, of Johnston City, passed away peacefully after a short but courageous battle with cancer at 7:58 PM, Friday, November 30, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wendell was born on September 11, 1933 in Herrin to Clyde & Aileen (McNeill) Rice. He graduated from Herrin High School in 1951. He married...
William L. "Bill" Mason
Dec 1, 2007
Colp- William L. Bill Mason, age 64, of Colp, died at 3:35pm on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at his home in Colp. William was born in Herrin on July 30, 1943, the son of William and Marie (Yancy) Mason. He served his country while enlisted in the United States Army Reserve. After his discharge he came home and worked as...
Sheryl Joan Needham-Forrest
Nov 30, 2007
Sheryl Joan Needham-Forrest MARION-Sheryl Joan Needham-Forrest, 48, of Marion passed away at 11:08 AM, Friday, November 30, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Lingle officiating. Visitation will be from noon until time of the service on Saturday. Private...
Vern Blume
Nov 28, 2007
Vern Blume MARION - 8220; Vern Blume, 60, of Marion passed away at 2:00 AM, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in Pittsboro, Indiana. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 3, 2007 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Tim Goodman officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, Monday, December 3, 2007 at Blue...
Ronald D. Watson
Nov 27, 2007
Marion Ronald Duane Watson, 54, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 3:30 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ron was born January 12, 1953 in Gary, Indiana the son of Clayborn & Shirley (Johnson) Watson. He is survived by: Father Clayborn Watson of Las Vegas, NV Two Sons; Jeff Watson of Demotte, IN Matthew Watson of New Castle,...
David Dell Barlett
Nov 26, 2007
Carbondale- DAVID DELL BARLETT, age 60, of Carbondale, passed away at 2:25pm on Monday, November 26, 2007 at his home. David was born in Princeton, Indiana on January 30, 1947, the son of Harold J. and Donna Frances (Karr) Barlett. He married Rachael J. Ward on September 1, 1973, in Jackson County. Together, they have shared 34 years of marriage....
Della Patrick
Nov 26, 2007
HERRIN - Della (Butterio) Patrick, 76, died at 11:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in Herrin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin, with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will be in San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at the...
Fredrick Sherman Walters
Nov 25, 2007
Fredrick Sherman “Fred” Walters MARION-Fredrick Sherman “Fred” Walters, 66, of Marion passed away at 2:05 PM, Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Geno Bloodworth officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of the service on...
Cynthia E. Lemasters
Nov 24, 2007
Creal Springs-Cynthia E. Lemasters, age 86, of Creal Springs, passed away at 1:00am on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at her home in Creal Springs. Cynthia was born in Johnson County on November 24, 1921, the daughter of Ed and Nancy (Webb) Lamphere. She married Floyd Lemasters on March 12, 1939 in Little Rock, Ark. Together, they shared fifty-seven years of...
Karol L. Burns
Nov 23, 2007
Karol Burns MARION- Karol Burns, 57, of Marion passed away at 7:35 AM, Friday, November 23, 2007 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the Shiloh Cemetery south of Marion with Reverend John Parton officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. Blue Funeral Home of Marion Illinois...
Dovie Mann
Nov 23, 2007
Herrin- Dovie Berolatti Mann, 89, of Herrin, passed away at 4:15 AM, Thursday, November 23, 2007 at Whispering Oaks in Marion. Dovie was born on August 12, 1918 in Herrin to Clarence & Lucinda (Miller) Simpson. She married Jess Mann on February 25, 1969. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1996. Dovie retired from Barnetts, where she worked...
Loudean Jackson
Nov 22, 2007
Loudean Jackson MARION-Loudean Jackson, 81, of Marion passed away at 11:20 P.M. Thursday, November 22, 2007 at her home in Marion, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 26, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Bruce Fox officiating, and Charlie Smith giving the Eulogy. Visitation will be from Noon...
Donald Wooldridge
Nov 21, 2007
Donald "Bud" Wooldridge MARION - Donald "Bud" Wooldridge, 77, of Marion passed away at 4:45 PM, Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 26, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Deon Baker officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Mary L. Harget
Nov 19, 2007
Herrin- MARY LOUISE HARGET, age 77, of Herrin, passed away at 10:40am on Monday, November 19, 2007 at the home of her son and granddaughter. Mary was born in Carbondale on December 12, 1929, the daughter of Arlie and Gladys (Brown) Smith. She married Benjamin F. Harget, Jr. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Harget loved antiques and...
Rev. Sampson Harris
Nov 19, 2007
Herrin Rev. Sampson H. Harris, 86, of Nashville, TN formerly of Herrin, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 1:50 A.M. at ALIVE Hospice Residence in Nashville, TN. Rev. Harris was born November 28, 1920 in Christopher the son of James R. & Minnie (Nelson) Harris. He married Vickie I. Saliba on August 30, 1951 in Herrin and together...
Juanita Garavalia
Nov 19, 2007
Herrin Juanita C. Garavalia, 75, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 9:03 A.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Juanita was born August 2, 1932 in Williamson County the daughter of Oscar and Olivia Fries. Juanita was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. She had worked at Allen Industries and had cooked at area restaurants, including Hungrys. Juanita...
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