Obituaries
Naomi G. Emery
Oct 18, 2007
Herrin- NAOMI G. EMERY, age 84, of Herrin, departed this life at 12:05am on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Harvey C. Emery and her son, Larry G. Emery, were anxiously awaiting her arrival in Heaven. Naomi was born in Herrin on October 2, 1923, the daughter of David and Rose (Ridings)...
Pauline C. Carnaghi
Oct 15, 2007
Herrin- PAULINE CATHERINE CARNAGHI, age 95, of Herrin, passed away at 8:30am on Monday, October 15, 2007 at her residence in Herrin. Pauline was born in Herrin on March 2, 1912, the daughter of John and Ernestine Bianchini. She married Peter Joseph Carnaghi in Herrin on June 19, 1934. They shared fifty-seven years of marriage, until his passing on March...
Edna Ellis
Oct 15, 2007
Edna Ellis MARION-Edna Ellis, 92, of Lake Forrest, California formerly Marion of passed away at 12:15 PM, Monday, October 15, 2007 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 22, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tim Goodman officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on...
June J. Reynolds
Oct 14, 2007
June J. Reynolds MARION-June J. Reynolds, 86, of Marion passed away at 4:05 AM, Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Monsignor Ken Schafer.
Richard Joseph Ahlm
Oct 13, 2007
Herrin- Richard Joseph Ahlm, 49, of Herrin, formerly of West Frankfort, passed away at 4:49 AM, Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Richard was born on December 8, 1957 in Benton to Dr. Charles & Stella (Pongonis) Ahlm. Richard formerly worked as a chef at various area restaurants and most recently in the deli department of the Herrin Kroger,...
Violet Marie Odum
Oct 13, 2007
Herrin- Violet Marie Odum, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 10:45 PM, Friday, October 12, 2007 at home surrounded by her family. Violet was born on May 8, 1928 in Herrin to Jack & Pearl (Furlow) Meadows. She married William Odum on June 9, 1984 in Herrin. He survives of Herrin. She was a homemaker and of Pentecostal faith. Survivors-...
Ruby Williams
Oct 12, 2007
Herrin- RUBY (BOATRIGHT) WILLIAMS, age 95, of Herrin, passed away at 12:18am on Friday, October 12, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Ruby was born in Saline County on May 16, 1912, the daughter of Everett and Eva (Thompson) Boatright. She married Everett Williams in Saline County on January 8, 1932. They shared forty-four years of marriage, until his death on September...
George Barnich, Jr.
Oct 12, 2007
HERRIN George Barnich, Jr., age 79, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL as the result of pancreatic cancer. George was born June 15, 1928 in Buckner, IL, the son of George and Mary (Oyston) Barnich. George served in the 11th Airborne...
Ronald Allen Messamore
Oct 11, 2007
Bush- Ronald Allen Messamore, 41, of Bush, passed away at 2:12 PM, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. He was born on June 6, 1966 in McHenry, IL to Curtis Messamore & Judith (Taylor) Holderfield. He was a laborer & enjoyed his family, camping & fishing. Survivors include- Mother- Judith Holderfield & husband Mack of Bush Son- Dusty Messamore...
Teresa Sue Moore
Oct 10, 2007
Teresa Sue Moore CARBONDALE- Teresa Sue Moore, 40, of Carbondale passed away at 9:45 PM, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 15, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Paul Buff officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday October 14, 2007 at the funeral...
Ella Mae "Tina" Mullinix
Oct 7, 2007
Marion- Ella Mae (Moss) Tina Mullinix, 84, of Marion went to be with the Lord and loved ones who have gone before her at 5:27 PM, Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Tina was born on February 6, 1923 in Williamson County to Drew & Mary McCormick. She married Paul Moss on May 25, 1942...
Clarence "Chuck" Connett
Oct 7, 2007
Marion- Clarence Chuck Connett, 89, of Marion, passed away due to complications of old age at 10:02 PM, Friday, October 5, 2007 at The Fountains Care Center in Marion. Chuck was born on June 17, 1918 in Crab Orchard to Vernon & Golda (Springhart) Connett. He attended Crab Orchard High School and was a member of the Crab Orchard basketball...
Loren E. "Bud" King
Oct 6, 2007
Marion- Loren E. Bud King, 75, of Marion, passed away at 7:55 PM, Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion. Loren was born on July 30, 1932 in Blairsville to Charles Edward & Emma (Strunk) King. He married Marilyn Rose Masters on September 8, 1951 in Murphysboro. She preceded him in death on September 6,...
James A. Skeripski
Oct 5, 2007
James A. Skeripski OZARK-James A. Skeripski, 63, of Ozark passed away at 3:00 AM, Friday, October 5, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Father Bert Iffert officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until time of the service on Sunday at the funeral...
Irene Davis
Oct 4, 2007
IRENE DAVIS, age 81, of Creal Springs, passed away at 9:45am on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at her home in Creal Springs. Irene was born in Crab Orchard on March 25, 1926, the daughter of Lewis and Eunice (Motsinger) Blackwell. She married William A. Davis on February 22, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on October 6,...
Evan Joseph de Mello
Oct 4, 2007
Evan Joseph de Mello MARION-Evan Joseph de Mello, 4, of Marion passed away at 8:10 PM, Thursday, October 4, 2007 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital surrounded by his family, nurses and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dan Boyd and Reverend R. G. Walls...
James Ray Williams
Oct 3, 2007
Marion James Ray Williams, 64, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11:15 A.M. at his home. James was born July 12, 1943 in Urbana the son of Charles E. Williams & Katherine (McQueen) Wardlow. He married Janet Kobel on December 8, 1963 in Champaign and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. She survives in Marion. James...
Dorothy E. Jones
Oct 2, 2007
Pittsburg- DOROTHY EMMA JEAN JONES, age 82, of Pittsburg, passed away at 5:05am on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Dorothy was born in Marion on January 9, 1925, the daughter of Stella (Conley) and George Smith. She married Albert Leon Varner in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1944. She later married Lavern Jones...
Joan H. Farren
Oct 2, 2007
Joan H. Farren GOREVILLE - Joan H. Farren, 58, of Goreville passed away at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 4, 2007 at...
Mary I. Franklin
Oct 2, 2007
Marion- MARY IDA (MURROW) FRANKLIN, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 3:55pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mary was born in Marion on February 12, 1921, the daughter of Joseph Howard and Ruby Jane (Schafer) Murrow. She married Raymond Franklin in Marion on November 2, 1936. He preceded her in death on...
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