Obituaries
James E. Brush
Jul 3, 2007
Marion- JAMES E. BRUSH, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 12:57pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. James was born in Marion on March 20, 1926 the son of James E. and Myrtle (Clark) Brush. He married Dorothy Howell. On March 10, 1962, James married Dorothy Rupert in Cerro Gordo, IL. She survives...
Steven Shelton
Jul 2, 2007
Marion Steven Hayden Shelton, 41, died on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 11:00 P.M. at the Veterans Administration Healthcare Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Steve was born September 30, 1965 to Sam & Linda (Jeter) Shelton in Harvey, Illinois. He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church and Elks BPOE #800. Steve was stationed in Korea while serving in the...
William "Bun" Handkins
Jul 1, 2007
Pittsburg- William M. Bun Handkins, 93, of Pittsburg, passed away at 12:23 PM, Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Bun was born on July 27, 1913 in Williamson County to Orpha R. & Myrtie (Mofield) Handkins. He married Rose Parks on July 10, 1937 in Perryville, MO. They shared 64 years of marriage until her...
Olivia Ann Marie Carroll
Jun 29, 2007
Olivia Ann Marie Carroll MARION-Olivia Ann Marie Carroll, infant daughter of Jeffery and Teresa (Melfi) Carroll passed away at 2:08 AM, Friday, June 29, 2007 aat Heartalnd Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 AM, Monday, July 2, 2007 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Robert Hudson officiating. Blue Funeral Home is in...
Evelyn A. Kersten
Jun 29, 2007
Evelyn A. Kersten MARION-Evelyn A. Kersten, 92, of Marion passed away at 9:05 AM, Friday, June 29, 2007 at Country Acres in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Roger Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 until the time of the service on Sunday. Burial...
Lloyd R. Inchcliff
Jun 28, 2007
Hurst- LLOYD RAYMOND INCHCLIFF, age 82, of Hurst, passed away at 7:04am on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Lloyd was born on October 10, 1924 in Bush, IL, the son of Henry and Belle (Mezo) Inchcliff. He married Dorlis Vancil on August 7, 1944. She preceded him in death on May 3, 1978. He later married Helen E....
Ezra Leon Reams
Jun 26, 2007
Herrin- EZRA LEON REAMS, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 11:35am on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Ezra was born in Herrin on January 19, 1924 the son of Ezra Alonzo and Nola (Adams) Reams. He married Ida Mae Wallace in Cape Girardeau, MO on June 27, 1942. She preceded him in...
John Dudley
Jun 25, 2007
John “Jack” Dudley MARION-John “Jack” Dudley, 85, of Marion passed away at 1:35 PM, Monday, June 25, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Scott Kallem and Reverend Kenneth Fitch officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...
H. D. Montgomery, Jr.
Jun 23, 2007
H. D. “Monty” Montgomery, Jr. MARION-H. D. “Monty” Montgomery, Jr., 81, of Marion passed away at 1:00 AM, Saturday, June 23, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 25, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jeff Baker and Reverend Gordon Montgomery officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...
James Kenneth Johns
Jun 22, 2007
Creal Springs James Kenneth Johns, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 11:01 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Kenneth was born June 10, 1924 in Johnson County to Ray & Gladys (Bradley) Johns. He married Helen Imogene Davis on August 16, 1952 and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until her death on November 20,...
David Dudman
Jun 22, 2007
Marion David Gene Dudman, 25, died on Monday, June 18, 2007, at 4:05 p.m. in the St. Louis University Hospital. David was born in Pekin, IL, on July 9, 1981 to David Dudman and Carol (Wheeler) Page. David worked for Bangs Masonry. He is survived by: Mother Carol Page of Marion Step-Father Tom Page of Marion Brother Clifford Bennett of...
Donald Oplinger
Jun 21, 2007
Donald Oplinger CREAL SPRINGS-Donald Oplinger, 77, of Creal Springs passed away at 5:46 AM, Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Victor Long officiating. Military rites will be held at the funeral home by VFW Post...
Francis Xavior Lehner
Jun 21, 2007
Francis "Frank" Lehner MARION-Francis "Frank" Lehner, 47, of Marion passed away at 11:20 AM, Thursday, June 21, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Community of Faith Church, west of Marion with Reverend Todd Greiner and Reverend David Maragni officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, June...
George Zack Morrison
Jun 20, 2007
George Zack Morrison GOREVILLE- 8220;George Zack Morrison, 91, of Goreville passed away at 3:29 AM, Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, June 22,...
James B. Winn
Jun 19, 2007
James B. Winn MARION-James B. Winn, 69, of Marion passed away at 10:45 AM, Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 22, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Deon Baker officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, June...
Rhonda Jean Jones
Jun 18, 2007
Rhonda Jean Jones MARION-Rhonda Jean Jones, 48, of Marion passed away at 5:25 AM, Monday, June 18, 2007 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Mike Ebert officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June...
Violet Benz
Jun 18, 2007
Herrin- VIOLET LEE DOLLY BENZ, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 1:33pm on Monday, June 18, 2007 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, while surrounded by her loving family. Violet was born in Herrin on June 1, 1921, the daughter of William Fred and Maudie (Erwin) Damron. She married Johnnie H. Benz of Carbondale on January 18, 1942...
Anna Karnes
Jun 17, 2007
Anna L. Karnes MARION-Anna L. Karnes, 78, of Marion passed away at 5:28 PM, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. As per Anna’s personal wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association; envelopes are available...
C. Ardell Grimes
Jun 17, 2007
Herrin- C. Ardell Grimes, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 6:05 AM, Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Ardell was born on September 4, 1913 in Cambria to William & Rosa (Williams) Grimes. He married Pearl Winchester on September 6, 1936 in Benton. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2005. He worked at Zeigler Coal from 1941-1976...
Anthony (Tony) Dodd
Jun 15, 2007
Anthony Tony Dodd, 41, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 doing what he love best fishing. Tony was born April 13, 1966 in Marion to Margie (Bozarth) Powell. He married Barbara Tanner on November 26, 1999 and she survives of Creal Springs. Tony was a 1984 graduate of Marion High School. He worked for Henkel and McCoy for quite...
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