Obituaries

Judith Ann Hobbs
Jun 15, 2007
Judith A. Hobbs, 67, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 4:50 A.M. at her home. Judith was born March 31, 1940 in Chicago to Theodore & Victoria (Printz) Prodzenski. She married Charles Hobbs on August 19, 1978 in Niles, Illinois and he survives in Marion. Judith was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Marion, he was...

Annabelle Donaldson
Jun 15, 2007
Carterville- ANNABELLE DONALDSON, age 74, of Carterville, passed away at 2:45pm on Friday, June 15, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Annabelle was born in Carterville on January 14, 1933, the daughter of Elijah and Easter (Thomas) Maze. She married George Ray Donaldson in Piggott, Arkansas on December 12, 1951. He preceded her in death on October 16, 1985. Mrs....
Myra Rose Allen
Jun 14, 2007
Myra Rose Allen MARION-Myra Rose Allen, 83, of Marion passed away at 11:46 AM, Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Rose Hill Cemetery with Reverend Tony Holley officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made...
Elmer L. Singleton, Jr.
Jun 13, 2007
Marion- ELMER LEON SINGLETON, JR, age 29, of Marion, passed away at 3:05am on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at his residence in Marion. Elmer was born in Herrin on January 26, 1978, the son of Elmer L. and Donna (Cheatham) Singleton. Elmer was a painter and drywall finisher. He was a member of the painters local #32 of district #58....
Gary D. Sullivan, Sr.
Jun 13, 2007
Freeman Spur- GARY DALE SULLIVAN, SR., age 65, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 11:30am on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at his residence in Freeman Spur. Gary was born in East St. Louis on February 21, 1942, the son of John H. and Jackie (Killman) Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was a retired operating engineer of local 318. He was a member...

Angeline Buttitta
Jun 13, 2007
Herrin- ANGELINE BUTTITTA, age 95, of Herrin, passed away at 7:40am on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at her residence in Herrin. Angeline was born in Buffalo, NY on April 21, 1912, the daughter of Vito and Grace (Salemi) Spatafora. She married Pete Buttitta in Buffalo, NY on April 19, 1933. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1999. Angeline...

Marcella Pitts
Jun 12, 2007
Marcella Pitts MARION-Marcella Pitts, 87, of Marion passed away at 7:50 AM, Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. As per Marcellaâs personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; and may be sent c/o Blue...
Tammy Feezor
Jun 11, 2007
Tammy Louise (Johnson) Feezor, 44, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 5:58 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Tammy was born August 5, 1962 in Marion to Larry D. Johnson & Cathy (Sims) Glenn. She married Rocky Feezor on September 18, 1997 and he survives in Herrin. Tammy was a homemaker. She attended the First Christian Church in Herrin. She...

Francis Lee Keller
Jun 11, 2007
Francis Lee Keller, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 6:12 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Francis was born January 10, 1924 in Cambria to Dallas Lee & Lottie (Newson) Keller. He married Lora Moser on June 19, 1948 in St. Louis and together they shared over 24 years of marriage until her death on June 25, 1972. Francis...
Joshua J. Terry
Jun 10, 2007
Joshua J. Terry MARION-Joshua J. Terry, 34, of Marion passed away Sunday morning, June 10, 2007 as result of an automobile accident in Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the funeral home. Memorials may...

A. Vernett Coleman
Jun 9, 2007
Herrin- A. VERNETT COLEMAN, age 88, of Lake of Egypt, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 6:30am on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at her daughters home at the Lake of Egypt. Vernett was born in Chicago, IL on February 14, 1919, the daughter of George and Agnes (Gostafson) Peterson.She married Clifford Coleman in Chicago on April 20, 1940. He preceded...
James F. LaCroix
Jun 9, 2007
Herrin- James F. LaCroix, Jr., 65, of Herrin, passed away at 5:45 AM, Saturday, June 9, 2007 at his home. James was born on March 29, 1942 in Lawrence, Mass. to James F. & Ruby (LeFeau) LaCroix, Sr. He married Barbara James on October 6, 1971 in Decatur, IL. She survives of Herrin. Mr. LaCroix served his country honorably during...

Dorothy L. Priest
Jun 7, 2007
Dorothy L. Priest, 87, of Marion, Indiana, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away on Tuesday evening, June 5, 2007 at her residence. Dorothy was born in Spencer County, Indiana to the late William & Alice (Keller) Ranger. She married Harry Allen Priest in February of 1942 and together they shared over 63 years of marriage until his death on December...

Bruce M Allen
Jun 6, 2007
Herrin- BRUCE M. ALLEN, age 50, of Aurora, IL, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. Bruce was born in St Charles, IL on January 13, 1957 to Roger and Shirley (Nicks) Allen. Bruce leaves behind a devoted wife of 30 years, Deborah Allen; a brother-Brian Allen; four sisters-...
Imogene Juanita Grider
Jun 5, 2007
Marion Imogene J. Grider, 82, passed away on Monday, June 04, 2007 at 5:38 A.M. at her home in Marion. Imogene was born December 25, 1924 in Creal Springs to Artis and Annie (Boles) Chamness. She married Edward Vernon Boots Grider in Jackson, Missouri on January 13, 1941 and together they shared over 35 years of marriage until his death...
Lorene Jennings
Jun 5, 2007
Lorene Jennings MARION-Lorene Jennings, 93, of Marion passed away at 12:05 PM, Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 8, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ken Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 AM, Friday, June 8, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial will...
Kedan G. Seagraves
Jun 4, 2007
An angel was needed in Heaven on Monday, June 4, 2007 when God summoned Kedan Gregory Seagraves to come home. A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove, he only takes the best. Kedan was a special child born in Carbondale on July 22, 2002 to the loving parents James Gregory...

Amy Louise Barnett
Jun 4, 2007
Marion Amy Louise Barnett, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 3:30 A.M. at her home. Amy was born August 17, 1916 in Marion to W.T. & Sarah (Taylor) Haseker. She married Jack Boyt and he preceded her in death, she later married Harry N. Barnett in 1960, who preceded her in death on January 23, 1981. Amy...

Edna Louise Rush
Jun 2, 2007
Edna Louise Rush MARION-Edna Louise Rush, 80, of Marion passed away at 1:45 PM, Saturday, June 2, 2007 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Roger Odom and Reverend Gaylon Parks officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 5,...
Brenda Ferguson
May 29, 2007
Marion Brenda Kay Ferguson, 59, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007 at 7:25 A.M. in Herrin Hospital. Brenda was born April 26, 1948 in Marion to William and Catherine (Bourland) Sanson. She married Lindell Ferguson on April 21, 2001 in Spillertown, he survives in Marion. Brenda was a member of Spillertown Baptist Church; she was a retired supervisor at...
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