Obituaries
Ralph L. Fox
Dec 22, 2007
Marion- RALPH L. FOX, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 6:45am on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his daughters home in Marion. Ralph was born in Dykersburg, IL on April 12, 1924, the son of Mood and Grace (Wymann) Fox. He married Leina Hill on July 9, 1950 in Pochahontis, Arkansas. They shared fifty-three years of marriage, until her...
June Mappin
Dec 22, 2007
June Mappin MARION - 8220; June Mappin, 80, of Marion passed away at 7:45 AM, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dan Shasteen officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, December 28,...
Willa D. Hagen
Dec 22, 2007
Willa D. Hagen MARION-Willa D. Hagen, 69, of Marion passed away at 9:30 AM, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at her residence. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated with no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Hagen was born November 5, 1938 in Meeteetsa, Wyoming to Matthew and Geneva (Sadler) Summers....
Etta Elizabeth Doetch
Dec 20, 2007
Etta Elizabeth Doetch MARION-Etta Elizabeth Doetch, 89, of Marion passed away at 8:00 PM, Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until time of the service...
Jane L. Patterson
Dec 19, 2007
Jane L. Patterson GOREVILLE- 8220;Jane L. Patterson, 86, of Goreville passed away at 10:59 AM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Mrs. Pattersonâs wishes were to be cremated with burial at a later date in Lakebank Cemetery in Lathan, Illinois next to her husband. There will be no local services. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family...
Alice Marie Donelson
Dec 17, 2007
Alice Marie Donelson Creal Springs-Alice Marie Donelson, 74, of Creal Springs passed away at 11:53 PM, Monday, December 17, 2007 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 21, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Todd Greiner officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2007...
Gregory Dean Rothschild
Dec 14, 2007
Gregory Dean Rothschild PITTSBURG-Gregory Dean Rothschild, 44, of Pittsburg passed away at 5:43 PM, Friday, December 14, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Steve Higgs officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 17, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial...
Aletha King
Dec 14, 2007
Marion Aletha M. King, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 9:10 P.M. at Whispering Oaks. Aletha was born August 1, 1924 the daughter of Charles & Eva (Cooper) Jack. She married Earl King on May 6, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri and together they were blessed with over 58 years of marriage until his death on December...
Janet Kay
Dec 14, 2007
Herrin- Janet Clare Ament Kay, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 4:50 PM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Janet was born on April 20, 1939 in Herrin to Carlyle & Mae Kelly (Pace) Ament. Janet worked many years as a licensed practical nurse at various hospitals and nursing homes and for Dr. Fine in Herrin. She obtained her...
Roy King
Dec 12, 2007
Marion Roy J. King, 61, died on Monday December 10, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at his home. Roy was born September 11, 1946 in Urbana, Illinois the son of Roy James & Mary Aleen (Kimble) King. He married Elizabeth Thompson on August 23, 1982 in Marion and she preceded him in death on October 20, 1996. Roy proudly served during...
Harold Dees
Dec 9, 2007
Harold Dees MARION-Harold Dees, 77, of Marion passed away at 1:55 AM, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Tirey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at...
Kathleen Cash
Dec 8, 2007
Bush- KATHLEEN CASH, age 87, of Lancaster, CA, formerly of Bush, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster, CA. Kathleen was born in Bush on November 5, 1920, one of nine siblings. Her parents were Verbia and Jesse James Hester. Survivors include Two Sons and Daughters-In-Law- Richard L. and Dorothy Lathrop...
Robert John Allen Krivanko
Dec 7, 2007
Robert John Allen Krivanko MARION- Robert John Allen Krivanko, 76, of Marion passed away at 7:40 AM, Friday, December 7, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 10, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ralph Brandon officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time...
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...
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