Obituaries

J.O. Hudgens

J.O. Hudgens

May 14, 2007

Marion James J.O. Hudgens, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 10:20 P.M. at the VA Medical Center. J.O. was born May 27, 1926 in Marion to Henry Tine and Allean (Evans) Hudgens. He married Lodema Parrish on May 30, 1947 in Marion and together they shared over 57 years of marriage until her death on July 25,...

Gregory Marlow

Gregory Marlow

May 12, 2007

Carterville- George Gregory Marlow, 57, of Carterville, died at 8:15 PM, Thursday, May 10, 2007 at his home in Carterville. Gregory was born on October 24, 1949 in Herrin to George J. & Phyllis (Parigi) Marlow, Jr. Gregory was a graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and was a member of the Kappa Psi fraternity. He was a...

Reverend Wilburn Dean Adams

Reverend Wilburn Dean Adams

May 12, 2007

Reverend Wilburn Dean Adams GOREVILLE-Reverend Wilburn Dean Adams, 79, of Goreville passed away at 3:11 AM, Saturday, May 12, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 14, 2007 at McKinney Chapel Church, Lake of Egypt with Reverend Robert Patton officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, May 13, 2007 at...

Carolyn S. Barnett

Carolyn S. Barnett

May 12, 2007

Marion- Carolyn S. Barnett, 69, of Marion, passed away at 5:20 PM, Friday, May 11, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Carolyn was born on July 9, 1937 in Jefferson County to Rube & Inez (Beckman) Engram. She married Donnie Barnett on June 16, 1963 in Marion. He survives of Marion. She was a homemaker and a member of Jesus...

Dr. James M. D'Amico

Dr. James M. D'Amico

May 10, 2007

West Frankfort James M. DAmico DDS, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 1:00 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dr. DAmico was born September 15, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Jim and Stella (Racine) DAmico. Dr. DAmico graduated from St. Louis University in 1958. Following graduation from dental school he practiced dentistry for 2 years as...

Verbal Wesley Barnett

Verbal Wesley Barnett

May 8, 2007

Marion Verbal Wesley Barnett, 82, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 5:10 A.M. at the VA Nursing Home in Marion. Verbal was born February 19, 1925 in Marion to Verbal Wayne & Myrtle (Phillips) Barnett. He married Betty June Robinson on June 23, 1944 and together they have shared over 62 years of marriage. Mr. Barnett proudly answered...

Theresa Ann Kirby

Theresa Ann Kirby

May 8, 2007

Marion Theresa Ann Kirby, 41, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 7:18 A.M. at her home. Theresa was born August 27, 1965 in Marion to William T. & Doris (Kent) Brewer. She married Craig Kirby on June 30, 1989 in Johnston City. Theresa has worked for the last 14 years as a waitress at Ryans Steakhouse. She loved...

Rose Dunning

Rose Dunning

May 7, 2007

Herrin- Rosanna Dunning, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 9:25 AM, Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Rosanna was born on January 25, 1928 in Massac Co to Cody & Mary Denison. She married Paul Bunk Dunning on January 29, 1949 in Osceola, AR. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1980. She was a homemaker. Survivors include-...

Lola Reams

Lola Reams

May 7, 2007

Herrin- Lola Reams, 85, of Marion, IN, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 10:28 PM, Friday, May 4, 2007 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Wabash, IN. Lola was born on September 9, 1921 in Makanda to Edgar & Dolly Williams. She married John Reams on May 10, 1958 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death on September 18,...

Jenibel Powell

Jenibel Powell

May 7, 2007

Jenibel Powell MARION-Jenibel Powell, 98, of Marion passed away at 6:55 PM, Monday, May 7, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 10, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Howat officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 10, 2007 at the...

Florida Elizabeth Shanks

Florida Elizabeth Shanks

May 6, 2007

Florida Elizabeth Shanks MARION-Florida Elizabeth Shanks, 84, of Marion passed away at 8:37 AM, Sunday, May 6, 2007 in Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ken Johnson officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Mrs. Shanks...

Mary E. Walker

Mary E. Walker

May 3, 2007

Herrin- Mary Elizabeth Walker, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 2:15 AM, Thursday, May 2, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on January 10, 1919 in Herrin to Albert John & Mary (Steinle) Will. She married Jack A. Walker on February 10, 1937 in Herrin. He survives in Herrin. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady...

Noel Evrard

Noel Evrard

May 2, 2007

Noel Evrard Marion-Noel Evrard, 52, of Marion passed away at 8:01 AM, Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 4, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend R. H. Chitwood officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service Friday. Burial will be at Maplewood...

Wilburn Gallion

Wilburn Gallion

Apr 30, 2007

Wilburn "Wink" Gallion MARION-Wilburn "Wink" Gallion , 85, of Marion passed away at 8:35 PM, April 30, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Am, Thursday, May 3, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with the Marion VFW Ritual Team American Legion and the National Guard conducting the service ....

Ludene Johnson

Ludene Johnson

Apr 27, 2007

Ludene Johnson MARION-Ludene Johnson of Marion passed away at 5:00 AM, Friday, April 27, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tommy Monroe officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 28, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial...

Frank Antonini

Frank Antonini

Apr 26, 2007

Johnston City- FRANK C. ANTONINI, age 80, of Johnston City, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at his residence in Johnston City. Frank was born in Johnston City on June 13, 1926, the son of Carlo and Theresa Borroni Antonini. Frank was a retired television repairman. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. Frank enjoyed watching television,...

Myrtle Mae Weimann

Myrtle Mae Weimann

Apr 25, 2007

Myrtle Mae Weimann, age 96, of Herrin, passed away at 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Myrtle was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on March 5, 1911, the daughter of Daniel and Martha (Jordan) Beers. She married Frank P. Weimann on March 12, 1927 in Benton, IL. Together they shared 68 years of...

Julia Ann Davis

Julia Ann Davis

Apr 25, 2007

Herrin- JULIA ANN (MARKUS) DAVIS, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 2:25pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in Herrin Hospital. Julia was born February 14, 1922 in Dowell, Illinois to the late Charles W. Markus Sr. and Anna (McCloskey) Markus. She married James Carroll J.C. Davis on August 15, 1944 in Carterville, IL. They shared 61 years of marriage....

Jackie Lee Restivo

Jackie Lee Restivo

Apr 25, 2007

Freeman Spur- Jackie Lee Restivo, age 62, of Freeman Spur, went to be with the Lord at 2:54am on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at his home in Freeman Spur. Jackie Lee was born in Herrin on March 17, 1945 to Cottie and Fern (Dare) Restivo who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his sister, Mary Orosco...

Lela Mae Auton

Lela Mae Auton

Apr 23, 2007

Lela Mae Auton MARION-Lela Mae Auton, 59, of Marion passed away at 10:13 PM Monday, April 23, 2007 at Herrin Hospital surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Randy Allison officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 26, 2007...