Obituaries

James Kenneth Johns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Judith Ann Hobbs

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 Marcella’s 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

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

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...