Obituaries
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...
Robert J. Schafer
May 28, 2007
Pittsburg- Robert J. Schafer, 80, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:23 AM, Sunday, May 27, 2007 at his home. Robert was born on March 6, 1927 in Marion to Marion Harris & Carrie E. (Ditterline) Schafer. He married Thelma Lemasters on August 18, 1945 in Crab Orchard. She survives of Pittsburg. Mr. Shafer was a Navy Veteran who fought bravely...
Kenneth E. Dotson
May 28, 2007
Energy- KENNETH EUGENE DOTSON, age 65, of Energy, went to be with the Lord at 7:08AM on Monday, May 28, 2007 at his residence in Energy, after a brave battle with a four year illness. Kenneth was born in Goreville on July 24, 1941, the son of Clarence and Regina (Burklow) Dotson. He married Linda Kanady on February 27, 1960...
Billy Lee Loyd
May 27, 2007
Herrin- Billy Lee Loyd, 57, of Herrin passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Boulder City Hospital in Boulder City, NV. Billy Lee was born on February 21, 1950 in Herrin to Virgil & Edith C. (Edwards) Loyd. He was a US Army veteran and fought bravely in campaigns in South East Asia during Vietnam. Once honorably discharged, he traveled...
James Arthur Starrick
May 26, 2007
James Arthur Starrick CARRIER MILLS-James Arthur Starrick, 75, of Carrier Mills went to be with the Lord at 1:03 PM, Saturday, May 26, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Howat and Reverend J. W. Merrell officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Cecelia M. Stacey
May 25, 2007
Herrin- CECELIA MARY STACEY, 80 years old, of Herrin, passed away at 3:30pm on Friday, May 25, 2007 at her daughters home in Herrin, with her son by her side. Cecelia was born in Chicago on June 11, 1926, the daughter of William and Mary Elwood. She married Doris Leon Stacey in Chicago on February 27, 1947. He preceded her...
Philip A. Eigenmann
May 25, 2007
Philip A. Eigenmann MARION - 8220; Philip A. Eigenmann, 74, of Marion passed away at 7:38 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Louis Fluck presiding. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM,...
Jewell F. Tanner
May 24, 2007
Creal Springs Jewell F. Tanner, 84, passed way on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 1:13 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jewell was born May 8, 1923 in Williamson County to Raymond & Lucille (Klope) McGuire. She married Paul Tanner in Kentucky on June 1, 1939 and together they shared over 48 years of marriage until his death on November...
Gregory Alan Wallace
May 24, 2007
Herrin- Gregory Alan Wallace, 56, of Herrin, passed away at 9:55 PM, Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at his home. Greg was born on December 19, 1950 in Herrin to William Pete & Alice Jayne (Weaver) Wallace. He married Denise Coon on February 24, 2002 in Herrin. While enlisted in the US Navy during Vietnam, he traveled the world and was...
Benjamin Gelsthorpe
May 23, 2007
BENJAMIN GELSTHORPE, infant son of Mark E. and Ronda (Botwinski) Gelsthorpe, passed away at 10:41am on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Born in Saint Louis on April 28, 2007, Benjamin was 25 days old. He was Our Miracle. Survivors include his loving parents- Mark E. and Ronda (Botwinski) Gelsthorpe of St. Louis, MO; Maternal Grandparents- Ronald...
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