Obituaries

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...

Phyllis J. Ginther

Phyllis J. Ginther

Apr 23, 2007

Fairfield- Phyllis J. (Newlin) Ginther, 50, of Fairfield, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 1:30 AM, Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Phyllis was born on Christmas Day 1956 to Amos & Betty (Mitchell) Newlin. She married David Ginther on September 6, 2001 in Olney. He survives of Fairfield. Mrs. Ginther worked as a special education coordinator for...

Carolyn Ann O'Brien

Carolyn Ann O'Brien

Apr 23, 2007

Marion Carolyn Ann (Smith) Brien, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:05 P.M. at her home. Carolyn was born December 23, 1930 in Murphysboro to John W. and Thelma (Coad) Smith. Her parents died when she was a child and she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Cecil and Ruby Acker. She married James E. OBrien...

Dale Bernas

Dale Bernas

Apr 23, 2007

Dale Bernas MARION-Dale Bernas, 76, of Marion passed away at 11:30 PM, Monday, April 23, 2007 at the V. A. Medical Center in Marion. As per Dale’s personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Bernas was born on May 28, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to...

Terry L. Sprague

Terry L. Sprague

Apr 22, 2007

Terry L. Sprague MARION-Terry L. Sprague, 50, of Marion passed away at 3:34 PM, Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Harrisburg Medical as result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 29, 2007 at the First Church of God in Marion with Reverend Mike Ebert and Reverend Eddie Donnelson officiating....

Marian Elizabeth Ritzler

Marian Elizabeth Ritzler

Apr 22, 2007

Herrin- Marian Elizabeth Ritzler, 88, of Herrin, formerly of Westmont, IL, passed away at 11:45 PM, Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Marian was born on October 7, 1918 in Chicago to Gustave & Laura Mae (Blood) Sage. She was an adventurous woman who served her country bravely during World War II. She packed parachutes for...

Patricia J. Pate

Patricia J. Pate

Apr 20, 2007

Patricia J. Pate MARION-Patricia J. Pate, 81, of Marion passed away at 9:41 PM, Friday, April 20, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Victor Long officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 23, 2007...

Hugh O. Hiller

Hugh O. Hiller

Apr 20, 2007

Hugh O. Hiller GOREVILLE-Hugh O. Hiller, 83, of Goreville passed away at 8:58 AM, Friday, April 20, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at the Goreville United Methodist Church with Reverend Tim Woodard and Reverend Alan Milligan officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is in charge...

Dewie L. McGee

Dewie L. McGee

Apr 18, 2007

Dewie L. McGee MARION-Dewie L. McGee, 76, of Marion passed away at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Oak Grove Gospel Mission Church, south of Marion with Reverend Jim Jackson and Reverend Greg Eastman officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 to...

James Michael Sanders

James Michael Sanders

Apr 17, 2007

James Michael Sanders PITTSBURG-James Michael Sanders, 61, of Pittsburg passed away at 9:20 PM, Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Herrin City Cemetery with Reverend Don Colson officiating. There will be no visitation. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge...