Obituaries
Erdine M. Peknik
Aug 2, 2007
Herrin- ERDINE M. PEKNIK, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 5:55pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Erdine was born on November 26, 1921 in Turton, South Dakota, the daughter of Ralph and Maude (White) Pardy. She married Norman Decke. He preceded her in death. She later married Milton Peknik on November 18,...
Dora Ellen Dunn
Aug 2, 2007
Marion Dora Ellen Dunn, 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 9:55 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dora was born November 16, 1914 in Williamson County to J.N. and Dora Ellen (Meneese) Lannom. She married Walter Dunn on December 24, 1936 in Williamson County and together they shared over 50 years of marriage until his death on...
Shirley Jean Gower
Jul 31, 2007
Shirley Jean Gower MARION-Shirley Jean Gower, 74, of Marion, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, went home to be with our Lord at 4:45 PM, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 3, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion...
Carl E. Brandon
Jul 31, 2007
Herrin- CARL EDWARD BRANDON, age 66, of Herrin, formerly of Riverton, passed away peacefully at 2:28am on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by his brothers and sisters. Carl was born in Herrin on February 27, 1941, the son of Clyde Pat and Mabel I. (Brown) Brandon. He was a graduate of Sunnyside Grade School and Herrin High...
Gregory "Rocky" Feezor
Jul 30, 2007
Herrin- Gregory Rocky Feezor, 55, of Herrin, died at 9:57 AM, Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Rocky was born on January 19, 1952 in Herrin to James L. & Sue (Smith) Feezor. He married Tammy Louise Johnson on September 18, 1997 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on June 9, 2007. He was a retired...
Robert N. "Bob" Staton
Jul 27, 2007
COLP- Robert N. Bob Staton, 81, of Colp, passed away at 10:20 AM, Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Bob was born on November 10, 1925 in Freeman Spur to Ergo & Myrtle ( Reynolds) Staton. He married Phyllis Jeannean Bell on Valentines Day 1948 in Piggott, Ark. She preceded him in death on July 19, 2004. An all...
Joseph F. Odum
Jul 27, 2007
Marion Joseph F. Odum, 88, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007 at 5:43 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joseph was born November 15, 1918 in Marion, the son of Joseph R. & Mattie (Bearden) Odum. He married Anna Belle Boyd on January 15, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri on January 15, 1938 and together they shared over 59...
Geneva Marie Castrale
Jul 23, 2007
Herrin- Geneva Marie Castrale, 80, of Herrin, passed away at 7:55 PM, Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Geneva was born on April 30, 1927 in Zeigler, the only child to Harry & Johanna (Klun) Pollack. She married Joe Castrale on February 31, 1955 in McLeansboro. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Castrale taught school for forty years, five years...
Letha Grace Shacklee Friedman
Jul 22, 2007
Letha Shacklee Friedman MARION-Letha Shacklee Friedman of Marion was called to her heavenly home on July 22nd at 7:40 AM from the Heartland Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was 90 years of age at the time of her death. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion...
Jim Daugherity
Jul 21, 2007
Goreville- James Charles Jim Daugherity, 54, passed away at 2:00 AM, Thursday, July 19, 2007 at his home in Goreville. Jim was born on July 8, 1953 in Chicago to Richard & Kathleen (Battersby) Daugherity. He married Lanetta Jo Strunk on St. Patricks Day 1990 in Creal Springs. They shared twenty wonderful years together. She survives of Goreville. As a...
T. Vivian Kaffenberger
Jul 21, 2007
Herrin- Thelma Vivian Kaffenberger, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 11:35 PM, Friday, July 20, 2007 at her home. Vivian was bon on October 1, 1923 in Herrin to Edward & Nell (Stewart) Taylor. She married Charles Chick Kaffenberger on September 20, 1965 in Carmi, IL. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2006. Vivian was a longtime waitress...
Pauline Jones
Jul 17, 2007
Pauline Jones FERGES-Pauline Jones, 85, of Ferges passed away at 11:40 PM, Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 20, 2007 at Abundant Life Assembly of God, east of Marion with Reverend Jeff Baker and Reverend Jerry Schell officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 until the time of the service...
William V. Marks
Jul 14, 2007
William Vernon “Bill” Marks MARION- 8220;William Vernon “Bill” Marks, 81, of Marion passed away at 10:05 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ron Henwood and Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to...
Nellie Nicdao Gibson
Jul 14, 2007
Nellie Nicdao Gibson GOREVILLE-Nellie Nicdao Gibson, 81, of Charleston, West Virginia formerly of Goreville passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Hubbard Hospice House. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Cana Cemetery in Goreville with Monsignor Kenneth Schaefer officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to go directly to the cemetery....
David L. Newton
Jul 14, 2007
David L. “Taco” Newton BUNCOMBE-David L. “Taco” Newton, 53, of Buncombe passed away at 9:21 PM, Saturday, July 14, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend R. G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, July 16, 2007 at...
Angel R. Conaway
Jul 11, 2007
Angel R. Conaway MARION-Angel R. Conaway, 33, of Marion passed away at 4:08 AM, Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, July 13, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend R. G. Walls officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the...
Buck Russell
Jul 10, 2007
Herrin- CHARLES MELVIN BUCK RUSSELL, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:45pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at the home of his niece and her husband, Kathy and Gerald Hagler, in DuQuoin, IL. Charles was born in Herrin on December 8, 1919. One of thirteen children, he was born the son of Edward and Mabel (Rogers) Russell. Buck was...
Kelly Deon Draper
Jul 9, 2007
Marion Kelly Deon Draper, 44, of Littleton, Colorado passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 7, 2007. Kelly was born March 29, 1963 in Englewood, Colorado, the son of Lyle and Frances (Meadows) Draper. Kellys passion was restoring old cars. He is survived by; Parents Lyle and Fran Draper of Marion Son Ryan Bunner of Littleton, Colorado Sister Tanya...
Norma L. Drone
Jul 8, 2007
Norma L. Drone MARION-Norma L. Drone, 62, of Marion passed away at 1:40 AM, Sunday, July 8, 2007 at her residence. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 9, 2007 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Jerry Schell officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Those wishing to attend...
Rosemary Glenn
Jul 7, 2007
Herrin- Rosemary (Burgess) Glenn, 74, of Herrin, formerly of Rock Falls, IL, died from complications of cancer at 2:05 AM, Friday, July 6, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. She was born December 30, 1932 in Herrin. She was the daughter of Ernst F. & Grace Clyde (Rhodes) Burgess. She married her devoted companion Thomas Glenn on August 29, 1952 in Piggott,...
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