Obituaries
David L. James
Feb 9, 2007
Hurst- David L. James, 66, of Hurst, passed away at 3:23 AM, Friday, February 9, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. David was born in Decatur, IL on August 26, 1940, the son of Robert L. and Pearl (White) James. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his daughter- Darla Dee and...
Barry L. Turner
Feb 8, 2007
Herrin- BARRY L. TURNER, age 69, of Herrin, passed away at 8:04pm on Monday, February 5, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Barry was born on May 31, 1937 in Herrin, the son of Rillis and Wavel (Welty) Turner. He married Doris Sjoblom in Pontiac, Michigan on August 22, 1964. Together they shared 42 years of marriage. Doris...
John G. Chiodini, Jr.
Feb 5, 2007
Herrin- John G. Chiodini, Jr., age 85, of Defiance, OH, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 8:00 PM, Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Defiance Regional Medical Center in Defiance, OH. John was born on June 1, 1921 in Herrin, the son of Rose (Merlo) and John G. Chiodini, Sr. He married Beatrice Decuir in Beaumont, Texas on January 18, 1951...
Billy L. Edwards
Feb 3, 2007
Billy L. “Bill” Edwards MARION-Billy L. (Bill) Edwards, 81, of Marion went to be with his Lord Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 8:00 PM at the Heartland Regional Hospital after a long battle with diabetes and heart disease. Bill was of Baptist faith and prior to his passing, he was the longest living member of Third Baptist Church of Marion...
Lucille Bailey
Feb 2, 2007
Lucille Bailey CRAB ORCHARD-Lucille Bailey, 81, of Freeburg formerly of Crab Orchard passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, February 5, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial...
Liliane H. Thetford
Feb 1, 2007
Liliane H. Thetford SEDALIA, MO. Liliane H. Thetford, 70, formerly of Marion. died Thursday, February 1, 2007 at her home. She was born January 20, 1937 in Vanlay, France, the daughter of Gabriel and Lucienne Gerard Dunoye. On June 22, 1961, in France, she was married to Carl Thetford, he survives. Mrs. Thetford was raised in France. After her marriage,...
Eda Montani
Feb 1, 2007
Eda Montani, age 98, passed away at 2:00am on February 1, 2007. Eda was born in Herrin, IL, on May 28, 1908. Her parents - Cesare and Carolina Rossi Montani - came to the U.S. from Italy. She remained, but for the last few years, at her family's home on North 18th St. in Herrin which she called the "Old...
Robert A. Ferrari
Jan 31, 2007
Herrin- ROBERT A. FERRARI, age 77, of Herrin, passed away at 7:35am on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. Robert was born in Royalton on November 16, 1929, the son of Domenico and Mary (Colo) Ferrari. He married Shirley R. Gulley on September 19, 1977 in Las Vegas, NV. She preceded him in death on December 21, 2001. Robert received a Bachelor...
Elizabeth A. Vazquez
Jan 31, 2007
Marion Elizabeth A. Vazquez, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 5:46 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Elizabeth was born on March 9, 1935 in Marion to Edward and Olive (Burton) Yearack. She married Jose Vazquez on December 30, 1955 in Marion and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. Jose survives in Marion. Elizabeth...
Ronald D. Horn
Jan 28, 2007
Ronald Horn, 67, of Herrin, passed away at 12:06 PM, Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Ronald was born on July 8, 1939 in Carterville to Lewis E. & Leta (Threlkeld) Horn. He married Glenda L. Yates on April 6, 1963 in Carterville. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Horn was a US Air Force Veteran. He worked as an...
Amara Divine Simpson
Jan 28, 2007
Herrin- Amara Divine Simpson, 7 months, infant daughter of Artie Simpson & Crystal Johnson passed away at 12:45 AM, Friday, January 26, 2007 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Amara was born with a full head of hair on June 18, 2006 in St. Louis, MO to Artie Simpson of St. Louis and Crystal Johnson of Herrin. Amara enjoyed smacking her...
Charles W. Denosky
Jan 27, 2007
Charles W. “Charlie” Denosky MARION-Charles W. “Charlie” Denosky, 57, of Marion passed away at 6:47 PM, Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother Jon Pickens officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2007...
Farrow Mack Johnson
Jan 27, 2007
Farrow Mack Johnson PITTSBURG-Farrow Mack Johnson, 63, of Pittsburg passed away at 2:00 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Gaylon Parks, Reverend J. W. Merrell and Reverend Matthew Troxel officiating. Visitation will be from...
Dorothy J. Patton
Jan 27, 2007
Marion- DOROTHY JANE PATTON, age 68, of Marion, passed away at 8:00AM on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home, after a rather short bout with cancer. Dorothy was born in Evansville, Indiana on May 25, 1938 the daughter of Gilbert R. and Stella I. Schofield. She was united in marriage to Jon L. Patton on March 4,...
Mildred A Meracle
Jan 26, 2007
Marion Mildred Alene Meracle, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 3:50 P.M. in Paradise Manor. Mildred was born June 11, 1925 in Pittsburg to Benjaman & Lois (Mifflin) Owens. She married Bruce Aaron Meracle on December 28, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they shared over 47 years of marriage until his death on January 28, 1994....
Joyce Arlene Paul
Jan 26, 2007
Joyce Arlene Paul GOREVILLE-Joyce Arlene Paul, 81, of Goreville passed away at 5:35 PM, Friday, January 26, 2007 at Union County Hospital in Anna. Joyce fought a long and courageous 12 year battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Lick Creek with Reverend...
Alda Lee White
Jan 26, 2007
Alda Lee “Bunny” White MARION- Alda Lee “Bunny” White, 61, of Marion passed away at 5:53 AM, Friday, January 26, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Lee officiating and Bill White will give the eulogy. Visitation will be held from...
June Watson
Jan 23, 2007
Marion June Watson, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 11:20 A.M. at her sons residence in Parker, Colorado. June was born May 26, 1923 in Marion to Clarence M. and Edna Agnes (Whitley) Armes. She married Thomas William Watson on October 18, 1941 and together they shared over 58 years of marriage until his death on January...
Linnea Harris
Jan 23, 2007
Herrin- FRANCES LINNEA HARRIS, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 8:50am on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Frances Linnea was born on January 9, 1913 in Herrin, the oldest child of John Henry and Dollie Marie (Davis) McKenzie. She married George Tiffin Harris in Crown Point, Indiana in 1937. He preceded her in...
Gilbert E. Smothers
Jan 22, 2007
Herrin- Gilbert E. Smothers, 80, of Herrin, passed away at 6:30 AM, Monday, January 22, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Gilbert was born on January 25, 1926 in Herrin to Lawrence & Irene (East) Smothers. He married his loving wife Sara Ann Balder on May 5, 1961 in Herrin. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Smothers was a US Navy veteran having...
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