Obituaries

Marion Neely

Marion Neely

Dec 20, 2006

Marion Neely MARION-Marion Neely, 92, of Marion passed away at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 22, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jeff Odom officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 until 11:00 AM, Friday, December 22, 2006 at the funeral...

Esther Virginia Sutton

Esther Virginia Sutton

Dec 18, 2006

Herrin- Esther Virginia Sutton, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 1:05 AM, Sunday, December 17, 2006 at her home. Esther was born on September 25, 1928 in Herrin to Carl Sigfrid & Bernice (Peters) Seaberg. She worked thirteen years at Smoller Bros in Herrin, but retired from the Williamson County Courthouse where she worked for seventeen years. She enjoyed reading...

Gloria Sue Penley

Gloria Sue Penley

Dec 18, 2006

Marion Gloria Sue Penley, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 5:35 P.M. at her home. Gloria was born July 2, 1936 in Johnston City to Harvey P. and Eva Mae (Rains) Harris. She married Luther Avery Penley, Jr. on May 3, 1957 and together they shared over 35 years of marriage until his death on February 6,...

Harry Ray Chester

Harry Ray Chester

Dec 17, 2006

Harry Ray Chester GOREVILLE-Harry Ray Chester of Goreville passed away at 1:55 PM, Sunday, December 17, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson, Reverend Jeffrey Alexander and Reverend Daren Carstens officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on...

Matilda S. Dettmer

Matilda S. Dettmer

Dec 16, 2006

Marion- MATILDA S. DETTMER, 100 years old, of Marion, passed away at 6:50am on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Matilda was born in Marion on April 21, 1906 to Henry and Louise (Wickert) Dettmer. Ms. Dettmer was employed as secretary to the President of the CNA Insurance Company in Chicago, IL. After her retirement...

Teresa Marlo Berra

Teresa Marlo Berra

Dec 12, 2006

Herrin- TERESA MARLO BERRA, age 99, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00am on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Teresa was born in Herrin on May 4, 1907, the daughter of Michael and Jennie (Garavalia) Marlo. She married Ren Berra at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Herrin on June 7, 1933. He preceded...

Brynden T. Gibson

Brynden T. Gibson

Dec 12, 2006

Herrin- BRYNDEN TYLER GIBSON, age 22 months, of Herrin, passed away at 8:37pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Brynden was born in Marion on January 14, 2005, the son of Rebecca R. (Baize) and Christopher Gibson. Survivors include- Parents- Rebecca R. (Baize) and Christopher Gibson- Herrin, IL Brother- Isaiah Gibson- Herrin, IL Maternal Grandmother- Katherine...

Carol Jean Farner

Carol Jean Farner

Dec 9, 2006

Carol Jean Farner MARION-Carol Jean Farner, 61, of Marion passed away at 11:10 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Victor Long officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...

Charles F. Kaffenberger

Charles F. Kaffenberger

Dec 8, 2006

Herrin- CHARLES FREDERICK CHICK KAFFENBERGER, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 9:30pm on Friday, December 8, 2006 at his residence in Herrin. Charles was born in Carmi, IL on February 4, 1921, the fourth child to George A. and Katherine (Friedmann) Kaffenberger. He married Vivian Taylor Sullivan on September 20, 1965 and together they shared 41 years of marriage....

Donald E. Curlee

Donald E. Curlee

Dec 7, 2006

Herrin Donald E. Curlee, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 8:45 A.M. at Herrin Hospital surrounded by his family. Donald was born April 9, 1934 in Herrin. He married Louise Horn on April 14, 1957 in Corinth, Mississippi and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage. Donald was a truck driver. He was associated with...

Henry A. Fisher

Henry A. Fisher

Dec 6, 2006

Marion Henry A. Fisher, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 11:30 P.M. at his home in Marion. Henry was born June 25, 1909 to John Henry and Mary Claira (Zoller) Fisher in Marion. He married Madge Moore on August 29, 1931 in Marion, celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary this past August. Henry was a carpenter. He was...

Rose Mary Magyar

Rose Mary Magyar

Dec 6, 2006

Herrin- ROSE MARY MAGYAR, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 2:15am on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at her residence in Herrin. Rose Mary was born in Herrin on November 13, 1932 to Joseph and Jeanette (Ferguson) Martino. She married Joseph Magyar on April 15, 1992 in Herrin. He survives. Mrs. Magyar was a member of Our Lady Of Mount...

Janet Emery

Janet Emery

Dec 6, 2006

Janet S. Emery MARION-Janet S. Emery, 59, of Marion passed away at 11:54 AM, Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at St. Louis University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at The Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, December 8, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Sibyl Bramlet

Sibyl Bramlet

Dec 6, 2006

Sibyl Bramlet MARION-Sibyl Bramlet, 88, of Marion passed away at 6:00 AM, Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Sunday, December 10, 2006 at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg with Reverend Dewayne Jolly officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be from...

Allen R. Little

Allen R. Little

Dec 5, 2006

Allen R. Little CARRIER MILLS-Allen R. Little, 50, of Carrier Mills passed away at 9:15 AM, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. He fought a long brave battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 8, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Marion. Visitation will be held from 5:00...

Wilma Elizabeth Goodwin-Funkhouser

Wilma Elizabeth Goodwin-Funkhouser

Dec 4, 2006

Wilma Elizabeth Goodwin-Funkhouser MARION-Wilma Elizabeth Goodwin-Funkhouser, 87, of Kellyville, Oklahoma formerly of Marion passed away at 10:45 AM, Monday, December 4, 2006 at the home of her daughter. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tim Blankenship officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...

Jama King

Jama King

Dec 4, 2006

Jama King MARION-Jama King, 52, of Marion passed away at 10:48 AM, Monday, December 4, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion with her family by her side. Jama fought a long battle with small cell cancer. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ralph Brandon...

Eula Jean Stout

Eula Jean Stout

Dec 4, 2006

Herrin- Eula Jean Stout, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 1:00 PM, Sunday, December 3, 2006 at her home in Herrin. Eula Jean was born on August 13, 1930 in Herrin to LaVerne & Mildred Marie (Martin) Robertson. She married Harry F. Stout on September 24, 1949 in Murphysboro. He survives of Herrin. She was a member of Second Baptist...

Dixie Vickers

Dixie Vickers

Dec 4, 2006

Marion Dixie Vickers, 59, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 9:40 P.M. at her home in Marion. Dixie was born November 24, 1947 to Bill and Grace (Puls) Glaze in McDonough, County. She married Michael Vickers on June 19, 1979 in Bushnell, Illinois and together they have shared over 27 years of marriage. Dixie was a nurse at...

Ronald D. Yancey

Ronald D. Yancey

Dec 2, 2006

Herrin- RONALD D. YANCEY, age 75, of Lecanto, FL, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 10:27am on December 2, 2006 at Earl B. Hadlow Caring Center in Jacksonville, FL. Ronald was born on August 16, 1931 in Herrin, the son of Leo Yancey. He married Beverly Zook on May 31, 1956 in Herrin and together they shared 50 years of...