Obituaries

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...

James Emil Bourland

James Emil Bourland

Apr 16, 2007

James Emil Bourland MARION-James Emil Bourland, 76, of Marion passed away at 2:40 PM, Monday, April 16, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 20, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Todd Greiner officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the funeral...

Myron "Ed" Goeppinger

Myron "Ed" Goeppinger

Apr 15, 2007

Herrin- Myron Edward Ed Goeppinger, 82, of Herrin, formerly of Stephenville, TX, passed away at 12:26 AM, Sunday, April 15, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Ed was born on January 15, 1925 in Brookfield, OH to William F. & Francis (Adams) Goeppinger. He married Dorcas Giesecke on June 2, 1948 in Stephenville, TX. She preceded him in death on June 21,...

Hubert L. Benedict

Hubert L. Benedict

Apr 15, 2007

Hubert L. Benedict MARION-Hubert L. Benedict, 75, of Marion passed away at 10:05 PM, Sunday, April 15, 2007 at his home. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jason Jean and Reverend John Howat officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 18, 2007...

Conrad Knakmuhs

Conrad Knakmuhs

Apr 14, 2007

Conrad Knakmuhs Pittsburg-Conrad Knakmuhs, 83, of Pittsburg passed away at 11:36 AM, Saturday, April 14, 2007 at home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday April 19, 2007, at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. There will be no funeral service; burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family envelopes will be...

Benny J. Calcaterra

Benny J. Calcaterra

Apr 14, 2007

Herrin- Benny J. Calcaterra, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 6:39 PM, Friday, April 13, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Benny was born on September 19, 1920 in Clifford to Joe & Antoinette (Carnaghi) Calcaterra. He married Regina V. Perotta on February 8, 1964 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Herrin. Mr. Calcaterra served his country bravely in the...

Helen Virginia Boyd

Helen Virginia Boyd

Apr 13, 2007

Marion Helen Virginia Boyd, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 3:30 P.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Helen was born March 10, 1920 in Deer Run, West Virginia to Fred & Myra (Lough) Eye the oldest of seven children. She married Francis Marion Boyd on December 15, 1940 in the Brookfield Church and together they have shared...

Charles D. Holmes

Charles D. Holmes

Apr 13, 2007

Marion- CHARLES D. HOLMES, age 85, of Marion, passed away at 11:35am on Friday, April 13, 2007 at his residence in Marion. Charles was born April 1, 1922 in Marion, the son of E. Cecil and Ethel E. (Henderson) Holmes. On January 28, 1950, he was united in marriage with Winifred J. Lay at Marion, and together they shared nearly...