Obituaries
Grace Glaze
Nov 19, 2006
Marion Grace Glaze, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 10:10 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Per Graces wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion will be handling the arrangements.
Evelyn C. Cooksey
Nov 18, 2006
Marion- Evelyn Catherine Cooksey, 88, of Marion, passed away at 11:50 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2006 at The Fountains Nursing Center of Marion. Evelyn was born on January 28, 1918 in Metropolis to Oscar Lee & Effie Lee (Green) Reed. She married Troy Cooksey on June 7, 1936 in Benton. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Cooksey owned & operated...
Lola A. Grider
Nov 17, 2006
Marion- Lola Ann Grider, 62, of Marion, passed away in the company of her children, grandchildren and friends at 6:40 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Lola was born on November 26, 1943 in Marion to Edward Boots & Imogene (Chamness) Grider. Lola was best known for her ownership of the Red Baron Airport Restaurant and her management...
John Anthony (Tony) Hudgens
Nov 15, 2006
Marion John Anthony (Tony) Hudgens, 57, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:05 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was born in Marion on August 12, 1949 to Betty Ruth and Butch Emery. Butch passed away in 1954. Betty Ruth remarried Carl Hudgens who formally adopted Tony and his sister Deanna....
Vickie Darlene (Penny) Cockrum
Nov 14, 2006
Marion Vickie Darlene Penny Cockrum, 53, lost her battle with cancer but won eternal life thru victory in Jesus on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 5:38 A.M. Penny was born September 1, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana to Ernest B., Sr. and Leona (Hill) Mofield. She married Gregory Cockrum on March 11, 1996 in Marion and he survives. Penny was a...
Emmett Erston Cockrum
Nov 13, 2006
Marion Emmett Erston Cockrum, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 4:23 A.M. at his home in Marion. Emmett was born February 13, 1912 in Sesser to Edgar Erston & Katherine (Winthrop) Cockrum. He married Mary Schuman on January 1, 2002 in Marion and she survives. A native of rural Southern Illinois, Emmett received his early education in...
Glendora Winklepleck
Nov 12, 2006
Marion- Glendora Glen Winklepleck, 69, of Marion, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away at 3:20 AM, Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Glendora was born on September 21, 1937 in Marion to Leo & Azalene (Edwards) Warren. She was a homemaker who, despite losing her eyesight, raised seven children. She enjoyed taped correspondence with others and listening...
Mattie M. Murray
Nov 11, 2006
Bush- Mattie M. Murray, 97, of Bush, passed away at, 10:50 AM, Friday, November 10, 2006 at her home. Mattie was born on August 8, 1909 in Hurst to John & Liza (Shaw) Harper. She married Thomas Murray on August 14, 1926 in DeSoto. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1953. She was an active member and former...
Carl Gene Ramey
Nov 11, 2006
Carl Gene Taterbug” Ramey MARION-Carl Gene “Taterbug” Ramey, 62, of Marion passed away at 5:35 PM, Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday November 14, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home, Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 14, 2006...
Herschel E. Ward
Nov 10, 2006
Herrin- Herschel E. Junior Ward, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 11:50 PM, Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Herschel was born on June 17, 1919 in Herrin to Hershel E. & Lena (McNeil) Ward, Sr. He was married to Olive I. Petty on June 18, 1937 by the Justice of the Peace in Benton. She survives...
Wanda Lee Clendenin
Nov 10, 2006
Wanda Lee Clendenin MARION-Wanda Lee Clendenin, 78, of Marion passed away at 10:00 PM, Friday, November 10, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 13, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Cecil Clendenin officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 12,...
Juanita Farthing
Nov 10, 2006
Marion Juanita Farthing, 83, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 12:25 P.M. at Paradise Manor in Marion. Juanita was born June 22, 1923 in Crab Orchard to Clarence and Iva (Lollar) Travelstead. She married Stanton Farthing on April 12, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until his death on November...
Della M. Kuhlman
Nov 9, 2006
Della M. Kuhlman MARION-Della M. Kuhlman, 91, of Marion passed away at 3:20 PM, Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Garnand Funeral...
Jane W. Levin
Nov 9, 2006
Jane W. Levin LAKE OF EGYPT-Jane W. Levin, 87, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away at 1:43 PM, Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the Schielka Addison Street Funeral Home, 7710 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634. Visitation will be held...
Marilyn Sue Lindsey
Nov 7, 2006
Marion Marilyn Sue Lindsey, 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 8:15 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Marilyn was born April 29, 1935 to Buck and Nellie (Lawill) Childers in Herrin. She married Rodney L. Lindsey on January 1, 1978 in Herrin and together they have shared over 28 years of marriage. He survives in Marion. Marilyn was retired...
William Franklin Stephenson
Nov 7, 2006
Herrin William Franklin Stephenson, 88, passed away at 1:20 A.M. on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at the VA Hospital in Marion. William was born July 31, 1918 in Carterville to Thomas and Dorcia (Lambert) Stephenson. He married Addie Sisk on February 7, 1946 in Marion and together they have shared the last 60 years of marriage. She survives in Herrin....
Aden Vincent Zara
Nov 4, 2006
Aden Vincent Zara MARION-Aden Vincent Zara, 5 weeks old, passed away at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverned Chuck Epperly officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Wednesday evening at...
Carolyn Youngman
Nov 4, 2006
Carolyn Youngman. MARION-Carolyn Youngman, 58, of Marion passed away at 12:55 AM, Saturday, November 4, 2006 at home. According to her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Carolyn was born on January...
Sally E. Samford
Nov 4, 2006
Sally Samford GOREVILLE-Sally Samford, 79, of Goreville went home to be with the Lord at 8:40 AM, Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Private services will be held. Blue funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are available at the funeral home...
Patricia Gail Peppers
Oct 31, 2006
Patricia Gail “Patty” Peppers Marion-Patricia Gail “Patty” Peppers, of Marion passed away at 8:26 AM, Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Cindy Absher officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 3, 2006 at the funeral...
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