Obituaries
Frances E. Winecoff
Sep 5, 2006
Marion Frances E. Winecoff, 91, formerly of Pontiac, passed away on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 7:55 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Frances was born June 19, 1915 in Farmer City, Illinois to Frank E. & Mabel (Polk) Howard, Freida (GaGa) Howard was her step-mother who raised her. She married Clifford T. Coup who passed away in 1972 and she then...
Mary M. Cline
Sep 5, 2006
Pittsburg Mary Magdalene Cline, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 9:25 A.M. at Frankfort Care Center in West Frankfort. Mary was born October 4, 1920 in Saline County to Ray and Josie (Tanner) Malcolm. She married Ralph Eugene Cline on December 12, 1945 in Marion and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1963. Mary was...
Julia A. Potthoff
Sep 4, 2006
Marion- Julia A. Potthoff, 88, of Marion, passed away at 8:00 AM, Monday, September 4, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Julia was born on July 13, 1918 in Chisholm, MN to John & Theresa (Sterle) Mlakar. She married Marvin J. Potthoff on July 12, 1941 in Chisholm, MN. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1989....
Billy C. Hudgens
Sep 3, 2006
Billy C. Hudgens MARION-Billy C. Hudgens, 48, of Marion passed away at 2:30 AM, Sunday, September 3, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip and Pastor Dale Barnhurst. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...
Charles Ruggeri
Aug 30, 2006
Herrin- CHARLES RUGGERI, age 91 of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Herrin, passed away at his residence in Las Vegas on Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Charles was born on November 7, 1914 in Turbigo, Italy, the son of Adolph and Annetta (Torno) Ruggeri. He married Margo Robichaud in Las Vegas on October 24, 1955. She preceded him in death on...
JoAnn Lukesh
Aug 27, 2006
JoAnn Lukesh Marion-JoAnn Lukesh, 64, of Marion passed away at 10:52 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 31, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Family members will give the eulogies. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 30, 2006...
Ernest Branca
Aug 26, 2006
Herrin- Ernest William Ernie Branca, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 11:08 AM, Saturday, August 26, 2006 at his home. Ernie was born on November 10, 1917 in Herrin to Bob & Gina (Merlo) Branca. He married Ann Nases on October 25, 1947 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on September 9, 1988. Mr. Branca was a US Army...
Bonita Sue Bond
Aug 25, 2006
Bonita Sue Bond MARION-Bonita Sue Bond, 78, of Marion passed away at 5:20 AM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion, her son-in-law, Bob Fuson will give the eulogy and Reverend Roger Ellsworth will officiate. Visitation will be from...
Carl (Butch) Deaton
Aug 25, 2006
Thompsonville Carl R. Butch Deaton, 62, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 9:17 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Carl was born March 20, 1944 to Carl Edward Deaton and Wanda L. (Reed) Neeley in Newburg, Indiana. He married Mary Samples in 1965 and then later married Gwenda Fletcher in 1980 and she preceded him in death...
Ruth L. Gurley-Calhoon
Aug 25, 2006
Ruth L. Gurley-Calhoon VIENNA-Ruth L. Gurley-Calhoon, 92, of Vienna passed away at 8:07 PM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Busby Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will...
Orville Kuehner
Aug 25, 2006
Herrin- ORVILLE KUEHNER, age 95, of Herrin, died at 2:28 PM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Orville was born August 12, 1911, in St. Paul, MN, the son of John Herman and Anna Elsa (Paul) Kuehner. During Orvilles childhood he lived in St. Paul, MN; Nason, IL; Mexico, MO; and Metropolis, IL before settling...
Geraldine R Dauer
Aug 24, 2006
Marion Geraldine R. Dauer, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 7:55 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Facility. Geraldine was born November 21, 1918 to Charles & Millie (Bagly) Fricke in East St. Louis. She married Lawrence F. Dauer on May 13, 1935 in East St. Louis and he preceded her in death in 1993. Geraldine was a...
Billy Joe Murphy
Aug 24, 2006
Billy Joe Murphy MARION-Billy Joe Murphy, 76, of Marion passed away at 8:30 AM, August 24, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 28, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006...
Helen Schutzenhofer
Aug 22, 2006
Helen L Schutzenhofer Nashville-Helen Schutzenhofer 83, Formerly of Marion passed away at 10:29 PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Deacon John Hempen and her brother Richard Randol officiating. Visitation...
Chad William Lee Foster
Aug 21, 2006
Herrin- Chad William Lee Foster, 22, of Herrin, died at 2:15 AM, Sunday, August 20, 2006 at his home in Herrin. Chad was born on December 30, 1983 in Herrin to Charles & Lisa (Finney) Foster. He worked at Lombard Caf in Herrin and, prior to that, at Walts Pizza in Marion. He also worked odd jobs helping out friends...
Ellis R. Montgomery
Aug 21, 2006
Herrin Ellis R. Montgomery, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 10:35 A.M. at his home. Ellis was born May 1, 1925 in Fisk, Missouri to Emmitt and Sadie Montgomery. He married Sue Wolpers on April 24, 1954 in Jackson, Mississippi and together they have shared over 52 years of marriage. Ellis worked as an electrician for Brown...
Grady Dryden
Aug 18, 2006
Hurst- GRADY DALE DRYDEN, age 78, of Hurst, passed away at 5:00am on Friday, August 18, 2006 at his residence in Hurst. Grady was born in Hurst on February 13, 1928 to Ray and Martha (Petty) Dryden. He married Ruby Livingston in Blairsville on May 29, 1948 and together they shared 58 years of marriage. She survives in Hurst. Mr....
Julie Bowen
Aug 17, 2006
Julie B. Bowen MARION-Julie B. Bowen, 46, of Marion passed away at 5:10 PM, Thursday, August 17, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 21, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Robert McKnight officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Monday, August 21, 2006 at...
Betty Jo Stevens
Aug 15, 2006
Herrin- After several brave battles with cancer and strokes, BETTY JO STEVENS, age 76, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 3:40pm on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on September 24, 1929 in Mexico, MO to Josephine (Bailey) Conner and Frank Younger and was raised in Hannibal,...
Juanita Ruth Collins
Aug 14, 2006
Herrin- Juanita Ruth Nana Collins, 88, of Indiantown, FL, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 5:15pm, Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Hays Madeira Hospice in Stuart, FL. Juanita was born on December 11, 1917 in Herrin to Charles Edward & Mamie (Hazel) Teague. She married Arthur E. Collins on August 1, 1933 in Vienna, IL. He preceded her in death...
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