Obituaries
Carl Edwards, Jr.
Jun 30, 2006
Marion Carl Edwards, Jr., 84, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at home. Carl was born February 23, 1922 in Williamson County the only son of Carl & Hattie Mae (Grenney) Edwards, Sr. He married Vivian L. Newlin on November 7, 1945 in Marion and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until her death on February 6,...
Bobby Joe McRoy
Jun 30, 2006
Bobby Joe McRoy MARION-Bobby Joe McRoy, 46, of Marion passed away at 7:30 PM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at Red Bud Hospital in Red Bud, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the...
Eugene Mayer
Jun 30, 2006
Eugene Mayer MARION-Eugene Mayer, 84, of Marion passed away at 7:30 PM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family. In respect of Mr. Mayer’s personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Private services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice...
Hazel Craig
Jun 30, 2006
Hazel Craig GOREVILLE-Hazel Craig, 85, of Goreville passed away at 4:30 AM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend C.E. Sullivan and Reverend Richard Pearce officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM, Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the funeral...
James Alton Young
Jun 29, 2006
James Alton Young GOREVILLE-James Alton Young, 67, of Goreville passed away at 3:40 AM, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the Busby Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Sunday,...
Tamara Higginbotham
Jun 29, 2006
Tamara Higginbotham GOREVILLE-Tamara Higginbotham, 42, of Goreville passed away at 10:00 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Higginbotham was born on October 11, 1963 in Lapeer, Michigan to Leon and Carol Jane (Bristol)...
William J. Jackson
Jun 28, 2006
William J. Jackson MARION-William J. Jackson, 81, of Marion passed away at 7:45 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jeff Baker and Reverend Tim Blankenship officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until...
Ramona P. Smits
Jun 28, 2006
Marion Ramona P. Smits, 70, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 8:02 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ramona was born July 31, 1935 in Brookings, SD to Carl and Marie (Nielsen) Ikast. She married Darrel Smits on September 9, 1955 in Brookings, SD and together they have shared over 50 years of marriage. Ramona was a homemaker....
Pauline J. Scarbrough
Jun 28, 2006
Marion Pauline Scarbrough, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 2:40 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Pauline was born September 27, 1918 in Walnut Tree, Arkansas to Paul and Nancy B. (Phillips) Scarbrough. Pauline was a beautician. She was a member of Heartland Christian Church in Marion. Pauline especially enjoyed crocheting and sewing. Survivors include:...
Lillie Curto
Jun 27, 2006
Lillie Curto HERRIN-Lillie Curto, 79, of Herrin passed away at 10:15 AM, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. In respect with Lillie’s personal wishes her body will be cremated. Private services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Curto was born on July 21,...
Delores Tonner
Jun 27, 2006
Delores G. Tonner PITTSBURG-Delores G, Tonner, 74, of Pittsburg passed away at 7:35 AM, June 26, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Joe McRoy officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 2006...
Avis Romanelli
Jun 27, 2006
Energy- AVIS ALYNE ROMANELLI, age 92, of Energy, passed away at 10:55pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Avis was born in Energy, IL on January 12, 1914 to Corum Churn and Minnie Lee (Roach) Beltz. She married Francis Victor Romanelli in Chicago on October 15, 1945. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1994....
Audrionna Marie Ferguson
Jun 23, 2006
Audrionna Marie Ferguson MARION-Audrionna Marie Ferguson, infant daughter of Ashley Ferguson passed away at 5:49 AM, Friday, June 23, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Davis Prairie Cemetery with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include...
Russell Dean Fisher
Jun 22, 2006
Russell Dean Fisher MARION-Russell Dean Fisher, 88, of Marion passed away at 11:18 PM, Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 26, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Monday, June 26,...
Juanita Addison
Jun 22, 2006
Juanita Addison MARION-Juanita Addison, 83, of Marion passed away at 6:35 PM, Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 24, 2006 at the Blue Funeral home in Marion with Reverend Rick Dawson officiating and Reverend Donald Bethel with the eulogy. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00...
Ella Mildred Milligan
Jun 22, 2006
Marion Ella Mildred Milligan, 89, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 11:17 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Mildred was born May 20, 1917 to George Washington and Ada Pearl (Clutts) Cox. She married Paul Forbes on December 10, 1938. She later married Emery O. Milligan on June 15, 1957 and they were married until his death in 1996. Mildred...
Margaret Jaacks
Jun 21, 2006
Margaret Jaacks MARION-Margaret Jaacks, 84, of Marion formerly of Vernon Hills passed away at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. With respect to Margaret’s personal wishes her body was cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Jaacks...
Helen Fuller
Jun 20, 2006
Marion Helen LuEllen Fuller, 81, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2006 at 6:06 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Helen was born July 24, 1924 to William Louis and Flora May (Drury) LaBotte in Marion. She married James Louis Fuller on March 12, 1942 in Charleston, Missouri and together they have shared over 64 years of marriage....
L.B. Hunter
Jun 19, 2006
Marion Lack Bradley L.B. Hunter, 76, passed away on Sunday June 18, 2006 after enjoying a Fathers Day dinner with his beautiful wife Marie and his lovely daughter Vickie and his three lovely granddaughters Hillary, Holly and Heather. L.B. quietly and gently went to meet his Savior at 5:10 P.M. L.B. was born June 21, 1929 in Marion, Illinois to...
Kristi Ann Macri
Jun 19, 2006
Herrin- Kristi Ann Macri, 35, of Hazelwood, passed away at 6:25 AM, Thursday, June 15, 2006 at her home. Kristi was born on June 19, 1971 in Herrin to Joe & Shirley (Merritt) Macri, Jr. She worked as a sales clerk for Dirt Cheep Liquor and attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. SURVIVORS: Mother- Shirley Macri-...
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