Obituaries

Kevin Killion

Kevin Killion

Apr 1, 2006

Marion Kevin Reid Killion, 44, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 5:30 P.M. at his home in Marion. Kevin was born October 6, 1961 in Springfield, IL to Robert and Florence Oatts. He married Julie Smith in Marion on May 4, 2001. She survives in Marion. Mr. Killion was a member of the Second Baptist Church as well...

Margaret F. Simmons

Margaret F. Simmons

Apr 1, 2006

CARBONDALE- Margaret F. Simmons, age 82, of Carbondale, passed away at 6:30 AM on Saturday April 1, 2006 at her residence in Carbondale. Margaret was born in Marion on November 30, 1923 to Erwin and Dora (Strohmeier) Fietsam. She married Jack E. Simmons in Marion on October 25, 1942. He survives in Carbondale. Mrs. Simmons was a homemaker. She was...

John A. Wagoner

John A. Wagoner

Apr 1, 2006

ENERGY- John A. Junior Wagoner, age 82, of Energy, IL, passed away at 12:40 PM on Friday, March 31, 2006 at his daughters residence in Thompsonville. John was born in Johnston City on September 21, 1923 to Albert Henry and Sarah (Felts) Wagoner. He married Betty Hileman in Herrin on December 18, 1962. She survives in Thompsonville. Mr. Wagoner was...

Shirley Ann Deaton

Shirley Ann Deaton

Apr 1, 2006

Shirley Ann Deaton MARION-Shirley Ann Deaton, 68, of Marion passed away at 3:30 AM, Saturday, April 1, 2006 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend David Hancock officiating and Dr. Ray Hancock will give the eulogy. Visitation will...

Jerry Main

Jerry Main

Mar 29, 2006

Lake of Egypt Ernst Jerry Main, 74, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2006 in Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Jerry was born October 3, 1931 in Evansville, Indiana and was the son of Sam and Helen Mae (Sapp) Main. After a long, industrious career working in the banking industry, Jerry retired in 1999 from...

Myrtle L. McCarty

Myrtle L. McCarty

Mar 28, 2006

HERRIN- Myrtle L. McCarty, age 76, of Herrin, passed away at 9:40am on Tuesday March 28, 2006 at her residence in Herrin. Myrtle was born December 13, 1929 in Herrin to Sam and Rose Saliba. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Methodist Church in Herrin. Survivors include- Special Friend and life partner- Robert McCree- Christopher, IL...

William Anderson

William Anderson

Mar 28, 2006

William “Bud” Anderson CREAL SPRINGS-William “Bud” Anderson, 69, of Creal Springs passed away at 4:50 AM, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, March 31, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 30, 2006 at funeral home. Burial will be at...

Gladys L. Barham

Gladys L. Barham

Mar 27, 2006

HERRIN- Gladys Lucille Barham, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Gladys was born on May 27, 1913 in Herrin to Fred and Mary (Johnson) Smith. She married Ralph C. Barham on March 17, 1934 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1999. Mrs. Barham was a...

Glenn Edwin Lowery

Glenn Edwin Lowery

Mar 26, 2006

Glenn Edwin Lowery MARION-Glenn Edwin Lowery, 59, of La Monte, Missouri formerly of Marion passed away at 7:30 AM, Sunday, March 26, 2006 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Victor Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday...

Dennis Duane Rees

Dennis Duane Rees

Mar 26, 2006

Dennis Duane Rees GOREVILLE-Dennis Duane Rees, 36, of Goreville passed away at 4:32 PM, Sunday, March 26, 2006 at St. Louis University Hospital. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Robert Schierbaum and Pastor R.G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March...

Anna M. Parks

Anna M. Parks

Mar 24, 2006

CRAB ORCHARD- Anna M. Parks, age 86, of Crab Orchard, passed away at 2:15 pm on Friday March 24, 2006 at her residence. Anna was born in Williamson County on July 7, 1919 to Thomas and Goldie (Killman) Powell. She married Gilbert Parks in Charleston, MO on August 17, 1940. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage. He survives in...

Grace E. Turner

Grace E. Turner

Mar 24, 2006

Marion Grace E. Turner, 90 of Double Oak, Texas formerly of Marion, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 9:45 A.M. at the home of her daughter in Double Oak, Texas. Mrs. Turner was born May 24, 1915 in Chicago to Oliver D. & Eula (Satterlee) Munn. She married Carl Turner on September 11, 1937 in Westchester and together...

Maxine Balla-French

Maxine Balla-French

Mar 24, 2006

Maxine Balla-French MARION-Maxine Balla-French, 43, of Marion passed away at 2:10 AM on Friday, March 24, 2006. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held next week at Memento Funeral Home in Bonneyville, Alberta Canada. Burial will be in Iron River...

Harold B. Goode

Harold B. Goode

Mar 21, 2006

MARION- Harold Bernard Goode, age 62, of Marion, passed away at 4:20 pm on Tuesday March 21, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Harold was born on August 14, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Esther (Himelstein) Goode. He was a resident of Our Directions- Marion C.I.L.A. Harold will be sadly missed by his Direct Care Staff,...

Gladys L. Jones

Gladys L. Jones

Mar 21, 2006

Herrin- Gladys Lucille Jones, 88, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 2:40 AM, Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1918 in Herrin to Rollie & Nora (Phillips) Bird. She married Robert Jones on September 19, 1936 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on June 4, 1975....

Jan Milkowski

Jan Milkowski

Mar 21, 2006

HERRIN- Jan Milkowski, age 50, of Eufaula, AL, formerly of Herrin, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at her Eufaula residence following an extended illness. Born August 1, 1955 in Herrin, IL, Jan is the daughter of Donald and June Popham of Doniphan, MO. She is the wife of Mark S. Milkowski of Eufaula, AL. Mrs. Milkowski, a resident of...

Terry Ray Pyle

Terry Ray Pyle

Mar 21, 2006

Johnston City Terry Ray Pyle, 64, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 12:20 P.M. surrounded by his family and friends at Herrin Hospital. Terry Ray was born March 11, 1942 in Carrier Mills to Rosco and Aileen (Deaton) Pyle. He married Terry Kaye Williams on June 23, 1967 in Carrier Mills. Terry Kaye survives in Johnston City. He...

Charles D. Pullen

Charles D. Pullen

Mar 20, 2006

Creal Springs- Charles David Chuck Pullen, 69, of Creal Springs, passed away at 11:04 AM, Monday, March 20, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Charles was born on September 9, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA to Robert Franklin & Norita (Ramirez) Pullen. He married Shirley Ann Purkaple on June 13, 1958 in Reno, NV. Together they shared forty-seven...

Helen Van Eckhout

Helen Van Eckhout

Mar 19, 2006

Herrin- Helen L. Van Eckhout, 89, of Herrin, passed away at 5:06 AM, Sunday, March 19, 2006 at her home. Helen was born on March 8, 1917 in Herrin to Clayton & Pearl (Hudgens) Scarlette. She married Roland E. Winnett in Herrin. He preceded her in death in 1969. Mrs. Van Eckhout was a retired school teacher, having taught at...

Jewell M. Steckenrider

Jewell M. Steckenrider

Mar 17, 2006

Herrin- Jewell M. Steckenrider, 90, of Herrin, passed away at 9:45 PM, Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Jewell was born on November 26, 1915 in Elmo, MO to Carroll H. & Helen (Kimzey) Medlin. She married John Eaton in 1937 in Carbondale. He preceded her in death in 1941. Later, she married Louis L.V. Steckenrider by...