Obituaries
Hugh N. Gilley
Jun 2, 2006
Marion Hugh Nelson Gilley, 83, passed away on Friday, June 02, 2006 at 10:15 A.M. at VA Medical Center in Marion. Hugh was born February 4, 1923 in Marion to Otis and Ada (Kelton) Gilley. He married Eleanor F. Gilley in December, 1941 and she preceded him in death on March 16, 1989. Hugh was known as the Local Garbologist...
Esther F. Troxel
Jun 2, 2006
Marion Esther F. Troxel, 87, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2006 at 6:30 A.M. at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Esther was an only child born to Charles R. and Noma C. (Cox) Henderson on August 8, 1918 in Marion. She married Sam R. Troxel on June 18, 1944 in Marion and he preceded her in death on November...
Joann Banks-Blume
Jun 1, 2006
Joann Banks-Blume MARION-Joann Banks-Blume, 77, of Marion passed away at 5:30 PM, Thursday, June 1, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Frankie Pierce officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial...
Richard M. Baker
Jun 1, 2006
Herrin- RICHARD M. BAKER- age 70, of Herrin, passed away at 11:48pm on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St Louis. Richard was born in Herrin on July 16, 1935 to John M. and Sarah F. (Dudley) Baker. He married Sharon Burgess in Herrin on January 30, 1960 and together they shared 46 years of marriage. She survives...
Madison Nicole Croft
Jun 1, 2006
Madison Nicole Croft MARION-Madison Nicole Croft, infant daughter of Lindsay Nicole Croft and Brent Boles of Marion passed away at 6:15 PM, Thursday, June 1, 2006 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the Blue Funeral home in Marion. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion....
Harvey F. English
May 30, 2006
HERRIN- Harvey F. English, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 3:00pm on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Harvey was born on November 30, 1922 in Markwick, KY to Netter and Flora M. (Jernigan) English. He married Mary Lee Marshall in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on April 11, 1943. She survives in Herrin. Mr. English was...
Irene Dodig
May 30, 2006
Marion-Irene Dodig, 80, died 1:05 A.M., Monday, May 29, 2006 at Country Acres Assisted Living in Marion. Irene was born August 19, 1925 in Franklin County to Oscar and Opal (Burton) McClellan. She married Frank Lee Dodig in February, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois and he preceded her in death on January 5, 1998. Irene was a homemaker and a member...
Jarrell Chaney
May 29, 2006
Elkville-Jarrell Chaney, 64, died 6:15 P.M., Sunday, May 28, 2006 at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin. He was born February 15, 1942 in Carrier Mills to Harvey & Mildred (Jarrell) Chaney. He married Jayne (Ray) Chaney on July 15, 1990 in Marion. She survives. He was a truck driver. He was veteran of the United States Army. He attended Third...
Juanita Campbell
May 28, 2006
MARION- Daisy Juanita Campbell, age 80, of Marion, passed away at 9:50am on Saturday May 27, 2006 at her residence at Live Oak Retirement Home in Marion. Juanita was born in New Dennison, IL on July 9, 1925 to Orval and Hazel Daisy (Hanks) Campbell. Ms. Campbell was a member of the Cana Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching birds at...
Johanna Davis
May 23, 2006
JOHANNA DAVIS Marion-Johanna Davis, 79, died at 4:55 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Herrin Hospital. Johanna was born December 8, 1926 in Darmstadt Germany to Phillip and Elizabeth (Walters) Funk. She married Billy Ray Davis on November 26, 1951 and he preceded her in death on September 14, 1991. Johanna was a homemaker. Survivors include: Three Daughters Karin...
Patsy A. Griffith
May 22, 2006
Patsy A. Griffith PITTSBURG-Patsy A. Griffith, 76, of Pittsburg passed away at 3:00 AM, Monday, May 22, 2006 at her residence surrounded by her family. As per Patsy’s personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Griffith was born on April 28, 1930 in Charleston, West...
Charles E. Smith
May 19, 2006
Marion Charles E. Smith, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 8:00 P.M. at his home. Charles was born July 21, 1924 in Marion to Charles O. and Gladys (Brooks) Smith. He married Maxine Gregor on September 23, 1944 in Newton, Illinois and together they shared over 39 years of marriage until her death on February 15, 1984....
Mabel Irene Moss
May 17, 2006
Mabel Irene Moss LAKE OF EGYPT-Mabel Irene Moss, 76, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 12:59 PM, Thursday, May 17, 2006 in Johnson County. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 20, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Howard Strunk and Reverend Doug Bridgeman officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00...
Winona B. Edmiston
May 12, 2006
Herrin- Winona B. Edmiston, 74, of Herrin, passed away at 10:16 AM, Friday, May 12, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Winona was born on March 20, 1932 in Conway, AR to Wayne & Lilas (Turner) McLain. She married Thomas Keith Edmiston in 1965 in Hettick, IL. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1987. Mrs. Edmiston was a homemaker and...
Sue Wright
May 9, 2006
SABANA “SUE” MARIE ELKINS WRIGHT MARION-Sabana “Sue” Marie Elkins Wright, 75, of Paducah formerly of Williamson and Johnson County, Illinois was welcomed into her heavenly home by the loving arms of her husband, parents, and other family members at 6:27 PM, Tuesday, May 9, 2006. In respect of her wishes, her body was cremated. A memorial service will be held...
Stella D. White
May 7, 2006
Herrin- Stella Diana White, 90, of Herrin, passed away at 10:15 AM, Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the same home she was born in and lived her life. Stella was born on March 28, 1916 in Herrin to Emil & Domenica (Penoco) Mantovani. She married Eddie White on December 20, 1939 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on...
Alma Small
May 6, 2006
Alma Small MARION-Alma Small, 96, of Marion passed away at 11:10 AM, Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery,...
George E. Billingsley
May 6, 2006
George E. Billingsley GOREVILLE-George E. Billingsley, 81, of Goreville passed away at 12:25 AM, Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Pastor R. G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, May...
Johnnie Simich
May 6, 2006
MARION- Johnnie Simich, age 76, of Marion, passed away at 8:18am on Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Johnnie was born on October 12, 1929 in Franklin County, IL to Ignac and Bertha (Michelic) Simich. He married Joyce R. Lukens on June 30, 1961 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on October 19, 2003. Mr. Simich was a...
Harriet Archambeau
May 1, 2006
Marion - Harriet B. Archambeau, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 7:25 P.M. at her sons home. Harriet was born October 26, 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard and Ruth (Boyce) Meyer. She married Wilford U. Archambeau in Chicago, Illinois and he preceded her in death in 1985. Harriet was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran...
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