Obituaries

Charles Cottone

Charles Cottone

Oct 8, 2006

Charles Cottone LAKE OF EGYPT-Charles Cottone, 81, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 1:35 AM, Sunday, October 8 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial...

James Allen Burgess

James Allen Burgess

Oct 7, 2006

Herrin- James Allen Bass Burgess, 65, of Herrin, passed away at 10:12 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2006 at his home. James was born on March 4, 1941 in Herrin to James W. & June Maxine (Rich) Burgess. He married Linda L. Leeper on July 11, 1961 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. He served with the Seventh Fleet of the...

Martha C. Deem

Martha C. Deem

Oct 7, 2006

Marion- Martha Catherine Toots Deem, 81, of Marion, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away at 6:55 PM, Friday, October 6, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Martha was born on May 12, 1925 in Gallatin County to Oscar & Flora (Morehead) Pinkston. She married her husband of forty nine years, William Bill Deem, on July 19, 1958 in...

Lawrence E. Marks

Lawrence E. Marks

Oct 6, 2006

Marion Lawrence E. Marks, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 10:15 A.M. at his home in Marion aurrounded by his family. Lawrence was born January 18, 1916 in Williamson County to Oscar and Clara (Reighl) Marks. He married Margaret E. Rex on August 10, 1941 in Benton, Missouri and together they shared over 38 years of marriage...

Max Martin Lewis

Max Martin Lewis

Oct 5, 2006

Max Martin Lewis MARION-Max Martin Lewis, 85, of Marion passed away at 2:05 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 8, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the...

Bill C. Ingram

Bill C. Ingram

Oct 4, 2006

Bill C. Ingram GOREVILLE-Bill C. Ingram, 69, of Goreville passed away at 11:16 AM, Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend R. G. Null officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Saturday,...

Dorothy M. Crawford

Dorothy M. Crawford

Oct 2, 2006

Dorothy M. Crawford MARION-Dorothy M. Crawford, 88, of Marion passed away at 9:30 PM, Monday, October 2, 2006 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Allen T. Speer officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM,...

Judith A. Haney

Judith A. Haney

Sep 30, 2006

Herrin- Judith A. Haney, 64, of Herrin, passed away at 10:00 PM, Friday, September 29, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Judith was born on November 12, 1941 in Herrin to John & Marjorie (Graham) Anderson. She married Thomas W. Haney on June 7, 1962 at the Church of St. Michael in Chicago. He survives of Herrin. Mrs....

Joe D. Darling

Joe D. Darling

Sep 27, 2006

Joe D. Darling MARION-Joe D. Darling, 65, of Marion passed away at 6:59 PM, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Art Donley officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 30,...

Beatrice Sneddon

Beatrice Sneddon

Sep 26, 2006

Marion Beatrice M. Sneddon, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 7:45 A.M. at the Eastern Star Home in Macon, Illinois. Beatrice was born May 5, 1916 to Norman and Daisey Kirkham in Equality. She married David W. Sneddon on December 25, 1937 in Harrisburg and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1974. Beatrice was a...

Howard W. Norris, Jr.

Howard W. Norris, Jr.

Sep 25, 2006

Howard W. Norris, Jr. MARION-Howard W. Norris, Jr., 70, of Marion passed away at 7:30 AM, Monday, September 25, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Joe McRoy officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at...

Phillis Patton

Phillis Patton

Sep 24, 2006

Phyllis Anne Patton Marion-Phyllis Anne Patton, 63, of Marion passed away at 9:42 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Herrin City Cemetery. With Reverend Todd Greiner officiating. All those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery. Mrs. Patton was...

Joseph E. Swatsell, Sr.

Joseph E. Swatsell, Sr.

Sep 24, 2006

West Frankfort- JOSEPH EDWARD SWATSELL, SR, age 84, of West Frankfort, passed away at 11:55am on Sunday, September 24, 2006 at his residence in West Frankfort. Joseph was born on January 10, 1922 in Herrin, the son of John Raymond and Flora Mae (Lane) Swatsell. Mr. Swatsell was a US Army Veteran of World War II, having served in the...

Roberta E. Russell

Roberta E. Russell

Sep 23, 2006

Spillertown- ROBERTA E. RUSSELL, age 89, of Spillertown, passed away at 5:45AM on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at her residence in Spillertown. Roberta was born on October 29, 1916 in Spillertown, the daughter of William Pop and Amelia (Richards) Stroud. Mrs. Russell was retired from housekeeping at Marion memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Corner Stone Worship Center...

Lucille Stroud

Lucille Stroud

Sep 23, 2006

Spillertown- ROBERTA LUCILLE STROUD, age 73, of Spillertown, passed away at 5:45AM on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at her residence in Spillertown. Lucille was born on April 25, 1933 in Spillertown, the daughter of Cecil and Gladys (Wynn) Stroud. Ms. Stroud retired from GTE after forty four years. Survivors include- Two Sisters- Shirley and Walt Longman- Jacksonville, FL Phyllis Parks-...

Dennis Taul

Dennis Taul

Sep 22, 2006

Marion Dennis Roy Taul, 45, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2006 at 5:00 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Dennis was born March 20, 1961 in Alton, Illinois to Joseph Roy and Donna Lee (Rundell) Taul. Dennis was a member of Heartland Christian Church. Survivors include: Life Partner Margaret Taul of Marion Son Dennis Roy Taul II...

Roy Frerking

Roy Frerking

Sep 22, 2006

Roy Edward Frerking MARION-Roy Edward Frerking, 56, formerly of Raytown Missouri, passed away Friday, September 22, 2006 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 7:00 until 9:00 PM, Friday, September 29, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Private inurnment was held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City. Memorial...

Daniel Ray Farris

Daniel Ray Farris

Sep 22, 2006

Daniel Ray Farris MARION-Danile Ray Farris, 71, of Marion passed away at 9:46 AM, Friday, September 22,2006 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Deon Baker officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in chargeof the arrangements. Mr. Farris was born on November 14,...

Doyle Max Cato

Doyle Max Cato

Sep 21, 2006

Max Cato MARION-Max Cato, 64, of Marion passed away at 4:45 PM, Thursday, September 21, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 25, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jim Jackson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial...

Joseph Neale Stewart

Joseph Neale Stewart

Sep 21, 2006

Neale Stewart MARION-Neale Stewart, 84, of Marion passed away at 7:15 AM, Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kenneth Kramer officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2006 at the...