Obituaries

Vernell Baggett
Jan 19, 2006
HERRIN- Vernell Bud Baggett, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 11:15pm on Thursday January 19, 2005 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. Vernell was born on April 25, 1919 in Brookport, IL to John and Edith (Henley) Baggett. He married Geneel Housewright at the Lone Oak Baptist Church in Energy, IL in 1940. She preceded him in death...

Frank Geraci
Jan 19, 2006
Marion Frank P. Geraci, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 10:41 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Frank was born March 8, 1910 to Frank and Irene (Manfredo) Geraci in Tyler, PA. Frank worked as an Employment Manager for the State of Illinois and as a Supervisor for Sangamo Electric. He was a WWII Army...
Harold L. Chase
Jan 18, 2006
Marion Harold L. Chase, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 17 2006 at 2:20 A.M. at his home in Marion. Mr. Chase was born March 23, 1916 in Marion, Illinois to Walter Chase & Altha (Ozment) Muir. He married Geneva Todd Spence on August 21, 1943 in OFallen, Illinois and together they shared over 62 years of marriage. She preceded...

Richard G. Stowers
Jan 18, 2006
Marion Richard Rick G. Stowers, 55, of Bolingbrook, Illinois formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2006, following a brief illness, at Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, Illinois. Rick was born April 11, 1950 to Gene & Betty (Pemberton) Stowers in Marion. Rick was an avid Cubs Fan and close friend to many. Survivors include: Mother - Betty Stowers...

David W. Hindman
Jan 16, 2006
Herrin- David Wasson Hindman, 63, of Herrin, passed away at 9:00 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2006 at home. Dave was born March 2, 1942 in Herrin to Tom & Margaret (Wasson) Hindman. He married Sharon Sherry Hunsaker on March 27, 1964 in Hurst. David received his Bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University and his Masters from the University of Illinois....
Robert Don Clark
Jan 13, 2006
City- Robert Don Clark, 74, of Johnston City, passed away at 4:25pm on Thursday, January 12, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Robert was born on May 29, 1931 in Herrin, IL to Lester and Julia (Long) Clark. He married Alma Jean Cochrane on February 16, 1990 in Paducah, KY. She survives in Johnston City. Robert was a member of the Good...
Charles Dillon
Jan 13, 2006
Charles C. Dillon MARION-Charles C. Dillon, 82, of Marion passed away at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 13, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family and close friends. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Marion with Reverend Victor Long officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00...

Mildred M. Davis
Jan 13, 2006
HERRIN- Mildred M. Davis, age 86, of Herrin, passed away on Sunday January 8, 2006 at her residence in Herrin. Mildred was born November 14, 1919 in Anna, IL to George and Bessie Mae (Jenkins) Griffin. She married William Kenneth Davis on July 4, 1960 in Anna, IL. He preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Davis was a member...
Lucille Hancock-Dickey
Jan 11, 2006
Lucille Hancock-Dickey GOREVILLE-Lucille Hancock-Dickey, 83, of Goreville passed away at 10:20 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Kenneth Blumenstock officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at...
Marianne Lundeen
Jan 10, 2006
HERRIN- Marianne (Markus) Lundeen, age 90, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 11:40pm on Tuesday January 10, 2006 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Marianne was born on March 24, 1915 in Westville, IL to Anna (McCloskey) and Charles Markus, Sr. She married Harold E. Lundeen at Aurora, CO on June 25, 1960. He preceded her in death on December...
Lena Ann Cassulo
Jan 9, 2006
Herrin- Lena Ann Cassulo, 93, of Herrin, passed away with her family by her side at 11:35 AM, Monday, January 09, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Lena was born on July 12, 1912 in Herrin to Paul & Maria (Marlo) Frattini. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Pete Cassulo. Mrs. Cassulo worked for many years at Rechter...

Helen Heintz
Jan 8, 2006
Helen L. Heintz MARION-Helen L. Heintz, 81, of Marion passed away at 8:30 AM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Leroy Waggoner officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the funeral...
Genva Chase
Jan 6, 2006
Marion Geneva Todd Chase, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 7:50 P.M. at her home in Marion. Mrs. Chase was born March 30, 1916 in New Madrid County, Missouri to Milton & Nell (Hall) Spence. She married Harold L. Chase on August 21, 1943 in OFallen, Illinois and together they have shared over 62 years of marriage. He...

Afton Gray
Jan 6, 2006
Afton B. Gray MARION-Afton B. Gray, 99, of Marion passed away at 10:33 AM, Friday, January 6, 2006 at Paradise Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 to 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 9,...
Dennis E. Lavender
Jan 4, 2006
ENERGY- Dennis E. Lavender, age 58, of Energy, passed away at 1:15am on Wednesday January 4, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Dennis was born on January 20, 1947 in Herrin to Roy and Thelma (OBrien) Lavender. He attended school in Hurst-Bush. He married Betty Vancil on March 2, 1968 in Herrin and together they shared 37 years of marriage. She survives...

Lucille Summers
Jan 3, 2006
Marion Lucille Summers, 79, passed away Monday, January 2, 2006 at 9:26 A.M. at her home in Marion. Lucille was born March 2, 1926 in Williamson County to Walter Samuel Pearce and Mammie (Strain) Thompson. She married Bill D. Summers on August 11, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and together they shared over 58 years of marriage until his death...
Arvel N. West
Jan 2, 2006
Pittsburg- Arvel N. West, 76, passed away at 2:40 PM, Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Arvel was born on August 22, 1929 in Williamson County to Eva Mae (West) Burlison. He married Pauline (ONeal) West on February 23, 1956 in Shawneetown and together have enjoyed over 49 years of marriage. She survives of Pittsburg. Arvel was...
Will Jacobs
Dec 31, 2005
Marion- Wilbert C. Will Jacobs, 79, of Merritt Island, FL, formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:10 AM, Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Wuesthoff Medical Center in Rockledge. Will was born on April 7, 1926 in St. Louis, MO to Henry & Florence (Boetcher) Jacobs. He married Martha Johnston on April 15, 1963 in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him...

Yvonne Dubach
Dec 30, 2005
Yvonne Marie Dubach MARION-Yvonne Marie Dubach, 50, of Marion passed away at 10:50 AM, Friday, December 30, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 2, 2005 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Monsignor Ken Schafer officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 PM on Sunday, January...
Czarina E. Brown
Dec 29, 2005
Marion Czarina E. Brown, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Czarina was born August 9, 1913 to William & Dolly (Choisser) Alvis in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She married John T. Brown in 1930 in Eldorado and together they shared over 55 years of marriage until his death on September 5,...
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