Obituaries
Earl Harrison Walker
Dec 28, 2005
Earl Harrison Walker MARION- Earl Harrison Walker, 84, of Marion, passed away at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with his nephew, Reverend Deon Walker and his son-in-law Pastor Donald L. King officiating. Visitation...
Donald Stephenson
Dec 27, 2005
Pittsburg- DONALD E. STEPHENSON, age 58, of Pittsburg, passed away at 2:15pm on Tuesday December 27, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St Louis. Donald was born on February 6, 1947 in Marion, IL to Charles Marion and Opal Ruth (Lollar) Stephenson. He married Sherry Meracle on November 12, 1966 in Pittsburg, IL. She survives in Pittsburg. Mr. Stephenson was a...
Edna L. Strunk
Dec 27, 2005
ENERGY- Edna Lovene Strunk, age 76, of Energy, passed away at 10:40am on Tuesday December 27, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Edna was born on January 8, 1929 in Lincoln, IL to Virgil and Florence (Jarver) Langenbahn. She married Jack Strunk on February 17, 1951 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1999. Survivors include- 1 niece-...
LeRoy Vincent
Dec 27, 2005
Herrin- LeRoy Nick Vincent, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 1:40am on Tuesday December 27, 2005 at his residence in Herrin. LeRoy was born on June 21, 1926 in Lake Arthur, LA to Nickamel and Eloise (Benoit) Vincent. He married Peggy Sweeney on February 9, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Vincent spent most of...
Sadie R. Kelly
Dec 27, 2005
Herrin- SADIE R. KELLY, age 90, of Herrin, passed away at 12:40pm on Tuesday December 27, 2005 at Parkway Estates in Marion. Sadie was born on March 5, 1915 in Crenshaw Crossing, IL to the late William J. and Jessie (McCarthy) Rodney. She married Stephen Anthony Kelly on October 25, 1948 in Chester, IL. He preceded her in death on...
Herman L. Rancilio
Dec 24, 2005
Herrin- Herman Louis Hawk Rancilio, 87, fortified by the sacrament of the Eucharist, went to be with his Lord and Savior at Parkway Manor in Marion, attended by his family at 12:52am on Saturday, December 24, 2005. Herman was born in Herrin on August 29, 1918 to Luigi and Clotilda (Amici) Rancilio. He married Madeline Feleci on December 9, 1943...
James T. Triplett
Dec 24, 2005
Herrin- James Thomas Triplett, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 11:30am on Saturday December 24, 2005 at Paradise Manor Nursing Home in Marion. James was born in Herrin on October 10, 1913 to Omer and Minnie Payne Triplett. He married Fairy Loucille Freeman on November 7, 1942 in El Paso, TX. She preceded him in death on July 15,...
Ellen Louise Reynolds
Dec 23, 2005
Marion Ellen Louise Reynolds, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 6:00 A.M. at her home in Marion. Louise was born June 15, 1926 in Benton to William and Anna (Denham) Bryant. Louise retired from SIU Food Service. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church. Survivors include: Son Phillip Reynolds and wife Lois of Davenport, Iowa Daughter...
Grace Wolfe
Dec 22, 2005
Grace Wolfe MARION- Grace Wolfe, 87, of Marion passed away at 12:30 AM, Thursday, December 22, 2005 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 23, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. John Simpson officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Friday, December 23, 2005 at...
Clinton A. Woods
Dec 20, 2005
Clinton A. Woods JOHNSTON CITY-Clinton A. Woods, 87, of Johnston City passed away at 11:40 PM, Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 24, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bob Dial officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 24, 2005...
Virginia R. McKnight
Dec 19, 2005
Herrin- Virginia R. McKnight, 75, of Herrin, passed away at 8:15 AM, Monday, December 19, 2005 at Fountain Nursing Center in Marion. She was born on January 12, 1930 in Pittsburg, IL to Cecil W. & Clara F. (Stewart) Hicks. Her grandparents were William & Agnes (Absher) Hicks of Pittsburg and John R. & Bettie J. (Fiveash) Stewart of Corinth....
Aaron Michael King
Dec 19, 2005
Princeton, IN- Aaron Michael King, 15, formerly of Carterville, received his angels wings and went to be with the Lord at 12:30 AM, Sunday, December 18, 2005 at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, IN. Aaron Michael was born on November 9, 1990 in DuQuoin to Gary & Melody (Fenton) King. He has lived in Princeton, IN since 1994 and was...
Homer L. Askew
Dec 19, 2005
Marion Homer L. Askew, 92, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 8:41 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Homer was born August 17, 1913 to Edward Eugene and Ava N. (Johnson) Askew in Tunnel Hill. He married Mary Eda Cash on April 18, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois and together they shared almost 59 years of marriage until her...
Brett M. Martin
Dec 14, 2005
GOREVILLE- Brett Michael Martin, age 36 of Goreville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 10:30 am on Wednesday December 14, 2005 at his residence in Goreville. Brett was born in Carbondale on August 9, 1969 to George J. and Colette (Howard) Martin. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his two best friends, his rotweilers, Benno and...
Stella Beasley
Dec 14, 2005
Stella M. Beasley MARION-Stella M. Beasley, 84, of Marion went home peacefully surrounded by her family to be with her Lord at 4:50 AM, Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, December 16, 2005 at the Walnut Hill Freewill Baptist Church, 2 miles south of Crab Orchard...
Jeannie Davis
Dec 14, 2005
Slidell, Louisiana Jeannie Davis, 66, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2005 in Seoul, Korea. Jeannie was born August 10, 1939 in a small mountain town in South Korea. Jeannie first married George King, an American soldier. She married Jerry Davis in 1968 and together they have shared over 37 years of marriage. Jeannie came to the United States when...
Col. C.D. Fairless
Dec 14, 2005
Marion Col. C.D. Fairless, 94, of Tavernier, FL and Beech Mountain, NC, formerly of Marion, passed away on November 17, 2005 at 12:45 A.M. in Mariners Hospital of Tavernier. C.D. Dean was born October 19, 1911 to Wiley Charlton and Nola (Ferrell) Fairless. He married Helen Campbell and together they have shared 55 years of marriage. Dean retired as an...
Reba Blumenstock
Dec 13, 2005
Reba Blumenstock MARION-Reba Blumenstock, 81, of Marion passed away at 10:02 AM, Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 15, 2005 at McKinney Chapel Church at Lake of Egypt with Reverend Kevin McNeely and Reverend Ben Eldridge officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, December...
Mary L. Treece
Dec 13, 2005
HERRIN- Mary L. Treece, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 4:10pm on Tuesday December 13, 2005 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mary was born in Herrin on January 26, 1926 to Homer and Rena (Hilton) Tubbs. She married Ernest M. Treece on July 26, 1946. He preceded her in death on November 8, 1982. Mrs. Treece was a...
Lester Sammy Hester
Dec 13, 2005
Sammy Hester MARION-Sammy Hester, 73, of Marion passed away at 2:40 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 16, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Friday, December 16, 2005 at the funeral...
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