Obituaries
Virginia L. Jarvis
Aug 19, 2005
Herrin- VIRGINIA L. JARVIS, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 2:40AM on Friday August 19, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Virginia was born March 2, 1923 in Herrin, IL to Georgia (Crick) Bivens-Strunk and Ed Bivens. She married Carl Jarvis on December 13, 1942 in Johnston City, IL. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1974. Mrs. Jarvis was active...
Reola K. Howell
Aug 19, 2005
Marion Reola K. Howell, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 5:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Reola was born November 21, 1913 to Gus and Esta (Kelly) Parrish in Williamson County. She married Oras A. Howell on June 17, 1930 in Mitchellville, IL and together they shared over 62 years of marriage until his death on...
Ernest Weatherford
Aug 17, 2005
Ernest Weatherford MARION-Ernest Weatherford, 56, of Marion passed away at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion. A Private Memorial Service will be held. Memorials may be made to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion and may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Mr. Weatherford was...
Leonard (Butch) Jennings
Aug 15, 2005
Marion Leonard Butch Jennings, 63, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 7:30 A.M. at his residence. Butch was born October 24, 1941 to Charles Leonard Jennings & Thelma R. (Spiller) Hill in Carterville. Butch has worked for the last 44 years as a carpet installer. He was a member of Family Worship Center in Johnston City. Survivors include: Son...
Stephen L. Hafliger
Aug 13, 2005
Herrin- Stephen Lynn Hafliger, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 12, 1005 at his home. Stephen was born on February 28, 1951 in Springfield, IL to Riley & Lela (Stephens) Hafliger. He married Kathy (McKinney) Prince on July 8, 2005 in Marion. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Hafliger enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter...
John K. Hovenga
Aug 9, 2005
HERRIN- JOHN K. HOVENGA, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 12:03pm on Tuesday August 9, 2005 at the Herrin Hospital. John was born on July 24, 1951 in Charles City, Iowa to Harm and Marian (Hinders) Hovenga. He married Lynola Palmer in Herrin on April 4, 1975. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Hovenga was a heavy equipment operator with E.T....
Eva Tonso
Aug 7, 2005
Herrin- Eva Tonso, 95, of Herrin, passed away at 7:15 PM, Friday, August 5, 2005 at her home with her son by her side. Eva was born on July 26, 1910 in Herrin to Joe & Teresa (Guglielmino) Martoglio. She married Joe Tonso on June 20, 1932 in Marion. He preceded her in death on New Years Eve 2001. Mrs....
Brad Dawes
Aug 7, 2005
Brad Dawes MARION-Brad Dawes, 37, of Marion passed away at 6:45 PM, Sunday, August 7, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...
Kathryn B. Hendrickson
Aug 7, 2005
Kathryn B. Hendrickson MARION-Kathryn B. Hendrickson, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:50 AM, Sunday, August 7, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made...
John W. Somers
Aug 6, 2005
John W. Somers MARION-John W. Somers, 65, of Marion, passed away at 1:45 PM, Saturday, August 6, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the Abundant Life Assembly of God in Marion with Reverend Jeff Baker officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 8, 2005 at...
Ida E. Crespi
Aug 6, 2005
Herrin- Ida E. Crespi, 87, of Herrin, passed away at 5:25 PM, Friday, August 5, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Ida was born on October 20, 1917 in Herrin to Louis A. & Elena (Berra) Crespi. She retired from Smoller Bros. Inc. in 1983 where she worked as a button maker. Miss Crespi was a devout catholic and...
Thelma Bryan
Aug 6, 2005
Thelma Bryan WHITE ASH-Thelma Bryan, 83, of White Ash, passed away at 11:15 PM, Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Bankston Fork Missionary Baptist Church, near Harrisburg with Reverend Jason Jean officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Tuesday,...
Goldie LeBranch
Aug 5, 2005
Herrin- GOLDIE M. LeBRANCH, 95, of Omaha, NE, passed away Friday, August 5, 2005 at her residence in Omaha, NE. Goldie married Charlie LeBranch. He preceded her in death. Survivors include- 1 son- Charles LeBranch- Rockford, IL 2 daughters- Delores Saxer- Omaha, NE Betty (and husband Robert) Munson- Omaha, NE Several Grandchildren Several Great Grandchildren Mrs. LeBranch was preceded in...
Clifton W. Jeralds
Jul 28, 2005
Herrin- Clifton Wayne Jeralds, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 9:10am on Thursday July 28, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Clifton was born in Carterville, IL on November 12, 1936 to Burke and Daisy Mae (Campbell) Jeralds. He married Carol Mary Jeralds on December 31, 1973 in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on April 20, 1999. Mr. Jeralds was...
Ina Robertson
Jul 27, 2005
Ina Robertson MARION- Ina Robertson, 83, of Marion passed away at 4:05 PM, Wednesday, July 27, 2005 south of Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 31, 2005 at McKinney Chapel Church, south of Marion with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock and Reverend Mike Hood. Visitation will from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 31, 2005 at the...
Lodema Hudgens
Jul 26, 2005
Marion Lodema Hudgens, 78, passed away Monday, July 25, 2005 at 3:26 P.M. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Lodema was born October 29, 1926 to Guss & Esta (Kelley) Parrish in Williamson County. She married J.O. Hudgens on May 30, 1947 in Marion and together they have shared over 58 years of marriage. Lodema & J.O. lived in...
Tamika Sharie Williams
Jul 25, 2005
Tamika Sharie Williams MARION-Tamika Sharie Williams, 16, of Marion passed away at 5:05 PM, Monday, July 25, 2005 in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 30, 2005 at the Paul`s Chapel Baptist Church in Marion with Pastor Kevin Holliday and Pastor Roger Holmes officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, July...
Charles Hugh Hogan
Jul 21, 2005
Herrin - Charles Hugh Hogan, 62, died at 5:40 PM, Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at his home in Herrin. He was born February 25, 1943 in Rosiclare to Charles and Geneva Ferrell Hogan. He married Effie Bess Passas on February 23, 1969 in Lancaster, PA. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Hogan was a 1961 graduate of Herrin High School and...
Gordon Lee Mifflin
Jul 21, 2005
Marion Gordon Lee Mifflin, 80, of Marion formerly of Zeigler, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 11:26 A.M. at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Gordon was born February 28, 1925 to Harry & Electia (Prather) Mifflin in Pittsburg. Gordon was a retired Manager at Citgo in Johnson City. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Survivors include: Daughter Nancy...
Eloise Lang
Jul 21, 2005
Marion Cora Eloise Lang, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 7:50 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Eloise was born August 11, 1924 in Anna, Illinois the daughter of Leora A. and Vesta Brothers Watson. She married Edwin G. Bill Lang in 1949; he preceded her in death in 1980. Eloise was retired from Southern Illinois Schools Credit...
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