Obituaries

Bernard E. Chapman

Bernard E. Chapman

May 23, 2005

Herrin-Bernard Bernie E. Chapman, 71, passed away at 2:22 A.M., Monday, May 23, 2005 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1933 in Wayne City, Illinois to N.J. & Louella (Talbert) Chapman. He married Mabel Davis on September 5, 1953 at the Mulkeytown Christian Church. Mabel survives. He was retired accountant from Gray, Hunter & Stenn in Marion. He...

Peter Klimchuk

Peter Klimchuk

May 23, 2005

Ontario- Peter Klimchuk passed away at 12:00 PM, Saturday May 21, 2005 at Norview Lodge in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. He had achieved his 89th year. Peter was born on October 6, 1916 in Garson Quarry, Manitoba, Canada to John & Natalka Klimchuk. He married Marguerite Smith and she preceded him in death on May 25, 1984. He later married Madge...

Mary J. Eddleman

Mary J. Eddleman

May 23, 2005

Marion-Mary Jewell Baccus-Eddleman, 88, of Union City, Tennessee and a former Marion resident passed away7:30 P.M., Sunday, May 22, 2005 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin, Tennessee. She was born September 14, 1916 in Johnson County to Ovid & Pearl (Prewitt) Gurley. She married Herman Baccus on September 28, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He died September 28, 1972. She...

John Anthony Palmer

John Anthony Palmer

May 22, 2005

HERRIN- John Anthony Palmer, 49, of Herrin passed away at 5:20 PM, Sunday, May 22, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...

George W. Dodds

George W. Dodds

May 20, 2005

MARION-George W. Dodds, 89, of Marion, passed away at 9:00 AM, Thursday May 20, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday, May 23,...

Shirlen G. Reed, Sr.

Shirlen G. Reed, Sr.

May 20, 2005

CARBONDALE-Shirlen G. Reed, Sr., 69, of Carbondale went home to be with Jesus at 8:57 AM, Friday, May 20, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Clyde Dillman and Pastor Mark Minor officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 to 8:00...

Jack E. Sherertz

Jack E. Sherertz

May 19, 2005

Marion Jack E. Sherertz, 80, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 1:10 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Jack was born March 09, 1925 to Troy E. & Mable (Hipple) Sherertz in Herrin. He married Betty J. Deaton on April 29, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they have shared the last 55 years. Betty survives in Marion. Jack was a farmer,...

Dean L. Beadle

Dean L. Beadle

May 18, 2005

Zeigler- DEAN L. BEADLE, 74, of Zeigler, formerly from the Irvington, IL area, passed away at his residence at 2:55am on Wednesday May 18, 2005. Dean was born December 31, 1930 to Cletis and Lou C. (Hails) Beadle. He married Joan C. Stacy in Hurst, IL on September 2, 1989. Mr. Beadle worked for the Burlington Railroad and later as...

Sarah F. Purcellio

Sarah F. Purcellio

May 18, 2005

Herrin- SARAH FEARNLEY PURCELLIO, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 7:07 am on Wednesday May 18, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Sarah was born in Weaver, IL on October 1, 1916 to Albert and Hannah Brown. She married Herman Purcellio in Herrin on October 19, 1937. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1996. Survivors include: 2 nephews- George A....

William C. Alsip

William C. Alsip

May 17, 2005

RURAL CREAL SPRINGS-William C. `Bill` Alsip, 72, of rural Creal Springs passed away at 2:10 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 21, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward `Shorty` Alsip, Reverend Tim Lusitana, Reverend Paul Ramsey and Reverend Mike...

Sharon Burns

Sharon Burns

May 16, 2005

MARION-Sharon L. Burns, 59, of Marion passed away at 12:10 PM, Monday, May 16, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Lingle officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...

Frank D. Cluck

Frank D. Cluck

May 15, 2005

Carterville- Frank D. (Pa Pa C) Cluck, 76, of Carterville, passed away peacefully at 5:10 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2005 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on March 20, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Emeral & Velma (Jacobs) Cluck. They moved back to southern Illinois when Frank was three years old. He married Dorothy Rosko...

Juanita Bailey

Juanita Bailey

May 15, 2005

Freeman Spur-Juanita Nanny Bailey, died 11:50 A.M., Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Marion. The daughter of Thomas & Neva (Helms) Gentry. She married Wayne Bailey on October 11, 1946 at Karnak, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1991. She worked most of her life, after retiring in 1973, she was a homemaker. Survivors Include: Daughter & Son-In-Law:...

Albert Thornton

Albert Thornton

May 14, 2005

GOREVILLE-Albert Thornton, 89, of Goreville passed away at 7:15 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2005 at the Rehab and Care Center in Murphysboro. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Jerry Lingle, Reverend Robert Schierbaum and Reverend Dale Billingsley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday,...

Thelma Robertson

Thelma Robertson

May 13, 2005

MARION-Thelma Robertson, 88, of Marion, passed away at 7:35 PM, Friday, May 13, 2005 at the home of her son. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the First Apostolic Church in Marion with Reverend John Boyd and Reverend R. G. Walls officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, May...

Samuel M.  Swafford

Samuel M. Swafford

May 13, 2005

MARION-Samuel M. `Jack` Swafford, 86, of Marion, passed away at 3:02 AM, Friday, May 13, 2005at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dave Willard officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, May 16, 2005 at the...

Denzil R. Walker

Denzil R. Walker

May 13, 2005

Herrin- Denzil R. Walker, age 71, of Herrin, passed away Friday May 13, 2005 at 8:55am at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. Denzil was born July 12, 1933 in Herrin to Floyd Grassy and Fern (Compton) Walker. He married Adeline (Toigo) in Marion on November 13, 1964. She survives in Herrin. Denzil was a standout football player at Herrin High...

Thelma M. Brown

Thelma M. Brown

May 10, 2005

Herrin- THELMA MARIE BROWN, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 10:45 pm at her residence on Tuesday May 10, 2005. Thelma was born on January 18, 1912 in Herrin to John Harve and Lora (McAnelly) Hampton. She married Donald F. Brown on April 17, 1938 in Morganville, KY. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1987. Mrs. Brown...

Jo Ann Porritt

Jo Ann Porritt

May 9, 2005

West Frankfort-Jo Ann Porritt, 61, died 3:33 P.M., Sunday May 8, 2005 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born July 19, 1943 to William & Ethel (Mays) Jeffrey. She married Jerry D. Porritt on January 26, 1963 in Herrin. He preceded her in death. She was a member of Grace Awakening Church of God in Benton. Survivors...

Edward D. Vodak

Edward D. Vodak

May 8, 2005

Marion-Edward D. Vodak, 83, died 6:05 P.M., Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. He was born January 5, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward & Myrtle (Patterson) Vodak. He married Wanda Newlin on February 21, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri. He was retired from DRIVE ALL Manufacturing in Detroit. He was a veteran of United States Army,...