Obituaries
Bonnie Lou Palmer
Feb 28, 2005
MARION-Bonnie Lou Palmer, 48, of Marion passed away at 6:54 PM, Monday, February 28, 2005 at St. Mary`s Hospital in Centralia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 4, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent and Joe Palmer officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 3,...
Marguerite Hampton
Feb 28, 2005
Herrin- Marguerite Hampton, 85, of Herrin, passed away at 8:00 AM, Sunday, February 27, 2005 at home. Marguerite was born on June 15, 1919 in Sesser to Oliver Shorty & Maggie (Brown) Walker. She married Virgil Hampton in 1938. They were married sixty-seven years. Prior to her retirement in 1982, Marguerite was co-owner/administrator of Hampton Nursing Manor (now known as...
June Wristen
Feb 27, 2005
Marion-June Wristen-56, died at 10:45 P.M., Friday, February 25, 2005 at Fountains Care Center in Marion She was born July 4, 1948 at Golconda, Illinois to Ray & Mabel (Parks) Crabb. She was a homemaker. She attended the First Christian Church in Johnston City. Survivors Include: Three Daughters: Carrie Wristen of Marion Patti Wheeler of Davenport, IA. Christine Wristen of...
Charles Ray Kelley
Feb 27, 2005
CREAL SPRINGS-Charles `Charlie` Ray Kelley, 79, of Creal Springs passed away at 9:30 PM, Sunday, February 27, 2005 at the V. A. Nursing Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward `Shorty` Alsip officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 2,...
Eloise Peebels
Feb 27, 2005
PITTSBURG-Eloise Peebels, 77, of Pittsburg, passed away at 9:15 PM, Sunday, February 27, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward `Shorty` Alsip, Reverend Carl Phelps and Reverend Cecil Parrish officiating. Visitation will be held after 5:00 PM,...
Rhea Tippy Corso
Feb 26, 2005
Herrin- Rhea Tippy Corso, 96, went to join the Lord at 7:10 AM, Friday, February 25, 2005 at her home in Herrin. Rhea was born on September 14, 1908 in Carterville to Milton & Ibbie (Bush) Russell. She married Zollie Scott Tippy on January 30, 1926 in Carterville. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1955. Later, she married...
Rosalie Parks
Feb 25, 2005
Marion Rosalie Parks, 86, died February 24, 2005 at 5:05 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Home. Rosalie was an only child, born to Marion to Eugene & Bertha (North) Roberts in Marion. She married Tilden Parks in Harrisburg on April 14, 1945 and he survives in Marion. Rosalie was a homemaker. She worked as a bank reconciler at the Ordinance Plant...
H. Richard Moon
Feb 25, 2005
Marion H. Richard Moon, 79, died Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 6:00 A.M. at his residence. Richard was born January 21, 1926 to Charles & Flora (Carson) Moon in Gibson County, Tennessee. He married Nadine Eloise Luessen on November 13, 1954 in Chicago and she preceded him in death on February 03, 1982. Richard was Vice President of Sales at...
Joseph G. Dahmer
Feb 24, 2005
Marion Joseph (Joe) George Dahmer, 80, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11:05 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joe was born March 14, 1924 in Williamson County to August & Emma Dahmer. He married Mabel June Dippie in March, 1929 and she preceded him in death on September 21, 1986. Joe worked as a nursing assistant at the VA...
Mary Louise Swafford
Feb 23, 2005
MARION-Mary Louise Swafford, 87, of Marion passed away at 12:47 AM, Wednesday February 23, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 24, 2005 at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy with Earl Ray Dungey officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Thursday, February 24, 2005 at...
Charles G. Norman
Feb 22, 2005
CARTERVILLE-Charles G. Norman, Master Sgt. DOD, Retired, 74, of Carterville passed away at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 26, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Al Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Saturday, February...
Steven O'Neil Ginn
Feb 22, 2005
Makanda Steven ONeil Ginn, 49, died Monday, February 21, 2005 at 8:30 P.M. at his residence. Steven was born December 26, 1955 in Peoria, Illinois to Clarence ONeil and Mildred Marie (Derby) Ginn. He married Carla Sue (Handkins) Ginn on July 13, 2002 in Tazwell County and she survives in Makanda. Steven was a sewer treatment plant operator in Decatur....
Opal Schaede
Feb 21, 2005
MARION- Opal Schaede, 101, of Marion passed away at 8:28 PM, Monday, February 21, 2005 at her home. Entombment will be held at Mt. Hope Mausoleum in Urbana, Illinois. There will be no public visitation. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, and may be sent c/o...
Clarence R. Crabtree
Feb 18, 2005
Herrin- Clarence Robert Crabtree, 77, of Herrin, passed away on Friday February 18, 2005 at 4:08 pm at the Herrin Hospital. Mr Crabtree was born on November 30, 1927 in Henderson, KY to Arthur and Eythel (Hargan) Crabtree. He married Dorothy Mae Bell on March 21, 1953 in Hartford, KY. She survives in Herrin. Clarence received his BS and MS...
Kenneth A. Graves
Feb 18, 2005
Marion Kenneth A. Graves, 76, died Friday, February 18, 2005 at 3:15 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Kenneth was born May 09, 1928 in rural Williamson County to McKinley & Lula (Angel) Graves. He married Louise Robertson on December 28, 1957 and she survives in Marion. Kenneth served in the Army in the 341st Military Police Company during the...
Kathleen M. Dahlgren
Feb 17, 2005
Creal Springs Kathleen M. Dahlgren, 64, died Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 5:50 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Kathleen was born July 11, 1940 in Will County, Illinois to Anthony & Eunice (Gardner) Stefanek. She married Ronald L. Dahlgren on August 18, 1962 in Lockport, Illinois and he survives in Creal Springs. Kathleen worked for Will County...
Betty I. Morgan
Feb 16, 2005
Marion Betty I. Morgan, 77, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 6:40 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Home. Betty was born June 05, 1927 to Clarence & Jewell (Heltsey) Parton in Williamson County. She married Joseph Morgan and he precedes her in death. Betty was a letter carrier in Chicago. Betty is survived by: Brother John & Betty Parton of Creal...
Ruby K. Deck
Feb 15, 2005
Herrin- Ruby Kathryn Deck, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 6:10pm on Tuesday February 15, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL. Ruby was born on March 19, 1913 in Williamson County, IL to Ralph and Lora (Kilbreath) Jones. She married Harry W. Deck in Washington, DC in 1938. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1970....
Reta M. Howell
Feb 14, 2005
Herrin- Reta M. Howell, 75, of Herrin died at 4:25 A.M., Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Reta was born March 13, 1929 in the small rural community of Hafer to Lewis & Ida (Threlkeld) Moore. She graduated from Herrin High School in 1947. She was an active member of the Royalton Apostolic Church. She worked at several area...
Jena Bloodworth
Feb 14, 2005
MARION-Jena Bloodworth, 81, of Marion passed away at 6:00 PM, Monday, February 14, 2005 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Charles Boling officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...
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