Obituaries
Robert D. "Bob" Bradley
May 5, 2013
Marion – Robert D. Bradley, 88, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 11:05 at his home. Robert D. Bradley was born August 4, 1924, in Effingham, Illinois, to Esther and Arnold Bradley. While in school, he took the last name of his stepfather, Earl Burnett, and used his own middle name Donald and was known as Don Burnett....
Elizabeth "Betty" Johnston
May 1, 2013
MARION – Elizabeth "Betty" Lucille Johnston, 82, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Parkway Manor in Marion. Betty was born Jan. 6, 1931, in Alma, to Carl and Mary (Britt) Hines. She married Camilous (Dick) F. Johnston Jr. in 1968 and he preceded her in death Oct. 12, 1984. She earned her bachelor of science degree...
Scott Wayne Patrick
May 1, 2013
GALATIA - Scott Wayne Patrick, 55, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Scott was born April 23, 1958, in Carbondale, the son of Joseph and Deloris (Short) Patrick. He loved to bargain hunt, enjoyed fishing and his animals. Scott loved spending time with his family and friends. He has worked at Old Ben Coal Mine, Southern Illinois Vault Company and...
Scott Wayne Patrick
May 1, 2013
GALATIA - Scott Wayne Patrick, 55, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Scott was born April 23, 1958, in Carbondale, the son of Joseph and Deloris (Short) Patrick. He loved to bargain hunt, enjoyed fishing and his animals. Scott loved spending time with his family and friends. He has worked at Old Ben Coal Mine, Southern Illinois Vault Company and...
Cynthia Beaumont
Apr 30, 2013
MARION - Cynthia L. Beaumont, 49, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Herrin Hospital. Cynthia was born Aug. 28, 1963, in Kankakee, the daughter of Donald Haggard and Mollie (Heisler) Hurst. Survivors include partner, Gerald Griebe of Marion; daughter, Heather Longtin and husband, Gerald, of Chicago; grandson, Jayson Trayce Longtin of Marion; mother, Mollie Hurst of Marion; two brothers,...
Dr. James R. "Doc" McVicker
Apr 29, 2013
Dr. James R. "Doc" McVicker, 72, of Energy, passed away at 4:33 AM, Monday, April 29, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Doc was born on February 24, 1941 in Danville to Bill and Dorothy (Schroeder) McVicker. He graduated with honors from the University Of Illinois- School Of Veterinary Medicine and was a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He owned and...
Kathie K. Cullum
Apr 28, 2013
Pittsburg – Kathie K. Cullum, 58, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 10:57 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Kathie was born August 28, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of Homer & Clemetine (Pruitt) Phillips. She married Dennis Cullum on April 10, 1973 in Pittsburg and they just recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. She was a...
Ferna Elizabeth Pearson
Apr 27, 2013
Thompsonville- Ferna Elizabeth Pearson, age 92, of Thompsonville, passed away at 5:23am on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Ferna was born in Lake City, Washington on June 29, 1920, the daughter of William J. and Vera Ora (Waldron) Taylor. She married Thomas Pearson in Tacoma, Washington on August 2, 1942. Together,...
Harold Eugene "Butch" McClure
Apr 23, 2013
Freeman Spur- Harold Eugene "Butch" McClure, Jr, age 70, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 9:05pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Herrin Hospital with his family by his side. Earth’s loss will be Heaven’s gain. Harold was born in Herrin on May 29, 1942, the son of Harold McClure Sr. and Anna Belle (Shirley) McClure. He married Vada Sue...
Joseph Orlovich Jr.
Apr 23, 2013
JOHNSTON CITY - Joseph Orlovich Jr., 65, of Johnston City, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in CLC unit of VA Hospital in Marion. He was born June 20, 1947, to Joseph Orlovich Sr. and Stella Rose Orlovich in Chicago. Joseph was retired from VA Hospital. He served in the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam. He spent his...
Mario "Mike" Carneghi
Apr 23, 2013
Carterville- Mario 'Mike' Carneghi, age 82, of Carterville passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7:05 a.m. Mario was born May 7, 1930, in Herrin to Caesar Sr. and Theresa (Columbo) Carnaghi. He was retired from General Telephone Company. Mario spent much of his time at the Knights of Columbus where he served as Financial Secretary...
Barbara J. King
Apr 21, 2013
TRENTON - Barbara J. King, 75, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Interment will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery in Simpson. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the funeral home....
Date McNeil, Jr.
Apr 20, 2013
Marion – Date McNeill, Jr., 83, of Green Cove Springs, Florida formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 3:25 P.M. at the Haven Hospice Center in Orange Park, Florida. Date was born January 26, 1930 in Williamson County the son of Date and Minnie (Corzine) McNeill, Sr. He married the love of his life, Marie Schuchardt...
Jack "Pup" Connell
Apr 19, 2013
MARION - Jack "Pup" Connell, 82, passed away peacefully at 4:10 a.m. Friday, April, 19, 2013, at his home with his loving wife by his side. According to Jack's wishes, there will be a time of gathering for family and friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Military Rites will be conducted...
Gregory K. Burke
Apr 17, 2013
MARION - Gregory Keith Burke, 48, died at 4:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013. According to his wishes Gregory will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Hobby
Apr 16, 2013
WEST FRANKFORT - Helen M. Hobby, 90, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Heartland Regional Medical Center. According to her wishes, Helen will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Alice F. Garris
Apr 13, 2013
Marion—Alice F. Garris, 74, of Marion, passed away at 7:50 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at home. Alice was born on August 19, 1938 in Trenton, Tennessee to James Richard and Juanita Jewel (Jones) McNeely. She married Carl Garris on August 16, 1953 in Chicago. He survives in Marion. Alice was of Protestant faith and was a homemaker. She...
Jack J. McCluskie
Apr 13, 2013
Alton- Jack J. McCluskie, 80, of Alton, formerly of Marion, passed away at 5:40 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his home. Jack was born on January 12, 1933 in Marion to Alex “Buster” and Marie (Simmons) McCluskie. He married Carol J. Geurin on November 26, 1954 at the Second Baptist Church in Marion. She survives of Alton. After receiving...
Leroy William Raines
Apr 12, 2013
Carterville- Leroy William Raines, age 71, of Carterville, passed away at 10:05am on Friday, April 12, 2013, at LandmarkHospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Leroy was born in Aurora on July 17, 1941, the son of Edward and Ethel Raines. He had one sister- Martha and one brother- David. Leroy has resided in Carterville since 2008. He is survived by his...
Anita Maxine Cook
Apr 12, 2013
Marion—Anita Maxine Cook, 73, of Marion, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at her home. Anita was born on April 15, 1939 in Thebes, Illinois to Henry Monroe & Virginia Pauline (Sickler) Norris. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse at the VA Hospital in Marion for many years. She also worked several years at the DuPage County Jail and...
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