Obituaries

Martin Davis

Martin Davis

Oct 23, 2012

Martin Luther Davis, 70, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 9:54 A.M. at his home in Marion Martin was born May 10, 1943 in Union County the son of William Arthur and Stella (Cox) Davis. He married Shirley Boyt on Jun 10, 1977 in Marion and together they shared over 30 years of marriage. She preceded him in...

Helen L. Jones

Helen L. Jones

Oct 22, 2012

Helen Lorene Jones, age 95, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Helen was born in Williamson County on July 18, 1917, the daughter of Audie and Cora (Graves) Campbell. She married Donsel Jones on December 7, 1957 in Corinth, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1995. Mrs. Jones...

Rutha Dale Borecky

Rutha Dale Borecky

Oct 20, 2012

Marion- Rutha Dale Borecky, 85, passed away at 3:00 AM, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at her home in Marion. Rutha was born on January 20, 1927 in Elkville to James and Gertrude (Craiglow) McCollum. She married Mike Borecky on October 5, 1946 in Dowell. HE preceded her in death on March 3, 1992. Mrs. Borecky was a homemaker and a...

Gladys Hunter

Gladys Hunter

Oct 20, 2012

Marion- Gladys B. (Eubanks) Hunter, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 12:15am on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Gladys was born on April 20, 1921 in Benton to Nelson & Bertha (Doty) Eubanks. She married Clay M. Hunter on March 29, 1957 in Marion. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2000....

Mebalena Mullins

Mebalena Mullins

Oct 19, 2012

MarionMebalena Mullins, 68, passed away on Friday, October 19,2012 at 8:04 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mebalena was born on November 9, 1943 in Marion, Illinois to Ray & Marietta (Childers) Mueller. Mebalena was a school bus driver at Illinois Central School Bus in Marion. She also attended Whiteash Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include; Daughter-...

Lois L. Webb

Lois L. Webb

Oct 19, 2012

Marion- Lois L. Webb, 87, of Marion, passed away at 9:17 AM, Friday, October 19, 2012 at her home. Lois was born on January 13, 1925 in Marion to Clyde & Ollie (Smith) Peterson. She married Kendall Webb on July 20, 1956 in Corinth, MS. He preceded her in death on July 8, 2008. Mrs. Webb was a homemaker in...

Evelyn Floriene Jenkins-Moulton

Evelyn Floriene Jenkins-Moulton

Oct 18, 2012

Evelyn Floriene Jenkins-Moulton, 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 10:28 P.M. at Marion Rehab. Floriene was born January 14, 1921 in Prescott, Arkansas the daughter of Oliver & Florence (Sallee) Booker. She was married to W.D. Jenkins, Jr., he preceded her in death and later she married Walter W. Moulton who precedes her in death. Floriene attended...

Jackie Byers

Jackie Byers

Oct 18, 2012

Jacqueline Sue Byers Goreville—Jackie Sue Byers, 48 of Goreville, passed away at her home surrounded by family at 6:23 AM on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Funeral services are to be held on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Rev. Lee Wollard officiating. Interment will follow in Busby Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Ruth Ann Harris

Ruth Ann Harris

Oct 17, 2012

Ruth Ann Harris Pittsburg—Ruth Ann Harris, 81 of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 4:51 PM at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services for Ruth will be on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Eddie Donelson officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 9-11 AM at...

Betty Cowles

Betty Cowles

Oct 16, 2012

Betty J. Cowles Marion—Betty J. Cowles, 79 of Marion, passed away at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at her home. According to her wishes, Betty will be cremated the family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with her final wishes.

Jeanette R. Edson

Jeanette R. Edson

Oct 14, 2012

Freeman Spur- Jeanette R. Edson, 77, of Freeman Spur, formerly of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 6:32 PM, Saturday, October 13, 2012 at home. Jeanette was born on June 20, 1935 in Freeman Spur to Cottie and Fern (Dare) Restivo. She married Arnold Arnie Edson on September 29, 1956 in West Frankfort. He survives of Freeman Spur. Jeanette was a...

Kenneth Baker

Kenneth Baker

Oct 12, 2012

Marion, IL----Kenneth R. Baker, 58 of Marion passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Spectrum Health Center in Grand Rapids, MI, after experiencing a massive head injury while working. Memorial services for Kenny Baker are scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Grange Hall Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, with Brother Kevin McNeely...

George Elmo White

George Elmo White

Oct 11, 2012

George Elmo White -- Age 100, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, formerly of Ypsilanti, Michigan, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 surrounded by family. Mr. White was born November 19, 1911 in Creal Springs, IL, the son of Edgar Elmo White and Lizzie (Borum) White. He was married to Flobelle Rector on March 29, 1930 in Marion IL; she preceded him in...

Carol Medvick

Carol Medvick

Oct 11, 2012

Marion – Carol Medvick, 51, passed away at 12:37 P.M. on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center following a long illness. Carol was born November 2, 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin the daughter of Charles and Arlene (Kacik) Medvick. She graduated from Marion High School in 1979 and received her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from SIU, Carbondale....

Debra Marie Rossin

Debra Marie Rossin

Oct 10, 2012

Herrin- DEBRA MARIE ROSSIN, age 60, of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Debra was born in Iowa City on September 19, 1952 the daughter of Donna Shuppert. She was of Lutheran faith. Debra is survived by her companion- James Donald Rogers of Herrin Son- Matthew and Eve Rossin of Freeman Spur Daughter- Melanie Rossin...

Otis Ray Calliss

Otis Ray Calliss

Oct 8, 2012

Herrin- OTIS RAY CALLISS, age 67, of Herrin, passed away at 9:58am on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. Otis was born in Herrin on April 22, 1945, the son of William and Agnes (Harris) Calliss. He married Ruth Ann Jones in Herrin on June 18, 1966. Together, they have shared forty-six years of marriage. She survives in Herrin....

Corinne Kay Parkhurst

Corinne Kay Parkhurst

Oct 6, 2012

Goreville Corinne Kay (Jolly) Parkhurst, 52 of Goreville, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 10:31 AM at her home with her husband by her side. According to Kay’s wishes, her body will be cremated and no services held. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Herman B. Garavaglia

Herman B. Garavaglia

Oct 5, 2012

HerrinHerman B. Garavaglia, 90, passed away on Friday, October 05, 2012 at 7:37 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Herman was born on September 7, 1922 in Herrin, Illinois to John and Maria (Crespi) Garavaglia. He married Elda (Sudbrack) Garavaglia on August 15, 1950 in Herrin and together they shared sixty-one years of marriage until her death on Tuesday, November...

Vangie R. Dunn

Vangie R. Dunn

Oct 4, 2012

Marion--Vangie Rose Dunn, 87, of Gainesville, GA passed away October 4, 2012 following a period of declining health. Mrs. Dunn was born November 6, 1924 in Harrisburg, IL to the late William and Belva Matthews. Mrs. Dunn lived most of her life in Harrisburg and Marion, Illinois. She had been a resident of Gainesville, Georgia for the past year having...

Sandra Jones

Sandra Jones

Oct 4, 2012

Sandra L. Jones Sandra L. Jones, 76 of Marion, was welcomed into the Arms of her Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10:00 PM at her residence with family and friends present. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be held Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Robert Ray officiating and...

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