Obituaries
Baby Luke Nathanial Copher
Mar 14, 2012
GOREVILLE -- Heaven's gain was the family's loss when their angel, Luke Nathanial Copher, was born with angel wings March 14, 2012. In the words of his family, Luke left tiny footprints on the hearts of those who love him, and he is deeply missed by his Mommy and Daddy, Dustiin and Brooke Copher; amazing big brother, Lane; grandparents; great-grandparents;...
Brenda Marlow Witters
Mar 14, 2012
Brenda Marlow Witters was born on October 24, 1942 in Herrin, IL to Edith and Caesar Marlow. She graduated from high school in 1960, received a BSEd in 1964 from Southern Illinois University, and a master's in Education from the University of Colorado at Denver. Two years were spent teaching in Carpentersville, IL, moved to Golden, CO in 1966, where...
Steven Parks
Mar 14, 2012
Marion Steven Lee Parks, 58, of Marion passed away at 6:48 PM on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Heartland Regional Medical Center with his wife and family by his side. Funeral services for Steven are to be held Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 4:00 PM at Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. Reverends Kevin McNeely and Steve Shea will officiate; interment will...
Shirley E. Burke
Mar 13, 2012
Herrin- Shirley E. Burke, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 10:40 AM, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on November 22, 1928 in Herrin to Roy S. and Violet (Winning) Eldridge. She married Charles S. Burke and he preceded her in death on February 12, 1984. Shirley was a homemaker and formerly...
Ovalee Smith
Mar 13, 2012
Ovalee Smith, 94, formerly of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012, at her home in Panama City Beach, Florida. Ovalee was born on August 16, 1917 to Ben and Ada Lee (Dunn) Dodd-Harvey. She married Samuel Paul Smith on September 10, 1939 and was married for 42 years before he proceeded her in death in 1982. She lived and...
Ludene Morgan-Hindman
Mar 12, 2012
Marion Lora Ludene Morgan-Hindman, 85, of Marion passed away at 4:56 PM on Monday, March 12, 2012 in Herrin Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Carl “Dink” Phelps officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. A time of visitation to express sympathy to the family...
James Holan
Mar 10, 2012
MARION -- James Joseph Holan Jr., 64, husband of Linda Petty Holan and father of Gina Hostetler, James Holan III, Angela Swiatkowski and Anthony Holan, lost his battle with heart disease Saturday, March 10, 2012. He died peacefully in Naples, Fla. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Craig...
Robert Denver "Denny" Brewer
Mar 10, 2012
Herrin- ROBERT DENVER DENNY BREWER, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30am on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Herrin on December 6, 1946, the son of Robert N. and Billie (Childers) Brewer. He married Juli Maragni in Miami, Florida on June 9, 1991. She survives in Herrin. Survivors...
James Fuller
Mar 9, 2012
James L. Fuller, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 08, 2012 at Noon at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. James was born September 9, 1920 in Marion the son of Walter Louis and Jesse (Geer) Fuller. He married Helen LuEllen LaBotte on March 12, 1942 in Charleston, Missouri and together they were blessed with over 64 years of marriage...
Michael J. Chiaventone
Mar 8, 2012
Herrin- Michael J. Chiaventone, 58, passed away at 5:10 PM, Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at his home in Herrin. Mike was born on October 1, 1953 in Herrin to James F. and Delene J. (Marlow) Chiaventone. He married Jetta Rae Elston on June 5, 1976 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He was a Registered Pharmacist...
Karen Sue Underwood-Wiegand
Mar 6, 2012
Herrin- KAREN SUE "SUSIE" UNDERWOOD-WIEGAND, age 53, of Herrin, passed away at 7:47am on Monday, March 5, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Susie was born on July 18, 1958 in Herrin to Dorothy Underwood. She enjoyed craftwork such as painting, drawing and crocheting in her spare time. Survivors include- Daughter- Lora King of Bloomington Daughter- Susan Jason...
Pauline Travelstead
Mar 4, 2012
Marion Pauline Travelstead, 94, of Marion, passed away March 4th, 2012 at Marion Nursing and Rehab Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Travelstead will be held at the Blue Funeral Home, on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 at 11am. There will be a time of visitation from 10am until the service hour. Rev. Kevin McNeely will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made...
Vernon Lee Haught
Mar 1, 2012
Creal Springs- VERNON LEE HAUGHT, age 58, of Creal Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at his home in Creal Springs. Vernon was born on September 26, 1954, in Anaheim, California, the son of James and Evelyn (Batson) Haught. He married Marianne Babbish in their home at Creal Springs on April 14, 1979. Marianne survives in Creal Springs....
Kenneth Bearden
Feb 28, 2012
Marion Kenneth “Kenny” Dale Bearden, 72, went home to the Lord at 7:30pm on February 28th, 2012 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 3pm Friday, March 2nd 2012 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. There will be a time of visitation at the funeral home from 1 until 3pm with the Rev. Derek Shaw officiating....
Brenda Rush
Feb 27, 2012
Marion- Brenda Kay Rush, 62, passed away Monday, February 27th, 2012 at her home in Marion surrounded by her family. Funeral Services for Mrs. Rush will be held at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Thursday, March 1st 2012 at 7pm. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-7pm Thursday March 1st, 2012. Pastor Ron Knox will...
Mary Saddoris
Feb 24, 2012
Goreville Mary Imogene Saddoris, 83, of Goreville passed away at 6:00 AM on Friday, February 24, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Graveside services for Mary will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Rose Hill Cemetery with Reverend Shorty Alsip officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes...
Jerry White
Feb 23, 2012
Jerry Dale White, 64, of Marion passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9:55 PM at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner & Dr. Judith Ridlen officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. A time of gathering for family and...
Ellen Hart
Feb 23, 2012
Marion Ellen L. Hart, 79, of Marion passed away on Thursday February 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services for Ellen are scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Shorty Alsip officiating. A time of gathering for family and friends will...
Raymond "Keith" Walker
Feb 21, 2012
Herrin- Raymond Keith Walker, 44, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00 AM, Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his home in Herrin. Keith was born on Halloween 1967 in Calumet City, IL to George Newton and Sharon (Krammer) Walker. He married Lisa D. Barger on June 12, 1997 at the Marion First Church of God. She survives of Spillertown. Keith formerly...
Ronald Kelley
Feb 20, 2012
Goreville Ronald Kelley, 71, of Goreville passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 2:55 PM in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, February 24, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Dale Billingsley officiating. A time of visitation to express sympathy to the family will be held on Friday starting...
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