Obituaries

Hubert L. Furr

Hubert L. Furr

Mar 24, 2011

Chatham- Hubert L. Furr, 79, of Chatham, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. Hubert was born on November 24, 1931 in Clarksdale, MS to Frank & Laura (Tedford) Furr. He married Marcella I. Hampton on October 22, 1955 in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him in death on June 27,...

Beulah F. Norris

Beulah F. Norris

Mar 23, 2011

Beulah F. Norris MARION – Beulah F. Norris, 81, of Marion passed away at 3:36 PM on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. According to Beulah’s wishes, her body will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern...

Helen M (Furjes) Seper-Rinehart

Helen M (Furjes) Seper-Rinehart

Mar 22, 2011

Orient- HELEN M. (FURJES) SEPER-RINEHART, age 100, of Orient, passed away at 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Helen was born in Hungary on October 12, 1910, the daughter of August and Marie Furjes. She came to the United States when she was thirteen years old. Mrs. Rinehart was of Catholic faith. Survivors...

Louise Marie Nethercott-Wilson

Louise Marie Nethercott-Wilson

Mar 21, 2011

Herrin- LOUISE MARIE (OLDANI) NETHERCOTT-WILSON, age 90, of Herrin, passed away at 11:28pm on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Louise was born in Herrin on April 27, 1920, the daughter of Angelo and Caesarina (Rossi) Oldani. She married Robert F. Nethercott in 1943. Louise later married George A. Wilson in 1974. He preceded her...

Debra L. Malin

Debra L. Malin

Mar 20, 2011

Marion- Debra L. Malin, 56, of Marion, passed away at 6:15 Am, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at her home in Marion. Debra was born on October 9, 1954 in Alton, IL to Cleo G. & Darlene (Farris) Sewell. She married Michael F. Malin on March 25, 1978 in Marion. He survives of Marion. She was retired from Verizon after thirty...

Sharon Yvonne Turner

Sharon Yvonne Turner

Mar 15, 2011

Sharon Yvonne Turner Marion- Sharon Turner, 67, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 1:08 AM at Heartland Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Holst and Reverend Wade Halva officiating. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery in...

Joe Martell

Joe Martell

Mar 14, 2011

HERRIN -- Joseph James "Joe" Martell, 96, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Bethesda Dillworth long-term care facility in St. Louis. Joe was born on October 24, 1914 in Reggio Calabria, Italy, in the town of Cimina' to James Martell and Maria Rodi. Joe and his mother immigrated to the United States when Joe was 5 1/2 years old. They...

James Wesley Moppin

James Wesley Moppin

Mar 14, 2011

James Wesley Moppin Marion-James W, Moppin, 55, of Marion, passed away on Monday, March 14 , 2011 at 11:37 PM at Heartland Ragional Medical Center. A memorial will be held on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM at Heartland Christian Church; 900 East Boyton in Marion. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. James was...

Robert L. McLaughlin

Robert L. McLaughlin

Mar 13, 2011

Robert L. McLaughlin, Sr. Marion-Robert McLaughlin, 73, of Marion passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 7:30 AM at his home. Funeral service will held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Todd Griener officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until service...

Marie McNeill

Marie McNeill

Mar 13, 2011

Marie McNeill, 92, of Green Cove Springs, Florida formerly of Marion, passed away at 2:30 AM, Friday, March 11, 2011 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Marie was born on September 6, 1918 in Pope County, IL to August & Elzada (Smith) Schuchardt. She married Date McNeill, Jr. on May 7, 1955 in Marion. He survives of Green...

Billy Kirby

Billy Kirby

Mar 12, 2011

Billy G. Kirby Goreville-Billy G. Kirby, 82, of Goreville passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM at his home. Funeral services will be held for Billy on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend P.L. Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Cana Cemetery in Goreville where Military Rites will...

Arley Wayne Lay

Arley Wayne Lay

Mar 9, 2011

Wayne Lay Marion-Wayne Lay, 82, of Marion passed away at 8:15 AM on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. It was Mr. Lay’s wishes that his body be cremated. A memorial will be held by the family at Valhalla in Belleville at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with...

Inez Marie Jacques

Inez Marie Jacques

Mar 8, 2011

Herrin- Inez Marie The Flower Lady Jacques, 95, of Herrin, passed away at 11:59 PM, Monday, March 7, 2011 at her home. Inez was born on September 28, 1915 in Muhlenberg, KY to George Washington & Katie M. (Mount) Rone. She was a homemaker and cared for her family. She spent twenty one years as the Bar Manager at the...

Mary Lee English

Mary Lee English

Mar 8, 2011

Mary Lee English Herrin-Mary L. English, 84, of Herrin, passed peacefully surrounded by her family, at 9:10 PM on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Funeral services for Mary will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service...

Marjorie Erna Peebels

Marjorie Erna Peebels

Mar 7, 2011

Marjorie E. Peebels Marion- Marjorie Erna Peebels, 68, of Marion, passed away at 6:10 PM on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March, 9, 2011 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. A private burial will be held later at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Memorial...

Christy Lynn (Ruppel) Grob

Christy Lynn (Ruppel) Grob

Mar 7, 2011

Carbondale- CHRISTY LYNN (RUPPEL) GROB, age 51, of Carbondale, passed away at 8:40pm on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Saint Louis University Hospital. Christy was born in Carbondale on December 12, 1959, the daughter of Bill and Marilyn (Mattews) Ruppel. She married Dale Grob on August 20, 1997 at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas. He survives...

Wilma Irene Ricamore

Wilma Irene Ricamore

Mar 5, 2011

Wilma Irene Ricamore Creal Springs-Wilma Irene Ricamore, 87, of Creal Springs went to meet her Lord at 7:10 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Herrin Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with Reverend Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. Visitation will be...

William E. McDonald

William E. McDonald

Mar 4, 2011

Reverend William E. “Bill” McDonald MARION – Reverend William E. “Bill” McDonald, 79, of Marion, passed away at 11:15 AM, Friday, March 4, 2011 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church in Pittsburg with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock and Reverend David Milburn officiating....

Stacey Rutledge

Stacey Rutledge

Mar 3, 2011

Stacey Renee Rutledge, 40, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 4:15 A.M. at her home surrounded by her loving family. Stacey was born July 22, 1970 in Marion the daughter of Charles and Sharon (McHenry) Fairbanks. She married David Christopher Rutledge on May 27, 1995 in Crab Orchard and together they have shared the last 15 years of...

Edward Brewer Mitchell

Edward Brewer Mitchell

Mar 3, 2011

Edward Brewer Mitchell Marion-Edward B. Mitchell, 80, born to Lawson Edward & Myrtle Irene (Morse) Mitchell went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, March 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara (Lucas) Mitchell; having just celebrated their 60th anniversary on February 4, 2011. They are the Proud Parents of 6 beautiful...

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