Obituaries

David Dunning

David Dunning

Apr 5, 2010

Marion David L. Dunning, 67, of Marion passed away on Monday, April 05, 2010 at 12:01 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. David was born December 16, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan the son of Leslie H. & Loyal (Hudson) Dunning. He was a member of the Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. David is survived by: Two Sons; Todd Eric Dunning and...

Walter Lee Upchurch

Walter Lee Upchurch

Apr 5, 2010

Herrin- Walter Lee Upchurch, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 10:52 PM, Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home. Walter was born on May 7, 1926 in Clifford to Walter & Ethel (Casey) Upchurch. He married Marie Odle on November 8, 2000 in Crossville, TN. She survives of Herrin. He was a veteran of the Korean War while enlisted in...

Martha Lou "Mart" Edds-Davis

Martha Lou "Mart" Edds-Davis

Apr 3, 2010

Creal Springs- Martha Lou Mart Edds-Davis, 69, of Creal Springs, passed away at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 2, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Mart was born on August 12, 1940 in Stonefort to Arley Ray & Edna Marie (Teal) Buckner. She married Bradley L. Davis and he preceded her in death on February 25, 1991. Mart worked at...

Everett L Hilliard

Everett L Hilliard

Apr 2, 2010

Everett L. Hilliard MARION-Everett L. Hilliard, 67, of Marion passed away at 1:44 AM, Friday, April 2, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Entombment services were held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 3, 2010 at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Energy. Military rites were held at the cemetery by VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and the...

Ruble Pierce

Ruble Pierce

Apr 2, 2010

Marion Ruble Pierce, 94, of Marion passed away on Friday, April 02, 2010 at 4:38 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Ruble was born October 19, 1915 in Lowes, Kentucky the daughter of William E. & Jewell (Burchard) Barriger. She married James Lowe on December 28, 1935 in Metropolis and he preceded her in death, she later married Jackson Pierce in Corinth,...

Nanette Kathleen Steward

Nanette Kathleen Steward

Apr 2, 2010

Nanette Kathleen Steward MARION-Nanette Kathleen Steward, 58, of Marion, passed away at 7:45 PM, Friday, April 2, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family. With respect with her personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are available...

Patricia A. Emery

Patricia A. Emery

Apr 1, 2010

Patricia A. Emery MARION–Patricia A. Emery, 63, of Marion, passed away at 7:37 PM, Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be at 3:30 PM, Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Schell officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until the time of the service on...

Katie Macri

Katie Macri

Mar 31, 2010

Herrin- KATIE MACRI, age 97, of Herrin, passed away at 9:00am on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information, or to view the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com

Elvin D. Hewlett

Elvin D. Hewlett

Mar 31, 2010

Elvin D. “Al” Hewlett MARION-Elvin D. “Al” Hewlett, 72, of Marion, passed away at 11:59 AM, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. In accordance with his personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Cancer...

Erna Louise Jennings

Erna Louise Jennings

Mar 30, 2010

Erna Louise Jennings MARION-Erna Louise Jennings, 93, of Marion passed away at 6:50 AM, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Louis Fluck officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of the service on Thursday. Burial will be...

Liston "Cicero" Jones

Liston "Cicero" Jones

Mar 30, 2010

Herrin- LISTON CICERO JONES, age 86, of Herrin, soared on the wind to the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday March 29, 2010 at 12:32pm. Cicero was born in Herrin on October 15, 1923, the son of Jasper Green and Ida (Sparks) Jones. He married Judy Hunter on August 11, 1961 at the Johnston City First Baptist Church. She...

Hilda "Jane" Murray

Hilda "Jane" Murray

Mar 28, 2010

West Frankfort- Hilda Jane Murray, 84, of West Frankfort, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at her daughters home in West Frankfort. Jane was born on April 24, 1925 in Cambria to Israel & Gettie (Hampton) Waldron. She married Ralph Murray in 1931. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1989. Mrs. Murray was retired having formerly worked...

Eva Flo Summers

Eva Flo Summers

Mar 27, 2010

Marion Eva Flo Summers, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 3:27 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Eva was born August 4, 1928 in Glendale, Illinois the daughter of Willie & Lillian (Butler) Wells. She married Gene Summers on January 15, 1960 in Herrin and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1975. She attended 3rd...

Jerry Davis

Jerry Davis

Mar 26, 2010

Jerry L. Davis, 68, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:01 A.M. at his home. Jerry was born August 24, 1941 in Pulleys Mill the son of Willard & Edna (Rodgers) Davis. Jerry spent his working years operating heavy equipment dozers and backhoes. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #318. He enjoyed fishing and was...

Marie Mason

Marie Mason

Mar 26, 2010

Herrin- MARIE MASON, age 89, of Herrin, passed away at 12:00pm on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Marie was born in Herrin on November 4, 1920, the daughter of Leo and Guss (Berry) Yancey. She married William Mason in Kentucky in 1938. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1970. Mrs. Mason was...

Thomas M. Hall

Thomas M. Hall

Mar 25, 2010

Marion- THOMAS M. HALL, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 1:22pm on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Thomas was born on June 12, 1928 in Freeman Spur, the son of Otto and Beatrice (Chandler) Hall. He married Carmen Glenn in Herrin on July 24, 1948, She survives in Marion. Survivors include his wife-...

William C. "Bill" "Papa" Woodis

William C. "Bill" "Papa" Woodis

Mar 25, 2010

William C. Bill Woodis, 64, of Herrin, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at his home. Bill was born on December 21, 1945 in Herrin to Roy & Nelma (Price) Woodis. He married Karen Ashoff on January 20, 1968 in Herrin. Together they shared forty two years. She survives of Herrin. Bill was a Veteran having served honorably in the...

Esther Mae Knickerbocker

Esther Mae Knickerbocker

Mar 24, 2010

Esther Mae Knickerbocker MARION-Esther Mae Knickerbocker, 77, of Marion passed away at 9:54 PM, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM, until the time of the service...

Donna M. Bigler

Donna M. Bigler

Mar 24, 2010

Herrin- DONNA M. (PRATHER) BIGLER, age 67, of Herrin, passed away at 10:18am on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at her home in Herrin. Donna was born in Herrin on October 25, 1942, the daughter of Romel Shorty and Lillian (Jacob) Prather. She was retired from the assembly line at Aisen. Survivors include her mother- Lillian Prather of Herrin, IL Son-...

Virginia Moore

Virginia Moore

Mar 24, 2010

Marion Virginia L. Dorothy Moore, 85, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:50 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Virginia was born July 4, 1924. Her parents were Edward & Stella White. She married Loren Moore on September 6, 1941 in Missouri and together they have been blessed with over 68 years of marriage. He survives...

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