Obituaries
Tonja Kaye Peebels
Jan 31, 2010
Simpson- TONJA KAYE PEEBELS, age 42, of Simpson, IL, passed away at 10:20pm on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Tonja was born in Marion on April 10, 1967, the daughter of Clive Lemasters and Carolyn Owens. She married Scott Peebels in Simpson on May 10, 2009. He survives in Simpson. Tonja was a homemaker. Survivors include-...
Fay Irene Horn
Jan 29, 2010
MARION- FAY IRENE HORN, age 88, of Marion, passed away at 8:15pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at her daughter's residence in Johnston City. Fay was born in Hafer on March 14, 1921, the daughter of Henry and Lonnie (Pennington) Erwin. She married Elmer Theodore Horn in Marion, KY in 1938. He preceded her in death. She later married Louis...
Lora Mae McGinnis
Jan 27, 2010
Herrin- LORA MAE McGINNIS, age 85, of Herrin, passed away at 11:30am on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at her home in Herrin. Lora Mae was born in Herrin on March 12, 1924, the daughter of Walter J. and Bessie (Wagley) Elders. She married James E. McGinnis in Jackson, MO on August 29, 1941. Together, they shared fifty-nine years of marriage....
Altie Lannom
Jan 27, 2010
Herrin Altie Lee Al Lannom, 82, of Herrin formerly of Marion departed this life at 6 A.M. on January 27, 2010 at home with his wife and daughter Sharon by his side. Al was born December 26, 1927 in Johnston City the son of Oscar and Nancy (Chunn) Lannom. He married Betty Nell Durham on January 14, 1947 and she...
Robert Eugene Whitehead
Jan 27, 2010
Creal Springs Robert Eugene Bob Whitehead, 80, of Creal Springs, died on January 26, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bob was born May 9, 1929 in Spillertown the son of Dolph and Sadie (Stroud) Whitehead. He married Maxine Elliott on May 8, 1953. They have resided in Creal Springs, had four children and shared 56 years of marriage. He...
Karen A. McGee
Jan 27, 2010
Karen A. McGee MARION-Karen A. McGee, 67, passed away at 5:45 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tim Blankenship officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service on Saturday at...
Iretta Wilkins
Jan 26, 2010
Iretta F. Wilkins MARION-Iretta F. Wilkins, 84, of Marion passed away at 11:35 AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Mike Hood and Reverend Kevin Carrothers officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, January...
James Wendell Thompson
Jan 26, 2010
James Wendell Thompson MARION-James Wendell Thompson, 80, of Marion passed away at 6:25 AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on...
Gerald Barton
Jan 26, 2010
Gerald L. Barton KARNAK-Gerald L. Barton, 59, of Karnak passed away at 3:35 PM, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. With respect with Gerald’s own personal wishes his body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family. Memorials may be...
Emma J. Matlock
Jan 25, 2010
Emma J. Matlock MARION-Emma J. Matlock, 58, of Marion passed away at 8:25 PM, Monday, January 25, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Stan Serati officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Rose Hill...
William "Bill" Calcaterra
Jan 23, 2010
Herrin- William Bill Calcaterra, 86, of Herrin, peacefully passed away at 11:42 AM, Friday, January 22, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Bill was born on February 4, 1923 in Herrin to Charles & Antoinette (Gualdoni) Calcaterra. He married the love of his life, Frances Calliss Hamilton on April 15, 1978 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Bill proudly served 20 years...
Kenneth J. Martin
Jan 23, 2010
Kenneth J. Martin LAKE OF EGYPT-Kenneth J. Martin, 78, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 9:20 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. There will be no visitation. Blue...
Kathleen McElroy
Jan 23, 2010
Kathleen McElroy LAKE OF EGYPT-Kathleen McElroy, 85, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 1:23 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Private graveside services will be held at Ashley Cemetery in Ashley, Illinois. She will be buried next to her husband, Zenas McElroy. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family...
Dorothy M. Campbell
Jan 21, 2010
Dorothy M. “Dot” Campbell MARION-Dorothy M. “Dot” Campbell, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:10 AM, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. To accommodate family travel funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the...
Mary DeMonsi
Jan 20, 2010
Mary DeMonsi, 96, of Marion passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 8:54 A.M. at Parkway Manor in Marion. Mary was born June 21, 1913 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of Thomas & Anastasia (Kuchar) Ornawka. She married Frank DeMonsi on October 23, 1937 in New Jersey and together they have shared over 72 years of marriage. Mary...
Darrel Rex Boaz
Jan 18, 2010
Darrel Rex Boaz MARION-Darrel Rex Boaz, 54, of Marion passed away at 6:45 PM, Monday, January 18, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kevin McNeely officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of the service on Thursday at...
S. Louise Lee
Jan 18, 2010
S. Louise Lee, 89, of Herrin passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:20 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Louise was born August 24, 1920 in Oil City, LA the daughter of James L. & M. Lucille (Crain) McElroy. She first married Thomas VanZandt then married Ira W. Grant and Jerry Lee, they all have preceded her in...
Kenneth Miller
Jan 18, 2010
Kenneth Miller MARION-Kenneth Miller, 66, of Marion passed away at 10:31 PM, Monday, January 18, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Darrell Wimberly officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 21, 2010 at...
Darrell G. Helsley
Jan 18, 2010
Herrin- DARRELL G. HELSLEY, age 69, of Herrin, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Darrell was born on February 2, 1940 in West Frankfort, IL, the son of Walter and Lula Belle (Todd) Helsley. He married Jessie Brandon in Herrin on February 2, 1980. She survives in Herrin. Darrell was a member of Southern Illinois Worship...
Paul Michael Deaton
Jan 17, 2010
Paul Michael Deaton, 38, of Royalton passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1:09 A.M. at his home. Paul was born December 1, 1971 the son of Mike & Gloria (Emery) Deaton in Marion. He married Tracy Walker on July 4, 2003 in Carterville and she survives in Royalton. He worked for Short Brothers Construction and he was a...
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