Obituaries
James Edward "Jimmie" Finn
Sep 5, 2009
Herrin- James Edward Jimmie Finn, 78, of Herrin, passed away at 10:35 PM, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Herrin Hospital . Jimmie was born on October 25, 1931 to Herbert Douglas & Virtus Martha (Foster) Finn. He was a music teacher for the Herrin School district for many years prior to his retirement in 1993. He was an accomplished teacher...
John O. Angstmann
Sep 4, 2009
West Frankfort- JOHN OWENS ANGSTMANN, age 84, of West Frankfort, formerly of Marion, passed away at 9:03am on Friday, September 4, 2009 at Frankfort Care Center in West Frankfort, IL. John was born in Chicago on January 11, 1925, the son of Ralph and Ellen (Owens) Angstmann. He married Kathleen Keating in Chicago on October 9, 1954. They shared fifty-four...
Melva Roberts
Sep 3, 2009
Marion Melva D. Roberts, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 7:40 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Melva was born August 5, 1914 in Spillertown the daughter of Joe & Mable (Wheelwright) Dippie. She married Jack Roberts on October 14, 1935 in Marion and together they shared over 38 years of marriage until his death on March 24, 1974....
Clifford Ripley
Sep 3, 2009
Clifford Ripley, age 84, of Marion, passed away at 10:50pm on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Clifford was born November 24, 1924 in Mowequa, Illinois the son of Oscar L. & Nellie (Babbs) Ripley. He married Virginia Mae Edens on November 3, 1947 in Gibson City, Illinois and together they shared over 60 years...
Kiamorra Nicole Hollis
Sep 2, 2009
Kiamorra Nicole Hollis HERRIN–Kiamorra Nicole Hollis, infant daughter of Danyale Myogeto and Akoni Hollis of Herrin passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Herrin City Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Ford officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with their...
Gladys Marie Lucas
Sep 2, 2009
Gladys Marie Lucas MARION-Gladys Marie Lucas, 76 of Waukegan, passed away at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. With respect to her own wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. She was born on Aug. 25, 1933, in Harrisburg. She was preceded...
James C. Walker
Sep 1, 2009
Herrin- JAMES CARL WALKER, age 83, of Herrin, was called Home on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 in Houston, Texas. James was born in Herrin on April 2, 1926, the son of Joe V. and Jane (Mitchell) Walker. He married Carolyn Stotlar in Herrin on February 27, 1948. They have shared sixty-one years of marriage. She survives. James owned JV Walker...
Bruce Alan Tyner
Aug 31, 2009
Marion Bruce Alan Tyner, 63, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 11:28 P.M. at his home in Marion following an eight-month battle with leiomyosarcoma. Bruce was born August 24, 1946 in Carbondale the son of Carl N. Tyner and Mary Lou Bethel Tyner Roberts. When Bruce was two, his father was killed in a mining accident. His mother...
Michael J. Samples
Aug 31, 2009
Marion Michael John Samples, 52, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 8:30 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Michael was born December 4, 1956 in Marion the son of Tom and Virginia (Green) Samples. Michael was a hairstylist at Regis. He was of the Pentecostal Faith and Michael enjoyed making crystal lamps and chandeliers in his spare time....
Mary Frances McCann
Aug 29, 2009
Mary Frances McCann GOREVILLE-Mary Frances McCann, 87, died peacefully at 6:30 AM, Saturday, August 29th at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be at held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Mount Olivet Cemetery Chapel in Chicago, followed by a memorial luncheon for family and friends. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials...
Alene M. Phillips
Aug 27, 2009
Herrin- ALENE M. PHILLIPS, age 90, of Story City, Iowa, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 6:45pm on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Bethany Manor Nursing Home in Story City, Iowa. Alene was born in Johnston City on September 2, 1918, the daughter of Roy and Grace (Peterson) Jennings. She married Harold J. Phillips in Herrin on July 7, 1948....
Mary Theresa Neill
Aug 27, 2009
Marion Mary Theresa Neill, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 3:15 P.M. at her sons home surrounded by her family. Mary was born July 23, 1937 in Chicago, the daughter of Thomas & Norean (Stinson) Murphy. She married George Edward Neill, Sr. on June 25, 1955 in Mississippi and together they shared over 33 years of marriage...
James Howard Byassee
Aug 26, 2009
James Howard Byassee MARION — James Howard Byassee, 94, went home to be with his Lord at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Interment will be next to his wife, Imogene, in...
Dawn Marie Rivers
Aug 25, 2009
Dawn Marie Rivers MARION-Dawn Marie Rivers, 39, of Marion passed away at 3:33 PM, August 25, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services were held at 7:30 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Victor Long officiating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Memorials may be made to...
Anna Mae Murphy
Aug 24, 2009
Anna Mae Murphy MARION-Anna Mae Murphy, 73, of Marion passed away at 6:25 PM, Monday, August 24, 2009 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Schell officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2009...
Paul E. Lannom, Sr.
Aug 24, 2009
Marion Paul E. Lannom, Sr. 71, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 1:15 P.M. at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Paul was born April 27, 1938 in Marion the son of William J. & Pauline (Gamblin) Lannom. He married Alpha Nadine Grant on March 9, 1957 in Wood River and together they have shared...
Joseph Van Roekel
Aug 23, 2009
Joseph Van Roekel MARION-Joseph Van Roekel, 91, of Marion passed away at 8:03 AM, Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Baptist Village of Hugo, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Cindy Bean and Reverend Dan Whitfield officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM,...
John W. Lilly
Aug 21, 2009
John W. Lilly MARION-John W. Lilly, 68, of Marion passed away at 7:15 AM, Friday, August 21, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Zion United Church of Christ in Marion with Reverend John Holst officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, August...
Elmer J. Lother
Aug 20, 2009
Elmer J. “Tiny” Lother MARION-Elmer J. “Tiny” Lother, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:07 AM, Thursday, August 20, 2009 at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 24, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Stan Serati officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the...
Loreta D. Hughes
Aug 17, 2009
Herrin- LORETA D. HUGHES, age 91, of West Frankfort, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 4:08am on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. Loreta was born in Thompsonville on November 3, 1917, the daughter of Rawleigh Hershal and Eva (Huffine) Duckworth. She married Harry W. Hughes on October 6, 1945 in Mt Vernon. They shared fifty-two years...
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