Obituaries
W.D. "Jack" Cox
Jun 7, 2008
Crab Orchard W.D. Jack Cox, 82, of Memphis, TN formerly of Crab Orchard, died June 4, 2008 at Memphis Baptist Hospital after suffering a stroke on May 23rd. Jack was born September 5, 1925 in Marion the son of Roy and Mamie (Stahlhut) Cox. He married Helen Turner on September 8, 1945 and together they have shared over 62 years...
Bess Miller
Jun 7, 2008
Bess Miller MARION- Bess Miller, 94, of Marion passed away at 8:55 AM, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Victor Long officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, June 9, 2008...
Mary Louise Sherertz
Jun 5, 2008
Mary Louise Sherertz, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 05, 2008 at 4:30 A.M. at Whispering Oaks in Marion. Mary was born November 27, 1923 the daughter of Troy A. & Nancy Jane (Hayes) Sherertz in Pittsburg. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Chapter #250 of Eastern Star. For over 33 years she worked as...
Helen I. Hudgens
Jun 4, 2008
Helen I. Hudgens, 97, passed away Monday, June 2, 2008 at 10:50 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Helen was born in Pittsburg, Illinois on March 9, 1911 to Louis and Elva (Owens) Stroud and spent her early years in that area on the family farm. She remembered riding on the one seat of the family buggy and walking to...
Brenda Kay Gregge
Jun 3, 2008
Brenda Kay Gregge, 64 passed away at 6:20pm on Monday, June 2, 2008 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born June 21, 1943 in Williamson County the daughter of Thurman and Hazel (Lindsey) Gregge. She was a retired LPN and a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include: Sister Marian Triplett of Herrin Several nieces and nephews Preceded by her...
Margret Carlile
Jun 3, 2008
Margret Alice Carlile, 69, passed away on Monday, June 02, 2008 at 11:20 A.M. at her home in Marion. Margret was born May 19, 1939 the daughter of Fred and Abigail (McCarthy) Serviss in West Lafayette, Indiana. She married Thomas Carlile on May 10, 1962 in Watseka, Illinois and together they have shared over 46 years of marriage. Margret was...
Gladys I. Leeper
Jun 3, 2008
Herrin- GLADYS IONE LEEPER, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 9:45am on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at her residence. Gladys was born in West Frankfort, Illinois on January 24, 1920, the daughter of Burke and Daisy (Campbell) Jeralds. She married Harold E. Leeper in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on October 22, 1941. They shared fifty years of marriage, until his...
Delores Jean Jordan
Jun 2, 2008
Delores Jean Jordan, 75, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 7:22 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Delores was born March 15, 1933 the daughter of Orbie & Minnie (Shaw) Tanner in Williamson County. She married Billy Jordan on May 5, 1951 in Marion and together they shared over 44 years of marriage until his death on January 21, 1996....
Ermia Padgett
Jun 2, 2008
Ermia Padgett HERRIN- Ermia Padgett, 88, of Herrin passed away at 2:50 PM., Monday, June 2, 2008 at Friendship Nursing Home in Herrin. In respect with Ermia’s own personal wishes her body will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home is in charge. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; envelopes are available at...
Barney Beard, Jr.
May 30, 2008
Barney Beard, Jr. MARION- Barney Beard, Jr., 78, of Marion passed away at 12:30 AM, Friday, May 30, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Gleason officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June...
Beverly Hernbeck
May 29, 2008
Beverly Hernbeck MARION-Beverly Hernbeck, 67, of Marion passed away at 7:46 PM, Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, June 2, 2008 at the First Apostolic Church in Marion with Reverend R. G. Walls, Reverend Samuel Latta and Reverend Steve Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00...
Cynthia Lynn Hayes
May 29, 2008
Cynthia Lynn Hayes MARION - Cynthia Lynn Hayes, 57, of Marion passed away at 1:27 PM, Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 2, 2008 at Spillertown Baptist Church with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip and Reverend Larry Stewart officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...
Mildred J. Lindsey
May 26, 2008
Mildred J. Lindsey GOREVILLE-Mildred J. Linsdsey, 87, of Goreville passed away at 10:08 AM, Monday, May 26, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Mt. Hebron Church in Goreville with Reverend Kevin McNeely and Reverend Wade Pritchett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...
Marguerite E. Burns
May 25, 2008
Marguerite E. Burns MARION- Marguerite E. Burns, 85, of Marion passed away at 10:23 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2008 Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Mark Hutson officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service...
Gilbert Loren Hanks
May 24, 2008
Gilbert Loren Hanks MARION-Gilbert Loren Hanks, 80, of Marion passed away at 5:05 PM, Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the...
Carl Frederick Varner
May 23, 2008
Carl Frederick Varner MARION-Carl Frederick Varner, 71, of Marion passed away at 6:00 PM, Friday, May 23, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 30, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Chaplain Harold Landwehr officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 29,...
Ingelberg Holm
May 23, 2008
Herrin- INGELBERG HOLM, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 3:30pm on Friday, May 23, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Herrin City Cemetery with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Friends are asked to gather directly at the cemetery. Funeral arrangements conducted by Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. For more...
Albert Franklin James
May 22, 2008
Albert Franklin James MARION- Albert Franklin James, infant son of Richard Kent and Vicki James passed away at 6:30 AM, Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Greg Sutter officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time...
Delois Marie Strunk
May 21, 2008
Delois Marie Strunk, 73, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 3:45 P.M. at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Delois was born December 15, 1934 the daughter of James and Maude (Rector) Corder in Williamson County. She married Virgil E. Strunk, Sr. on February 26, 1954 in Chicago and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. Delois...
Rev. James Johnson
May 21, 2008
Rev. James B. Johnson, 84, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 5:17 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Center. Rev. Johnson was born October 30, 1923 in Carseesco, Mississippi the son of Robert R. & Omelia (Burgess) Johnson. He married Mimoth L. Strunk on August 18, 1943 in San Francisco, California and together they have shared over 64 years...
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