Obituaries

Michael Jason Schweitzer

Michael Jason Schweitzer

May 21, 2008

Michael J. Schwietzer, 35, of Talent, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in a single vehicle accident on mountainous highway 3 between Yreka and Ft. Jones, California. He was returning to his Talent home after work on his Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle. Michael was born on March 17, 1973 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Frank and Flora Schweitzer....

Mary J. Branca

Mary J. Branca

May 19, 2008

Herrin- Mary J. Branca, 84, of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 AM, Monday, May 19, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on November 20, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Sam & Angeline (Pagano) Russo. She married John G. Branca on April 30, 1949 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2001. Mrs. Branca was a...

Michael Ray Dunning

Michael Ray Dunning

May 19, 2008

Herrin- Michael Ray Dunning, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 9:35 AM, Saturday, May 17, 2008 at his home in Herrin. Michael was born on September 18, 1953 in Herrin to Paul & Rosanna (Denison) Dunning. He worked at Bryan Furniture in Herrin. Survivors include- Daughter- Shara Rushing of Marion Daughter & son in law- Shana & Adam Green of...

Harm D. Hovenga

Harm D. Hovenga

May 17, 2008

Herrin- HARM DALE HOVENGA, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 4:30am on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at his home. Harm was born on October 11, 1928 in Butler County, Iowa, the son of Sweer and Nellie (Abbas) Hovenga. He married Marian Hinders in Clarksville, Iowa on December 6, 1950. Together, they shared fifty-seven years of marriage. She preceded him...

Mary Ruth Smart

Mary Ruth Smart

May 17, 2008

Mary “Ruth” Smart Mary “Ruth” Smart, age 84, of Marion, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2:10 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Bob Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Patrick Curl

Patrick Curl

May 15, 2008

Herrin- Patrick Curl, 49, of Carbondale, passed away at 9:23 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Pat was born on March 17, 1959 in Chicago to Henry & Margaret (Huth) Curl. He worked as a press operator for twenty years at Maytag in Herrin. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...

Charles M. Eldridge

Charles M. Eldridge

May 14, 2008

Charles M. Eldridge, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 5:40 P.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Center. Charles was born December 29, 1920 the son of Charles R. & Cora (Stearns) Eldridge in Herrin. He married Violet Hellberg on May 4, 1943 in Vermont, Illinois and they have been blessed with 65 years of marriage. Charles retired from...

Blanche Leona Roberts

Blanche Leona Roberts

May 13, 2008

Blanche Leona Roberts MARION-Blanche Roberts, 83, of Marion passed away at 2:14 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Greg Gibbs officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be...

E. Tim Roland

E. Tim Roland

May 12, 2008

E. Tim Roland JOHNSTON CITY- E. Tim Roland, 59, of Johnston City passed away at 8:26 AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Ezra Church of God in West Frankfort with Brother Tommy Dryden officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until...

Jessica JoAnn Dunaway

Jessica JoAnn Dunaway

May 12, 2008

Carterville- JESSICA JoANN DUNAWAY, age 30, of Carterville, passed away at 8:00am on Monday, May 12, 2008 at her home in Carterville. A memorial service will be held at noon on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Ramsey Christian Church in Ramsey, Illinois. A time of gathering will be held one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Johnson-Hughes...

Gus Laverne Johnson

Gus Laverne Johnson

May 12, 2008

Gus Laverne Johnson MARION-Gus Laverne Johnson, 72, of Marion passed away at 8:30 AM, Monday 12, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother Tommy Monroe officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the funeral...

Ted W. Harris

Ted W. Harris

May 12, 2008

Herrin- Theodore W. Ted Harris, 44, of Herrin, passed away at 7:39 AM, Saturday, May 10, 2008 at his home. Theodore was born on April 22, 1964 in Cleveland, OH to Theodore William & Loudean (Taylor) Harris. He formerly worked as a cook at Cardinal Health Care in Energy & Thorntons Market in Herrin. He was of protestant faith. Ted...

Mary M. Vansaghi

Mary M. Vansaghi

May 12, 2008

Herrin- Mary M. Vansaghi, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 5:15 AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at her home in Herrin. Mary was born on December 9, 1915 in Herrin (at the same house she passed away in) to Caesar & Gina (Zoyia) Vansaghi. When she was younger she translated books for the blind and cleaned houses. During WWII she...

Connie Diane Boaz

Connie Diane Boaz

May 11, 2008

Connie Diane Boaz MARION - Connie Diane Boaz, 56, of Marion passed away at 3:50 PM, Sunday, May 11, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May...

Carolyn Sue Webb

Carolyn Sue Webb

May 10, 2008

Carolyn Sue Webb JOHNSTON CITY-Carolyn Sue Webb, 60, of Johnston City passed away at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 10, 2008 in South Fulton, Tennessee. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 18, 2008 at County Line Cemetery in Creal Springs with Robert Dale Webb officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet...

George A. Stearns

George A. Stearns

May 10, 2008

Herrin- GEORGE A. STEARNS, age 65, of Herrin, passed away at 3:15am on Sunday, May 10, 2008 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. George was born in Granite City on June 12, 1942, the son of Kenneth Adam and Suzie (Pelvan) Stearns. He made Malone's Taffy and sold at various carnivals. George was also a Salvation Army bell ringer. He was...

Ralph Bell

Ralph Bell

May 8, 2008

Marion- Ralph Bell, 86, of Marion, passed away at 8:20 AM, Thursday, May 8, 2008 at his home in Marion. Ralph was born on December 8, 1921 in Thompsonville to Charles & Maggie (Beers) Bell. He married Genevieve Newton on August 30, 1924 in Cape Girardeau, MO. She preceded him in death on April 26, 1986. Mr. Bell proudly served...

Norma Mae Watts

Norma Mae Watts

May 7, 2008

Marion Norma Mae Watts, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 3:18 A.M. at her home. Norma was born Jan 22, 1924 the daughter of Carney Ray & Nellie Houston (Bridwell) Owens in Springfield. She married Dean Watts on July 2, 1956 in Uika, Mississippi and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. Norma worked with...

Elzia  Fallin

Elzia Fallin

May 4, 2008

Elzia “Ed“ Fallin MARION - 8220;Elzia “Ed” Fallin, 72, of Marion passed away at 6:50 AM, Sunday, May 4, 2008 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Duck River Baptist Church in Holly Pond, Alabama. Visitation will be from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at the Hanceville Funeral Home in Hanceville, Alabama. Local visitation will...

Larry Burns

Larry Burns

May 3, 2008

Larry Burns MARION-Larry Burns, 44, of Marion passed away at 8:18 AM, Saturday, May 3, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Odd Fellows...

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