Obituaries

Alice L. Mays

Alice L. Mays

May 1, 2008

Herrin- ALICE L. MAYS, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 10:18pm on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Alice was born in Reynoldsville, IL in Union County on January 9, 1920, the daughter of Jess M. and Mary Jane (Orr) Switzer. She married Everett S. Mays in Marion on February 4, 1948. They shared...

Billy Mason

Billy Mason

May 1, 2008

Herrin- William S. Billy Mason, 38, of Herrin, died at 10:52 PM, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at St. Louis University Hospital. Billy was born on July 11, 1969 in Herrin to William L. & Bonnie (Hewlett) Mason. Billy was a graduate of Herrin High School and attained degrees and certificates from John A. Logan & Vocation Technical Institute. Billy was...

Helen Strobel

Helen Strobel

May 1, 2008

Marion Helen Strobel, 77, of Sebring, Florida formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Sebring. Helen was born August 8, 1930 the daughter of Karl and Mattie (Odum) Wallace in Harrisburg. She married Amos Strobel on November 7, 1948 in Harrisburg and together they have shared over 59 years of marriage. She was a homemaker, a...

Anna Mae Jones

Anna Mae Jones

May 1, 2008

Anna Mae Jones MARION- 8220;Anna Mae Jones, 79, of Marion passed away at 10:45 AM, Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2008 at Paul’s Chapel Baptist Church in Marion with Pastor Virgil Walton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service...

Lester L. Lindsey

Lester L. Lindsey

May 1, 2008

Marion Lester L. Lindsey, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 6:05 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lester was born September 14, 1933 the son of Charles & Nellie (Walker) Lindsey in Union County. He was a member of Lemasters Chapel in Scottsboro. Survivors include: Nephews: Bennie Little of Johnston City, Carroll Cook, Terry Lindsey, Rodney Lindsey,...

Mary Bartleson

Mary Bartleson

Apr 29, 2008

Mary Ellen Bartleson, 74, passed away peacefully in her home on April 19, 2008. She was born April 3, 1934 in Vamoosa, Oklahoma the daughter of James Lloyd & Nellie (Burks) Hightower. She married Robert W. Bartleson on December 22, 1956 at the First Baptist Church in Metropolis. They had one son, Robert Kris Bartleson, who was born March 4,...

Fred Wayne Roberts

Fred Wayne Roberts

Apr 27, 2008

Fred W. Roberts MARION- Fred W. Roberts, 77, of Marion passed away at 11:45 AM., Sunday, April 27, 2008 at his residence. 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. Military...

Gerry Throgmorton

Gerry Throgmorton

Apr 26, 2008

Carterville- Geraldine Gerry Throgmorton, 80, of Carterville, passed away at 2:46 PM, Friday, April 25, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Geraldine was born on February 11, 1928 in Energy to Robert Lee & Emma Minnie (Rosenberger) Snider. She married Norman Throgmorton, Jr. on May 21, 1947 in Murphysboro. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1997. Gerry formerly worked at...

Lowell Wayne Travelstead

Lowell Wayne Travelstead

Apr 25, 2008

Lowell Wayne Travelstead, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11:25 A.M. at his home. Lowell was born May 24, 1920 the son of Walter Wayne & Bessie (Sims) Travelstead in Creal Springs. He married Betty June Owens on May 10, 1947 and together they have shared almost 61 years of marriage. Lowell was a Sergeant in the...

Christina K. Baker-Whitehead

Christina K. Baker-Whitehead

Apr 25, 2008

Christina K. Baker-Whitehead MARION- 8220;Christina K. Baker-Whitehead, 24, of Marion passed away at 10:12 PM, Friday, April 25, 2008 in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Eddie Donelson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, April 28, 2008 at the funeral...

Pauline Thompson

Pauline Thompson

Apr 25, 2008

Pauline Thompson CREAL SPINGS-Pauline Thompson, 78, of Creal Springs passed away at 4:50 AM, Friday, April 25, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, April 28, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, April 27, 2008...

Nore Lee Smith

Nore Lee Smith

Apr 25, 2008

Nora Lee Smith GOREVILLE-Nora Lee Smith, 83, of Goreville passed away at 9:45 AM, Friday, 25, 2008 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with Father Richard Mohr officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, April 28, 2008 at Blue Funeral...

Aubray Ray Chapman

Aubray Ray Chapman

Apr 24, 2008

Aubray Ray Chapman GOREVILLE-Aubray Ray Chapman, 76, of Goreville passed away at 3:30 AM, Thursday, April 24, 2008 Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Southern Illinois Worship Center in Herrin with Brother Fred Wilson officiating. Blue funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Mr....

Carl Harvel

Carl Harvel

Apr 22, 2008

Herrin- CARL HARVEL, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 8:50pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at his home in Herrin. Carl was born in Cambria, IL, the son of Elmer and Edna (Williams) Harvel. He married Doris Beasley in Herrin on April 29, 1955. They have shared fifty-two years of marriage. Doris survives in Herrin. Carl attended White Ash...

Phyllis Pohlers

Phyllis Pohlers

Apr 21, 2008

Phyllis M. Pohlers, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 1:52 P.M. at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Phyllis was born February 23, 1923 in Joliet the daughter of Ben & Bernice (Hershburger) Morris. She married John Pohlers on March 12, 1948 in Joliet and together they have shared over 60 years of marriage. Phyllis was a homemaker...

Lucille Apokas

Lucille Apokas

Apr 21, 2008

Herrin- Lucille Apokas, 85, of Herrin, formerly of Sesser, passed away at 2:00 PM< Friday, April 18, 2008 at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy. Lucille was born on December 14, 1922. Survivors include- Guardian- Jeff Ohlson of Anna Staff and residents of Helia Healthcare in Energy She was preceded in death by her parents and brother- John Apokas. A graveside...

Emilee Montgomery

Emilee Montgomery

Apr 19, 2008

Herrin- Emilee Ann Montgomery, 3months, infant daughter of Barbi Ventura & Nickolas Montgomery, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 6:58 AM, Saturday, April 19, 2008 at her home. Emilee was born on January 15, 2008 in Carbondale to Barbi Ventura & Nickolas Montgomery of Herrin. Emilee was a special gift from God to her parents and family. Emilee was...

Helen Hellberg

Helen Hellberg

Apr 19, 2008

Helen Hellberg MARION - 8220; Helen Hellberg, 83, of Marion passed away at 4:00 AM, Saturday, April 19, 2008 at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Reverend Donnie Colson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2008 from 5:00PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home....

Lola M. Caliper

Lola M. Caliper

Apr 17, 2008

Colp- LOLA M. (COX) CALIPER, 93 years of age, wife of the former Mayor of Colp and owner of Caliper Plumbing and Heating, died at 4:20am on Thursday, April 17, 2008 peacefully in her home. Lola was born September 14, 1914 in Williamson County, the daughter of Miles and Lucinda (Baker) Cox. She married Frank Caliper on June 16, 1935...

James (Jim) Moravec

James (Jim) Moravec

Apr 16, 2008

James (Jim) Dennis Moravec, 53 passed away on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 10:26 P.M. at the VA Medical Center. James was born July 16, 1954 the son of James & Ressie (Williams) Moravec in Chicago, Illinois. James served in the Reserves for 1 year and Army for 5 years after joining at the age of seventeen. He met his...

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