Obituaries

Michael Strang

Michael Strang

Mar 1, 2008

Mike Strang MARION-Mike Strang, 40, of Marion passed away at 7:35 PM, Saturday, March 1, 2008 in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Elder Gordon Lambert and Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the...

Larry Arrowood

Larry Arrowood

Feb 29, 2008

Larry Arrowood PAULTON-Larry Arrowood, 52, of Paulton passed away at 6:30 PM, Friday, February 29, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Busby...

Cathy Ann McMurray

Cathy Ann McMurray

Feb 29, 2008

Herrin- Cathy Ann McMurray, 49, of Herrin, passed away at 5:45 PM, Thursday, February 28, 2008 at her home. Cathy was born on August 30, 1958 in Herrin to Aaron & Peggy (Gentry) Ridgeway. She married Thomas McMurray on July 12, 1996 in Freeman Spur. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. McMurray worked as a clerk at the Herrin Gas Mart...

Earl C. McNeely

Earl C. McNeely

Feb 28, 2008

Anna- EARL CHESTER McNEELY, of Anna, IL, passed away at 1:20pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Jonesboro Rehabilitation and Health Center after a long illness. He was 83. "Mac" was born October 22, 1924 in Marion, Illinois to the late Aaron and Elsie McNeely. He served in the Unites States Army and was a Veteran of World War II...

Anna G. Ledford

Anna G. Ledford

Feb 28, 2008

Anna G. Ledford MARION-Anna G. Ledford, 92, of Marion passed away at 1:44 AM, Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Richard G. Mohr officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of...

William H. Halbin

William H. Halbin

Feb 27, 2008

William H. Halbin JOHNSTON CITY-William H. Halbin, 94, of Johnston City passed away at 7:25 P.M., Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Eulogy by Bob Nolen. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until the time of the...

Jack Hayse

Jack Hayse

Feb 27, 2008

Jack Hayse BENTON-Jack Hayse, 84, of Benton passed away at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Michael Neubert officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at...

Richard A. Rushing

Richard A. Rushing

Feb 26, 2008

Marion Richard A. Rushing, 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 9:49 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Rushing was born April 13, 1928 the son of Oda Cane & Mary Ella (Fincher) Rushing in Metropolis. He married Mildred M. Moorman on July 5, 1952 in Metropolis and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until...

Evalena Ollis

Evalena Ollis

Feb 26, 2008

Marion Evalena Ollis, 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 1:05 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Center. Mrs. Ollis was born May 5, 1918 in Williamson County the daughter of Gus & Esta (Kelley) Parrish. She married William L. Ollis on August 18, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri which gave them over 67 years of love together. He preceded...

Harley L. Cutrell

Harley L. Cutrell

Feb 24, 2008

Herrin- Harley L. Cutrell, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 5:30 PM, Saturday, February 23, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Harley was born on March 1, 1928 in Marion to Lee & Nancy Kate (Springheart) Cutrell. He married Evelyn Heggie on July 24, 1982 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Cutrell retired from the Teamsters Union...

Marcella L. Prater

Marcella L. Prater

Feb 18, 2008

Marion Marcella L. Prater, 89, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 7:25 P.M. at Parkway Manor. Marcella was born January 28, 1919 the daughter of Andrew & Amalia (Kohler) Gutek. She married Charles Raymond Prater, Sr. on June 19, 1945 in Streator, Illinois and together they shared over 47 years of marriage until his death on September 11,...

Pete Walker

Pete Walker

Feb 18, 2008

Herrin- Frank Pete Walker, Jr., 66, of Herrin, passed away at 9:00 AM, Monday, February 18, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born on February 8, 1942 in Herrin to Frank & Anna Mae (Whittington) Walker. He married Patricia Diane Wells on November 28, 1981 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Walker worked as...

Danny E. Hoffman

Danny E. Hoffman

Feb 18, 2008

Herrin- DANNY E. HOFFMAN, age 55, of Herrin, passed away at 11:15am on Monday, February 18, 2008 at his residence in Herrin. Danny was born in Winchester, Indiana on June 1, 1953, the son of Warren L. and Mary (Barr) Hoffman. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carterville. Danny was a United States Navy Veteran, having...

Eva M. Bolte

Eva M. Bolte

Feb 16, 2008

Herrin- Eva M. Bolte, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 6:15 PM, Friday, February 15, 2008 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Eva was born on July 27, 1921 in Pulleys Mill, IL to Andrew Jackson Jack & Eva Jane Granny (Robertson) Brown. She was the previous owner of ABC Accounting Service for many years until her heart attack...

Karen M. Chrisley

Karen M. Chrisley

Feb 15, 2008

Karen M. Chrisley MARION - 8220; Karen M. Chrisley, 68, of Marion formerly of Zanesville, Ohio passed away at 6:30 AM, Friday, February 15, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother Steve Ross officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made...

David Kloepfer

David Kloepfer

Feb 15, 2008

Marion David Allen Kloepfer, 52, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 8:51 P.M. at his home in Marion. David was born February 2, 1956 the son of Robert & Janet (Schieder) Kloepfer in Northbrook, Illinois. He was a member of The Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #551. Survivors include: Son Alexander J. Kloepfer of Creal Springs Daughter Robin M....

Paul D. Atkins

Paul D. Atkins

Feb 15, 2008

Marion Paul D. Atkins, 76, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 2:44 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Paul was born February 16, 1931, the son of Harmon C. & Shirley (James) Atkins in Turkey Creek, Kentucky. He married Shelby Jean Hunley on April 16, 1954 in Turkey Creek, Kentucky and together they have shared over 53 years...

Richard L. Allgaier

Richard L. Allgaier

Feb 14, 2008

Marion- RICHARD LEE RICK ALLGAIER, age 74, of Marion, passed away at 9:45pm on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Richard was born in St Louis, MO on December 27, 1929, the son of Lee Lorain and Alice (Webb) Allgaier. He married Jenney A. King in Marion on December 17, 1977. They shared twenty-six years of...

Randall Blumenstock

Randall Blumenstock

Feb 14, 2008

Randall Blumenstock MARION- 8220;Randall Blumenstock, 28, of Marion passed away at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Grange Hall Freewill Baptist Church, south of Marion. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday...

Mattie Elizabeth Terry

Mattie Elizabeth Terry

Feb 13, 2008

Mattie Elizabeth Terry BENTON- 8220;Mattie Elizabeth Terry, 92, of Benton formerly of Goreville passed away at 2:40 PM, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Helia Healthcare Center in Benton. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Gossett officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time...

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