Obituaries

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...

Morgyn Renee Johnson

Morgyn Renee Johnson

Feb 12, 2008

Morgyn Renee Johnson Thompsonville-Morgyn Renee Johnson, Infant daughter of Bryce Patrick Johnson and Sara Jo Hoyle of Thompsonville passed away at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Barnes-Jewish hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 18, 2008 at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Mike Ebert officiating. Those wishing to attend...

Ina M. Nickless

Ina M. Nickless

Feb 11, 2008

Ina M. Nickless MARION-Ina M. Nickless, 92, of Marion passed away at 3:50 PM, Monday, February 11, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, February 15, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jim Claycomb officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service...

Robert A. Giles

Robert A. Giles

Feb 11, 2008

Marion- ROBERT ARTHUR GILES, SR., age 87, of Marion, passed away at 5:45pm on Monday, February 11, 2008 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Robert was born in Herrin on December 25, 1920, the son of John E. and Grace N. (Neifert). He married Mary Katherine Knight on December 27, 1941 at the First Baptist Church in Marion. Together,...

Ronald L. Gibson

Ronald L. Gibson

Feb 10, 2008

Ronald L. Gibson LAKE OF EGYPT-Ronald L. Gibson, 68, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 5:15 AM, Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Mt. Vernon Healthcare Center. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until the time...

Kathryn E. Baggett

Kathryn E. Baggett

Feb 8, 2008

Marion Kathryn E. Baggett, 85 passed away on Friday, February 08, 2008 at 3:50 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Kathryn was born August 24, 1922 the daughter of Gus & Minnie (Volle) Roberts in Golconda, Illinois. She married Guy Baggett on July 14, 1940 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1996. Kathryn was a homemaker and a...

Priscilla Ferguson

Priscilla Ferguson

Feb 8, 2008

Marion Priscilla H. Ferguson, 60 passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:07 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Priscilla was born February 18, 1947 the daughter of John & Mary (Wheeler) Heath in Joliet, Illinois. She married Walter W. (Pete) Ferguson on June 24, 1971 in Carbondale, Illinois and together they have shared the last 36 years of...

Laura Lorraine Thomas

Laura Lorraine Thomas

Feb 7, 2008

Herrin Laura Lorraine Thomas, 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Laura was born November 30, 1930, the daughter of Winston J. & Flora (Gower) Thomas in Marion. She was a homemaker. Laura is survived by her Two Sons Lowell E. Thomas of Herrin and Leo J. Thomas of Pittsburg, Two...

Mary Annette Lewis

Mary Annette Lewis

Feb 7, 2008

Marion Mary Annette Lewis, 53, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 6:13 A.M. at her residence. Mary was born March 21, 1954 in Marion to Barbara Louise Jordan. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: Son Richard D. Lewis, Jr. of Zeigler Daughter Angela Dawn Lewis of Asheville, OH Grandson Kelsey Lewis of Asheville, OH Preceded by her Mother...

Ernest Hansen

Ernest Hansen

Feb 6, 2008

Marion Ernest F. Hansen, 91, went to be with the Lord at 5:52 P.M. on Monday, February 4, 2008 in Parkway Manor in Marion. Ernest was born December 14, 1916 in Wells, Minnesota, the son of Jens Frederik and Anna (Lindblom) Hansen. He married Ruth Mae Dougherty on August 31, 1939 and together they shared over 57 years of marriage...

Ward Wickham

Ward Wickham

Feb 6, 2008

Herrin Ward Wickham, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 1:54 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Ward was born June 8, 1926 the son of Roy & Maude (Googe) Wickham in Herrin. He married Irene Smith on October 30, 1946 in Belleville and together they have shared over 61 years of marriage. She survives in Herrin. Ward was the...

Larry Sullivan

Larry Sullivan

Feb 5, 2008

Larry D. Sullivan GOREVILLE-Larry D. Sullivan, 71, of Goreville passed away at 3:41 PM, Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother Randy Jones, Reverend Jerry Schell, Reverend Jim Cockburn and Reverend Gary Clark officiating. Visitation will...

James Michael Patton

James Michael Patton

Feb 3, 2008

James Michael Patton MARION-James Michael Patton, 47, of Marion passed away at 6:05 AM, Sunday, February 3, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Todd Greiner officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Herrin City Cemetery. Memorials may be made...

Ruby Helen Atnip

Ruby Helen Atnip

Feb 3, 2008

Ruby Helen Atnip MARION-Ruby Helen Atnip, 93, of Marion passed away at 8:13 AM, Sunday, February 3, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Brent Schuetz and Reverend Frankie Starrick officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

Zachary Burks

Zachary Burks

Feb 3, 2008

Herrin- ZACHARY NEIL ALEXANDER BURKS, newborn son of Donald Eugene and Christina Marie (Borcky) Burks, was stillborn at 7:22pm on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He weighed four pounds seven ounces and was seventeen inches long. Zachary is survived by his parents- Donald and Christina Burks of Herrin Maternal Grandfather- David Wayne Borcky of...

James (JB) Burks

James (JB) Burks

Feb 3, 2008

James L. “J.B.” Burks CARTERVILLE- 8220;James “J.B.” Burks, 80, of Carterville formerly of Marion and Carbondale passed away at 11:16 P.M., Sunday, February 3, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 6,...

Audrey Helen Cagle

Audrey Helen Cagle

Feb 2, 2008

Audrey Helen Cagle MARION-Audrey Helen Cagle, 88, of Marion passed away at 10:30 PM, Saturday, February 2, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Schell officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, February 4, 2008 at the funeral home....

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