Obituaries

Jane L. Patterson

Jane L. Patterson

Dec 19, 2007

Jane L. Patterson GOREVILLE- 8220;Jane L. Patterson, 86, of Goreville passed away at 10:59 AM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Mrs. Patterson’s wishes were to be cremated with burial at a later date in Lakebank Cemetery in Lathan, Illinois next to her husband. There will be no local services. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family...

Alice Marie Donelson

Alice Marie Donelson

Dec 17, 2007

Alice Marie Donelson Creal Springs-Alice Marie Donelson, 74, of Creal Springs passed away at 11:53 PM, Monday, December 17, 2007 at her home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 21, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Todd Greiner officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2007...

Gregory Dean Rothschild

Gregory Dean Rothschild

Dec 14, 2007

Gregory Dean Rothschild PITTSBURG-Gregory Dean Rothschild, 44, of Pittsburg passed away at 5:43 PM, Friday, December 14, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Steve Higgs officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 17, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial...

Aletha King

Aletha King

Dec 14, 2007

Marion Aletha M. King, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 9:10 P.M. at Whispering Oaks. Aletha was born August 1, 1924 the daughter of Charles & Eva (Cooper) Jack. She married Earl King on May 6, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri and together they were blessed with over 58 years of marriage until his death on December...

Janet Kay

Janet Kay

Dec 14, 2007

Herrin- Janet Clare Ament Kay, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 4:50 PM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Janet was born on April 20, 1939 in Herrin to Carlyle & Mae Kelly (Pace) Ament. Janet worked many years as a licensed practical nurse at various hospitals and nursing homes and for Dr. Fine in Herrin. She obtained her...

Roy King

Roy King

Dec 12, 2007

Marion Roy J. King, 61, died on Monday December 10, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at his home. Roy was born September 11, 1946 in Urbana, Illinois the son of Roy James & Mary Aleen (Kimble) King. He married Elizabeth Thompson on August 23, 1982 in Marion and she preceded him in death on October 20, 1996. Roy proudly served during...

Harold Dees

Harold Dees

Dec 9, 2007

Harold Dees MARION-Harold Dees, 77, of Marion passed away at 1:55 AM, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Tirey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at...

Kathleen Cash

Kathleen Cash

Dec 8, 2007

Bush- KATHLEEN CASH, age 87, of Lancaster, CA, formerly of Bush, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster, CA. Kathleen was born in Bush on November 5, 1920, one of nine siblings. Her parents were Verbia and Jesse James Hester. Survivors include Two Sons and Daughters-In-Law- Richard L. and Dorothy Lathrop...

Robert John Allen Krivanko

Robert John Allen Krivanko

Dec 7, 2007

Robert John Allen Krivanko MARION- Robert John Allen Krivanko, 76, of Marion passed away at 7:40 AM, Friday, December 7, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 10, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ralph Brandon officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time...

Randy D. Jack

Randy D. Jack

Dec 7, 2007

Randy D. Jack MARION-Randy Jack, 54, of Marion passed away at 12:33 A.M. Friday, December 7, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tim Jeralds and Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from Noon until 2:00 PM, Sunday,...

Freda Ruth Chaney

Freda Ruth Chaney

Dec 5, 2007

Freda Ruth Chaney MARION-Freda Ruth Chaney, 84, of Marion passed away at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Donald Eberhart officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 until time of the service...

James H. Clark

James H. Clark

Dec 2, 2007

Marion James H. Clark 87, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 12:28 P.M. at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. James was born December 1, 1920 the son of Hearsley and Margaret (Greeney) Clark in Pittsburg. He was raised by his grandfather John Greeney. James was united in marriage to Lois Mae Kelton on March 11, 1939 in Cape...

Rosemary Berkel Crisp

Rosemary Berkel Crisp

Dec 2, 2007

Marion Rosemary Berkel Crisp, a noted business leader, womens healthcare activist, philanthropist and mother of six children died Saturday, December 1, 2007, surrounded by her loving family, after a 12-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Crisp was recently honored by Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) with its prestigious Inspiring Women of Achievement Award in...

Wendell L. Rice

Wendell L. Rice

Dec 1, 2007

Johnston City- Wendell L. Rice, 74, of Johnston City, passed away peacefully after a short but courageous battle with cancer at 7:58 PM, Friday, November 30, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wendell was born on September 11, 1933 in Herrin to Clyde & Aileen (McNeill) Rice. He graduated from Herrin High School in 1951. He married...

William L. "Bill" Mason

William L. "Bill" Mason

Dec 1, 2007

Colp- William L. Bill Mason, age 64, of Colp, died at 3:35pm on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at his home in Colp. William was born in Herrin on July 30, 1943, the son of William and Marie (Yancy) Mason. He served his country while enlisted in the United States Army Reserve. After his discharge he came home and worked as...

Sheryl Joan Needham-Forrest

Sheryl Joan Needham-Forrest

Nov 30, 2007

Sheryl Joan Needham-Forrest MARION-Sheryl Joan Needham-Forrest, 48, of Marion passed away at 11:08 AM, Friday, November 30, 2007 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Lingle officiating. Visitation will be from noon until time of the service on Saturday. Private...

Vern Blume

Vern Blume

Nov 28, 2007

Vern Blume MARION - 8220; Vern Blume, 60, of Marion passed away at 2:00 AM, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in Pittsboro, Indiana. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 3, 2007 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Tim Goodman officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, Monday, December 3, 2007 at Blue...

Ronald D. Watson

Ronald D. Watson

Nov 27, 2007

Marion Ronald Duane Watson, 54, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 3:30 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ron was born January 12, 1953 in Gary, Indiana the son of Clayborn & Shirley (Johnson) Watson. He is survived by: Father Clayborn Watson of Las Vegas, NV Two Sons; Jeff Watson of Demotte, IN Matthew Watson of New Castle,...

David Dell Barlett

David Dell Barlett

Nov 26, 2007

Carbondale- DAVID DELL BARLETT, age 60, of Carbondale, passed away at 2:25pm on Monday, November 26, 2007 at his home. David was born in Princeton, Indiana on January 30, 1947, the son of Harold J. and Donna Frances (Karr) Barlett. He married Rachael J. Ward on September 1, 1973, in Jackson County. Together, they have shared 34 years of marriage....

Della Patrick

Della Patrick

Nov 26, 2007

HERRIN - Della (Butterio) Patrick, 76, died at 11:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, in Herrin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin, with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will be in San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at the...

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