Obituaries

Evan Joseph de Mello

Evan Joseph de Mello

Oct 4, 2007

Evan Joseph de Mello MARION-Evan Joseph de Mello, 4, of Marion passed away at 8:10 PM, Thursday, October 4, 2007 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital surrounded by his family, nurses and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dan Boyd and Reverend R. G. Walls...

James Ray Williams

James Ray Williams

Oct 3, 2007

Marion James Ray Williams, 64, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11:15 A.M. at his home. James was born July 12, 1943 in Urbana the son of Charles E. Williams & Katherine (McQueen) Wardlow. He married Janet Kobel on December 8, 1963 in Champaign and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. She survives in Marion. James...

Dorothy E. Jones

Dorothy E. Jones

Oct 2, 2007

Pittsburg- DOROTHY EMMA JEAN JONES, age 82, of Pittsburg, passed away at 5:05am on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Dorothy was born in Marion on January 9, 1925, the daughter of Stella (Conley) and George Smith. She married Albert Leon Varner in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1944. She later married Lavern Jones...

Joan H. Farren

Joan H. Farren

Oct 2, 2007

Joan H. Farren GOREVILLE - Joan H. Farren, 58, of Goreville passed away at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 4, 2007 at...

Mary I. Franklin

Mary I. Franklin

Oct 2, 2007

Marion- MARY IDA (MURROW) FRANKLIN, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 3:55pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mary was born in Marion on February 12, 1921, the daughter of Joseph Howard and Ruby Jane (Schafer) Murrow. She married Raymond Franklin in Marion on November 2, 1936. He preceded her in death on...

Kaey'den Layne Ray Jordan

Kaey'den Layne Ray Jordan

Oct 1, 2007

Marion- Kaeyden Layne Ray Jordan, 35 weeks, of Marion passed away at 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Sparta Community Hospital. Kaeyden was born on September 27, 2007 at 7:00 PM in Sparta to Kacie Jordan of Marion. He was the love of her life and the apple of her eye. Survivors include- Mother- Kacie Jordan of Marion Maternal...

Gertie Caroline Craig

Gertie Caroline Craig

Oct 1, 2007

Marion Gertie Caroline Craig, 92, of Marion, formerly of Johnson County, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 10:05 A.M. at her home in Marion. Gertie was born September 4, 1915 in Tunnel Hill the daughter of Charles Edward & Nancy T. (Webb) Lamphere. She married William Dowell Craig on July 1, 1933...

William Kenneth Jenkins

William Kenneth Jenkins

Oct 1, 2007

Pittsburg William K. Jenkins, 77, peacefully passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the family farm. Kenneth was born in Williamson County the son of Winfield Scott & Gussie (Lollar) Jenkins. He married Wanda Jewel Sanders in Marion on June 3, 1955 and together they shared 43 years together, she passed away on March 23, 1999....

Clara L. Morris

Clara L. Morris

Sep 30, 2007

Johnston City- Clara L. Morris, 86, of Johnston City, passed away at 12:30 PM, Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Clara was born on July 23, 1921 in Williamson County to Bertie & Minnie Mae (Hicks) Fox. She married Earl Morris on September 16, 1939 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on July...

Lyle Ray Copher

Lyle Ray Copher

Sep 30, 2007

Lyle Ray Copher MARION-Lyle Ray Copher, 77, of Marion passed away at 11:15 AM, Sunday, September 30, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with his grandson, Tim Webb giving the eulogy. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday,...

Karen J. Belcher

Karen J. Belcher

Sep 28, 2007

Marion- KAREN J. BELCHER, age 61, of Marion, passed away at 10:15pm on Friday, September 28, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Karen was born in Herrin on December 15, 1945, the daughter of Oliver and Esther (Watson) Irwin. She married Frank Belcher in Benton, Kentucky on June 16, 1989 and together, they shared eighteen years of marriage....

Virginia L. Biggs

Virginia L. Biggs

Sep 27, 2007

Virginia L. Biggs MARION- 8220;Virginia L. Biggs, 90, of Marion passed away at 6:50 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday September 30, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday September 29, 2007 at the funeral home. A graveside...

Jean M. Macri

Jean M. Macri

Sep 25, 2007

Herrin- JEAN MARIE MACRI, age 47, of Herrin, passed away at 2:00pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2007 at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy. Jean was born in Herrin on November 20, 1959, the daughter of Joyce (Chiodini) Nemeth and Joe Macri Jr. Jean was of Catholic faith. Survivors include her mother and step-father- Joyce and Joseph Nemeth of Marion, IL...

Byron Franklin Bullock

Byron Franklin Bullock

Sep 24, 2007

Byron Franklin Bullock TUNNEL HILL-Byron Franklin Bullock, 66, of Tunnel Hill passed away at 10:34 PM, Monday, September 24, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Brother Jim Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September...

Thomas Glenn

Thomas Glenn

Sep 24, 2007

Herrin- Thomas Glenn, age 81, of Herrin, died in Springfield at 5:25am on Monday, September 24, 2007, from heart disease. Thomas was born June 4, 1926 in Clifford, IL. He was the son of Claude and Ruah (Swinford) Glenn. On August 29, 1952, he married his devoted companion, Rosemary Burgess, in Piggott, AR. Together, they shared fifty-four years of marriage,...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Payne

Jacqueline (Jackie) Payne

Sep 24, 2007

Herrin Jacqueline Jackie L. Payne, 76, died at 10:55 P.M. on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Friendship Care Center. Jackie was born March 4, 1931 in Carterville to Amos Curry & Margarite (Smith) Klumchik. She married Joe Payne on May 17, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Joe survives in Herrin. Jackie was...

Helen E. Mize-Inchcliff

Helen E. Mize-Inchcliff

Sep 22, 2007

Johnston City- HELEN E. MIZE-INCHCLIFF, age 82, of Johnston City, passed from this life at 4:54am on Friday, September 21, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Helen was born in Cambria on December 15, 1924, the daughter of Frank and Mattie Pierce. She married Paul Mize in Charleston, Missouri on August 18, 1941 and together, they shared thirty-five years of marriage, until...

Barbara G. Marlow

Barbara G. Marlow

Sep 22, 2007

Herrin- Barbara "Bobbie" Gail Marlow, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 1:10 AM, Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Barbara was born on October 30, 1913 in West Frankfort to W.E. & Lou Artie (Williams) Hindman. She married Mike J. Marlow on October 26, 1934 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1964. Mrs. Marlow worked...

Nancy S. Thetford

Nancy S. Thetford

Sep 21, 2007

Nancy S. Thetford MARION-Nancy S. Thetford, 68, of Marion passed away at 7:25 PM, Friday, September 21, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Chaplain Vic Stone officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service...

Clifford R. Boner

Clifford R. Boner

Sep 21, 2007

Marion Clifford R. Boner, 87, died on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7:30 A.M. at Whispering Oaks. Clifford was born September 2, 1920 in Devils Lake, North Dakota the son Ralph & Vera (Hoebbel) Boner. He married Genevieve Bowman in 1939 in Paducah, Kentucky and she preceded him in death on July 14, 1986. He later married Lottie Hastings on...

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