Obituaries

Eva Maxine Powell

Eva Maxine Powell

Sep 5, 2007

Maxine Powell OZARK-Maxine Powell, 72, of Ozark passed away at 1:45 PM, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Shorty Alsip and Jeff Treat officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 7, 2007 at the funeral...

Elinore Catherine "Billie" Balder

Elinore Catherine "Billie" Balder

Sep 3, 2007

Herrin- Elinore Catherine Billie Balder, 92, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 8:25 AM, Monday, September 3, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Elinore was born on December 30, 1914 in Chatsworth, IL to Michael & Mary Ann (Resch) Smith. She married Frank Dudley Balder on November 10, 1935 in Chatsworth. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1963. Mrs. Balder...

James Eugene Hodge

James Eugene Hodge

Sep 2, 2007

James Eugene Hodge JOHNSTON CITY- 8220;James Eugene Hodge, 36, of Johnston City passed away at 2:05 AM, Sunday, September 2, 2007 in Marion. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may...

Wendell E. Hastings, Sr.

Wendell E. Hastings, Sr.

Sep 2, 2007

Dongola- Wendell E. Hastings, Sr., 71, of Dongola, formerly of Marion, passed away at 4:35 AM, Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. Wendell was born on September 14, 1935 in Paulton to Irvan E. & Susie (Klope) Hastings. He married Barbara Peters on July 5, 1962 in Marion. She survives of Dongola. He retired from Jordans...

Hazel Travelstead

Hazel Travelstead

Sep 1, 2007

Marion- HAZEL G. TRAVELSTEAD, age 91, of Marion, passed away at 5:15pm on Saturday, August 31, 2007 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Hazel was born on January 1, 1916 in Creal Springs, IL, the daughter of Sam and Ida (Newbold) Taylor. She married Carl Travelstead in Creal Springs on March 4, 1933. Together, they shared fifty-five years of marriage,...

Robert Wayne Skelton

Robert Wayne Skelton

Sep 1, 2007

Carbondale- Robert Wayne Skelton, Jr, age 23, of Carbondale, passed away at his residence in Carbondale at 8:05am on Friday, August 31, 2007. Robert was born in Carbondale on October 6, 1983, the son of Robert Wayne Skelton, Sr. He loved to fish and enjoyed his fishing trips with his Uncle LeRoy. Survivors include his father- Robert Wayne Skelton, Sr....

Shirley L. Hill

Shirley L. Hill

Aug 29, 2007

Carterville- Shirley L. Hill, age 67, of Carterville, passed away at 8:45am on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Herrin Hospital with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born in Marion on October 10, 1939, the daughter of Albert Varner and Dorothy (Smith) Jones. Ms. Hill attended the Jubilee Tabernacle in DeSoto. She was an ordained minister and a...

Barbara Ann Nichelson

Barbara Ann Nichelson

Aug 28, 2007

Marion Barbara Ann Nichelson, 67, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 4:30 P.M. at her sons home in Johnston City. Barbara was born November 23, 1939 in Marion to Gilbert & Mary June (Barnes) Jackson. She married William Paul Nichelson on August 17, 1961 in Marion and together they shared over 31 years of marriage until his death...

Norma L. Bowen

Norma L. Bowen

Aug 26, 2007

Herrin- Norma L. Bowen, 63, of Herrin, passed away at 1:27 AM, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at her home in Herrin. Norma was born on October 15, 1943 in Whiteash to Lester & Ester (Odle) Dodd. She married Stephen P. Bowen on June 8, 1974 in West Frankfort. He survives of Herrin. Mrs. Bowen was a homemaker and of protestant...

Rose DeTomasi

Rose DeTomasi

Aug 25, 2007

Herrin- Rose DeTomasi, 95, of Herrin, died at 7:30 PM, Friday, August 24, 2007, at Herrin Hospital. Rose was born on March 3, 1912 in Fidelity, Arkansas to Tony & Seconda (Cometti) Lavezzi. She married Umbert C. DeTomasi on November 15, 1939 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1991. She worked until 1942 as an administrative...

Dennis M. Black

Dennis M. Black

Aug 25, 2007

Marion Dennis Michael Black, 53, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 9:54 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Dennis was born July 13, 1954 in Cook County to James M. and Theresa (Heydenman) Black, Sr. He married Judy E. Blumenstock on May 26, 1995 in Metropolis, IL, and she survives. He was a member of the First Church...

Harley Brush, Jr.

Harley Brush, Jr.

Aug 24, 2007

Marion Harley Brush, Jr., 77, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Harley was born July 28, 1930 in Williamson County. He married Daphene McGowan on September 14, 1952 in Marion and together they have shared over 54 years of marriage. Daphene survives in Marion. Harley was a retired coal miner, working...

Bobby D. (Bob) Boyt

Bobby D. (Bob) Boyt

Aug 23, 2007

Marion Bobby D. Bob Boyt, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 5:37 A.M. in St. Louis University Hospital. Bob was born April 2, 1939 in Marion to Jack Boyt and Amy Haesker Barnett. He married Emily Sue Bishop on September 19, 1998, she survives in Marion. Bob graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in accounting....

Chester E. Wayman

Chester E. Wayman

Aug 23, 2007

Herrin- CHESTER E. WAYMAN, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 3:40am on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Chester was born in Marion County, Indiana on December 18, 1927, the son of Harold and Clara Wayman. He married Erma Polk in Herrin on April 15, 1994. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Wayman was one of Jehovahs Witnesses. He...

Anna Marie McCollum

Anna Marie McCollum

Aug 23, 2007

Herrin- ANNA MARIE McCOLLUM, age 80, of Herrin, passed away at 11:20pm on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Anna Marie was born in Herrin on January 14, 1927, the daughter of John and Eleanor (Waltz) Bione. She married Leslie McCollum, Jr. at the United Methodist Church in Herrin on November 25, 1947. Together, they shared fifty-eight years of...

Barbara Sue Pulley

Barbara Sue Pulley

Aug 22, 2007

Barbara Sue Pulley HERRIN-Barbara Sue Pulley, 65, of Herrin passed away at 8:15 PM, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 24,...

Robert P. Sullivan

Robert P. Sullivan

Aug 21, 2007

Goreville Robert P. Sullivan, 74, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 11:25 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born September 6, 1932 in Chicago to Raymond & Emma (Engling) Sullivan. Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired plumber/pipe fitter and a member of Pipefitters Local #501. Survivors include: Son Michael...

Mary Ann "Nums" Lindsey

Mary Ann "Nums" Lindsey

Aug 20, 2007

Herrin Mary Ann Nums Lindsey, 67, surrounded by her family, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 3:37 P.M. at Herrin Hospital following a short battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born June 6, 1940 to Jack D. & Ivy (Rae) Young in Carterville. She married Bart Ray Lindsey on August 17, 1962 in Carterville. Last Friday was their...

Violet M. Hock

Violet M. Hock

Aug 17, 2007

Herrin- VIOLET MARIE HOCK, age 84, of Greenville, NC, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 1:00am onFriday, August 17, 2007 at Tar River Manor Nursing Home in Greenville, NC. Violet was born in Cambria, IL on May 9, 1923, the daughter of Charlie and Lillian Robinson. She married Raymond Hock in Jackson, MO on March 5, 1940. Together, they shared...

Don Micheal Nickens

Don Micheal Nickens

Aug 17, 2007

Herrin- Don Micheal Nickens, 30, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 7:28 PM, Thursday, August 16, 2007 at The Fountains Care Center in Marion. Don was born on August 21, 1976 in Herrin to Donald Donnie & Barbara (Murray) Nickens of Freeman Spur. He married Tanya Jo Hernbeck at Oakwoods Park in Herrin on July 22, 2000. She survives of...

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