Obituaries

Elmer L. Singleton, Jr.

Elmer L. Singleton, Jr.

Jun 13, 2007

Marion- ELMER LEON SINGLETON, JR, age 29, of Marion, passed away at 3:05am on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at his residence in Marion. Elmer was born in Herrin on January 26, 1978, the son of Elmer L. and Donna (Cheatham) Singleton. Elmer was a painter and drywall finisher. He was a member of the painters local #32 of district #58....

Gary D. Sullivan, Sr.

Gary D. Sullivan, Sr.

Jun 13, 2007

Freeman Spur- GARY DALE SULLIVAN, SR., age 65, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 11:30am on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at his residence in Freeman Spur. Gary was born in East St. Louis on February 21, 1942, the son of John H. and Jackie (Killman) Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was a retired operating engineer of local 318. He was a member...

Angeline Buttitta

Angeline Buttitta

Jun 13, 2007

Herrin- ANGELINE BUTTITTA, age 95, of Herrin, passed away at 7:40am on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at her residence in Herrin. Angeline was born in Buffalo, NY on April 21, 1912, the daughter of Vito and Grace (Salemi) Spatafora. She married Pete Buttitta in Buffalo, NY on April 19, 1933. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1999. Angeline...

Marcella Pitts

Marcella Pitts

Jun 12, 2007

Marcella Pitts MARION-Marcella Pitts, 87, of Marion passed away at 7:50 AM, Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. As per Marcella’s personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois; and may be sent c/o Blue...

Tammy Feezor

Tammy Feezor

Jun 11, 2007

Tammy Louise (Johnson) Feezor, 44, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 5:58 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Tammy was born August 5, 1962 in Marion to Larry D. Johnson & Cathy (Sims) Glenn. She married Rocky Feezor on September 18, 1997 and he survives in Herrin. Tammy was a homemaker. She attended the First Christian Church in Herrin. She...

Francis Lee Keller

Francis Lee Keller

Jun 11, 2007

Francis Lee Keller, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 6:12 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Francis was born January 10, 1924 in Cambria to Dallas Lee & Lottie (Newson) Keller. He married Lora Moser on June 19, 1948 in St. Louis and together they shared over 24 years of marriage until her death on June 25, 1972. Francis...

Joshua J. Terry

Joshua J. Terry

Jun 10, 2007

Joshua J. Terry MARION-Joshua J. Terry, 34, of Marion passed away Sunday morning, June 10, 2007 as result of an automobile accident in Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the funeral home. Memorials may...

A. Vernett Coleman

A. Vernett Coleman

Jun 9, 2007

Herrin- A. VERNETT COLEMAN, age 88, of Lake of Egypt, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 6:30am on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at her daughters home at the Lake of Egypt. Vernett was born in Chicago, IL on February 14, 1919, the daughter of George and Agnes (Gostafson) Peterson.She married Clifford Coleman in Chicago on April 20, 1940. He preceded...

James F. LaCroix

James F. LaCroix

Jun 9, 2007

Herrin- James F. LaCroix, Jr., 65, of Herrin, passed away at 5:45 AM, Saturday, June 9, 2007 at his home. James was born on March 29, 1942 in Lawrence, Mass. to James F. & Ruby (LeFeau) LaCroix, Sr. He married Barbara James on October 6, 1971 in Decatur, IL. She survives of Herrin. Mr. LaCroix served his country honorably during...

Dorothy L. Priest

Dorothy L. Priest

Jun 7, 2007

Dorothy L. Priest, 87, of Marion, Indiana, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away on Tuesday evening, June 5, 2007 at her residence. Dorothy was born in Spencer County, Indiana to the late William & Alice (Keller) Ranger. She married Harry Allen Priest in February of 1942 and together they shared over 63 years of marriage until his death on December...

Bruce M Allen

Bruce M Allen

Jun 6, 2007

Herrin- BRUCE M. ALLEN, age 50, of Aurora, IL, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. Bruce was born in St Charles, IL on January 13, 1957 to Roger and Shirley (Nicks) Allen. Bruce leaves behind a devoted wife of 30 years, Deborah Allen; a brother-Brian Allen; four sisters-...

Imogene Juanita Grider

Imogene Juanita Grider

Jun 5, 2007

Marion Imogene J. Grider, 82, passed away on Monday, June 04, 2007 at 5:38 A.M. at her home in Marion. Imogene was born December 25, 1924 in Creal Springs to Artis and Annie (Boles) Chamness. She married Edward Vernon Boots Grider in Jackson, Missouri on January 13, 1941 and together they shared over 35 years of marriage until his death...

Lorene Jennings

Lorene Jennings

Jun 5, 2007

Lorene Jennings MARION-Lorene Jennings, 93, of Marion passed away at 12:05 PM, Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 8, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ken Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 AM, Friday, June 8, 2007 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Kedan G. Seagraves

Kedan G. Seagraves

Jun 4, 2007

An angel was needed in Heaven on Monday, June 4, 2007 when God summoned Kedan Gregory Seagraves to come home. A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove, he only takes the best. Kedan was a special child born in Carbondale on July 22, 2002 to the loving parents James Gregory...

Amy Louise Barnett

Amy Louise Barnett

Jun 4, 2007

Marion Amy Louise Barnett, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 3:30 A.M. at her home. Amy was born August 17, 1916 in Marion to W.T. & Sarah (Taylor) Haseker. She married Jack Boyt and he preceded her in death, she later married Harry N. Barnett in 1960, who preceded her in death on January 23, 1981. Amy...

Edna Louise Rush

Edna Louise Rush

Jun 2, 2007

Edna Louise Rush MARION-Edna Louise Rush, 80, of Marion passed away at 1:45 PM, Saturday, June 2, 2007 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Roger Odom and Reverend Gaylon Parks officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 5,...

Brenda Ferguson

Brenda Ferguson

May 29, 2007

Marion Brenda Kay Ferguson, 59, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007 at 7:25 A.M. in Herrin Hospital. Brenda was born April 26, 1948 in Marion to William and Catherine (Bourland) Sanson. She married Lindell Ferguson on April 21, 2001 in Spillertown, he survives in Marion. Brenda was a member of Spillertown Baptist Church; she was a retired supervisor at...

Robert J. Schafer

Robert J. Schafer

May 28, 2007

Pittsburg- Robert J. Schafer, 80, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:23 AM, Sunday, May 27, 2007 at his home. Robert was born on March 6, 1927 in Marion to Marion Harris & Carrie E. (Ditterline) Schafer. He married Thelma Lemasters on August 18, 1945 in Crab Orchard. She survives of Pittsburg. Mr. Shafer was a Navy Veteran who fought bravely...

Kenneth E. Dotson

Kenneth E. Dotson

May 28, 2007

Energy- KENNETH EUGENE DOTSON, age 65, of Energy, went to be with the Lord at 7:08AM on Monday, May 28, 2007 at his residence in Energy, after a brave battle with a four year illness. Kenneth was born in Goreville on July 24, 1941, the son of Clarence and Regina (Burklow) Dotson. He married Linda Kanady on February 27, 1960...

Billy Lee Loyd

Billy Lee Loyd

May 27, 2007

Herrin- Billy Lee Loyd, 57, of Herrin passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Boulder City Hospital in Boulder City, NV. Billy Lee was born on February 21, 1950 in Herrin to Virgil & Edith C. (Edwards) Loyd. He was a US Army veteran and fought bravely in campaigns in South East Asia during Vietnam. Once honorably discharged, he traveled...

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