Obituaries

Gladys M. Pyne

Gladys M. Pyne

Sep 12, 2006

Marion Gladys M. Pyne, 98, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 6:00 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Gladys was born July 27, 1908 in Williamson County to Herman and Alta (Burns) McNeely. She married Anthony Pyne on September 27, 1942 in Geneva, Illinois and together they shared over 56 years of marriage until his death on November 19, 1998....

Sharon K. Smith

Sharon K. Smith

Sep 11, 2006

Christopher- SHARON KAY SMITH, age 59, of Christopher, passed away at 10:28am on Monday, September 11, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Sharon was born on November 14, 1946 in Carbondale to George and Grace (Martin) Steinburger. She married Chester Smith Sr. on December 14, 1973 in Granite City, IL. He survives in Christopher. Mrs. Smith was a retired registered nurse. Survivors...

Fred Schoonover

Fred Schoonover

Sep 10, 2006

Herrin- Frederick Earl Fred Schoonover, Jr., 89, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 9:08 AM, Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Fred was born on March 18, 1917 in Colp to Fred E. & Margaret (McLeod) Schoonover, Sr. He married Nanusha C. Stearns on March 16, 1999 in Piggott, AR. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Schoonover served...

Virginia Gallion

Virginia Gallion

Sep 9, 2006

Virginia “GiGi” Gallion MARION-Virginia “GiGi” Gallion, 84, of Marion passed away at 7:45 AM, Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, September 11, 2006...

Juanita A. Murrow

Juanita A. Murrow

Sep 7, 2006

Marion Juanita A. Murrow, 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 2:10 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Juanita was born October 30, 1928 to Tammel Garland & Laura (Ery) Ward in Batesville, Arkansas. She married Howard H. Bud Murrow on March 5, 1954 in Tupelo, Mississippi and together they have shared over 52 years of marriage. Bud...

Betty Jean Hiller

Betty Jean Hiller

Sep 6, 2006

Betty Jean Hiller GOREVILLE-Betty Jean Hiller, 80, of Goreville, passed away at 12:55 AM, Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard and Reverend Alan Milligan officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday September 8, 2006...

Frances E. Winecoff

Frances E. Winecoff

Sep 5, 2006

Marion Frances E. Winecoff, 91, formerly of Pontiac, passed away on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 7:55 A.M. at Parkway Manor. Frances was born June 19, 1915 in Farmer City, Illinois to Frank E. & Mabel (Polk) Howard, Freida (GaGa) Howard was her step-mother who raised her. She married Clifford T. Coup who passed away in 1972 and she then...

Mary M. Cline

Mary M. Cline

Sep 5, 2006

Pittsburg Mary Magdalene Cline, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 9:25 A.M. at Frankfort Care Center in West Frankfort. Mary was born October 4, 1920 in Saline County to Ray and Josie (Tanner) Malcolm. She married Ralph Eugene Cline on December 12, 1945 in Marion and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1963. Mary was...

Julia A. Potthoff

Julia A. Potthoff

Sep 4, 2006

Marion- Julia A. Potthoff, 88, of Marion, passed away at 8:00 AM, Monday, September 4, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Julia was born on July 13, 1918 in Chisholm, MN to John & Theresa (Sterle) Mlakar. She married Marvin J. Potthoff on July 12, 1941 in Chisholm, MN. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1989....

Billy C. Hudgens

Billy C. Hudgens

Sep 3, 2006

Billy C. Hudgens MARION-Billy C. Hudgens, 48, of Marion passed away at 2:30 AM, Sunday, September 3, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward “Shorty” Alsip and Pastor Dale Barnhurst. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00...

Charles Ruggeri

Charles Ruggeri

Aug 30, 2006

Herrin- CHARLES RUGGERI, age 91 of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Herrin, passed away at his residence in Las Vegas on Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Charles was born on November 7, 1914 in Turbigo, Italy, the son of Adolph and Annetta (Torno) Ruggeri. He married Margo Robichaud in Las Vegas on October 24, 1955. She preceded him in death on...

JoAnn Lukesh

JoAnn Lukesh

Aug 27, 2006

JoAnn Lukesh Marion-JoAnn Lukesh, 64, of Marion passed away at 10:52 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 31, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Family members will give the eulogies. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 30, 2006...

Ernest Branca

Ernest Branca

Aug 26, 2006

Herrin- Ernest William Ernie Branca, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 11:08 AM, Saturday, August 26, 2006 at his home. Ernie was born on November 10, 1917 in Herrin to Bob & Gina (Merlo) Branca. He married Ann Nases on October 25, 1947 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on September 9, 1988. Mr. Branca was a US Army...

Bonita Sue Bond

Bonita Sue Bond

Aug 25, 2006

Bonita Sue Bond MARION-Bonita Sue Bond, 78, of Marion passed away at 5:20 AM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion, her son-in-law, Bob Fuson will give the eulogy and Reverend Roger Ellsworth will officiate. Visitation will be from...

Carl (Butch) Deaton

Carl (Butch) Deaton

Aug 25, 2006

Thompsonville Carl R. Butch Deaton, 62, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 9:17 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Carl was born March 20, 1944 to Carl Edward Deaton and Wanda L. (Reed) Neeley in Newburg, Indiana. He married Mary Samples in 1965 and then later married Gwenda Fletcher in 1980 and she preceded him in death...

Ruth L. Gurley-Calhoon

Ruth L. Gurley-Calhoon

Aug 25, 2006

Ruth L. Gurley-Calhoon VIENNA-Ruth L. Gurley-Calhoon, 92, of Vienna passed away at 8:07 PM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Busby Chapel Church in Goreville with Reverend Kenny Blumenstock officiating. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will...

Orville Kuehner

Orville Kuehner

Aug 25, 2006

Herrin- ORVILLE KUEHNER, age 95, of Herrin, died at 2:28 PM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Orville was born August 12, 1911, in St. Paul, MN, the son of John Herman and Anna Elsa (Paul) Kuehner. During Orvilles childhood he lived in St. Paul, MN; Nason, IL; Mexico, MO; and Metropolis, IL before settling...

Geraldine R Dauer

Geraldine R Dauer

Aug 24, 2006

Marion Geraldine R. Dauer, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 7:55 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Facility. Geraldine was born November 21, 1918 to Charles & Millie (Bagly) Fricke in East St. Louis. She married Lawrence F. Dauer on May 13, 1935 in East St. Louis and he preceded her in death in 1993. Geraldine was a...

Billy Joe Murphy

Billy Joe Murphy

Aug 24, 2006

Billy Joe Murphy MARION-Billy Joe Murphy, 76, of Marion passed away at 8:30 AM, August 24, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 28, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Paul Lee officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006...

Helen Schutzenhofer

Helen Schutzenhofer

Aug 22, 2006

Helen L Schutzenhofer Nashville-Helen Schutzenhofer 83, Formerly of Marion passed away at 10:29 PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 25, 2006 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Deacon John Hempen and her brother Richard Randol officiating. Visitation...

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