Obituaries
Helen M. Shoemake
Dec 12, 2005
CARTERVILLE- Helen Morine Shoemake, 87, of Carterville, passed away at 7:48pm on Monday December 12, 2005 at Herrin Hospital with her family by her side. Helen was born in Equality, IL on May 24, 1918 to Matthew Edward and Rosie Mae (Lyell) Davis. She married James Claude Shoemake on December 31, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He survives in Carterville....
Opal Jackson
Dec 11, 2005
Opal Jackson MARION-Opal Jackson,86, of Marion formerly of Salinas, California passed away at 2:20 AM, Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dan Boyd officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Blairsville Cemetery...
Marion Burnett
Dec 8, 2005
Marion Burnett MARION-Marion Burnett, 53, of Marion passed away at 3:10 PM, Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday December 12, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Monday December 12, 2005 at the...
Leroy Graves
Dec 7, 2005
Crab Orchard Leroy Graves, 69, of Lyons, Illinois formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2005 at McNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. Leroy was born to McKinley and Lula (Angel) Graves on December 25, 1935 in Williamson County. Leroy attended grade school in the Angelville community and graduated from Crab Orchard High School in 1954. He proudly...
Thomas Hamilton
Dec 7, 2005
Thomas Hamilton MARION-Thomas Hamilton, 64, of Marion passed away on December 7, 2005 at 6:15 PM at his residence. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Hamilton was born on December 10, 1941 in Marion, Illinois to Pete and Mary Hamilton. Survivors include his former wife and friend,...
Don V. Pearce
Dec 6, 2005
Marion Don V. Pearce, 67, passed away on December 4, 2005 at 8:30 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Don was born January 27, 1938 to Walter & Haskell (Reagan) Hunter in Marion. He married JoAnn Elliott on October 15, 1958 in Fairfield, CA and together they have shared over 47 years of marriage. Don proudly served his country for...
Gary Lannom
Dec 6, 2005
Gary Lynn Lannom MARION-Gary Lynn Lannom, 58, of Marion passed away at 2:40 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at the home of his sister in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 9, 2005 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. John Simpson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, December...
Gene Moroni
Dec 5, 2005
Herrin- Eugene Gene Thomas Moroni, age 87, of Herrin, passed away on Monday December 5, 2005 at 6:00pm at the Severin Intermediate Care Center in Benton, IL. Eugene was born in Herrin on January 9, 1918 to John H. and Josephine (Colombo) Moroni. He married Wilma Lorraine Davis on October 17, 1940 in Harrisburg, IL. She preceded him in death...
J. Ruth Fish
Dec 1, 2005
Marion-Jennie Ruth Fish, 98, died at 11:20 A.M., Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Pleasantview Nursing Home in Morrison, Illinois. Ruth was born October 21, 1907 to Eddie Z. and Ettie (Bradley) Lyerla in rural Creal Springs. She was the last surviving of 10 children. She married Robert Delos Fish on April 7, 1928 in Independence, Missouri and he preceded her...
Kathleen Fulford
Dec 1, 2005
Johnston City- KATHLEEN GRIFFIN-FULFORD, age 57, of rural Johnston City, passed away at 3:38pm on Wednesday November 30, 2005 at her residence in rural Johnston City. Kathleen was born on August 31, 1948 in Williamson County to Betty June (Stone) and Woodrow Staffey. She married Donald E. Griffin on July 28, 1967. He preceded her in death on April 15,...
H. Allen Priest
Dec 1, 2005
Marion- HARRY ALLEN PRIEST, age 84, of Marion, Indiana, formerly of Marion, IL, passed away at 10:30pm on Thursday December 1, 2005 at Bradner Village Health Care Center in Marion, Indiana. Allen was born in Williamson County to the late Harry and Bernice (Springs) Priest on August 18, 1921. He married Dorothy Ranger in February of 1942. She survives. Mr....
Ollie E. Rogers
Nov 30, 2005
Marion Ollie E. Rogers, 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 2:46 p.m. in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ollie was born November 20, 1935 in Jasper, AL to Robert B. & Cora F. (Bobo) Rogers. He married Patricia A. Pauhl on August 1, 1964 in Chicago and together they have shared over 41 years of marriage. She survives...
Mildred Ward
Nov 26, 2005
Mildred H. Ward MARION-Mildred H. Ward, 91, of Marion passed away at 2:00 AM, Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2005 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville with Pastor Cindy Absher officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, Monday, November 28,...
Fred Hilliard
Nov 25, 2005
Marion- Fred Hilliard, 91, of Marion, passed away at 1:25 AM, Thursday, November 24, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. Fred was born on September 26, 1914 in Williamson County to Tommy & Lizzie (Tanner) Hilliard. He married Ruby Lunsford on April 4, 1937 in Marion. She preceded him in death on June 24, 1993. Mr. Hilliard was...
Charles E. Foster
Nov 23, 2005
HERRIN- Charles Chuck Edward Foster, 72, of Herrin, passed away at 3:00pm on Tuesday November 22, 2005 surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Herrin. Charles was born in Herrin on November 13, 1933 to Anna Lee (Keeling) and Joe Foster. He married Judith Ann Masters on July 6, 1957. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Foster was retired...
Toby Chambliss
Nov 21, 2005
Marion Toby Lee Chambliss, 6, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 9:35 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Toby was born August 15, 1999 in Marion. He was a 1st grade student at Jefferson School in Johnston City. Toby is survived by: Foster Mother Debra Morse of Marion Sister Tiffany Chambliss of Harrisburg Brother Brockton Braddy of Marion...
Elbert McCree
Nov 21, 2005
Elbert McCree MARION-Elbert McCree, 87, of Marion passed from this life to his heavenly home on November 21, 2005 at 8:30 PM at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 26, 2005 at the All Nations Church of God, north of Marion with Reverend Tony Holley and Pastor R. G. Null...
Sara Sims
Nov 20, 2005
MULKEYTOWN- Sara J. Sims, 21, of Mulkeytown, died in a tragic car accident at 7:40 AM, Friday, November 18, 2005 in Desoto. Sara was the beloved daughter of Perry & Joni (Gardner) Sims. She was born April 20, 1984 in Herrin. Sara was only twenty-one and the new mother of a beautiful little girl, Alyssa, in August. Not only did...
Cecil Davis
Nov 19, 2005
Marion- Cecil Davis, 81, of Mayfield, KY, passed away at 10:21 AM, Friday, November 18, 2005 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion. Mr. Davis was born on May 13, 1924 in Livingston, TN to Raymond and Norma (Spicer) Davis. He married Anna Lee Cutlip in 1947 in Cumberland, TN. She survives of Kentucky. Cecil was a United States...
Frances T. Lukesh
Nov 18, 2005
Marion Frances T. Lukesh, 88, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2005 at 3:25 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Center in Marion. Frances was born November 6, 1917 to Frank and Stephanie (Murowski) Shanders in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She married John J. Lukesh on June 14, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, PA and together they shared over 59 years of marriage until his...
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