Obituaries

Ernest Perry

Ernest Perry

Sep 24, 2005

Ernest Perry GOREVILLE-Ernest Perry, 76,of Goreville passed away at 4:45 AM, Saturday, September 24, 2005 at his home with his family at his bedside. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Dale Billingsley and Reverend R. G. Null officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM, Monday,...

Lewis J. Germann

Lewis J. Germann

Sep 23, 2005

Marion- Lewis Joseph Germann, age 86, of Marion, departed this life on Friday September 23, 2005 at 3:30pm at the Fountains Nursing Home in Marion after a short illness. Lewis was born in Carlyle, IL on April 15, 1919, the son of Edward and Louisa (Schellenberger) Germann. He married Imogene Shaw on June 25, 1966. She preceded him in death...

Dorothy Garner

Dorothy Garner

Sep 22, 2005

Dorothy Garner MARION-Dorothy Garner, 76, of Marion passed away at 11:40 PM, Thursday, September 22, 2005 at her residence. Family and friends are welcome at the Graveside services that will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Davis Prairie Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Don Colson and Reverend Brent Fitzgerald officiating. There will be no visitation. Blue...

M. Elaine Jeter

M. Elaine Jeter

Sep 22, 2005

Elaine Jeter MARION-Elaine Jeter, 72, of Marion passed away at 1:20 PM, Thursday, September 22, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, September 25, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...

JoAnn Bethel

JoAnn Bethel

Sep 21, 2005

Marion JoAnn Bethel, 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 9:52 A.M. at her home in Marion. JoAnn was born February 28, 1935 in Carbondale to Phillip & Edna Cottonaro. She married William Gordon Bill Bethel on October 30, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they shared over 44 years of marriage until his death on February 8,...

Charles D. Verga

Charles D. Verga

Sep 19, 2005

Chester- CHARLES DAN VERGA,SR, age 87, of Chester, formerly of Herrin, went to be with his Lord at 4:55am on Monday September 19, 2005 at the St Annes Health Care Center in Chester, IL. Charles was born December 3, 1917 in Herrin to Mary (Ruffino) and Joseph Verga. He married Anita Ethel Hopper in Cape Girardeau, MO on February 7,...

James R. Cunningham

James R. Cunningham

Sep 19, 2005

Herrin- James R. Cunningham, 65, of Herrin, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, passed away at 10:05 AM, Monday, September 19, 2005 at Friendship Care Center in Herrin. James was born on March 15, 1940 in Herrin to Robert & Verlie (Shemwell) Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham was a US Army Veteran and he sold insurance while he was in Arizona. He was a...

Dr. Lisa D. Norris

Dr. Lisa D. Norris

Sep 18, 2005

Marion-Dr. Lisa Dawn Norris, 25, of Chesterfield, Missouri and a former resident of Marion died 9:40 A.M. Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born March 25, 1980 in Marion to Albert Norris and Patsy (Holland) Askew. She was a 1998 Graduate of Marion High School. While in high school she was a valued...

Michelle Renee Turner

Michelle Renee Turner

Sep 17, 2005

Goreville- Michelle Renee Turner, 43, of Goreville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 10:45 AM, Friday, September 16, 2005 at her home. Michelle was born on July 31, 1962 in Carbondale to Clifford & Joy Hudson. She married Carl Turner at the United Methodist Church in Goreville. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2004. Mrs. Turner formerly worked...

Fred W. Deaton

Fred W. Deaton

Sep 17, 2005

Fred W. Deaton MARION-Fred W. Deaton, 83, of Marion passed away at 1:40 AM, Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 19, 2005 at Shiloh Christian Church Cemetery south of Marion with Rev. David Willard officiating. Military rites will be performed by the VFW Post 1301...

Mary Alberta Hill

Mary Alberta Hill

Sep 14, 2005

Marion Mary Alberta Hill, 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 10:51 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Facility. Mary was born August 19, 1915 to Oscar & Emma (Reese) Hanks in Marion. She married Orville A. Hill on January 9, 1932 in Marion, and together they shared over 57 years of marriage until his death on April 1,...

Earl M. Krumrey

Earl M. Krumrey

Sep 14, 2005

Earl M. Krumrey MARION-Earl M. Krumrey, 87, of Marion, passed away at 11:45 AM, Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 15, 2005 at Davis Prairie Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Alvin Ervin officiating. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of...

James H. Williams

James H. Williams

Sep 13, 2005

es H. Williams MARION-James H. Williams, 59, of Marion passed away at 3:15 PM, Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 16, 2005 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion. Military rites will be held by VFW Post 1301 and American Legion Post 147. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is in...

Marion Fraley Bradley

Marion Fraley Bradley

Sep 13, 2005

Marion Fraley Bradley, (Brad) 84, graduated into glory on September 9, 2005, in hospice care at Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL. Besides meeting his dear Savior face to face, he was met in glory by his beloved wife, Dorothy Deaton Bradley the love of his life, formerly of Marion, IL; and his dear parents Judge Lloyd M. Bradley and Mary...

Joseph Calcaterra

Joseph Calcaterra

Sep 13, 2005

HERRIN- Joseph Joe Indian F. Calcaterra, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 4:25pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at his residence. Joseph was born in Herrin on November 9, 1921, the son of Charles and Joan (Marnati) Calcaterra. Mr. Calcaterra was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He was a life-time member of the...

Laura I. Dodd

Laura I. Dodd

Sep 12, 2005

Marion Laura I. Dodd, 97, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 3:55 A.M. at her home in Marion. Laura was born February 14, 1908 to Joseph Donald & Helen Amelia (Gill) Smith in St. Marys, Ontario. She married Arthur Scott Dodd in September, 1927 in Brantford, Ontario and he preceded her in death on May 12, 1985. Laura...

Thelma Alberta Avery

Thelma Alberta Avery

Sep 12, 2005

Thelma A. Avery MARION-Thelma A. Avery, 93, of Marion passed away at 3:30 AM, Monday, September 12, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the funeral home....

George Melvin Robertson

George Melvin Robertson

Sep 11, 2005

George Melvin Robertson MARION-George Melvin Robertson, 80, of Marion passed away at 3:50 PM, Sunday, September 11, 2005 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Paul Langan officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 14, 2005...

Lucille Gilbert

Lucille Gilbert

Sep 11, 2005

Lucille Gilbert MARION-Lucille Gilbert, 87, of Marion passed away at 6:58 AM, Sunday, September 11, 2005 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Gene Tucker officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at...

James Redden

James Redden

Sep 9, 2005

Marion James E. Redden, 73, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 8:00 P.M. at his home in Marion with his family at his side. Jim was born January 11, 1932 in West Frankfort to Hugh F. & Thelma (Frazier) Redden. He married Rosemary Gothard on January 16, 1953 in Herrin and together they have shared over 52 years...

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