Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Edith Odessa Ward
Sep 6, 2005
ENERGY- Edith Odessa Ward, 90, of Energy, was taken Home to be with the Lord at 5:50pm on Tuesday September 6, 2005 at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin, IL, with her family surrounding her bedside. Edith was born February 14, 1915 to Pearl (McPheron) and Robert Sellers. She married Clarence Hookum Ward in Kentucky on December 12, 1931....
Gilbert Eugene Holmes
Sep 6, 2005
Gilbert Eugene `Gibby` Holmes CREAL SPRINGS- Gilbert Eugene `Gibby` Holmes, 51, of Creal Springs passed away at 9:15 PM, Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 9, 2005 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Gary Holmes officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, September...

Joe Ed. Speers
Sep 6, 2005
Joe Ed Speers MARION-Joe Ed Speers, 77, of Marion passed away at 3:50 AM, Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 9, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Louis Fluck officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 8, 2005...

Emery M. Burnett
Sep 6, 2005
Emery M. Burnett CREAL SPRINGS-Emery M. Burnett of Creal Springs passed away at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Brother John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, September...
John P. Brannon
Sep 4, 2005
Marion-John P. (Pat) Brannon, 46, died 8:45 P.M., Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born September 20, 1958 in Marion to John E. & Christine (Rushing) Brannon. He worked as an associate at NBTY at Nutrition Plaza in Carbondale. He had managed Brannon Enterprises after his father passed away. He graduated in 2002...

Pauline Vaughn
Sep 2, 2005
Pauline Vaughn GOREVILLE-Pauline Vaughn, 86, of Goreville passed away at 9:52 AM, Friday, September 2, 2005 at Hillview Healthcare Center in Vienna. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 4, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Elder Glenn Webb officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 4, 2005 at the...
Joann E. Holmes
Sep 1, 2005
Joann Holmes MARION-Joann Holmes, 74, of Marion, passed away at 1:55 PM, Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Community of Faith Church west of Marion with Reverend Todd Greiner officiating. Visitation will be after 5:30 PM, Saturday, September 3, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home...

Julian Edward Richey
Sep 1, 2005
Marion Julian Edward Richey, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 4:10 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Julian was born April 10, 1928 to Milo Parks Richey & Fannie (Turner) Richey in Crab Orchard. He married Ursula Fish on March 3, 1956 in Marion and together they have enjoyed over 49 years of marriage. She survives in...
Helen G. Finney
Aug 31, 2005
Helen Pate Finney MARION-Helen Pate Finney passed away August 31, 2005 at 6:40 AM in Herrin Hospital with her daughter and granddaughter at her side and her presence in the minds of all who loved her. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, September 2, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 12:00...

Richard Wells
Aug 31, 2005
Richard `Rick` Wells MARION-Richard `Rick` Wells, 55, of Marion passed away at 6:07 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 3, 2005 at the Zion United Church of Christ in Marion with Reverend Louis Fluck officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 3, 2005 at...
Lorraine Sue Phillips
Aug 31, 2005
Lorraine Sue Phillips LAKE OF EGYPT-Lorraine Sue Phillips, 56, of the Lake of Egypt, passed away at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 3, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Tom Stearns officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Saturday, September...
Baby Camaron Ty Harrison
Aug 30, 2005
Herrin- CAMARON TY HARRISON, infant son of Charles Michael and Rachel Renee (Ennis) Harrison, was stillborn at 9:28pm on Tuesday August 30, 2005 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Survivors include- 2 brothers- Gavin Creed Harrison- at home in Herrin Austin Bly Harrison- at home in Herrin At the familys request, there will be no services. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is...

Willie M. Gordon
Aug 27, 2005
Willie M. Gordon CREAL SPRINGS-Willie M. Gordon, 70, of Creal Springs passed away at 4:30 PM, Saturday, August 27, 2005 at his residence. As per Willie`s personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Gordon was born on April 17, 1935 in Bradford, Tennessee to J.L. and Cora...

Wendell Brock
Aug 26, 2005
Marion Wendell Brock, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 5:05 P.M. at the VA Medical Center. Mr. Brock was born July 19, 1918 to Link & Grace (McBride) Brock in Carterville. He married Barbara Adams on July 2, 1990 in Mayfield, Kentucky. She survives in Marion. Mr. Brock served in the US Navy for 20 years where...
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