Obituaries

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...

Edith Odessa Ward

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...