Obituaries

Carmen Blossom Jordan
Aug 24, 2005
Carmen Blossom Jordan CREAL SPRINGS-Carmen Blossom Jordan, 96, of Creal Springs, passed away at 12:57 PM, Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at the home of her daughter. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the Church of Christ in Marion with Gerald Cowan and Kip Adams officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM,...

Robert L. Bradbury
Aug 23, 2005
Robert L. Bradbury LAKE OF EGYPT- Robert L. Bradbury, 69, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Leroy Waggoner officiating. Visitation will from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Saturday, August...

Helen Marie Robinson
Aug 23, 2005
Marion Helen Marie Robinson, 90, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 10:45 A.M. at Fountains Nursing Care Facility. Helen was born July 16, 1915 to Roy & Stella (Phillips) Jarvis in Williamson County. Helen was a cook at Little Egypt Smorgasbord and Rons Bar-B-Que. Helen is survived by: Nephew Michael Jarvis and wife Rebecca of Makanda Grandniece Michelle Jarvis...

Ruby Blankenship Adams
Aug 22, 2005
Ruby Blankenship Adams MARION-Ruby Blankenship Adams of Marion died at the age of 94 on August 22, 2005 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Gene Tucker officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, 2005 at...
Jason E. Cain
Aug 21, 2005
Herrin- JASON EDWARD CAIN, 29, of Herrin, passed away at 1:30pm on Sunday August 21, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Jason was born in Herrin on June 30, 1976 to Sue Cain-Oakley and Archie Cain. He married Traci Bonali on July 24, 2004 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Mr Cain was currently attending John A Logan College. He was the...
Florence Loree Harris
Aug 21, 2005
Florence Loree Harris MARION-Florence Loree Harris, 77, of Marion passed away at 3:55 AM, Sunday, August 21, 2005 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 23,...
Lillie B. Gelgut
Aug 20, 2005
Herrin- Lillie B. (Arnold) Gelgut, 82, of Herrin, formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 7:45 PM, Friday, August 19, 2005 at her home with her family. Lillie was born on Johnny Bull Hill in Johnston City on March 31, 1923 to I.E. & Anna (Kohut) Arnold. She married Kaessy Gelgut on July 6, 1945 in Chicago. He preceded her...
David M. Vinyard
Aug 20, 2005
David M. Vinyard MARION-David M. Vinyard, 52, of Marion, passed away at 6:34 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion with Reverend Roger Perry, Reverend Roger Russell and Reverend Joye Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...
Brooke Rautenstrauch
Aug 20, 2005
Brooke Rautenstrauch LAKE OF EGYPT-Brooke Rautenstrauch, 17, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 8:25 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2005 as the result of an automobile accident. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at County Line Cemetery in Creal Springs with Reverend Richard G. Mohr officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM, Tuesday,...
Isabel H. Broemmel
Aug 19, 2005
Marion- Isabel Henrietta Broemmel, 98, formerly of 701 Kenwood Ave & St. Vincent Home, died at 6:50 AM, Friday, August 19, 2005 at Heartland regional Medical Center in Marion, IL. Isabel was born on August 1, 1907 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of G. Henry & Elizabeth (Sander) Boesing. She married Lawrence H. Broemmel on October 12, 1935 in St....
Virginia L. Jarvis
Aug 19, 2005
Herrin- VIRGINIA L. JARVIS, 82, of Herrin, passed away at 2:40AM on Friday August 19, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Virginia was born March 2, 1923 in Herrin, IL to Georgia (Crick) Bivens-Strunk and Ed Bivens. She married Carl Jarvis on December 13, 1942 in Johnston City, IL. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1974. Mrs. Jarvis was active...
Reola K. Howell
Aug 19, 2005
Marion Reola K. Howell, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 5:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Reola was born November 21, 1913 to Gus and Esta (Kelly) Parrish in Williamson County. She married Oras A. Howell on June 17, 1930 in Mitchellville, IL and together they shared over 62 years of marriage until his death on...

Ernest Weatherford
Aug 17, 2005
Ernest Weatherford MARION-Ernest Weatherford, 56, of Marion passed away at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion. A Private Memorial Service will be held. Memorials may be made to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion and may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Mr. Weatherford was...
Leonard (Butch) Jennings
Aug 15, 2005
Marion Leonard Butch Jennings, 63, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 7:30 A.M. at his residence. Butch was born October 24, 1941 to Charles Leonard Jennings & Thelma R. (Spiller) Hill in Carterville. Butch has worked for the last 44 years as a carpet installer. He was a member of Family Worship Center in Johnston City. Survivors include: Son...
Stephen L. Hafliger
Aug 13, 2005
Herrin- Stephen Lynn Hafliger, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 12, 1005 at his home. Stephen was born on February 28, 1951 in Springfield, IL to Riley & Lela (Stephens) Hafliger. He married Kathy (McKinney) Prince on July 8, 2005 in Marion. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Hafliger enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter...
John K. Hovenga
Aug 9, 2005
HERRIN- JOHN K. HOVENGA, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 12:03pm on Tuesday August 9, 2005 at the Herrin Hospital. John was born on July 24, 1951 in Charles City, Iowa to Harm and Marian (Hinders) Hovenga. He married Lynola Palmer in Herrin on April 4, 1975. She survives in Herrin. Mr. Hovenga was a heavy equipment operator with E.T....
Eva Tonso
Aug 7, 2005
Herrin- Eva Tonso, 95, of Herrin, passed away at 7:15 PM, Friday, August 5, 2005 at her home with her son by her side. Eva was born on July 26, 1910 in Herrin to Joe & Teresa (Guglielmino) Martoglio. She married Joe Tonso on June 20, 1932 in Marion. He preceded her in death on New Years Eve 2001. Mrs....
Brad Dawes
Aug 7, 2005
Brad Dawes MARION-Brad Dawes, 37, of Marion passed away at 6:45 PM, Sunday, August 7, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...
Kathryn B. Hendrickson
Aug 7, 2005
Kathryn B. Hendrickson MARION-Kathryn B. Hendrickson, 86, of Marion passed away at 11:50 AM, Sunday, August 7, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made...

John W. Somers
Aug 6, 2005
John W. Somers MARION-John W. Somers, 65, of Marion, passed away at 1:45 PM, Saturday, August 6, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the Abundant Life Assembly of God in Marion with Reverend Jeff Baker officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 8, 2005 at...
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