Obituaries
Eula Mae Lancaster
May 25, 2005
Pittsburg Eula Mae Lancaster, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 9:23 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Eula Mae was born March 10, 1921 to Gus & Lucy Ann (Johnson) Robinson. Eula Mae was an LPN, she worked at Herrin Hospital. She was a member of Community Chapel Church in Marion. Eula Mae is survived by: Three Daughters: Barbara Odum...
Esther M. Harrington
May 25, 2005
Herrin- Esther M. Harrington, 88, of Herrin (formerly of Westland,MI), passed away at 2:45pm on Wednesday May 25, 2005 at her residence in Herrin. Esther was born on September 16, 1916 in West Frankfort, IL to Daniel and Mary (Carson) Thompson. She married John P. Harrington in Detroit, MI in 1957. He preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Harrington...
Robert Eugene Blue
May 25, 2005
MARION-Robert E. `Bob` Blue, 74, of Marion, passed away at 9:30 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, May 29, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend David Hancock officiating. A eulogy will be given by Marty Manfredo. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM,...
Bernard E. Chapman
May 23, 2005
Herrin-Bernard Bernie E. Chapman, 71, passed away at 2:22 A.M., Monday, May 23, 2005 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1933 in Wayne City, Illinois to N.J. & Louella (Talbert) Chapman. He married Mabel Davis on September 5, 1953 at the Mulkeytown Christian Church. Mabel survives. He was retired accountant from Gray, Hunter & Stenn in Marion. He...
Peter Klimchuk
May 23, 2005
Ontario- Peter Klimchuk passed away at 12:00 PM, Saturday May 21, 2005 at Norview Lodge in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. He had achieved his 89th year. Peter was born on October 6, 1916 in Garson Quarry, Manitoba, Canada to John & Natalka Klimchuk. He married Marguerite Smith and she preceded him in death on May 25, 1984. He later married Madge...
Mary J. Eddleman
May 23, 2005
Marion-Mary Jewell Baccus-Eddleman, 88, of Union City, Tennessee and a former Marion resident passed away7:30 P.M., Sunday, May 22, 2005 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin, Tennessee. She was born September 14, 1916 in Johnson County to Ovid & Pearl (Prewitt) Gurley. She married Herman Baccus on September 28, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He died September 28, 1972. She...
John Anthony Palmer
May 22, 2005
HERRIN- John Anthony Palmer, 49, of Herrin passed away at 5:20 PM, Sunday, May 22, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...
George W. Dodds
May 20, 2005
MARION-George W. Dodds, 89, of Marion, passed away at 9:00 AM, Thursday May 20, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday, May 23,...
Shirlen G. Reed, Sr.
May 20, 2005
CARBONDALE-Shirlen G. Reed, Sr., 69, of Carbondale went home to be with Jesus at 8:57 AM, Friday, May 20, 2005 at Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Clyde Dillman and Pastor Mark Minor officiating. Visitation will from 5:00 to 8:00...
Jack E. Sherertz
May 19, 2005
Marion Jack E. Sherertz, 80, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 1:10 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Jack was born March 09, 1925 to Troy E. & Mable (Hipple) Sherertz in Herrin. He married Betty J. Deaton on April 29, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they have shared the last 55 years. Betty survives in Marion. Jack was a farmer,...
Dean L. Beadle
May 18, 2005
Zeigler- DEAN L. BEADLE, 74, of Zeigler, formerly from the Irvington, IL area, passed away at his residence at 2:55am on Wednesday May 18, 2005. Dean was born December 31, 1930 to Cletis and Lou C. (Hails) Beadle. He married Joan C. Stacy in Hurst, IL on September 2, 1989. Mr. Beadle worked for the Burlington Railroad and later as...
Sarah F. Purcellio
May 18, 2005
Herrin- SARAH FEARNLEY PURCELLIO, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 7:07 am on Wednesday May 18, 2005 at Herrin Hospital. Sarah was born in Weaver, IL on October 1, 1916 to Albert and Hannah Brown. She married Herman Purcellio in Herrin on October 19, 1937. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1996. Survivors include: 2 nephews- George A....
William C. Alsip
May 17, 2005
RURAL CREAL SPRINGS-William C. `Bill` Alsip, 72, of rural Creal Springs passed away at 2:10 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 21, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Edward `Shorty` Alsip, Reverend Tim Lusitana, Reverend Paul Ramsey and Reverend Mike...
Sharon Burns
May 16, 2005
MARION-Sharon L. Burns, 59, of Marion passed away at 12:10 PM, Monday, May 16, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Jerry Lingle officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...
Frank D. Cluck
May 15, 2005
Carterville- Frank D. (Pa Pa C) Cluck, 76, of Carterville, passed away peacefully at 5:10 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2005 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on March 20, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Emeral & Velma (Jacobs) Cluck. They moved back to southern Illinois when Frank was three years old. He married Dorothy Rosko...
Juanita Bailey
May 15, 2005
Freeman Spur-Juanita Nanny Bailey, died 11:50 A.M., Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Marion. The daughter of Thomas & Neva (Helms) Gentry. She married Wayne Bailey on October 11, 1946 at Karnak, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1991. She worked most of her life, after retiring in 1973, she was a homemaker. Survivors Include: Daughter & Son-In-Law:...
Albert Thornton
May 14, 2005
GOREVILLE-Albert Thornton, 89, of Goreville passed away at 7:15 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2005 at the Rehab and Care Center in Murphysboro. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Jerry Lingle, Reverend Robert Schierbaum and Reverend Dale Billingsley officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday,...
Thelma Robertson
May 13, 2005
MARION-Thelma Robertson, 88, of Marion, passed away at 7:35 PM, Friday, May 13, 2005 at the home of her son. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the First Apostolic Church in Marion with Reverend John Boyd and Reverend R. G. Walls officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, May...
Samuel M. Swafford
May 13, 2005
MARION-Samuel M. `Jack` Swafford, 86, of Marion, passed away at 3:02 AM, Friday, May 13, 2005at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dave Willard officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, May 16, 2005 at the...
Denzil R. Walker
May 13, 2005
Herrin- Denzil R. Walker, age 71, of Herrin, passed away Friday May 13, 2005 at 8:55am at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. Denzil was born July 12, 1933 in Herrin to Floyd Grassy and Fern (Compton) Walker. He married Adeline (Toigo) in Marion on November 13, 1964. She survives in Herrin. Denzil was a standout football player at Herrin High...
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