Obituaries

Mary L. Snyder

Mary L. Snyder

May 31, 2005

Marion- MARY LOUISE SNYDER, age 79, of Marion, passed away at 8:07pm on Tuesday May 31, 2005 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mary was born on January 15, 1926 in Herrin, to John and Josephine (Columbo) Moroni. She married William E. Snyder in Herrin on August 3, 1946. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Snyder was a member of Our Lady...

George F. Baker

George F. Baker

May 29, 2005

Marion-George F. Baker, 84, died 8:45 P.M., Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Home Care Facility in Marion. He was born July 25, 1920 in Marion, Illinois to George & Lucy Jane (Blades) Baker. After he came home from WWII he married Mary Susan Edwards on September 23, 1946 in Benton, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July...

Mikaya McKinney

Mikaya McKinney

May 26, 2005

Mikaya McKinney MARION-Mikaya McKinney, 31, of Marion, passed away at 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 26, 2005 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 29, 2005 at the Cornerstone Community Church in Marion with Reverend Eddie Pullen, Reverend Robert Schierbaum and Dale Arnold officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to...

Netta R. Marshall

Netta R. Marshall

May 26, 2005

Herrin- Netta Rose Marshall, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 7:00pm on Thursday May 26, 2005 at her home in Herrin, surrounded by her loving family. Netta was born in Herrin on December 4, 1911 to Louis and Jennie (Gualdoni) Mira. She married Alvin Marshall on August 26, 1942 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1974....

Reverend David Brinkman

Reverend David Brinkman

May 26, 2005

MARION-Reverend David Brinkman, 58, of Marion, passed away at 3:50 PM, Thursday, May 26, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 30, 2005 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Merideth Wilfong officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Sunday, May 29, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial...

Robert E. Bateman, Sr.

Robert E. Bateman, Sr.

May 26, 2005

Herrin- Robert Eugene Fingers Bateman, Sr., 66, of Herrin, passed away at 5:00 AM, Thursday, May 26, 2005 at his home with his family. Robert was born on April 24, 1939 in Herrin to Robert R. & Edith (Watkins) Bateman. He married Erma Darlene Brandon on September 7, 1963 in Carterville. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Bateman was a United...

Helen E. Parks

Helen E. Parks

May 26, 2005

Marion Helen Parks, 86, of Marion, formerly of rural Creal Springs, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 11:30 A.M. at Whispering Oaks in Marion. Helen was born August 14, 1918 in Williamson County to George & Lora (Tanner) Camden. She married Fred L. Parks on October 19, 1934 and together they shared over 63 years of marriage until his...

Eula Mae Lancaster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...