Obituaries
Sharon Lee Thompson
Jul 23, 2004
Marion Sharon Lee Thompson, 62, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 5:46 P.M. at South East Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Sharon was born July 17, 1942 to Neal & Glenna (Stewart) Morgan in Decatur. Her 85 year old loving Mother survives in San Diego, CA She married Phillip Thompson in LaMesa, CA on December 30, 1961 and he survives...
Tommy Joe Wristen
Jul 22, 2004
Marion Tommy Joe Wristen, 51, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 3:55 A.M. at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Tommy was born June 17, 1953 to Jack and Frances (Buttrum) Wristen in Del Rio, Texas. He married Gwen Buckner on August 15, 2003 and she survives in Marion. Tommy was a truck driver. Survivors include: Wife Gwen Wristen of Marion,...
Raymond L. Housewright
Jul 22, 2004
Carterville- Raymond L. Housewright, 75, of Carterville, died at 9:55 PM, Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Raymond was born on January 25, 1929 in Bush, IL to Joseph R. & Retha C. (Childress) Housewright. He was retired from the US Military, having served in both the Army and Air Force. He received the WWII Victory Medal....
Stella Mae Varacalli
Jul 22, 2004
Herrin- Stella Mae Varacalli, 75, of Herrin, died at 2:15 PM, Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at St. Louis University Hospital. Stella was born on June 9, 1929 in Herrin to William Earl & Pansy (Spiller) Jones. She married her husband of forty-seven years, Nick Varacalli, on January 26, 1957 in Herrin. He survives of Herrin. She was a retired owner/operator...
Marlene G. Nicholson
Jul 21, 2004
Marion Marlene G. Nicholson, 50, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 10:25 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Marlene was born September 22, 1953 to Virgil and Roberta Bert (Lewis) Morgan in Marion. She married Steve L. Nicholson on April 3, 1976 and he survives in Marion. Marlene was a homemaker. Survivors include: Mother: Roberta Bert Morgan of Marion, Two Sons: Heath...
Dora L Harris
Jul 20, 2004
Marion Dora Lee (Huff) Harris, 73, died Monday, July 19, 2004 at 5:25 P.M. at her residence. Dora was born January 24, 1931 to Mitchell and Elizabeth (Keith) Huff in Johnson County. Dora was a homemaker; she was a nurses aid at Marion Memorial and Benton Hospitals. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #1301. She was...
Joseph Franklin Parker
Jul 20, 2004
Paulton Joseph Franklin Parker, 84, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 2:10 A.M. at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. Joseph was born September 20, 1919 to Walter and Ethel (Fleming) Parker in Mulberry, KS. He married Adris Ingram on April 30, 1946 in Marion and she survives in Marion. Joseph was retired from Flanders Electric, the former Giles Electric....
Rev. Marion Boyd
Jul 20, 2004
Marion Rev. Marion F. Boyd, 80, of Jackson, MI formerly of Marion, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 18, 2004. Rev. Boyd was born August 16, 1923 to Marion F. and Alice Geneva (Stafford) Boyd in Creal Springs. He married Marie Phillips and together they have shared 58 years. Rev. Boyd served his country...
Phyllis J. Staton
Jul 19, 2004
Colp-Phyllis Jeannean Staton-74 died 1:00 Monday, July 19, 2004 at her residence. She was born February 25, 1930 in Colp to John & Kathleen (Melroy) Bell. She married Robert Staton on February 14, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas. He survives. Jeannean was retired from Herrin Maytag in 1996 after 50 years of factory work. She began her career with Sangamon Company...
Shirley M. Winkler
Jul 19, 2004
Herrin-Shirley M. Winkler, 74, died 2:40 P.M., Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Herrin Hospital with her family by her side. She was born May 13, 1930 in Marion to Charles & Mae (Aigner) Boyt. At the age of three she was adopted by Lloyd & Cecyle Pike. She was married to Robert William Winkler for 57 years. They married October...
Emery L. Rogers
Jul 18, 2004
Goreville- Emery L. Rogers, 85, of Goreville, died at 9:20 AM, Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Emery was born on January 29, 1919 in Franklin County, Illinois to Lonnie & Gertrude (Burlison) Rogers. He married Icel Eavaugh Weinacht on October 19, 1940 in Jackson, MO. She preceded him in death on October 8, 1976....
Valley (Bigfoot) Mays
Jul 17, 2004
Orient, IL- Valley Bigfoot Eugene Mays, 67, of Orient, IL passed away Friday July 16, 2004 at 9:30 am at his home in Orient, IL. Visitation will be Sunday July 18, 2004 from 6-9 pm at the funeral home with Masonic Rites at 7pm. Funeral Services will be Monday July 19, 2004 at 1:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial...
Matthew L. Fisher
Jul 16, 2004
Marion Matthew Logan Fisher, son of Don and Ginger Fisher, brother of Katherine Fisher, father of Landon, died Wednesday morning in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware peacefully in his sleep of cardiac arrest. Matt was born April 20, 1972 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He graduated with a BS in automotive marketing management from Northwood University in Dallas, TX. He recently moved to...
Roy J. Krasselt, Sr.
Jul 14, 2004
Roy J. Krasselt, Sr. Marion Roy J. Krasselt, Sr., 59, died July 13, 2004 at 7:58 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Roy was born July 18, 1944 to George & Geraldine (Wolf) Krasselt in Milwaukee, WI. He married Judy Groves on August 24, 1973 in Marion and she survives in Marion. Roy worked in Milwaukee in a glass factory....
Dorothy Moake Jones
Jul 13, 2004
DOROTHY MOAKE JONES Marion Dorothy Moake Jones, 82, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 12:18 A.M. at her residence. Dorothy was born January 27, 1922 to J.L. and Sally (Lockard) Holman in Herrin. She married Robert Moake in 1939 and he preceded her in death on February 1,1977. Dorothy was a homemaker. She worked for Sangamo Electric for 14 years....
Henry Frank Frey
Jul 11, 2004
Herrin- Henry Frank Frey, 65, of Herrin, died at 6:29 PM, Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Frank was born on Halloween 1938 in Marion to Marshall & Marie (Kelton) Frey. Mr. Frey was retired as a heavy equipment operator. He worked for various companies at different times of his career. After his retirement, Frank worked a...
Paul E. Stewart
Jul 11, 2004
MARION-Paul E. Stewart, 76, of Marion, passed away at 6:05 PM, Sunday, July 11, 2004 at St. Louis University Hospital surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Howat officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 13, 2004...
Clifford Rix
Jul 10, 2004
MARION- Clifford Dean Rix, 75, of Marion passed away at 3:30 AM, Saturday, July 10, 2004 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at the funeral home. Burial...
Leo Dingrando
Jul 8, 2004
MARION-Leo Junior Dingrando, 69, of Marion passed away at 6:52 PM, Thursday, July 8, 2004 at his home after a nine month battle with cancer. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 12, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with Reverend Richard G. Mohr officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9:00 PM, Sunday,...
Floyd Strobel
Jul 7, 2004
MARION-Floyd E. Strobel, 78, of Marion passed away at 9:32 AM, Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Parkway Manor, Marion. Funeral services will held at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 9, 2004 at the Blue Funeral Home, Marion with Dr. Joey Brent officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Friday, July 9, 2004 at the funeral home. Entombment will...
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