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Helen Laur
Nov 11, 2016
Carterville-Helen Reba Laur, 96, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Helen was born on October 14, 1920 in Saline County to Pete T. and Louella (Berry) Baker. She married John Harry Moyer on November 20, 1941. They spent 44 years together working and traveling the whole U.S. After his death, she married Byford Laur....
Lula Boles
Nov 10, 2016
Marion-Lula Simmons-McKane-Boles, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Lula was born on December 27, 1923 in Creal Springs to Albert and Della (Chamness) Simmons. She was raised and loved by Thad and Gracie Burns. Lula married Junior McKane and he preceded her in death then she later married Joe Boles and he also preceded her...
Helen Shadowens
Nov 6, 2016
Galatia-Helen Jodene Shadowens, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 66 years, Billy Dean Shadowens Four children: Darlene Kesler and husband Gary Stanley Shadowens and wife Diana Shelby Anderson and husband Eddie Sheila McGhee and husband Jimmy Grandchildren: Jerry A. Hart Four step...
Richard Perkins
Nov 5, 2016
Marion-Richard Perkins, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Richard was born on December 31, 1934 in Vernon, IL to Harry Oscar and Nellie Irene (Gilsinger) Perkins. He married Maxine Wilson on July 3, 1975 in Springfield. She survives. Richard was in the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He worked the sales...
James "Jim" Douglas
Nov 5, 2016
Marion-James “Jim” Douglas, 74, passed away at Parkway Manor in Marion on Saturday, November 05, 2016 at 3:42am surrounded by his family. One of the best cowboys ever is now riding that Big Range in the sky, probably on a horse called Baldy with a couple of good cow dogs tagging along named Bonnie and Clyde. Jim was born on...
Douglas White
Oct 23, 2016
Goreville- Douglas White, 72, of Goreville, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away at 4:00 AM, Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home. Douglas was born on November 4, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana to Clifton and Mabel (Tucker) White. He married Judy Carlson on March 8, 1966 in Chicago. Together, they shared fifty wonderful years together. She survives of Goreville. Doug...
Carl Page
Oct 22, 2016
Marion-Carl Lee Page, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Marion Rehab and Nursing Center. Carl was born on September 20, 1930 in West Frankfort to Homer and Eula Page. He married Deloris Phillips on December 22, 1951 in Marion. She survives. Carl was in the U.S. Army 1st Calvary, 1st BN Medical Corps. He was a decorated...
Rosa Hodge
Oct 22, 2016
Marion- Rosa Antoinetta Boccia Jordan Hodge, aged 74, of Marion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 22. She was at home recovering from recent heart surgery. Rosa was born on January 22, 1942, in Naples, Italy, the daughter of Fortunato and Assunta Boccia. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Rosa...
Garry "Super" Smith
Oct 18, 2016
Marion-Garry “Super” Smith, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Super was born on January 27, 1942 in Cairo to David and Beatrice (Holder) Smith. He married Lois Jones in December 1967. She preceded him in death in 1999. Super served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during Vietnam. He worked...
Edward Martin Sr.
Oct 18, 2016
Marion-Edward Martin, Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Edward was born on January 14, 1937 in Johnston City to Edgar and Emmie (Lewis) Martin. He married Doris Tanner on May 29, 1956 in Johnston City. She survives. Edward served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Essex. His first love was preaching. Edward...
Mary Absher
Oct 18, 2016
Marion-Mary Alice (Mitchell) Absher, 83, loved her Heavenly Father and represented that love in her daily walk with Him. Early in the morning of October 18, 2016 she ran into his arms. Mary was born on March 20, 1933. Even though we will miss her, we are so thankful that the battle with Dementia is over. She now has a...
Dannie Newton Savage
Oct 14, 2016
Carmi- Dannie Newton Savage, 83, of Carmi, passed away at 5:15 AM, Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. Private memorial services were arranged at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home in Marion/ 1704 N. Court/ Marion, IL 62959.
Raymond McGee
Oct 9, 2016
Marion-Raymond Norvel McGee, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Some knew his as Ray, family knew him as Norvel and friends knew him as “Snapper.” Snapper was born in Williamson County on January 1, 1940 to Ray and Helen (Sanders) McGee. He married Karen Hearn. Snapper was preceded in death by...
Wanda Travelstead
Oct 7, 2016
Goreville-Wanda F. Travelstead, 78, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wanda was born on January 3, 1938 in Williamson County to Charles Lester and Lucy Irene (Blumenstock) Rodgers. She married Robert Wayne Travelstead in Pulley’s Mill Pentecostal Church on January 21, 1965. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2010. Wanda was a...
Robert "Bob" Ashe
Oct 6, 2016
Marion-Robert “Bob” Dale Ashe, child of God for 86 years, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Bob was born on June 26, 1930 in Harrisburg to Barney and Maude Ashe. He married Marilyn (Warburton) Ashe on June 7, 1951 and they remained a devoted couple until Marilyn’s death in 2010. Bob was a founding member of...
Stanley L. Ivy
Sep 30, 2016
Stanley L. Ivy, age 86, of Pittsburg, passed away at 9:30am on Friday, September 30, 2016 at his home in Pittsburg. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Roger Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery in Ozark,IL. Visitation will be held from 10am until noon...
Delena Sue Chamness
Sep 27, 2016
Pittsburg-Delena Sue Chamness, 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital. Sue was born on November 5, 1957 in Greenville, OH to James and Mary (Kelly) Simpson. She married Michael Chamness on December 27, 1995 in Ava. Sue enjoyed hunting and fishing. She loved going to church and spending time with her family. Sue is survived by...
John L. Grant
Sep 26, 2016
Marion-John L. Grant, 90, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in February 9, 1926 in Marion to Otto and Ora (Chamness) Grant. He married Leesa Stilley on December 25, 1951 in Herrin and they shared over 64 years of marriage. She survives. John served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman during WWII...
Robert "Bob" Gibbs
Sep 18, 2016
Marion-Robert “Bob” Lee Gibbs, 67, passed away at 1:20am on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the VA Medical Center. Bob was born on August 9, 1949 in Marion to Ezra and Geneva Lucille (Robertson) Gibbs. He married Cindy Murphy in 1982 in Whiteash. She survives. Bob served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked for Herrin Hospital for 20...
Bradley Hopkins
Sep 16, 2016
Herrin- Bradley Hopkins, 63, of Herrin, passed away at, 7:50 AM, Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home. Bradley was born on December 18, 1952 in Herrin to Billy Ray and Betty Ruth (Sowman) Hopkins. He married Christine Kedziolka on December 21, 1979 in Pittsburg, IL. She survives of Herrin. He worked as a supervisor in the housing department of...
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