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Charles Stricker
Mar 26, 2014
Marion-Charles Stricker, 83, passed away at 9:25pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Charles was born on April 28, 1930 in East Cairo, IL to Albert and Pauline (Beauregard) Stricker. He married Dessie Walker on September 7, 1951. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2002. Charles later married Patricia Grau and she...
Jay Merchant
Mar 25, 2014
Goreville-Jay Merchant, 57, passed away at 7:14pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Jay was born on October 17, 1956 in Cape Girardeau, MO to James and Marilyn (Harris) Merchant. He worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 30 years. Jay was currently running for Johnson County Sheriff. His hobbies included playing pool, shooting his...
Kolby Thomas Jeffro
Mar 22, 2014
Marion-Kolby Thomas Jeffro, infant son of Brittany Pierce and Damian Jeffro, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Survivors include: Mother-Brittany Pierce Father-Damian Jeffro Sister-Reagan Jeffro Maternal grandparents-Sam & Sue Stilley Paternal grandparents: Tim Jeffro Holly & Kevin Marshall A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Blue Funeral Home...
Carl Jeff Stokes
Mar 21, 2014
Stonefort-Carl Jeff Stokes, 71, passed away at 1:23am on Friday, March 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Jeff was born on June 13, 1942 in Williamson County to Carl Ralph and Violet (Marks) Stokes. He was raised by his mother and step father Nople Segers. He married Deloris Beasley on November 7, 1962 in Marion, Kentucky....
James Krumrey
Mar 19, 2014
Marion-James Earl (Blumenstock) Krumrey, Jr. left this life on March 19, 2014 with his loving wife, Margaret and sister Terra Hill at his side. James was born on March 19, 1965 in Marion, Illinois. He graduated from Marion High School, Class of 1983. Jim was a gifted artist, especially with freehand sketching. His passion for “Nascar” racing and Harley Davidson...
Charles Thetford
Mar 7, 2014
Marion-Charles Grover Thetford, 79, passed away at 2am on Friday, March 7, 2014 at his home. Charles was born in Williamson County on May 14, 1934 to Roy and Etha (Nell) Thetford. He was in a family of four other children, Ruth, Carl, Myrl Ann and Retha. Charles married Nancy Patterson in 1974 and was married for 33 years before...
Janet Hellberg
Mar 6, 2014
Thompsonville-Janet Kay (Wisek) Hellberg, 65, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at her home. Janet was born on June 6, 1948 to Herman and Lena (Roberts) Wisek. She married Wayne Hellberg on May 31, 1985 in Paducah, KY. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2011. Janet was retired from Three Angels Broadcasting. She was a member of...
Joyce Chalden
Feb 26, 2014
Marion-Joyce Chalden, 79, passed away at 12:56am at Herrin Hospital on February 26, 2014. Joyce was born in Chicago, IL, on February 18, 1935 to John and Ruth (Schmidt) Sawicki. She Married Kenneth Chalden, who survives in Marion, IL. Joyce worked with the humane society and loved all animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. Survivors...
Elizabeth Patterson
Feb 26, 2014
Marion-Elizabeth Ann (formerly Donovan) Patterson, 70, entered Heaven’s gates on February 26, 2014 surrounded by friends and family. Mrs. Patterson was born on September 15, 1943 to Thomas and Fran Clevenger. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband William G. Patterson, and grandparents. A lifelong educator, Mrs. Patterson retired from Marion Unit 2 Community School District in...
Howard Booton, Jr.
Feb 21, 2014
Marion-Howard Booton, Jr., 71, of Marion IL, passed away at home on February 21, 2014, comforted by members of his family. Howard had been diagnosed with cancer last April, however succumbed to an existing heart condition. Howard was born in San Antonio, TX on December 1, 1942. He spent his early years living in Creal Springs, IL, Mount Pleasant, IA...
Donald Hood
Feb 20, 2014
Donald E. Hood, 85 of Goreville Illinois, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 20, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. He was born July 13, 1928. Don worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a sociologist in Joliet Illinois, retiring in 1987 as an Assistant Warden for the Vienna Correctional Center. Don also...
John Franklin
Feb 17, 2014
Marion-John G. Franklin, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born June 6, 1946 in Benton, IL to Lester and Grace (Hudson) Franklin. He married Ruth Frink on March 13, 1968. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2011. John was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He worked as a barber for much of...
Norma Merrell
Feb 16, 2014
Marion-Norma Merrell, 86, went to be with her lord at 1:55pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Norma was born on September 10, 1927 in Williamson County to George and Hazel (McCombs) Moulton. She married Spiller Merrell on January 5, 1946 in Marion. He preceded her in death on June 25, 1998. Norma retired...
Betty Speers
Feb 16, 2014
Marion-Betty Jean Speers, 91, passed away at 2:40pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Betty was born on March 18, 1922 in Herrin to Troy and Mable (Hepple) Sherertz. She married Denzil Speers on September 12, 1942 in Jackson, Missouri. He survives of Marion. Betty was a homemaker and a member of Martha Circle at the...
Steven Joseph Barnes
Feb 15, 2014
Goreville- Steven Joseph Barnes, age 53, of Goreville, passed away at 2:17am on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at his home in Goreville. Steven was born in Cairo on August 29, 1960, the son of Steven J. and Anna (Johnson) Barnes. He married Katrina Marshall in Cairo on April 22, 1980. She survives in Goreville. Mr. Barnes was a member of...
Gloria Gould
Feb 13, 2014
West Frankfort-Gloria Jean Gould, 62, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at her home. Her wishes were to be cremated. There will be no services.
Joyce Cato
Feb 13, 2014
Marion-Joyce E. Cato, 69, passed away at 9:45am on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joyce was born on August 6, 1944 in Carbondale to D.W. and Verna (Morgan) Pryor. She married Max Cato on September 26, 1960 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2006. Joyce enjoyed hanging with the girls from the...
Vera Maxine Moulton
Feb 12, 2014
Marion-Vera Maxine Moulton, 91, passed away at 3:40am on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:30am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Larry Shacklee officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Gary Wayne Johnson
Feb 12, 2014
Goreville-Gary Wayne Johnson, 67, passed away at 12:20pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. Gary was born on January 12, 1947 in Jacksonville, IL to Harold and Virginia (Short) Johnson. He married Carolyn Carmody on March 23, 1974 in Jacksonville, IL. She survives of Goreville. Gary was a long standing member of...
James Craddock
Feb 7, 2014
Herrin-James Neil Craddock of Herrin, Illinois passed away Friday February 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1953 in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Hugh P. and Lela R. (Guthrie) Craddock. He is survived by two brothers, Daniel J. (wife, Jennifer) of Scottsdale Arizona, Hugh P. “Mike” (wife, Sonja) of Jacksonville Illinois. He was preceded in death...
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