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Ethel M. Valentine
Sep 22, 2013
Carbondale-Ethel M. Valentine, 68, passed away at 10am on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Her wishes were to be cremated and the family will bury her at Caldonia Cemetery in Sparta at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is handling arrangements.
Lee A. Wisek
Sep 22, 2013
Lee A. Wisek, 100, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 5 a.m. at Medina Nursing Home in Durand, Illinois. Lee was born September 6, 1913 in Marion the son of Peter and Louella (Wolverton) Wisek. He married Ellen Leigh on November 23, 1940 and together they shared 55 years of marriage until her death in November...
Beverly Jane Colvard Rule
Sep 21, 2013
Beverly Jane Colvard (Adams) Rule of Marion, IL born on August 7th, 1936 went to be with our heavenly father on September 21, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She married Frank Rule of Princeton, West Virginia on September 26th, 1970. They would have celebrated their 43rd anniversary this month. After retirement they moved to Marion, IL to...
Charles G. Spees
Sep 12, 2013
Marion-Charles G. Spees, 78, passed away at 6:40am on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Saline Care Center in Harrisburg. Charles was born May 3, 1935 to George Spees and Verba (Summers) Spees in Marion. He married Norma Rosenberger on June 15, 1957. They spent 56 years together. Charles worked as a plumber, pipefitter out of Local #551 in West Frankfort...
William A. Davis
Sep 12, 2013
Goreville- William A. Davis, age 85, of Goreville, passed away at 6:40pm on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. He was born in Johnson County on October 13, 1927, the son of John and Kattie (Hancock) Davis. Bill worked thirty-eight years for the Illinois Central Railroad, retiring in 1986. For years, he enjoyed working in his garden and raising...
Joyce Quertermous
Sep 8, 2013
Creal Springs-Joyce Elaine Quertermous, 59, passed away at 2:15pm on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Joyce was born on December 24, 1953 to Logan and Dorothy (Bratton) Troxel in Marion. She married Norman Quertermous on December 19, 1969 in Elizabethtown. He survives of Creal Springs. Joyce was a member of Center Baptist Church. She loved spoiling...
Connie Livesay
Sep 8, 2013
Marion-Connie May Livesay, 85, passed away at 4:30pm on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at her home. Connie was born March 18, 1928 to Martin and Eileen (Dolan) Wintermantel in Marion. She married Darrell Livesay on May 1, 1987 in Decatur. He survives of Marion. Connie loved nature and all of God’s creatures. Her great loves were her children and grandchildren....
Harold "Pee Wee" Krantz
Sep 3, 2013
Marion-Harold “Pee Wee” Krantz, 81, passed away at 9:50pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at his home. Harold was born on January 1, 1932 in Marion to Lloyd and Julia (Simmons) Krantz. He married Mary Jo Jack on November 10, 1952. She preceded him in death on July 12, 2012. Harold served in the Korean War. He was a member...
Wilma June Hilliard
Sep 2, 2013
Marion-Wilma June Hilliard, 84, passed away at 7:55pm on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wilma was born on November 24, 1928 in Marion to Robert and Dorothy (Merrell) Hilliard. Survivors include: cousins, Nancy and Clyde Hickey of Marion and Leo and DeLynda Whitehead of Marion and other family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at...
Wendel R. Stokes
Aug 31, 2013
Goreville-Wendel R. Stokes, 73, passed away at 4:24am on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home. Wendel was born on February 14, 1940 in Goreville to Rolla and Eva Vern (Davis) Stokes. He married Helen Rankin in Kane County on Thursday, October 16, 1958. She preceded him in death on March 4, 2013. Wendel was part owner of the Goreville...
Jewell Frey
Aug 30, 2013
Denver, CO-Jewell Frey, 98, formerly of Herrin, passed away on August 30, 2013. Jewell was born April 16, 1915 in Energy to Herman and Carrie Bales. She married James Carl Frey on September 26, 1940. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: nieces, Jonell Blue, Shirley Eason and husband Gary and nephew, Mike Darter and wife Bonnie. She was preceded...
William Rossdeutcher
Aug 30, 2013
Buncombe-William Rossdeutcher, 68, passed away at 7:28am on Friday, August 30, 2013 at his home. William was born on September 3, 1944 to Joseph and Mable (Myer) Rossdeutcher in Lake County, Illinois. It was his wishes to be cremated. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting with arrangements.
Billie Buckner
Aug 28, 2013
Marion-Billie Wayne Buckner, 84, passed away at 8:48 pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the VA Medical Center. Billie was born on June 20, 1929 to Everett Ray Buckner and Lillie Mae (Rush) Risner. He was raised by his mother and step father, Zanna Risner. Billie was a member of the Marion Elks and DAV. Survivors include: his sister,...
Horace Edward "Ed" Annable
Aug 28, 2013
Goreville-Horace Edward “Ed” Annable, 76, passed away at 5:25 am on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at his home. Ed was born on December 21, 1936 in Lone Oak, Arkansas to Samuel and Cora Lee (Woodside) Annable. He married Shirley Marie Penrod on August 19, 1955 in Mounds City, Illinois. She survives of Goreville. Ed was a member of Abundant Life...
Deann Wiseman
Aug 27, 2013
Marion-Deann Wiseman, 74, passed away at 5:45pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at her home. Deann was born on December 2, 1938 in Marion to George and Mary (Whiting) Fergus. She married Mike Wiseman on February 16, 1956. He survives of Marion. Survivors include: her husband, Mike Wiseman of Marion; daughter, Ranae Denney and husband Robert of Monticello, Kentucky; son,...
John Barrett
Aug 25, 2013
John Patrick Barrett, 31, loving brother, kind and caring son, and loyal friend to hundreds, unexpectedly passed from this world on the afternoon of Sunday, August 25, 2013. John was born on January 9, 1982, just one minute after his identical twin brother, David. Affectionately known as "JB" to many who knew him, John's quick wit, sharp intellect, and kind...
Andrew Nathaniel McKinney
Aug 21, 2013
Marion-Andrew Nathaniel McKinney, 24, passed away at 2:00pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at St. Louis University Hospital. Andrew was born on July 12, 1989 to Mark and Beth (Crawford) McKinney in Marion. He married Brenda Denise Chapman on March 27, 2011 at Coal Bank Spring in Crab Orchard. She survives of Marion. Andrew enjoyed spending time with friends and...
Sue Allyn Schroeder
Aug 20, 2013
Pittsburg-Sue Allyn (Lee) Schroeder, 76, passed suddenly on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 into the eternal presence of her Savior at her childhood home where she and her husband have resided for the last seven years. Sue was born to Clyde W. and Lois (Walker) Lee on March 27, 1937 in West Frankfort. She married Charles W. Schroeder on January 21,...
Skyler Jaxten West-France
Aug 20, 2013
Marion-Skyler Jaxten West-France, 1, passed away at 10:44pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. Skyler was born on September 15, 2011 to Andrea West and Jeff France in Marion. Survivors include: his parents: Andrea West and Jeff France; maternal grandparents: April West and David West; maternal great grandmother: Lydia West; aunts, uncles and cousins....
Ronald "Ronnie" L. Emery
Aug 17, 2013
Joliet-Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Emery, 64, died suddenly on August 17, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. He was a beloved father and grandfather, brother and uncle. Ronnie was born November 25, 1948 in Marion to Delbert and Vita Emery. He graduated from Marion High School and from P.T.I. in Paducah, Kentucky. Ronnie then moved to Joliet where he...
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