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Rosanna Hightower

Rosanna Hightower

Sep 18, 2012

Marion Rosanna “Rose” Hightower, 75 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 4:35 AM at Parkway Manor. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Derek Shaw officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on...

Martha Medina

Martha Medina

Sep 13, 2012

Martha Medina Martha Medina, 43, of Marion passed away at 3:08 PM on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. Funeral services for Martha will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion at 11:00 AM with Friar Uriel Salamanca officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill...

Tresa Garoutte

Tresa Garoutte

Sep 12, 2012

Creal Springs Tresa Garoutte, 52 of Creal Springs, passed away at 1:50 PM on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Marion Rehab & Nursing Center with her husband by her side. According to her wishes her body will be cremated and services will be held by the family at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family...

Donald Garlich

Donald Garlich

Sep 11, 2012

Donald L. Garlich Pittsburg—Donald L. Garlich, 66, of Pittsburg passed away at 8:07 PM on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at his home with family by his side. Memorial services for Mr. Garlich are scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Reverend Jeff Rush & Larry Garlich will officiate. There will be a...

Geneva Mae Trella

Geneva Mae Trella

Sep 8, 2012

Marion – Geneva Mae Trella, 79, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Derek Shaw officiating. Mrs. Trella will be interred in Rose Hill Cemetery after the funeral...

Kathy Milburn

Kathy Milburn

Sep 8, 2012

Kathy Milburn Marion – Kathy Milburn, of Marion, passed away on September 8, 2012 at her residence. Kathy was born to Orville & Jewell (Upchurch) Hayes. Kathy is survived by her son, Darrin (Jane) Milburn; Daughter, Michelle (Patric) Gent; Grandson, Ryan Milburn. She was preceded in death by her parents; Son, Allen Todd Milburn; Grandson, Tucker Todd Gent; Brother, Terry...

Ronald Mighell

Ronald Mighell

Sep 6, 2012

Ronald E. Mighell Goreville—Ronald E. Mighell, 64, of Goreville passed away at Noon on Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Ronald will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson and Reverend RG Null officiating. Interment will follow in Busby Cemetery in...

Raymond Groves

Raymond Groves

Sep 5, 2012

Raymond Groves Raymond Groves, 88, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 7:25 PM at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Military Rites will be conducted at the funeral...

Mary L. Grimm

Mary L. Grimm

Sep 2, 2012

Marion Mary L. Grimm, 88, of Herrin passed away in Parkway Manor Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 8:21 AM. Funeral mass for Mary is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin, Illinois with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will precede...

LaVerne Marks

LaVerne Marks

Aug 29, 2012

Marion LaVerne Marks, 93, of Marion passed away at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at his home with family by his side. Graveside funeral services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Brother RH Chitwood officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available...

James Edward Catoe, Jr.

James Edward Catoe, Jr.

Aug 29, 2012

Karnak James Edward Catoe, Jr., 60, of Karnak passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 3:30 AM at his home with his wife by his side. According to his wishes his body will be cremated and no services held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. James was born in Kershaw County, SC to James...

Cornell Wayne Johns

Cornell Wayne Johns

Aug 28, 2012

Marion Cornell Wayne Johns, 66, of Marion passed away on Tuesday morning, August 28, 2012 in the Marion VA Medical Center. According to Mr. Johns’ wishes, his body will be cremated and the family will hold a graveside memorial in County Line Cemetery in Creal Springs at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with...

Kathy (Ice) Tripp

Kathy (Ice) Tripp

Aug 26, 2012

Marion Kathy (Ice) Tripp, 53, of Marion passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Noon at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Kevin McNeely officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery-Poordu. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the funeral service...

Alan Holmes

Alan Holmes

Aug 24, 2012

Marion Alan Holmes, 75, of Marion passed away in Heartland Regional Medical Center Friday, August 24, 2012 at 2:00 AM with his family by his side. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Ivan Ryan officiating. Interment will follow in Coal Bank Cemetery. AT time of gathering...

Larry Joseph Stanton

Larry Joseph Stanton

Aug 18, 2012

Marion Larry Joseph Stanton, 62, of Marion passed away surrounded by family at his home on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Marvin McComas and Reverend Ed Martin presiding. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede...

Ruth Walker Hume

Ruth Walker Hume

Aug 17, 2012

Goreville Ruth Walker Hume, 80, of Goreville passed away in Heartland Regional Medical Center on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM with family by her side. Funeral services are set for Monday, August 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Goreville United Methodist Church, with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Interment will follow at Busby Cemetery in Goreville. A time of...

Lynn Walsh Surgeon

Lynn Walsh Surgeon

Aug 17, 2012

Lynn Surgeon Lynn Walsh Surgeon of Evansville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 4:15 AM at Mt Vernon Health Care in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was 87 years old. Visitation will be held at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waterloo (Tipton), IL on Friday, August 24, 2012 beginning at 10:00 AM followed by a Mass, funeral...

Bob Thompson

Bob Thompson

Aug 16, 2012

Herrin – Bobby D. Thompson, 60, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 12:57 P.M. at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Bobby was born April 5, 1952 in Creal Springs the son of Denzel and Inez (Lenon) Thompson. He married Alice Smart on May 15, 1976 in Creal Springs and together they have shared over 36 years of marriage. He...

Alta Underwood

Alta Underwood

Aug 16, 2012

Goreville Alta LaVerne Underwood, 90, of Goreville passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 7:22 PM at her home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend RG Null officiating. Interment will follow in Busby Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 from...

Norma Albright

Norma Albright

Aug 16, 2012

Marion Norma J. Albright, 81, of Marion passed away at 7:10 AM on August 16, 2012 at her home. Funeral services for Norma will be on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverends RG Null & Jason Forby officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Tunnel Hill. Visitation will precede the...

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