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Donald Poole

Donald Poole

Jul 3, 2012

Tunnel Hill Donald Eugene Poole, 56 of Tunnel Hill passed away at 4:42 AM on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with reverends Howard Strunk & Clark Madden officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Tunnel Hill. A time of...

Rosemary Kennedy

Rosemary Kennedy

Jun 28, 2012

Marion Rosemary Kennedy, 71, of Marion passed away at 10:15 AM on Thursday, June 28, 2012 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. A memorial-visitation is set for Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Donations are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or...

Earl Marshall

Earl Marshall

Jun 24, 2012

Goreville Earl E. Marshall, 89, of Goreville passed away in Herrin Hospital at 3:20 AM on Sunday, June 24, 2012 with his family by his side. Funeral services for Earl will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverends CE Sullivan, Robert Schierbaum & Howard Strunk officiating. Interment will follow...

Iva Dell Summers

Iva Dell Summers

Jun 24, 2012

Marion Iva Dell Summers, 90, of Marion passed away at 11:15 AM on Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Marion Rehab & Nursing Center. Funeral services for Iva are scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Noon in Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverends Gilbert Craig & Ivan Ryan officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until Noon Wednesday at...

Ginger Droge

Ginger Droge

Jun 19, 2012

Marion Ginger Lee Droge, 56, of Marion passed away at 9:17 AM on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at home with her husband by her side. A memorial service in Ginger’s honor will be held at Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM with Dale King officiating. A time of gathering for family and friends...

Joe  Payne

Joe Payne

Jun 18, 2012

Marion Joe “JH” H. Payne, 78, of Marion, went to be with his Lord at 6:15 PM on Monday, June 18, 2012 with his wife, Winnie by his side. Funeral services for J.H. will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Glen Aulgur officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant...

Ellen Burd

Ellen Burd

Jun 16, 2012

Goreville Ellen Lorraine Burd, 81 of Goreville, went to be with Jesus Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11:00 PM at home with family by her side. According to Ellen’s wishes, her body will be cremated and an Inurnment ceremony will be held by the family at a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Goreville is assisting the family with arrangements....

Mary Lou Roberts

Mary Lou Roberts

Jun 14, 2012

Marion Mary Lou Roberts, 85, of Marion, passed away at 9:00 AM on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts are scheduled for Noon, Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Jack Hill, Mayor Bob Butler and Elaine Hancock officiating. Interment will...

Donald Wayne Ticer

Donald Wayne Ticer

Jun 13, 2012

Carterville Donald Wayne Ticer, 61, of Carterville, passed away at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. According to Donald’s wishes his body will be cremated and a gathering for family and friends is set for Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion....

Mary Ann Godbey

Mary Ann Godbey

Jun 8, 2012

Goreville Mary Ann Goodbey- of Goreville, passed away June 8th, 2012 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville on Tuesday, June 12 at 10am. Burial will follow at Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Goreville. There will be a time of visitation at the funeral home on Monday, June 11,...

Donald Vinson

Donald Vinson

Jun 2, 2012

Johnston City Johnston City- Donald R. Vinson, 64, passed away in the morning of June 2nd, 2012, at his home in Johnston City. According to the wishes of the family, Mr. Vinson will be cremated, and there will be a private burial in Gibson City, IL at a later date. Mr. Vinson was born in Paxton, IL on September 27th,...

Gertrude I. Tanner

Gertrude I. Tanner

May 27, 2012

Marion Gertrude I. Tanner, 86, of Marion passed away at 10:30 PM on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at her residence. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Tanner will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Jeff Odom officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the gravesite. Blue Funeral Home in...

James Palmer

James Palmer

May 24, 2012

Marion James Adrian Palmer, 43, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Funeral services are set for Noon on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Heartland Christian Church-900 East Boyton Street in Marion-with Brother Greg Gibbs officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the funeral...

Juanita Kelley

Juanita Kelley

May 22, 2012

Goreville Juanita (Parks) Kelley, 90, of Goreville passed away at 5:45 AM on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services for Juanita will be on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, with Reverend RG Null & Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation is from 5-8 PM at the...

Thomas Ward

Thomas Ward

May 20, 2012

Murphysboro Thomas Ward, 84, of Murphysboro passed away at 10:45 AM on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services for Thomas are scheduled for Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the service from 2:00 – 4:00 at the funeral home. Interment...

Marcus White-Brooks

Marcus White-Brooks

May 19, 2012

Stonefort Stonefort--Marcus A. White-Brooks, 28, cherished son and father, left his earthly body behind when he passed away at 3:49 AM on Saturday, May 19, 2012. A Celebration of Marcus’ Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 26, 2012 in Blue Funeral Home in Marion. A time of gathering for family and friends will precede the Celebration from...

Vickie Ann Swartzentrover

Vickie Ann Swartzentrover

May 19, 2012

Creal Springs Vickie Ann Swartzentrover, 51, of Creal Springs passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 during the early evening hours in Heartland Regional Medical Center. According to Vickie’s wishes, her body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held by her son, James. Services for Mrs. Swartzentrover will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 22,...

Sally Watt

Sally Watt

May 12, 2012

Goreville Sally Watt, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Herrin Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Per her wishes, her body will be cremated and the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to Debbie Choate: Great Regional Marion Humane Shelter Spay & Neuter; envelopes are available...

Jeffrey Dwyer

Jeffrey Dwyer

May 11, 2012

Marion Jeffrey Dwyer, 49, passed away May 11, 2012 at 3:35 PM at his home in Marion. Funeral services for Mr. Dwyer will be held at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 11AM. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. There will be a visitation held at the funeral home on...

Wanda Burtt

Wanda Burtt

May 6, 2012

Marion Wanda Jean Hill Smiley Burtt, 78 passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Herrin Hospital. It was Wanda’s wishes that her earthly body be cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at her home in Marion, 703 North McClaren Avenue, on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from Noon – 4:00 PM; friends and family are encouraged to attend....

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