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Sarah Louise Dwyer
Dec 27, 2021
Sarah Louise Dwyer, age 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at her home in Marion, Illinois.
Sarah was born April 21, 1945 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, a daughter of Harry and Camilla Louise (Dailey) Weyer. She married the love of her life, Steven Dwyer on September 24, 1983 in Marion, IL.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 5th, 2022...
William Edward "Eddie" Ray
Dec 26, 2021
William Edward "Eddie" Ray, age 71, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
William was born November 15, 1950 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of William and Lola Nadine (Krantz) Ray. Eddie had worked in maintenance for various commercial businesses. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
He is survived...
Leroy August Runge
Dec 23, 2021
Leroy August Runge, age 83, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 9:19pm on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Leroy was born May 12, 1938 in La Clede Township, Illinois, a son of Edwin and Ella Lydia (Wollin) Runge. He married the love of his life, Mary Lee Sloan, in Altamont, Illinois, on August 25, 1957. She survives....
Liston L. Jent
Dec 22, 2021
Liston L. Jent, age 86, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois.
Liston was born April 23, 1935 in rural Johnston City, Illinois, a son of Leborn and Audrey (Russell) Jent. He married Bonnie J. Bramlet on June 29, 1957 in Crab Orchard, IL.
At age 16 Liston moved to northern IL...
Jerry D. Beasley
Dec 19, 2021
Jerry D. Beasley "Smokey", age 80, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Jerry was born August 29, 1941 in Gidion, Missouri, a son of P.O. and Dollie (Parr) Bealsey. He married Georgia I. Vollrath on July 31, 1962 in Zelienople, PA. Jerry graduated Gidion High School in1959. He joined the US...
Virginialee Ashe
Dec 19, 2021
Virginialee Ashe, age 73, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:40am on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Integrity Nursing Home of Marion, Illinois.
Virginialee was born March 01, 1948 in Massachusetts, a daughter of Harry and Catherine A. (Maloney) Matthews. She married the love of her life, Winfred E. Ashe. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by her...
Christopher Linn Poole
Dec 19, 2021
Christopher Linn Poole, age 56, of Golconda, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Illinois.
Christopher was born July 28, 1965 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Robert and Nancy (Wyatt) Poole. He married the love of his life, Zina G. (Davis) Poole on March 22, 1985 in White Ash, IL.
In Chris' earlier years, he loved...
Charles Joseph Clementz
Dec 18, 2021
Charles Joseph Clementz II, age 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Marion, Illinois. Charles was born March 26, 1951 in Champaign, Illinois, a son of Charles and Adaline (Hinton) Clementz.
No services will be held at this time. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.
Harley E. Ward
Dec 16, 2021
Harley E. Ward, 87, Melbourne, FL. formerly of Goreville, IL, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021.
He was born in Florida on May 16, 1934, to Harley and Lois (Blake) Ward. Harley married his soul-mate Marjorie L. (Eastman) Ward on June 9th, 1956. Harley served in the U.S. Army, supporting Nike Ajax Missile installations, afterwards he attended Southern Illinois...
Barbara Lou Carroll
Dec 9, 2021
Barbara Lou Carroll, age 93, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home in Goreville, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.
Barbara was born December 12, 1927 in Saline County, Illinois, a daughter of Clint and Geneva (White) Jones. She married the love of her life, William M. "Bill" Carroll on October 05, 1947...
William "Bill" Wayne Rodgers
Dec 9, 2021
William W. "Bill" Rodgers, age 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
William was born November 18, 1934 in Stonefort, Illinois, a son of Huey D. and Winnie E.(Ivy) Rodgers. He married Phyllis R. Powell on October 09, 1971 in Carrier Mills, IL.
Bill attended Henshaw School in Ozark, IL and joined...
Emma Belle Laningham
Dec 5, 2021
Emma Belle Laningham, age 94, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Angel Acres in Marion, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Keith Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Ferrell Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM until...
Steve Parkhurst
Nov 17, 2021
Steve Gordon Parkhurst, age 72, of Tinley Park, Illinois, formerly of Southern Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 24, 2021 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Steve was born...
Cherie S. Almaroad
Nov 14, 2021
Cherie S. Almaroad, age 59, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away at 3:40am on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home in Goreville, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home - Goreville with Pastor Dean Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow at Meneese Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 4:00 PM...
C.J. Martin
Nov 9, 2021
Clifford Jarrod "C.J." Martin, age 36, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home in Herrin, Illinois.
A time of remembrance for family and close friends to gather and share their special memories will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Blue Funeral Home (1704 N. Court Street) in Marion.
C.J. was born July 25,...
Diana Gibson
Nov 9, 2021
Diana Marie Gibson, age 72, passed away November 9, 2021, at 5:40pm surrounded by loved ones at Herrin Hospital. Diana was born on February 19, 1949, Daughter to Robert L. and Ethel M. (Baughman) Dietzman.
Friends and family will hold private services on a later date. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with final arrangements.
Wanda Phillips
Nov 7, 2021
Wanda Virginia Phillips, 97, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home.
Wanda was born March 7, 1924 in Crab Orchard the daughter of Wayman and Vinnie (Hamlet) Dunaway. She married Claude E. Phillips on September 26, 1942 and he precedes her in death.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Marion. Wanda had worked in...
Dolly Deanna "Dee" Deering
Nov 6, 2021
Dolly Deanna "Dee" Deering, age 78, of Stonefort, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, at 8:33am on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, while comforted by her loving family.
Dolly was born December 19, 1942 in Dexter, Missouri. She was the daughter of Clyde and Henrietta (Johnson) Phillips. She married the love of her life,...
Danny Robinson
Oct 22, 2021
Danny Joe Robinson, 67, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.
Danny was born on February 20, 1954 in Carbondale to William Lloyd and Fayetta (McKenzie) Robinson. He married Shara Fisher on February 27, 2009.
Danny started working for GTW as a lineman and worked his way up to service supervisor at Phone Mart in...
Linda Winchester
Oct 22, 2021
Linda Lou Winchester, 80, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Linda was born on March 13, 1941 in Marion to Otis and Altha (Thompson) Perry. She married Gary Winchester on April 10, 1959 in Marion. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2017.
Linda graduated from Marion High School in 1959. She began working at the County Clerk’s...
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