Marion is a quiet residential community in Southern Illinois. Proud to be family owned and operated, Blue Funeral Homes serve the people of Marion, Goreville, Creal Springs, and Pittsburg.Originally known as The Meredith Funeral Home, the home...
Funeral Homes in Marion, IL
Places
Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Marion.
Marion is also known as: Williamson County / Marion city.
Their current mayor is Mayor Robert L. Butler.
Zip codes in the city: 62959.
Williamson County funeral flowers can be purchased from one of the local funeral shops we partner with.
Mitchell Hughes Funeral Home located at 800 N. Market Street in Marion, IL dates back to 1914. It has grown through a series of owners who have devoted themselves to the care and concern of thousands of families in the Marion area. C.D. Ozment...
Marion, IL 62959
Marion, IL 62959
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Facts about the city
- Some of the notable people born here have been: Cory Bailey (baseball player).
Marion is a city in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,193 at the 2010 census. It is part of a dispersed urban area that developed out of the early 20th Century coal fields.Today Marion serves as the largest retail trade center in Southern Illinois with its central location along Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 13 (colloquially known as Southern Illinois' "Main Street"). It is home to the Illinois Star Centre mall and the Southern Illinois Miners baseball team, and is in the process of being selected for Illinois' first STAR Bonds District for the proposed Boulder Creek at The Hill development.The city is part of the Marion-Herrin Micropolitan Area and is a part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin, Illinois Combined Statistical Area with 123,272 residents, the sixth most populous Combined statistical area in Illinois. The city is also part of the unofficial Metro Lakeland area.
Marion Obituaries
It was disclosed by Southern Illinoisian on August 20th, 2021 that Nancy Edwards passed away in Marion, Illinois. Edwards was 81 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nancy's life.
It was written by Southern Illinoisian on July 28th, 2021 that Luetta Broeking (Dettmer) perished in Marion, Illinois. Ms. Broeking was 92 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Luetta's life.
It was revealed by Southern Illinoisian on July 28th, 2021 that Ronald Lee Dameron perished in Marion, Illinois. Dameron was 78 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ronald Lee's life.
It was written by Southern Illinoisian on July 28th, 2021 that Robert Lee Melton perished in Marion, Illinois. Melton was 65 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert Lee's life.
It was noted by Orange County Register on June 13th, 2021 that John Richard Mitchell passed on in Newport Beach, California. Mitchell was 82 years old and was born in Marion, IL. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John Richard's life.
It was reported by The County Journal on April 2nd, 2020 that Margaret Dorothy Corse (Trede) died in Marion, Illinois. Ms. Corse was 92 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margaret Dorothy's life.
It was revealed by Peoria Journal Star on March 15th, 2020 that Lee R Whitaker perished in Marion, Illinois. Whitaker was 72 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lee R's life.
It was disclosed by Kane County Chronicle on January 9th, 2020 that Berchard G "Bert" Rush passed away in Marion, Illinois. Rush was 86 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Berchard G "Bert"'s life.
It was reported by The County Journal on December 12th, 2019 that Mary M Carlyle (Easton) died in Marion, Illinois. Ms. Carlyle was 65 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary M's life.
It was noted by The County Journal on July 11th, 2019 that Charles Harold Tiller died in Marion, Illinois. Tiller was 87 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Charles Harold's life.
History
Butler L. Originally platted in 1839 to become the county seat of the newly created Williamson County, Illinois County, it was named after American Revolutionary War hero General Francis Marion "Swamp Fox" Marion.
Southwest of the city is the United States Penitentiary, Marion States Penitentiary, the Federal government of the United States government's replacement for Alcatraz Island prison. "Bob" Butler has borrowed Boston, Massachusetts Massachusetts's nickname, stating the city is "Marion: Hub of the Universe."
It sits at the edge of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge with the Shawnee National Forest just a few miles away. Marion is the second-largest city in Little Egypt (region) Illinois and serves as the region's largest retail trade center.
The official website for the city of Marion is https://www.marionillinois.com/.
News
Father: Marion was a 'credit to his family and his country'
He enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard in 2002 and was ... Brad would be proud.'' Staff Sgt. Marion was married with two children. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bettendorf. Burial with full military ...
http://www.qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=516119
For Mayor-elect Gray, pressure piles up even before he takes office
Not since Marion Barry won a third term after a bruising primary and ... Thursday, Gray angered the leaders of the Fraternal of Police when he failed to show up at the funeral for Officer Paul M. Dittamo , who was killed Oct. 30 when his police cruiser ...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/07/AR2010110704188.html?nav=rss_opinion/columns
Scott T. Powers, 45
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services were held privately earlier this week ... day Saints. BEVERLY Mrs. Marion G. Salley, 82, of Beverly, beloved wife of Paul V. Salley, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family after a long courageous ...
http://www.salemnews.com/archive/x104127809/Scott-T-Powers-45
Stephan 'Steve' 'Teffy' Lorkovich
Along with his parents, Steve was preceded in death by a brother, John "Tar" Lorkovich and two sisters, Ann (Jack) Zaluski and Mary (Marion) Butcher. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ...
http://www.timesonline.com/bct_news/obituary_details/article/2223/2010/november/05/stephan-steve-teffy-lorkovich.html
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Blue Funeral Home, Marion & Goreville, Il
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Marion Funeral Homes and funeral services in Illinois
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Our History - Blue Funeral Home, Marion & Goreville, Il
Marion is a quiet residential community of 15,000 in southern Illinois. Blue Funeral Home serves the people of Marion, Creal Springs, Pittsburgh and Goreville. ...
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