Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Lawrence Ray Michels
Aug 24, 2025
Lawrence Ray Michels, 82, of Ellery, IL passed away on August 24, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL.
Lawrence was born in Golden Gate, IL on September 19, 1942 to Vernon and Genevieve (Cowling) Michels.
Lawrence married Patricia “Patsy” Bunting on September 22, 1962. He loved his family, his wife, his three boys and grandkids. He was a man who...
Diane Arnotti
Aug 23, 2025
Diane Arnotti, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, IL.
She was born on March 31, 1946, in Crawfordsville, IN, to Dr. Loral and Mildred (nee Dever) Gwaltney.
Diane will be remembered as a kind and loving woman whose gentle spirit touched many people. She dedicated her career to caring for others...
Gavin L. Schlarmann
Aug 21, 2025
Gavin L. Schlarmann, 21, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.
He was born on June 28, 2004, in St. Louis, MO, to Carl and Kay (nee Wuest) Schlarmann.
Gavin was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, IL, the Highland IAFF Local 3672, and the AFFI. A selfless,...
Derek A. Burns
Aug 20, 2025
Derek A. Burns, 57, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence.
Born December 23, 1967, in London, England, Derek was lovingly adopted by Jack and Rose (née O’Daniel) Burns. From the very start, Derek’s life was a gift—to his family, to his many friends, and to every community he touched.
Derek’s faith was the cornerstone of...
Joseph A. "Joe" Toenyes
Aug 20, 2025
Joseph A. “Joe” Toenyes, 66, of Alhambra, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL.
He was born on February 2, 1959, at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, IL, to Joseph and Shirley (nee LaFreniere) Toenyes.
Joe was a loving brother, friend, father, grandfather, and son who was known for meeting every day...
David (Dave) Paul Sexton
Aug 14, 2025
David (Dave) Paul Sexton, 72, of Cisne, IL passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence.
Dave was born May 25, 1953, in. Canton, IL, to Dale and Charlotte (Cox) Sexton. Dave married Carolyn Sexton on August 7, 1999, at Sam Dale Lake.
Dave had served in the United States Army serving his country during the Vietnam War. He had worked...
Charles J. Farris
Aug 14, 2025
Charles J. Farris, 97, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Labella Nursing Home in Edwardsville, IL.
He was born on September 7, 1928, in Success, AR, to Charles W. and Ola P. (nee Stevens) Farris.
Charles had a gift for finding joy in the simple things in life. He loved to cast a line and spend hours...
Gary D. Wiesemeyer
Aug 9, 2025
Gary D. Wiesemeyer, 69, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his home in Pocahontas, IL.
He was born on August 28, 1955, in Highland, IL, to Dale and Sara (nee Geries) Wiesemeyer. He married Tammy Haberer on October 14, 2023.
Gary graduated from Highland High School in 1973. Not long after, he began his career at...
Donna Kay Nichols
Aug 5, 2025
Donna Kay Nichols 79, of Albion, IL passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 5, 2025 at Oakview Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Donna was born January 18, 1946 to Lloyd and Chlora Hortin.
Donna had two daughters, Deena (Jim) Downs of Albion, IL and Dana (Matt) Pettigrew of Fairfield, IL. Donna was a loving grandmother of three grandchildren Tiffany...
Juanita B. Loyet
Jul 29, 2025
Juanita (Meadows) Loyet, 89, passed away on July 29, 2025 at her home in Alhambra, Illinois.
Loyet was born January 28, 1936 in Collinsville, Illinois. She graduated from Collinsville High School in 1953. After graduation she worked at Gowan Lumber Company in Collinsville as a bookkeeper. Later she worked for several years at Lefton Iron and Metal Company in East St...
Colin Joseph DeSelm
Jul 28, 2025
Colin Joseph DeSelm, 11, of Highland, IL, died Monday, July 28, 2025 in Highland, IL.
He was born February 13, 2014, to Ryan and Ashley (Nee Hemann) DeSelm, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Colin was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a student at St. Paul Catholic School. He loved his family immensely and was the best brother....
Virginia E. "Ginny" Erickson
Jul 28, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Erickson, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Aviston Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL.
She was born on November 15, 1941, in Morehouse, MO, to Willie Leck and Maddie (nee Bozemond) Northington. On September 9, 1961, Ginny married Don Erickson in Belleville, IL.
Ginny was a great mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was very...
Ronald "Ron" L. Carter
Jul 27, 2025
Ronald “Ron” L. Carter, 73, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his home in Gillespie, IL.
He was born on September 27, 1951, in Oklahoma, to Ralph and Vera (nee England) Carter. In 1983 he married the love of his life, Donna Garloch.
Ron was a man whose life was defined by hard work and devotion to the people he loved....
L. Steven Edge
Jul 22, 2025
L. Steven Edge, 83, of Evansville, IN passed away on July 22, 2025 at his retirement home in Evansville, IN.
He was born July 29, 1941 in Lyon County, Kentucky on the Knight family farm to Charles E. and Learleen (Knight) Edge. He was raised on the farm in Albion, IL by Ben & Bertha Edge, his grandparents.
He started his career...
L. Maxine Drechsel
Jul 22, 2025
L. Maxine (Neal) Drechsel, 93, of Albion, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Maxine was born May 8, 1932 in Marion County, IL to Fenton Merle Neal & Goldie Mae (Henke) Neal. She married Leroy J. Drechsel on January 30, 1955, and they enjoyed over 70 happy years of marriage together prior...
Doris Jean Bellm
Jul 21, 2025
Doris “Jean” Bellm, 92, of Highland, IL passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL, with her family by her side.
She was born on June 12, 1933, in St. Louis, MO, to Keith and Mary (nee Lumos) Snelson. On July 23, 1951, she married Harold Bellm in Highland, IL.
Jean was a member of Hope...
Dorothy Medlock
Jul 21, 2025
Dorothy Medlock, 78 of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 28, 1946, in Collinsville, IL, to John and Louise (nee Kuhn) Wolf. On June 5, 2004, she married David Medlock, in Highland, IL.
She moved to Highland, IL, in 1977. She worked at...
Wanda F. Gregory
Jul 16, 2025
Wanda F. Gregory, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
She was born on July 10, 1950, in Gideon, MO, to William and Mary (nee Terry) James. On March 31, 1972, she married Jerry Gregory in Granite City, IL.
Wanda has lived in Highland since 1974, moving from Granite City, IL. She...
Dennis G Dubach
Jul 16, 2025
Dennis G. “Denny/Duby” Dubach, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, surrounded by family.
He was born on November 1, 1943, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL, to Alfred and Bernice (nee Stoff) Dubach. On August 14, 1965, he married Nancy Smith at St. Paul Church, Highland, IL.
Denny attended St....
Mary Lahue
Jul 16, 2025
Mary Lahue, 69, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home in Collinsville, IL.
Mary was born on January 8, 1956, in Fukuoka, Japan, to Francis and Roseann (nee Kilna) Lahue. Her father Francis Lahue was in the United States Air Force for 22 years and was stationed at Itazuke Air Base, Japan at the time...
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