Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Paul Mitchell
Jun 28, 2026
Paul C. Mitchell, 94, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2026.
Paul was born on February 28, 1932, in Lewistown, Montana, Paul lived a life of honor, service, and love for his family. He proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy and was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Paul enjoyed golfing,...
Loyd M. DeRossett
Jun 24, 2026
Loyd M. DeRossett, 66, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
He was born on February 4, 1960, in Centerville, IL, to Louis and Helen (nee Swan) DeRossett. On June 22, 2002, he married Tanya Hiatt-Irvin.
Loyd will be remembered as a devoted family man whose greatest joy in life was spending time...
Norma J. Hotz Rinderer
Jun 23, 2026
Norma J. Hotz Rinderer, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Cedarhurst of Highland surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 13, 1937, in Highland, IL, to Milford and Guyneth (nee Ellis) Schoeck.
Norma was born in Highland, Illinois, and grew up on her family’s farm in St. Jacob. She graduated from St. Jacob High...
Michael L. O'Brien
Jun 20, 2026
Michael L. O’Brien, 77, of Maryville, IL, passed away, Saturday, June 20, 2026, at BJC Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born on August 12, 1948, in East St. Louis, to Michael and Lois (nee Ervi) O’Brien. On June 20, 1970, he married the love of his life, Sandra Goolsby, at Kingshighway Church of Christ in East St. Louis, IL.
Michael...
Edward Lee Miller
Jun 19, 2026
Edward Lee Miller, 83, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by family after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Ed was born on March 25, 1943, in West Salem, Illinois, the son of Fred and Bessie (Lomas) Miller.
On June 13, 1970, he was united in marriage to Joyce McKinney. They...
Virginia "Ginger" C. Boewe
Jun 19, 2026
Virginia “Ginger” C. Boewe, 74, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Hospice Care, surrounded by her family.
Born on January 31, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ginger was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Sarah Naomi (McCubbin) Craig. She graduated from Valley High School in 1969.
On January 31, 1970,...
Kenneth Gene "Kenny" St. Ledger
Jun 17, 2026
Kenneth Gene “Kenny” St. Ledger, 76, of Albion, IL passed away on June 17, 2026, after a ten year battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. Kenny had resided in Carmi, IL at Wabash Senior Living since November 14, 2020.
He was born February 27, 1950, the son of Earl and Ruth (Bunting) St. Ledger. He resided proudly on the family farm for...
Randall E. "Randy" Parton
Jun 16, 2026
Randall E. “Randy” Parton, 56, of Highland, IL, formerly of Salem, IL, passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
He was born September 2, 1969, son of Charles and Carol (nee Stahlhut) Parton. On July 19, 2013, he married Kathy Norton in Edwardsville, IL.
Randy has lived in Highland since 2011. He grew up in Marion,...
August C. Lohmann, Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
August C. Lohmann, Jr., 98, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Dammert Care Center, in Belleville, IL.
He was born on July 26, 1927, in East St. Louis, IL, to August C. and Elizabeth (nee Troeckler) Lohmann, Sr.
After graduation from Collinsville High School, August enlisted in the Navy in June of 1945 and served as a Link...
Linda R. Thompson
Jun 11, 2026
Linda R. Thompson, 78, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on June 11, 1948, in Hoven, SD, to Noman and Evelyn (nee Dean) Anderson. On October 28, 1966, she married Douglas Thompson in Lowery, SD.
Linda attended Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL. She enjoyed Mexican food,...
Barbara L. Totty
Jun 11, 2026
Barbara L. Totty, 87, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home in Collinsville, IL.
She was born on August 1, 1938, in East St. Louis, to Harlan and Marjorie (nee Milligan) Williams.
Barbara lived a life defined by hard work, unwavering faith, and a deep love for her family. Beginning her career as a bartender at a...
Carolyn Yvonne Potts
Jun 10, 2026
Carolyn Yvonne Potts, formerly of West Salem, IL, passed away June 10, 2026, at Oakview Nursing & Rehab, in Mt Carmel, IL. Carolyn was born March 18, 1939, in Bennington, IL. She was the third of four children, born to Earl and Pearl Lomas. They had Opal and Irene, who were only two years apart and then along came Carolyn,...
Kathy Lynn Willison
Jun 9, 2026
Kathy Lynn Willison, 65, of Clay City, IL passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Xenia, IL.
Kathy was born November 4, 1960 at Johnsonville, IL to Kenneth L. and Mildred A (Rodgers) Willison. Kathy had been a supervisor at Sherwin Williams-Minwax Company in Flora, IL.
Kathy enjoyed collecting coins, playing cards, and being outside watching wildlife. She was a long-standing member...
James G. "Jim" Haberer
Jun 5, 2026
James G. “Jim” Haberer, 63, of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in the Cardiac Care Unit, with his family by his side.
He was born Jan. 11, 1963, to Maurice and Sally (nee Schrumpf) Haberer, in Highland, IL. On October 7, 1988, he married Mary Wick at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Highland, IL.
Jim was...
Karen L. File
Jun 3, 2026
Karen L. File, 72, of Greenville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born on August 6, 1953. She graduated from Bond County Unit 2 High School in 1971. On November 23, 1972, she married the love of her life, William File Sr., and together they shared more than 53...
Reba S. Rodgers
Jun 1, 2026
Reba S. Rodgers, 85, of Fairfield, IL formerly of Cisne, IL passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born on February 25, 1941, at Cisne, IL to Roy and Callie (Tenney) Conard. She married Roy L. Rodgers on August 22, 1959, in Mt. Vernon, IL She was preceded in...
Charles D. "Chuck" May
May 30, 2026
Charles D. “Chuck” May, 84, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
Chuck was born on July 25, 1941, in Centralia, IL, to Theodore “T.R.” and Thalia (nee Patton) May. He met his future wife, Betty Ackerson, at McKendree College, later to be married on April 17, 1965, in...
Janice R. Grice
May 29, 2026
Janice R. Grice, 72, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
She was born on June 2, 1953, in West Point, MS, to James and Etta Mae (nee Reed) Edwards. On June 20, 1975, she married Willie Grice, in West Point, MS.
Janice was a member of the Garden City Church, in Shiloh, IL....
Elizabeth Ann Stevens
May 29, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Stevens, 92, of West Salem, Illinois passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Elizabeth was born on March 26, 1934 in Bone Gap, Illinois, the only child of Earl and Rena (Rude) Ridens. She was a member of the First Christian Church of West Salem, Illinois.
She married Robert Stevens on August...
Alvin H. "Red" Noll
May 29, 2026
Alvin H. Noll, Jr., 90 of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Friday, May 29th, 2026, at Highland Health Care, in Highland, IL.
He was born on July 31, 1935, in Highland, IL, to Alvin Harold and Edna (nee Faitz) Noll, Sr.
Alvin was a member of St. Jacob United Church-Christ in St. Jacob, IL, American Legion Post 439 in Highland, IL,...

