Obituaries

Sep 25, 2024

Charles A Burris, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Anderson Hospital is Maryville, IL.

He was born on August 20, 1943, in Hardin, IL, to Charles E. and Theresa (nee Gress) Burris.  He married Maureen McGee on October 16, 1965 in Panama, IL

Charles served in the Army after...

Sep 22, 2024

Salana Clover Reid, 5 months old, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was born on April 18, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Salana brought happiness to so many peoples lives during her short visit here.

James 1:17; Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming...

Sep 20, 2024

Bruce L. Weiss, 70, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab in Greenville, IL.

He was born on August 20, 1954, in Highland, IL, to Willard and Betty (nee Hagler) Weiss. On September 13, 1998, he married Teresa Shaw at the First Baptist Church in Greenville, IL.

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Sep 18, 2024

James E. Carkuff, 54, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was born on November 5, 1969, in Granite City, IL, to James Edwin and Patricia Ann Woolf (nee Bickel). On December 17, 2019, he married the love of his life, Melissa (Gipson) Carkuff.

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Sep 17, 2024

Donald “Don” Karmin Longbons, 87, of Albion, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Don was born November 30, 1936, in Albion, IL. at home, to Karmin and Mary (Gill) Longbons. He married Norma Slunaker on June 8, 1957, at West Village Church and they shared sixty-seven years of cherished...

Sep 17, 2024

Barbara Jo Cleary Scott, 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 22, 1942, in Waco, TX, to Charles Thomas and Vincennes (nee Tamburello) Cleary.

After college, Barbara worked as a physical therapy assistant in Highland, IL,...

Sep 15, 2024

John W. Blair, 82, of Allendale, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

He was born on August 29, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Guy and Maxine (nee Dicus) Blair. On October 30, 1978, John married Donna Kay Buchanan.

John was a member of the Allendale United...

Sep 14, 2024

Bryan W. Poehler of Highland, Illinois, passed into the presence of Jesus on Saturday, September 14 th , 2024.  He loved the Lord and was a beloved member of Highland Community Church in Highland, IL.

Born to Garland W. and MaryAnn Bryan Poehler on October 26, 1947, in Effingham, Illinois.  As a son of a USAF Col.,...

Sep 13, 2024

Mary Winifred Pfeffer, age 77, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away surrounded by her family on September 13, 2024.

Mary was born on September 30, 1946, in Lebanon, IL to James Bradford Pfeffer and Winifred Jeanne Taylor-Pfeffer.

Mary is survived by her son, James Alan Brown Jr., granddaughter, Taylor Brown, grandson, Trevor Brown, sisters; Jane...

Sep 13, 2024

Byron Ledbetter, 72, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born on November 10, 1951, in Chester, IL, to Floyd and Anna Helen (nee Gogloza) Ledbetter.

He was a hobby modelist who enjoyed making model airplanes, engines and other hobby models. He loved his family,...

Sep 12, 2024

Timothy A. “Tim” Cera, 55, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA.

He was born on February 18, 1969, in Milwaukee, WI, to Alan and Mary Ann (nee Klejsmit) Cera. On October 11, 2023, Tim married Dawn Howard in Las Vegas, NV.

Tim has...

Sep 8, 2024

Elzie B. Shirley, 91, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden, IL.

He was born on April 11, 1933, to John “Robert” Crittenden Shirley and Julia “Bernice” (nee Edwards) Shirley, in Summer Shade, KY.  On November 12, 1955, he married Barbara Bowles in Glasgow, KY.

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Sep 4, 2024

Patricia A. “Pat” Corey, 65, of Troy, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Troy, IL.

She was born on June 29, 1959, in Highland, IL, to Ambert and Rosemary (nee Sahrmann) Williams.

Pat has been living in Troy for the last 10 years, but grew up in Pierron, IL, and graduated from...

Sep 3, 2024

Rosemary M. Gates, 73, of Highland, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 9, 1950, in Breese, IL, to Ralph and Augusta (nee Haselhorst) Litteken. She married Harry Gates on November 21, 1989, in Greenville, IL.

Rosemary was a member...

Sep 2, 2024

Steven L. “Steve” Money, 55, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland, IL.

He was born on April 4, 1969, in Alexandria Bay, NY, to Duane and Paula (nee Estes) Money. On March 13, 2010, he married Christine Stern in Highland, IL.

Steve worked as...

Aug 30, 2024

Katherine B. West, 85, of Collinsville, IL, died Friday, August 30, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 24, 1939, to Burl and Mildred (nee Harris) Andrews, in Collinsville, IL.

Katherine was an extraordinary cook, known for her mouthwatering spaghetti, comforting chicken and dumplings, and savory ham and beans....

Aug 29, 2024

Mary Lou Simmons, 88, of Cisne, IL. passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her residence.

Mary Lou was born May 6, 1936, to James Austin and Ida Marie (Robinson) Allen in Sessor, IL. She married Richard Brian Simmons on May 27, 1961, in Benton, IL. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2001.

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Aug 28, 2024

Peggy Lou Harris, 81, of Mt. Erie, Illinois, passed away on August 28, 2024 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois.

On May 25, 1943, in Fairfield, Illinois, Peggy was born to Harvey and Dorothy McKay Hallam. She married Lynn Roy Harris on March 27, 1964 and spent over 45 years of marriage before his passing on...

Aug 27, 2024

Robert G. Potts, 99, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away August 27, 2024, at Oakview Nursing & Rehab, in Mt Carmel, Illinois. Bob was born July 30, 1925 in rural Allendale, Illinois. He was the seventh of nine children, born to Edgar and Eliza “Bell” (Turner) Potts.

Robert enlisted in the US Marine Corp during...

Aug 27, 2024

Robert A. Meadows, Jr., 46, Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born September 10, 1977, to Robert “Alvin” and Linda (Nee Smith) Meadows, Sr., in Belleville, IL. On July 3, 2002 he married Tabitha Molter in Greenville, IL.

Robert was a kind, selfless man. A huge...