Obituaries

Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois

Ladoris J. Weber

Ladoris J. Weber

Oct 25, 2014

LaDoris J. Weber, 96, of New Carlisle, OH, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away in Fairborn, OH, on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

LaDoris was born July 5, 1918, to the late John & Iva (nee Simpson) Davis, in O’Fallon, IL

She retired after 21 years of service from McKendree University.

She is survived...

Franc J. Jackson Ii

Franc J. Jackson Ii

Oct 24, 2014

Franc John Jackson II, 29, of Belleville, formerly of Lebanon, IL, born March 31, 1985, in Belleville, IL, departed this life at the hospital, Friday morning, October 24, 2014.

Franc was self-employed and worked hard to support his family. He attended grade school and high school in Lebanon, IL. In his spare time, Franc...

Delores Hall Nunn

Delores Hall Nunn

Oct 24, 2014

Delores Hall Nunn, 77, was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born on November 1, 1936, in Madison, IL, to Pearl and Myrtle Hall.

She received her education from the Lebanon School District. Delores was employed as a CAN at St. Elizabeth Hospital, as well as a seamstress. She was a loving...

Rose M. Kleinhoffer

Rose M. Kleinhoffer

Oct 21, 2014

Rose M. Kleinhoffer (Nee Bonanno), 86, of Highland, passed away surrounded by her loving family and at her home on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8pm on Friday, October 24, 2014 and from 8am until 12pm (Noon) on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Meridith Funeral Home in Highland.

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Judy M. Rees

Judy M. Rees

Oct 16, 2014

Judy M. Rees, 72, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, October 16, 2014, at Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Judy was born November 13, 1941, to Elvin and Marie (nee Lindley) Fenton, in Highland, IL. On July 2, 1961, she married Truman D. Rees in Pocahontas, IL.

She was a member of Jehovah Witness in...

James E. Wegman

James E. Wegman

Sep 30, 2014

James E. Wegman, 58, of Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

James was born April 15, 1956, to Edward and Irene (Nee Hediger) Wegman, in Highland, IL.

He was born in Highland and raised in Pocahontas, IL.  He enjoyed drag racing. He was a great father, grandfather, brother and...

Dorothy “Dee Lee” Winterrowd

Dorothy “Dee Lee” Winterrowd

Sep 25, 2014

Dorothy “Dee Lee” Winterrowd (Nee Faulkner), 88, of Lebanon, IL, died peacefully Thursday, September 25, 2014, with her family by her side. Dee Lee was born August 21, 1926, in Granite City, IL. She was the youngest of 5 girls born to Harry and Kate Faulkner.

Her passion for music began at the age of five when...

Lois “Millie” Vrell

Lois “Millie” Vrell

Sep 19, 2014

Lois “Millie” Vrell (Nee Launer), 81, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, September 19, 2014, at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, IL.

Millie was born September 30, 1932, to William and Emma (Nee Landert) Launer, in Highland, IL. On February 18, 1951, she married Lloyd A. Vrell, in St. Louis, MO.

Millie was a Homemaker, previously...

Harold H. Primm

Harold H. Primm

Sep 14, 2014

Harold H. Primm, 88, of Alhambra, IL, died Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Alhambra Care Center, Alhambra, IL.

Harold was born October 9, 1925, to John and Emma (nee Hampe) Primm, in Troy, IL. On July 13, 1985, he married Susie Bloemker at the First Christian Church, Greenville, IL.

He was an outdoors man. He...

John E. Krieter Iii

John E. Krieter Iii

Sep 8, 2014

John E. Krieter III, 61, of Highland, IL, died Monday, September 8, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, MO.

John was born July 31, 1953, to John E. and Verna Rae (nee Mount) Krieter, Jr., in Sumter, SC. On October 19, 1985, he married Netia Haydon in Ann Arbor, MI.

John was very proud of...

John C. Godwin

John C. Godwin

Sep 2, 2014

John C. Godwin, 95, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

John was born May 3, 1919, to Rev. Thomas George and Lucille (Nee Hendrix) Godwin, in Coal City, IL. On September 29, 1944 he married Beatrice “Bea” Attey, in Belleville, IL.

He was a member of 1 st...

Ronald Eugene Channel

Ronald Eugene Channel

Aug 29, 2014

Ronald Eugene Channel, 75, of Lebanon died Friday, August 29, 2014, at his home.

Ronald was born in Lawrence, KS on July 17, 1939, to Clyde Lee and Louise "Lou" (nee Mathes) Channel, Jr.

Due to his parents' divorce when he was very young, he and his siblings were raised by different relatives. Ron went...

Gracie M. Jennings

Gracie M. Jennings

Aug 24, 2014

Gracie M. Jennings, 72, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, August 24, 2014, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Gracie was born July 9, 1942, to Nicholas Clark and Gracie I. (nee Burke) Hughes, in Medora, IL. On November 27, 1959, she married Richard R. Jennings in Detroit, IL.

She was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary...

Renate Brenner Highfield

Renate Brenner Highfield

Aug 17, 2014

Renate Highfield (nee Brenner), 73, passed away on August 17, 2014, in her home in Lebanon IL, with her family by her side.

Renate was born on April 8, 1941, in Trier Germany, the youngest of 13 Children, to Karl and Margarete (nee Gobel) Brenner (both deceased). In December 1964 she married Arthur “Jay” Highfield, in Wiesbaden,...

Debra L. Hofer

Debra L. Hofer

Aug 17, 2014

Debra L. Hofer (Nee Keller), 57, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Kindred Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Debra was born December 26, 1956, to Vincent A. “Bud” and Lettie L. (nee Hagler) Keller, in Highland, IL. On December 15, 1981, she married Daniel J. Hofer, in Edwardsville, IL.

Debra had worked with...

Gary L. “Rudy” Rutz

Gary L. “Rudy” Rutz

Aug 14, 2014

Gary L. “Rudy” Rutz, 71, of Glen Carbon, IL, died Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Rudy was born February 5, 1943 to Orville and Ordella (Nee Lebegue) Rutz, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. On May 15, 2002, he married Linda Lovata.

Rudy loved, and was very active in, softball in...

Edna “Jerry” Peelar

Edna “Jerry” Peelar

Aug 14, 2014

Edna “Jerry” Peelar, 88, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Aviston Countryside Center, surrounded by her family.

Jerry was born March 24, 1926, to Elvis and Viola (nee Leach) Renfro in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She was a member of Highland Hope United Methodist Church and a former member of Eastern Star. She...

Ellis Brown

Ellis Brown

Aug 9, 2014

Ellis Brown, age 81, of Lebanon, Illinois born March 23, 1933 in Greenup, Kentucky passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 with loving family by his side.

Ellis served in the Air Force for 24 years before retiring in 1977.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was a loyal St. Louis Cardinal fan...

Bonnie Kay Robinson

Bonnie Kay Robinson

Aug 7, 2014

Bonnie Kay Robinson (Nee Baer), 67, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

Bonnie was born August 16, 1946, to Clarence and Leatta (Nee Feldman) Baer, in Highland, IL.  On September 1, 1967 she married Fred Robinson in Lebanon, IL.

She was a member of St. Paul United...

Margaret “Margie” Duhasek

Margaret “Margie” Duhasek

Aug 1, 2014

Margaret “Margie” Duhasek (Née Schutzenhofer), 68, of Highland, IL, died Friday, August 1, 2014 in Highland, IL, with her family at her side.

Margie was born August 26, 1945, to Joseph and Margaret (Née Egan) Schutzenhofer, in E. St. Louis, IL. Raised in Fairmont City, she graduated from St. Teresa Academy in 1963.

A single...