Obituaries

Nov 20, 2012

Felton G. “Hap” Tschannen, age 94, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

He was born October 16, 1918, in Highland, IL the son of Gilbert and Amanda (Nee Isert) Tschannen

On September 10, 1949, he married Shirley (nee Buchmiller) Tschannen, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron,...

Nov 17, 2012

Florian T. “Flo” Barth, 89, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Faith Countryside Homes, Highland, with her family by her side.

She was born January 19, 1923, in St. Rose, IL, the daughter of Philo and Margaret (Nee Boeing) Barth.

Ms. Barth, an office clerk, retired from Edison Brothers in St. Louis,...

Nov 11, 2012

Apolonia Van Voorden (nee Abeen), 86, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Apolonia was born April 14, 1926 to Roelf and Barbara (Nee Meurers) Abeen, in Amsterdam, The Netherlans.  She married Frederik Van Voorden in Chicago, IL.

She was born into a family that owned a small...

Nov 7, 2012

Gary D. Gurley, 64, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, emergency room, Highland, IL.

Gary was born January 8, 1948, to Willis and Lyle (Nee Frost) Gurley, in Carbondale, IL.  On July 2, 1971, he married Karen L. Cravens in Carbondale, IL.

He worked for Laidlaw Transportation for 35...

Oct 27, 2012

Edward M. “Ed” Willett, 65, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Ed was born March 21, 1947 to Joseph and Frances (Nee Hobbs) Willett, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL.  He is a veteran of the United States...

Oct 26, 2012

Colonel (USAFR Ret.) Lynn W. Jobes, age 54, died on Friday, October 26, 2012 after a long battle with kidney cancer surrounded by his loving family.

Col Jobes was born April 13, 1958, in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1976. Upon graduation from West Virginia University and completion of the Reserve Officer Training,...

Oct 26, 2012

Marion A. Schwend (Nee Schmiedeke), 84, of Highland died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on Jan. 18, 1928 in Highland to Herbert and Adele (Steiner) Schmiedeke. She lived in Marine in her early years before her family moved to Highland. She attended Highland schools and graduated from Highland...

Oct 26, 2012

Frank Harold Avry, 95, went to be with our Lord, Friday October 26, 2012 at Royal Plaza Care Center, Lewiston, ID.  Frank was born at Robertsdale PA on 3 Jul 1917 to Gabriel Louis Avry and Marie Louise Avry nee LeGal.

The family moved to Youngtown Ohio in 1927 where he went to grade and high school. ...

Oct 17, 2012

Thomas Michael Diamond, 45, of Highland, IL, born February 6, 1967 in Alexandria, LA, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

Tom grew up travelling the country in an Air Force family, but was proud to have graduated in the Mascoutah High School Class of 1985. After high school, he attended Montana...

Oct 2, 2012

Richard J. “Dick” Ogden, 70, of Lebanon, IL, born January 6, 1942, in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.

Dick was an Investigator for the Defense Security Service, Scott AFB, IL, retiring in 2002.  He was a graduate of McKendree College (now University) and later received his master’s degree...

Oct 1, 2012

Carl Frank Barojas was born on February 26, 1927 in E. St. Louis, IL to Frank and Thelma (nee Payne) Barojas.

He was preceded in death by both parents, 2 sisters, Rosie T. Brown, Frances C. Burns, 1 brother, Mariano Barojas.

He gave his life to Christ at an early age.  He lived in E....

Sep 16, 2012

Anna “Flo” Bequette, 76, of Summerfield, IL, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at her residence with her family by her side.

Anna was born October 31, 1935 to Joseph Kyle and Belle Elizabeth (nee Sonsoucie) Missey.  On January 31, 1953 she married Leo Louis Bequette.

She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She loved to...

Sep 6, 2012

Jason Michael Kutz, 27, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Jason was born July 28, 1985 in Belleville, IL to Daniel E. and Lisa M. (nee Richards) Kutz, Sr.

Jason’s love of life and people was unconditional and people loved him. He was always positive,...

Aug 31, 2012

Janelle M. Schmidt (nee Reidelberger), 26, of Highland, IL, died Friday, August 31, 2012, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Janelle was born January 29, 1986 to Jerry and Jeanne (nee Draper) Reidelberger, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.  On July 16, 2010 she married Gene Schmidt, Jr.  This marriage ended in divorce.

Janelle graduated Highland High...

Aug 28, 2012

Eunice M. Meridith (nee Snyder), 96, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Eunice was born December 25, 1915, to William and Susan (nee Orrell) Snyder, South of Patoka, IL.  On May 10, 1934 she married James W. Meridith.

Eunice was a member of 1 st United Methodist...

Aug 25, 2012

Dean M. Saathoff, 79, of Grantfork, IL, died Saturday, August 25, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Dean was born July 6, 1933 to Rufus and Lucille (nee Molloy) Saathoff, in Sorento, IL.  On September 27, 1952 he married Sue Thacker in Edwardsville, IL.

Dean was a truck driver for Teamsters Locals 600 and...

Aug 17, 2012

Fern E. Zeller (nee Hediger), 95, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, August 17, 2012, at her residence.

Fern was born July 7, 1917 to Charles R. and Emma M (nee Munton) Hediger, at home in Bond County.  She married Lester “Big Boy” Zeller.

Fern loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren.  She...

Aug 5, 2012

John Taylor, 45, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at his residence with his family by his side.

John was born November 11, 1966, to Raymond and Shirley (nee Hager) Taylor, in Hannibal, MO.  On May 21, 1988 he married Sarah Cunningham, in Center, MO.

John attended Highland Hope United Methodist Church, Highland,...

Aug 1, 2012

Donald D. Potts, 75, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his residence, with his family by his side.

Don was born March 7, 1937, to Andrew and Marie (nee Charlier) Potts, in Granville, IL.  On July 14, 1971 he married Joan Mary Sohn, in Centralia, IL.

Don was a member of Smith...

Jul 27, 2012

Celeste M. Knebel passed away on July 27, 2012 at the age of 86. Celeste developed Alzheimer’s disease in late 2010, and the disease intensified in May 2012. She was able to pass peacefully in the presence of loved ones. Celeste was born on June 1, 1926, at the family farm near Pierron, IL to Walter W. Knebel and...