Obituaries

Jan 23, 2013

Clifford E. Dawson, of Mukwonago, WI, formerly of Lebanon, IL, died on January 23, 2013 at the age of 85.

Clifford was born on April 9, 1927 in Cliffton Springs, NY, son of the late Arnold and Barbara (nee Van Houten) Dawson. He married Carolyn Koehler on January 3, 1968 in Lebanon, IL. She preceded him in...

Jan 13, 2013

Roosevelt Bennett of Lebanon passed away on January 13, 2013. He was born in Jonestown, Mississippi on December 19, 1925. Roosevelt was raised by his grandfather Will Hornburger. His life was largely shaped by his teenage years when, in 1944, he joined the U.S. Army. At times throughout his life, Roosevelt admitted that he altered his birth year to...

Jan 12, 2013

Wayne O. Worms, 67, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Fair Oak Nursing Home, Greenville, IL.

Wayne was born April 14, 1945 to George and Genevieve (Nee Tribout) Worms in Belleville, IL.

He was a great man with a big heart. He loved animals. He would give the shirt off of his...

Jan 7, 2013

Irwin C. Rayphole, 77, of Greenville, IL, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at his residence.

Irwin was born December 2, 1935, in Sorento, IL, to Harold and Arminta (Nee Wienberg) Rayphole. On November 9, 1957, he married Bettie J. Fleming, in Fort Gaines, GA.

Irwin worked on the railroad for Conrail for many years. He...

Jan 6, 2013

Bonnie L. Mayberry (Nee Shinn), 84, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Greenville Regional Hospital, Greenville, IL.

Bonnie was born October 23, 1928, in Rock Island, IL, to Frank and Viola “Fern” (Nee Traub) Shinn. On July 17, 1956 she married William E. Mayberry in Jonesboro, IL.

Bonnie worked retail while she...

Dec 21, 2012

Thelma R. “Peggy” Beutler, 84, of Lebanon, IL, died December 21, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Peggy was born June 4, 1928, to Jerry and Elva Corinne (Nee Mooneham) Podesva, in Bellville, IL. On August 14, 1958 she married Elmer P. Beutler, in Lebanon, IL.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Dec 19, 2012

Rev. Dr. Kenneth O. Mesle, of Glen Carbon, IL., passed away on Dec. 19, 2012 at the age of 83.

Dr. Mesle was born 9/26/29 in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his cherished wife of 60 years: Joy Harper Mesle; loving children Deborah Brendel (Doug), Jeanne Bair (Bill), Kenneth Mesle (Kim), and Andrew...

Dec 18, 2012

Melvin J. “Jake” Stewart, 97, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Jake was born March 20, 1915, to Frank and Lydia (Nee Hoyle) Stewart, in Pocahontas, IL. On November 8, 1940 he married Henrietta C. Long, in St. Charles, MO.

Jake worked for Laborers Local 677...

Dec 16, 2012

Glen A. McIntyre, 71, of Greenville, IL, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Glen was born January 22, 1941, to George and Alberta (Nee Weiss) McIntryre, in Millersburg, IL.

After high school, Glen worked as an engineer for Illinois Power for several years.

He is survived by 3...

Dec 14, 2012

Marion Ogden (Nee Luke), 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, December 14, 2012, at her residence.

Marion was born June 20, 1922 to George and Lena (Nee Jessop) Luke, in Elgin, IL. On December 9, 1939 she married James F. Ogden, in St. Louis, MO.

She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Maskal in...

Dec 13, 2012

Lee Ann Woolen (Nee Briley), 56, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Lee Ann was born December 17, 1955 to Henry and Della Mae (Nee La Brock) Briley, in E. St. Louis, IL. On June 14, 1975 she married Steven E. Woolen, Sr., in Caseyville, IL.

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Nov 23, 2012

Robert William Schaefer “Rock”, 80, of Lebanon, Illinois peacefully passed away Friday, November 23, 2012.

Surviving are Shirley “Sug” nee Sydnor Schaefer, his wife  of 56 years, his three daughters,  Shelly Schaefer Hinck (Ed), Sherry Schaefer Blythe (Rick), and Susan Schaefer Green (Jeff), seven grandchildren, Ashley, Robert, and Alexandra Hinck, Kyle Blythe, and Gordon, Spencer, and Marshall...

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. ...