Obituaries

Mar 22, 2014

Sharon L. Haar (nee Koch), 65, died March 22, 2014, at Relais Bonne Eau in Edwardsville, IL.

Sharon was born October 16, 1948, in Highland, IL, to Estelle (nee Dill) Seals and Louis Koch.  On September 5, 1970, she married her loving and devoted husband, Stanley Haar.

Sharon graduated from Highland High School in 1966. ...

Feb 25, 2014

Robert J. Brinker, 75, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 St. Lukes Hospital, Chesterfield, MO.

Bob was born March 4, 1938, to Lester and Marie (Nee Chagala) Brinker, in Centreville, IL.  On June 16, 1960, he married Nancy J. Nager at Holy Angels Catholic Church in E. St. Louis, IL.

Bob was a...

Feb 25, 2014

Carole "Sue" Yates (nee Bradley), 77, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

Sue was born January 24, 1937, to Fred and Frieda (nee Evans) Bradley.  In 1954, she married James Franklin in Fairview Heights, IL, who preceded her in death.   In November 1984, she married Robert Yates in Belleville,...

Feb 23, 2014

Patricia Ann “Pat” Green (Stack), 81, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Pat was born May 14, 1932, to William and Isabel (Koebel) Stack, in Granite City, IL.

She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and worked for 30 years in the field of nursing.  She worked at...

Feb 22, 2014

Larry Faust, 48, of Breese, IL, born March 6, 1965, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, in Breese, IL.

Mr. Faust was a lifetime farmer and owned his own mowing business for 25 years.  He was an avid deer hunter.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved puppies.  He loved farming and mowing.

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Feb 22, 2014

Harold R. Bellm, 84, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Harold was born September 10, 1929, to Raymond and Leona (nee Brave) Bellm in Highland, IL.  On July 23, 1951, he married Jean Snelson in Highland, IL.

He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge...

Feb 20, 2014

Jim Oppitz passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was born August 5, 1922 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

He was the son of Louis K. and Nell Griswold Oppitz, both deceased, both of whom were professors at McKendree College.

Jim received his high school diploma from Lebanon Community High School in 1940 in...

Feb 7, 2014

Gloria J. Baker (Nee Reynolds), 87, of Highland, IL died Friday, February 7, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Gloria was born February 21, 1926, to James W. and Vera May (Nee Douglas) Reynolds, in Mason, IL.  On October 6, 1946 she married Leo S. Baker in Mattoon, IL.

Gloria was a member of...

Jan 31, 2014

Catherine Nadler (nee Smith), 89, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, January 31, 2014, at her residence.

Catherine was born October 21, 1924, to Robert and Annie (nee Bass) Smith in Montezuma, TN.  On June 20, 1964, she married Alois “Aly” Nadler in Belleville, IL.

She enjoyed playing golf, sewing, and quilting, but more than anything,...

Jan 28, 2014

Roger Brown, age 56, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at home with loving friends and family by his side.  He was born on February 7, 1957, in Niagara Fall, NY, and was a long-time resident of Lebanon, IL.

As a local musician (guitarist for Floodline and The Guilty Ones), music had been a part of Roger’s life...

Jan 27, 2014

Daniel G. Hubbard, Sr., 77, of Highland, IL, died Monday, January 27, 2014, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Dan was born May 25, 1936 to John G. and Comila (Nee Medley) Hubbard, in Richwoods, Missouri.  On May 16, 1955, he married Lou Ann Limberg in St. Charles, MO.

He was an...

Jan 26, 2014

Delmar R. Tribout, 88, of Tamms, IL, died Sunday, January 26, 2014, at his residence.

Delmar was born April 4, 1925 to Herbert S. and Freida (Nee Wagner) Tribout in Belleville, IL. He married Evelyn Dula in Belleville, IL, and she preceded him in death on October 31, 1987, he then married Doris (Nee Wise)...

Jan 22, 2014

Merhlene L. Schmitt (nee Myers), 81, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Merhlene was born March 5, 1932, to Eugene and Katherine (nee Harpstrite) Myers, in Lebanon, IL.  On January 7, 1953, she married Robert J. Schmitt at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL.

She was a member of St....

Jan 20, 2014

Donald D. Walthes, 69, of rural Trenton, died Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Louis University Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marie (nee French) Walthes.

Donald honorably served his country in the Army Infantry from 1964 to 1968, as a field communications wireman.  During his service, he was awarded...

Jan 17, 2014

Millard Joseph “Joe” Vastine, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, January 17, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Joe was born December 10, 1927; to Millard Winfield and Lena (Nee Ihle) Vastine; in Murphysboro, IL.  In 1958 he married Patricia A. Baldwin, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO.

He was a...

Jan 9, 2014

Paul M. Capelle, 87, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL surrounded by his family.

He was born in Troy, IL in his family home.  His parents are Paul Martin and Ethel (Nee Arth) Capelle Sr.  He was the second oldest of 4 children including Mary Laverne Neman, Mae Meta...

Jan 5, 2014

Robert “Burt” Ball, 78, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at his residence.

Burt was born July 11, 1935, to Carl Lewis and Inez (nee Miller) Ball, in Hamburg, IL.  On July 14, 1972, he married Michele LaDuke in Pico-Rivera, CA.

He was a member of Highland Hope United Methodist Church, Highland, IL...

Jan 4, 2014

Sarah Ann Limestall, 31, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born September 13, 1982, to Kevin and Ellen (Nee Saathoff) Limestall, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was a member of Faith Bible Chapel Mid-West, Collinsville, IL.  Church was a very...

Jan 4, 2014

Doris M. Rehberger, nee Grolle, 90, of Lebanon, IL, born Feb.12, 1923 in New Baden, IL passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Omar L. Rehberger, whom she married Sept. 23, 1944, at St. George Parish in New Baden, IL, and passed away Dec. 24,...

Jan 2, 2014

Robert F. “Bob” Winning, 56, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Bob was born August 4, 1957 to James and Margaret (Nee Foley) Winning, at St. Mary’s Hospital, East St. Louis, IL.  On September 7, 1985 he married Marsha Linton at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, O’Fallon, IL.