Obituaries

Apr 18, 2012

Norman L. Prater, 90, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Helia Healthcare of Greenville, IL, surrounded by his family.

Norman was born March 13, 1922, to Lewis Martin and Lula Mae (nee Medley) Prater in Dent County, MO.  On July 13, 1943 he married Zelma Ruth Callahan in Salem, MO.

He owned...

Apr 18, 2012

Norman L. Prater, 90, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Helia Healthcare of Greenville, IL, surrounded by his family.

Norman was born March 13, 1922, to Lewis Martin and Lula Mae (nee Medley) Prater in Dent County, MO.  On July 13, 1943 he married Zelma Ruth Callahan in Salem, MO.

He owned...

Apr 7, 2012

Daniel J. Zitta, 76, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Daniel was born August 21, 1935, to Slava and Pauline (nee Nemec) Zitta, in E. St. Louis, IL.  On May 4, 1957, he married Halayna Lsodid, in St. Louis, MO.

He operated Zitta Vending Co. for 48...

Apr 7, 2012

Daniel J. Zitta, 76, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Daniel was born August 21, 1935, to Slava and Pauline (nee Nemec) Zitta, in E. St. Louis, IL.  On May 4, 1957, he married Halayna Lsodid, in St. Louis, MO.

He operated Zitta Vending Co. for 48...

Apr 4, 2012

Evelyn E. Roniger (nee Bukowsky), 95, of Splendora, TX, formerly of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Regent Care Center, The Woodlands, TX.

Evelyn was born November 12, 1916, to Martin and Emma (nee Schuttner) Bukowsky, in St. Louis, MO.  On May 1, 1938, she married Garvin F. Roniger in St. Louis, MO.

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Apr 4, 2012

Evelyn E. Roniger (nee Bukowsky), 95, of Splendora, TX, formerly of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Regent Care Center, The Woodlands, TX.

Evelyn was born November 12, 1916, to Martin and Emma (nee Schuttner) Bukowsky, in St. Louis, MO.  On May 1, 1938, she married Garvin F. Roniger in St. Louis, MO.

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Mar 24, 2012

Margaret Ellen Whaley, 85, of O’Fallon, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Kindred St. Anthony’s Nursing Center, St. Louis, MO.

She was born April 2, 1926, to Arthur and Wilmoth (nee Boswell) Laur, in Mt. Vernon, IL.  On October 26, 1953, she married Charles Whaley at the Presbyterian Church, Granite City, IL.

Margaret was a...

Mar 24, 2012

Margaret Ellen Whaley, 85, of O’Fallon, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Kindred St. Anthony’s Nursing Center, St. Louis, MO.

She was born April 2, 1926, to Arthur and Wilmoth (nee Boswell) Laur, in Mt. Vernon, IL.  On October 26, 1953, she married Charles Whaley at the Presbyterian Church, Granite City, IL.

Margaret was a...

Mar 20, 2012

Keith A. Jakel, 55, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

He was born March 19, 1957, to Vincent J. and Betty J. (nee Wagner) Jakel, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Keith was a Field Service Engineer for Vaisala, Inc. for the past 15 years.  He provided training for many of the Field...

Mar 20, 2012

Keith A. Jakel, 55, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

He was born March 19, 1957, to Vincent J. and Betty J. (nee Wagner) Jakel, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Keith was a Field Service Engineer for Vaisala, Inc. for the past 15 years.  He provided training for many of the Field...

Mar 16, 2012

Udell I. “Chick” Harris, 88, of Highland, IL, died March 16, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

He was born June 17, 1923, to Irwin and Maybelle (nee Willman) Harris, in Alhambra, IL. On August 23, 1945 he married Cecelia E. “Ceil” Horn, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Grantfork, IL.

He attended St. Louis...

Mar 16, 2012

Harold J. Mank, 91, of Lebanon, died Friday March 16, 2012, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital, Murray, Kentucky.

Harold was born October 15, 1920 to Henry and Barbara (nee Lehr) Mank in New Baden, Illinois.  On June 19, 1946 at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, he married Arleen I. Beckman, and she survives....

Mar 16, 2012

Harold J. Mank, 91, of Lebanon, died Friday March 16, 2012, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital, Murray, Kentucky.

Harold was born October 15, 1920 to Henry and Barbara (nee Lehr) Mank in New Baden, Illinois.  On June 19, 1946 at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, he married Arleen I. Beckman, and she survives....

Mar 9, 2012

Pearl Salmons, 85, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Pearl was born July 18, 1926, to William and Alice (nee Daugherty) Arbogast, in Duquoin, IL.  On April 17, 1945 she married Charles Salmons, Sr.

She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, Collinsville, IL.  She was a...

Mar 9, 2012

Pearl Salmons, 85, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Pearl was born July 18, 1926, to William and Alice (nee Daugherty) Arbogast, in Duquoin, IL.  On April 17, 1945 she married Charles Salmons, Sr.

She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, Collinsville, IL.  She was a...

Mar 4, 2012

Alice E. Newton (nee Kneller), 91, of Edwardsville, IL, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville, IL.

Alice was born September 24, 1920, to Arthur and Anna (nee Ullrich) Kneller, in Rockford, IL

She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses East Congregation, Rockford, IL.  She lived her whole life in Rockford...

Mar 4, 2012

William S. “Scott” Simpson, 51, of Pierron, IL, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at his residence.

Scott was born June 13, 1960, to William C. and Madeline (nee Lewis) Simpson, in the hospital in Beardstown, IL.

Scott was a mechanic working on torque converters.  He was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. ...

Mar 4, 2012

William S. “Scott” Simpson, 51, of Pierron, IL, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at his residence.

Scott was born June 13, 1960, to William C. and Madeline (nee Lewis) Simpson, in the hospital in Beardstown, IL.

Scott was a mechanic working on torque converters.  He was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. ...

Mar 4, 2012

Alice E. Newton (nee Kneller), 91, of Edwardsville, IL, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville, IL.

Alice was born September 24, 1920, to Arthur and Anna (nee Ullrich) Kneller, in Rockford, IL.

She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses East Congregation, Rockford, IL.  She lived her whole life in Rockford...

Feb 23, 2012

Arnold J. Beutler, 80, of New Baden, IL, died Thursday, February 23, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Arnold was born March 21, 1931, to Arnold and Lucille (nee Feltman) Beutler, in Summerfield, IL.  On May 24, 1952, he married Christine Beck at E & R Church, Lebanon, IL.

He graduated Lebanon Community High...