Obituaries

Aug 23, 2013

Norma Yunker Harsin, 75, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, August 23, 2013, at Four Fountains Helia Healthcare, Belleville, IL.

Norma was born October 7, 1937, to Emanuel and Leone (Nee Christman) Yunker, in Jefferson County, IN.  On December 26, 1955 she married Dr. Harold Harsin, in Paynesville, IN.

She was a member of 1 st...

Aug 5, 2013

Kenneth J. Wieduwilt, 66, of Highland, IL, died Monday, August 5, 2013 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Ken was born November 16, 1946 to Leslie Rudolph and Leona Lucille (Nee Davis) Wieduwilt, in Alton, IL.  On June 10, 1972, he married Carol Folkerts at St. Raymond Catholic Church, Raymond, IL.

After high...

Jul 6, 2013

George M. Luber, Jr., 81, of Pocahontas, IL died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Highland Healthcare Center, Highland, IL.

George was born May 6, 1932, to George and Alvina (Nee Frey) Luber, in Rural Pocahontas, IL.  On August 7, 1954 he married Susanne R. “Sue” Hug, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

He was...

Jun 26, 2013

Rosalie M. Mueller (nee Harms), age 84, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June26, 2013, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and loving family. Rosalie was born October 9, 1928, in Lebanon IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis “Tony” Mueller, daughter Linda Tempinson, her parents Arthur and Helen Harms, her brothers Arthur “Dean”...

Jun 16, 2013

Gerald V. "Gerry" Berkemann, of Lebanon, IL, born on Father's Day, June 16, 1946, departed from this life, 67 years later, on Father’s Day, June 16, 2013 to join our Heavenly Father.

He was a 1964 graduate of Lebanon Community High School. Gerry worked many years with the family-owned fertilizer business. He later worked for Metro East...

Jun 8, 2013

Virginia W. Dapkus, 92, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at her residence.

Virginia was born August 5, 1920, to Henry and Cora (Nee Perkins) Nicolaides, in Piggott, Arkansas.   On February 23, 1943, she married Pete J. Dapkus in Cape Giraudeau, MO.

She was a lifelong member of the Evangelical United Church of...

Jun 7, 2013

ANDREW W. “ANDY” MISSEY, JR.

Andrew W. “Andy” Missey, Jr., 54, of Summerfield, IL, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at his residence.

Andy was born on March 4, 1959, in Breese, IL, to Andrew Wallace and Sylvia Ann (nee Wisnasky) Missey.

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

Jun 6, 2013

Roy F. Merwin, 63, of Alhambra, IL died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Roy was born November 7, 1949 to Felton H. and Elda J. (Nee Matter) Merwin, in Highland, IL.  On July 3, 1971 he married Linda L. Rheinecker at Holy Angels Catholic Church, E. St. Louis, IL.

He...

May 30, 2013

James J. Scholl, 68, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Relais Bonne Eau, Edwardsville, IL, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born January 11, 1945, to John “Jack” and Ruhenna “Gerley” (Nee Klaus) Scholl, in Highland, IL.  On September 18, 1965 he married Nancy Kirchhoff at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

...

May 28, 2013

Richard F. “Dick” Legier, 79, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Dick was born on September 4, 1933, in Sumner, IL, to Richard O. and Fern (nee Hill) Legier.  On October 5, 1957, he married Betty Becker in Marine, IL.

He was a member of the Evangelical United...

May 18, 2013

Barbara J. McKune, 77, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Highland Health Care.

Barbara was born on February 5, 1936, in L’Erable, IL, to Lemaunel and Suzanne (nee Coash) Derington.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.  She was office manager at G&S Freight Service for 24 years.  Barbara was...

May 14, 2013

Helen F. Kohler (Nee Edgette), 89, of St. Louis, MO, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Helen was born on September 25, 1923, in Utica, NY, to John Harmon and Elizabeth (Nee Dehs) Edgette.  On June 2, 1952, she married Harry J. Kohler in Hamilton, Bermuda.

She was a...

May 5, 2013

Charles S. “Chuck” Zucca, 64, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his residence.

Chuck was born October 26, 1948, to Deno and Hazel (Nee Gillespie) Zucca.  He worked as an Operating Engineer for Local 520 for many years.  Later he worked for Funderburk’s Gas and Diner, Pocahontas, IL.  He was a huge Cubs fan. ...

Apr 25, 2013

Louise C. Ribbing, 82, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Relais Bonne Eau, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Edwardsville, IL.

Louise was born May 29, 1930, to Herman and Antonia (Nee Ungrund) Drees, in Highland, IL.  On May 5, 1953, she married Ralph A. Ribbing at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

She...

Apr 24, 2013

Marcella G. “Marcie” Stock, 94, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Marcie was born on January 30, 1919, in St. Louis, MO, to Jacob Henry and Catherine Louise (nee Tocktrup) Wapelhorst.  On November 20, 1941, she married Joseph Stock in St. Louis, MO.

She was a member of...

Apr 21, 2013

Glen U. Pike, 91, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Glen was born on November 14, 1921, in Edwardsville, IL, to Ernst and Pearl I. (nee Davis) Pike.  On May 3, 1963, he married Hazel Lorraine Heenan.

He was a member of VFW Post 5694, American...

Apr 4, 2013

Kassey Rose Massey, 30, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Christian Hospital, St. Louis, MO, with her family by her side.

She was born July 31, 1982, to Mark and Tracy (Nee Zitta) Massey, at Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Kassey was a member of Spina Bifida Association and she was a...

Apr 1, 2013

Betty R. Ray, 81, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center, Lebanon, IL.

Betty was born July 6, 1931, to Charles and Opal (nee McDaniel) Schmidt in St. Louis, MO.

Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother in all family things.  She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinal...

Apr 1, 2013

Robert C. Swofford, 85, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Helia Healthcare Center, Greenville, IL.

Robert was born September 23, 1927, to William L. and Stella E. (Nee Zweck) Swofford, Sr., at home in Pocahontas, IL.  On June 14, 1952, he married Donna Sugg at United Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL.

He worked...

Mar 24, 2013

Christopher E. Brock, 33, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at his residence.

Chris was born July 30, 1979, to Jack and Doris (nee Harris) Brock, in Belleville, IL.

Chris worked general maintenance at Scott AFB, IL.

He is survived by his parents, Jack and Doris Brock, Lebanon, IL; maternal grandmother,...