Obituaries

Jan 1, 2014

Nancy C. Thibeault (nee LaGrange), 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Utlaut Regional Hospital, Greenville, IL.

Nancy was born March 17, 1940, to Clarence and Priscilla (nee McDonough) LaGrange in Waterville, ME.  On August 13, 1967, she married James P. Thibeault, in Newmarket, NH.

She is survived by her husband, James...

Dec 25, 2013

Jane A. Clark, 56, of Summerfield, IL, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013.

Jane was born February 20, 1957, to Willard Edward and Rita (nee Carter) Boydte.

Jane was a loving Registered Nurse who took pride in caring for the elderly.  She was a very proud grandmother and enjoyed spending time with loved ones.  Jane loved...

Dec 16, 2013

Joyce R. Horner (nee Mezo), 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Joyce was born November 4, 1940, to Lloyd and Lucy (nee Taylor) Mezo.  On April 14, 1956, she married Charles R. Horner in E. St. Louis, IL.

She was a former member of the Park...

Dec 11, 2013

Ricky E. Baccus, 59, of Fairview Heights, IL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Ricky was born March 14, 1954, to Coreen Baccus in Haleyville, AL.

On September 20, 1985, he married Teresa Lewis in Sikeston, MO.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Baccus, Fairview Heights, IL; 3...

Dec 7, 2013

Annie Jean France, 76, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, December 7, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Annie was born July 3, 1937, to Wade E. and Victoria (nee Haynes) Tucker, in Tillar, AR.  On January 21, 1965, she married Wiley J. France in Belleville, IL.

She attended church in Caseyville, IL.  She worked...

Dec 6, 2013

Carol Ann Satterlee (nee Forrester), 72, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, December 6, 2013, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Carol was born August 3, 1941 to Emery and Ethel (Bryant) Forrester in Alton, IL.

She was a member of the 1 st Baptist Church in Pocahontas, IL, where she taught Sunday school and was the...

Dec 2, 2013

Violet R. Strubhart (nee Peters), 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at her residence.

Violet was born July 12, 1923, to Theodore and Mary (nee Perschbacher) Peters, in Summerfield, IL.  On January 18, 1950, she married Matthew “Pete” Strubhart in Lebanon, IL.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon,...

Nov 26, 2013

Richard S. “Rick/Rich” Jacob, 63, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Rich was born August 14, 1950, to Paul C. and Mary L. (Nee Bovinett) Jacob, in E. St. Louis, IL.  On July 4, 1997, he married Penny S. Daum.

Rich owned and operated Richard S. Jacob...

Nov 22, 2013

Shirley L. Mersinger, 8l, of St. Jacob, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Shirley was born December 16, 1931, to Louis and Ineze (nee Layton) Evans, in St. Louis, MO.  On October 25, 1952, she married Clarence Mersinger at St. Henry’s Church, Belleville, IL.

She was very active in...

Nov 20, 2013

Opal M. Loflin (nee Evans), 66, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Opal was born February 6, 1947, to Howard and Myrtle (nee Conway) Evans, in St. Louis, MO.  In June 1977, she married Kenneth Loflin in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Nov 15, 2013

Judith A. “Judy” Schrage, 76, of Highland, IL, died Friday, November 15, 2013, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care, Collinsville, IL.

Judy was born January 3, 1937, to Wilbur and Arlene (Nee Lebegue) Zobrist, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On September 13, 1958 she married Paul A. Schrage at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL....

Nov 15, 2013

Ida Berniece (Ile) Stennett passed to her Heavenly Home March 27, 2025 at the Skilled Care Unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.

She was born to Corwin and Ada (Plumley) Ile on October 23, 1929, the first of six children, in a small log house just up the hill from Gum Corner School. She was...

Nov 13, 2013

Roland G. “Bill” Stein, 82, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, MO.

He was born September 6, 1931, to Fred and Augusta (Nee Niemeyer) Stein, in Choteau Island, IL.

Bill served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked at Alton Box Board, Highland, IL for more...

Nov 11, 2013

Grace N. Landert (nee Voruz), 98, of Highland, IL, died Monday, November 11, 2013, at Highland Healthcare Center, Highland, IL.

Grace was born May 18, 1915, to Theodore and Jessie (nee Quinn) Voruz in Highland, IL.  On June 20, 1936, she married Charles Landert in Union, MO.

She was a member of Evangelical United Church...

Nov 5, 2013

Ronnie Wayne Geasley, 66, of Shiloh, IL, went to meet the Lord, Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was born October 15, 1947, to John M. and Elizabeth M. (Nee Ford) Geasley, in Franklin, TN.  On May 25, 2013, he married Debra L. Harris.

Ronnie was a devoted member of Crossview...

Nov 3, 2013

John F. Walter, 88, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, November 3, 2013, at his residence.

John was born July 26, 1925, to Robert and Elsie (nee Lorenz) Walter in Highland, IL.

He was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL, and was self-employed as a lifelong farmer.

He is...

Oct 22, 2013

Stanley R. Griggs, 74, formerly of Trenton, born April 29, 1939, in East St. Louis, died October 22, 2013 at Clinton Manor in New Baden, IL.

Stan grew up in Lebanon, where he made many lifelong friends. He played basketball for the Lebanon Community High School Greyhounds and later attended Southeast Missouri State College and Southern Illinois...

Oct 13, 2013

Gregory Gerard Holthaus, 18, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Columbia, MO.

Greg was born January 6, 1995, to Mark and Gail (Nee Staggenborg) Holthaus, at Christian Northwest Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Greg was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.  In high school, he was a member of Leo...

Oct 7, 2013

Guy W. Jahnssen, 72, of Greenville, IL, died Monday, October 7, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Guy was born December 4, 1940, to Frank Henry and Cornelia E. (nee Gillespie) Jahnssen, in Pocahontas, IL.  In March 1966, he married Carol Ann McClara in Donnellson, IL.

He was a member of the First...

Oct 4, 2013

Felton E. Schmidt, 89, of Highland, IL, died Friday, October 4, 2013, at Relais Bonne Eau, Edwardsville, IL.

Felton was born September 8, 1924, to William and Margaret (Nee Clementz) Schmidt, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On December 22, 1948 he married Martha DeForest in Arkansas.

Felton served in World War II, earning a...