Obituaries

Feb 12, 2012

Nunzio “Jim” Lombardo, 82, of Shiloh, IL, formerly of Lebanon, IL, born July 25, 1929 in Hartford, Conn, died Sunday, February 12, 2012.

Mr. Lombardo was a Korean War Vet, a former member of St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society and the Lions Club, Lebanon, IL.  He was an avid golfer and fisherman.

Mr. Lombardo ran...

Feb 11, 2012

Daniel E. Kutz, Sr., 50, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at his residence.

Daniel was born December 26, 1961 to John D. and Geraldine (nee Bevering) Kutz, Sr., in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Daniel was a loving father and grandfather.  He was a former member of Moose Lodge #2479, Highland, IL.

Feb 11, 2012

Daniel E. Kutz, Sr., 50, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at his residence.

Daniel was born December 26, 1961 to John D. and Geraldine (nee Bevering) Kutz, Sr., in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Daniel was a loving father and grandfather.  He was a former member of Moose Lodge #2479, Highland, IL.

Feb 3, 2012

William “Jake” Jacoby, 61, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 03, 2012, at his residence, with his family by his side.

Jake was born January 6, 1951, in Hannibal, MO, to Amos and Dorothy (nee Hedges) Jacoby.  On May 13, 1972, he married Patricia “Patty” Stock at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

Jake was...

Feb 3, 2012

William “Jake” Jacoby, 61, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 03, 2012, at his residence, with his family by his side.

Jake was born January 6, 1951, in Hannibal, MO, to Amos and Dorothy (nee Hedges) Jacoby.  On May 13, 1972, he married Patricia “Patty” Stock at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

Jake was...

Jan 22, 2012

Betty J. Koch, 74, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO, with her daughter by her side.

Betty was born April 17, 1937, to Oren and Edna (nee Gaffner) Childerson, in Clinton County, near Beaver Prairie.  On February 7, 1959 she married Larry Koch.  This marriage ended in...

Jan 18, 2012

William Martin Laurie of Lebanon, Illinois died January 18, 2012 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.  He was 90 years old.

Martin was born March 11, 1921 in Wichita, Kansas.  His parents were Robert Alexander and Lena Lucille (Barnett) Laurie.  He was the oldest of 11 children.  He spent his early years both in Kansas and in...

Jan 18, 2012

John C. Carter, 70, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

John was born November 29, 1941 to Vallee Earldean and Eugenia Elva (nee Worstall) Carter, in Pleasant Mound, IL.  On June 8, 1968, he married Carolyn K. Brown at Assembly of God Church, Pocahontas, IL.

He worked at...

Jan 9, 2012

Leona Moss (nee Lukachik), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at the age of 89, in Kirkwood, MO.

She was born October 20, 1922, to Sam and Rose (nee Lezak) Lukachik in Benld, IL.  On December 25, 1945 she married Lewis Moss in Pocahontas, IL.

Leona was a...

Jan 9, 2012

Leona Moss (nee Lukachik), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at the age of 89, in Kirkwood, MO.

She was born October 20, 1922, to Sam and Rose (nee Lezak) Lukachik in Benld, IL.  On December 25, 1945 she married Lewis Moss in Pocahontas, IL.

Leona was a...

Jan 7, 2012

Kenneth R. “Shorty” Childerson, 76, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at his residence.

Shorty was born June 29, 1935 to Oren and Edna (nee Gaffner) Childerson in Clinton County, IL, near Beaver Prairie.

Shorty was a member of Operating Engineer Local 520, and to the Laborers Local.  He was an avid Hunter...

Jan 4, 2012

John P. Wetzel, 85, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

John was born May 2, 1926, to John and Ottilia M. (nee Stockmann) Wetzel, in St. Louis, MO.  On August 26, 1950, he married Lillian M. Gregory at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO.

John...

Jan 4, 2012

John P. Wetzel, 85, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

John was born May 2, 1926, to John and Ottilia M. (nee Stockmann) Wetzel, in St. Louis, MO.  On August 26, 1950, he married Lillian M. Gregory at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO.

John...

Dec 28, 2011

Rodney G. Richards, 61, of Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was born June 12, 1950, to Robert and Zelis (nee Cope) Richards at the then St. Joseph Hospital, Alton, IL.  On August 16, 1969 he married Rebecca Warren in Cahokia, IL.

Rodney was Minister for most of...

Dec 21, 2011

Janice M. Thiems, 70, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Janice was born August 12, 1941, to Louis and Evelyn (nee Tutko) Majerchin, in Streator, IL.  On Jan. 26, 1963 she married Carmon D. Thiems, in Streator, IL.

She retired in 2003 as the Director at Peppermint...

Dec 19, 2011

John W. Grob, 80, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, December 19, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his family.

John was born August 15, 1931, to John E. and Artimesia “Artie” (nee Watkins) Grob at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. On August 7, 1953 he married Constance Parrish at the United Methodist Church, Chester, IL.

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Dec 15, 2011

Elizabeth H. McCollough (nee Hall), 78, of Highland, IL, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2011 from Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL

Elizabeth was born February 11, 1933 to Stanley and Catherine (nee Harrington) Hall in Urbana, IL.  On August 24, 1951 she married Fred McCollough, Jr., in Urbana, IL.

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Dec 14, 2011

Milton L. “Milt” Bieser, 91, of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Milt was born July 2, 1920, to George and Augusta (nee Koester) Bieser, in Dolle Township, Jefferson County, MO.  On April 20, 1941 he married Doris H. Zimmermann in Warrenton, MO, who died Jan....

Dec 9, 2011

Gertrude A. “Mick” Donnelly (nee Landolt), 95, of Highland, IL, died December 9, 2011 at Delmar Gardens West, Town and Country, MO.

She was born September 10, 1916, in Saline Township North of Highland, IL to Fred and Theresa (nee Schwehr) Landolt.  On July 14, 1937 she married Edwin Henry Donnelly who died in May 1961.

Nov 29, 2011

Diane E. Wells (nee Weber), 58, of Cowden, IL, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at her residence.

She was born May 24, 1953 to Leander and Elizabeth (nee Kalous) Weber, in Highland, IL.  On October 19, 1974 she married Robert A. Wells at Immanuel United Church of Christ Church in E. St. Louis, IL.

Diane...