Obituaries

Oct 3, 2013

John David Montayne, 66, of Highland, IL, died on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.  Born in Manhattan, New York City on January 25, 1947, he was the son of John and Irene (Galey) Montayne.  John married Linda Hicks on April 26, 1991, in Edwardsville, IL, and she survives.  He graduated in 1964 from Charles Evans...

Sep 29, 2013

Robert E. “Bud” Lee, 74, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Bud was born September 1, 1939, to Elmer and Irene (nee Potts) Lee, in Pocahontas, IL.  On August 27, 1960, he married Julia “Judy” Beard in Pocahontas, IL.

Bud was a member of the Mason...

Sep 23, 2013

Alice A. Daiber (Nee Mueller), 71, of Highland, IL, died Monday, September 23, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Alice was born April 24, 1942, to Ferdinand and Anna (Nee Markus) Mueller, in Trenton, IL.  On September 29, 1962, she married Leonard E. Daiber in Aviston, IL.

She was a member of St....

Sep 23, 2013

Warren L. Keller, 84, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, September 23, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Warren was born October 8, 1928, to Horace and Edna (Nee Weaver) Keller, in Schaefferstown, PA.  On May 19, 1951, he married Grace Peiffer in Pennsylvania, she preceded him in death on December 18, 1999.  On...

Sep 22, 2013

Raymond E. “Gene” Schwend, 85, died on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.

He was born in Highland on July 3, 1928 to his parents, Ervin and Cecelia, nee Schniers, Schwend. They both preceded in death.

Mr. Schwend grew up in Highland, attending grade school and high school here before graduating...

Sep 21, 2013

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Shimer (Nee Gramlich), 81, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born August 21, 1932, to Julius J. and Lena (Nee Hambee) Gramlich, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On February 23, 1952 she married Donald L. Shimer in Highland,...

Sep 17, 2013

William T. Wright, 87, of Lebanon, IL, born October 29, 1925 died September 17, 2013 with his family by his side.  He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter and Louise Wright, and brother, Walter T. Wright.

Surviving are his loving wife of 63 years, Anne, nee Potter, Wright; daughter Jayne (Matthew Rigney) Wright...

Sep 17, 2013

Gloria R. Williams (Nee Blasiol), 90, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Gloria was born November 15, 1922, to Leonard and Catherine (Nee Enama) Blasiol in St. Louis, MO.  On April 27, 1946 she married Lowell James Williams, in East St. Louis, IL.

Gloria was a...

Sep 17, 2013

Doris K. Snead (nee Kastner) of Lebanon, IL, born June 16, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Doris was a homemaker and “professional volunteer.”  As an Air Force wife, she was chairperson of women’s club activities, an excellent caterer and wedding coordinator, a member of History Club...

Sep 12, 2013

Jeffrey Allen Lampe, 49, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, September 12, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jeff was born January 18, 1964, to Ronald W. and Janet (De Capp) Lampe, in Moline, IL.  On September 1, 1990, he married Denise Nelson in Trenton, IL.

After High School, Jeff went to Southern Illinois...

Sep 11, 2013

George A. Bridgewater, 74, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

George was born September 23, 1938, to George L. and Ruby Mae (Nee Roach) Bridgewater, in Litchfield, IL.  On July 20, 1957, he married Sharon L. Konopka at 1 st United Methodist Church, Gillespie, IL.

George was...

Sep 10, 2013

Carol A. Jose, 64, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Carol was born November 21, 1948, to Myron and Frances (nee LaRoux) Moore, in St. Louis, MO.  On July 30, 1983, she married James “Jim” Jose in Highland, IL.

She is survived by her husband, James “Jim”...

Sep 7, 2013

Albert “Butch” L. Doty, 66, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Butch was born October 11, 1946, to Annette Sayles, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL; he was adopted and raised by his maternal grandparents, John and Florence (nee Wendler) Doty.  On March 26, 1977, he married Ella Harper in...

Aug 29, 2013

Rowene Miller (Nee Campbell), 77, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Willow Creek Nursing Center, Belleville, IL.

Rowene was born July 20, 1936, to Harold and Edith (Nee Durbin) Campbell, in Dawson, PA.  On September 8, 1956 she married Walter Lee Miller, in Mesquite, TX.

Rowene was a member of 1 st...

Aug 25, 2013

Beverly Leona Harris entered into rest at her home on August 25, 2013, surrounded by her family that loved, cared for and protected her all of her life.  She was 78 years old.

Beverly was born October 5, 1934 in Mulkeytown, IL to Hiram A. and Opal A. (Nee Wrest) Harris.

She lived in Highland...

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...