Obituaries

Sep 7, 2011

Donna Jean Hitz, 65, of Highland, IL died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

She was born March 17, 1946 to Harold and Ethel (nee Landolt) Hitz, in Highland, IL.

She is survived by her step-mother, Velma Hitz, Highland, IL; 1 aunt, Dorothy Niggli, Highland, IL; 12 1st cousins.

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Sep 4, 2011

Orville L. Weiss, 96, of Greenville, IL, died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Greenville Regional Hospital, Greenville, IL

He was born February 9, 1915 to Edward and Bertha (nee Basler) Weiss in Bond County Illinois.  On December 17, 1938 he married Nellie Hagler in St. Charles, MO.

He worked for Pet Milk, Inc. in Greenville,...

Sep 1, 2011

Genevieve C. Plog (nee Fricker), 91, of Highland, IL, died September 1, 2011 at Relais Bonn Eau.

She was born November 13, 1919 to Victor G. and Marie M. (nee Spengel) Fricker in Highland, IL.  On July 2, 1945 she married Maurice Plog.

Genevieve was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.  She...

Aug 13, 2011

Frances J. “Fran” Mueller (nee Baer), 83, of Lebanon, IL died Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

Fran was born December 12, 1927 to Samuel and Viola (nee Peter) Baer in Deer Creek, OK.  On July 23, 1949 she married James R. “Onion” Mueller at the Menonite Church, Summerfield, IL.

Aug 11, 2011

Alma I. Missey (nee Thompson), 75, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Alma was born June 14, 1936 to Henry and Rhoda (nee Watson) Thompson in Bunker, MO.  She married Melvin Missey on November 27, 1953 in Carpenter, IL.

She was a homemaker for many years,...

Aug 10, 2011

Grace Welch (nee Renner), 102, of Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Welch, loving mother of Janet (William) Eckert, Linda (Peter) Vanstone, Dr. William (Barbara) Welch, and her daughter-in-law Cheryl Welch.

Preceded in death by sons Frederick and Paul Welch, and parents Dr. Frederick and Della (nee Midgley)...

Aug 7, 2011

Duane W. Essenpreis, 92, of Highland, IL passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Moline, Illinois at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Jack Meyer.

He was born March 6, 1919 in Jamestown, IL, to Oscar and Ella (nee Iberg) Essepnreis.  On June 29, 1946 he married Ruby Marcella Willmann and she survives....

Jul 30, 2011

Kevin J. Kampwerth, 39, of Highland, IL died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at his home.  He was born September 13, 1971 in Granite City, IL the son of James M. and Dorothy E. (nee Hemker) Kampwerth.  He worked as a Massage Therapist for several years.

Kevin is survived by two children, Rachel J. Kampwerth of Highland, IL;...

Jul 25, 2011

Dorothy M. Cruse (nee Hafford), 77, of Pocahontas, IL died Monday, July 25, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was born December 28, 1933 to Loyd Clifford and Minnie Mae (nee Fair) Hafford in Cairo, IL.  On November 22, 1952 she married Donald Eugene Cruse, Sr. in Piggott, AR.

She was a member...

Jul 21, 2011

Catherine “Cathy” Merkle (nee Holland), 56, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, July 21, 2011, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Cathy was born May 10, 1955 to Robert and Leta (nee Foster) Holland in Hardin, IL.  She married Dennis Merkle in Jerseyville, IL.

Cathy worked at SIUE for the past 24 years in the accounting...

Jul 20, 2011

Edna Carlisle-Jones, 89, of Lee's Summit, MO., born in Cardwell, MO., in 1922, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011, following open heart surgery.

After graduation from high school, she taught eight grades in a one room school house. She received a B.A. from McKendree College in 1961. Teaching was a special talent God gave her and she...

Jun 29, 2011

Ava N. Hewitt, 72, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Helia Healthcare in Greenville, IL.

She was born February 3, 1939 to Raymond and Alberta (nee Norris) Prater in St. Louis, MO and they preceded her in death.

She worked for many years at Jakel Manufacturing in Quality Control then at Walmart...

Jun 27, 2011

Donald C.  “DC” Pemberton, Jr., 56, of DeSoto, MO, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at his residence.

Donald was born January 18, 1955 to Donald C. and Beulah M. (nee Radford) Pemberton, Sr. in Highland, IL.

He is survived by 1 son, Donald Pemberton, III; 2 sisters, Jeanette Goad, Jacqueline Gard; 1 brother, David Pemberton;...

Jun 14, 2011

Betty “BJ” Alexander, 51, of Highland, IL died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Betty was born November 18, 1959 to Monty James and Dorothy Jean (nee Dockery) Keener, Sr.  She married Bart Alexander in St. Paul Church, October 10, 1991.

Betty was a Home Healthcare Provider nurse, taking care of individuals...

May 19, 2011

Danny Rommerskirchen, 70, of Pocahontas, IL died Thursday, May 19, 2011 at his residence.

Danny was born July 29, 1940 to Melvin and Maxine (nee Hutchinson) Rommerskirchen in Highland, IL.

He was a member of United Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL.  He lived in Pasadena, CA for 20 years.  He started working at the Rose Bowl...

May 4, 2011

Doris L. Schmitt, 87, of O’Fallon, IL, formerly of Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at her residence.

She was born January 11, 1924 to Edgar and Marietta (nee Harms) Schaefer in Lebanon, IL.  She married Charles Herman Schmitt in E. St. Louis, IL.

Doris was an R. N. working most of her career...

May 4, 2011

Joseph O. Barth, 90, of Highland, IL died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side.

Joe was born April 22, 1921 in St. Rose, IL, the eldest child of 6 children of Philo and Margaret (nee Boeing) Barth.  On June 3, 1947 he married Rita A. Frisse at St. Paul Catholic...

Apr 28, 2011

John R. Sussenbach, 86, of Old Ripley, IL, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, at his home with his wife of 62 years by his side.

He was born August 29, 1924 to Walter and Winnifred (nee O’Byrne) Sussenbach in the Shawnee Area of Old Ripley Township, Bond County.  On March 25, 1949 he married Deloris Caulk at...

Apr 24, 2011

Karla E. Melosi (nee Kuhn), 74, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

She was born October 29, 1936 to Maynard and Florence (nee Schmitt) Kuhn on the family farm in rural Pocahontas, IL.  On December 26, 1953 she married David W. Melosi, Jr., at St. Nicholas Church, Pocahontas, IL....

Apr 8, 2011

William L. “Bill” Swofford, Jr., 86, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at Carlyle Health Care Center, Carlyle, IL.

Bill was born March 28, 1925 to William L. and Stella (nee Zweck) Swofford, Sr. at home in Pocahontas, IL.  On August 13, 1950 he married Joan Sugg at Evangelical Church in Grantfork, IL.

After high school,...