Obituaries

Jan 16, 2011

Charles B. Orrell, 81, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, at his residence.

He was born on June 25, 1929 to Leo and Maude (nee Rhoads) Orrell, in Columbus, IN.  On September 17, 1949 he married Helen E. Shiels, in Jeffersonville, IN.

Charles was a member of First Baptist Church, Highland, IL, where...

Jan 16, 2011

William Hoffman “Bill” Wood, 75, of Lebanon, IL, passed to the next life January 16, 2011, at Friendship Manor, Nashville, IL.

Bill was born November 23, 1935 to William F. and Emily G. (nee Hoffman) Wood, in South Weymouth, MA.  He grew up and graduated High School in Gratz, PA.

He was a devoted husband,...

Jan 14, 2011

Leander G. “Hank” Weber, 91, of Greenville, IL, formerly of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, January 14, 2011, at Greenville Regional Hospital, Greenville, IL.

He was born May 7, 1919, to Joseph and Regina (nee Rolfingsmeier) Weber, in Breese, IL.  On August 11, 1945, he married Elizabeth Helen Kalous in Pocahontas, IL.

Hank was a member...

Jan 8, 2011

Arthur Sellers, Jr., 89, of Aviston, IL, formerly of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

He was born October 6, 1921, to Arthur and Leila (nee Davis) Sellers, Sr.  On November 22, 1947, he married Lillian Mueller, in Beckemeyer, IL.

Art served in the Army during World War...

Jan 1, 2011

Angela M. “Angie” Heim (nee Whitener), 87, of Highland, IL, died January 1, 2011, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

She was born July 19, 1923, to Oscar and Pearl (nee Owens) Whitener, in Fredericktown, MO.  On August 23, 1947, she married Orville Heim, at St. Paul’s Church, Highland, IL.

Angie attended Webster University, St....

Dec 30, 2010

Rodney G. Eads, 85, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, December 30, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

He was born August 19, 1925, to Otis and Myrtle (nee Davis) Eads, in Granite City, IL.  On January 19, 1947, he married Mertie D. “Dea” Moore, in Piggott, AR.

Rodney entered the Army during World War...

Dec 26, 2010

Meral J. Missey, 73, of Summerfield, IL, died December 26, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was born March 10, 1937 to Wilbur and Bessie (nee Sonsoucie) Missey, in Old Mines, MO.  On August 8, 1958 he married Mary K. Nye, in Belleville, IL.

Meral was a laborer at St. Clair Service Co....

Dec 25, 2010

Gloria G. E. Lopez (nee Roniger), of Highland, IL, died December 25, 2010, at Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab Center, Edwardsville, IL.

She was born June 19, 1946, in Trenton, IL, to Garvin and Evelyn (nee Bukowski) Roniger.  On May 24, 1968 she married Philip Lopez, Jr.  They had one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Lopez.  They divorced in 1975. ...

Dec 24, 2010

Omar L. Rehberger, 90, of Lebanon, IL, born April 12, 1920 in Lebanon, IL, entered into rest on December 24, 2010, at his home with family and friends by his side.

Mr. Rehberger was a retired dairy and grain farmer.  He was blessed with many wonderful qualities, one being his smile whom many of his close friends...

Dec 19, 2010

Dollora Bosché, 88, of Normal, IL died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Heritage Manor in Normal, IL.

A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.  Burial will follow in Highland City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of the service.  Memorials may be made...

Dec 14, 2010

Emma M. Strack, 88, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Emma was born March 28, 1922, to William and Elizabeth (Nee Rochell) Knoebel near Belleville, IL.  On August 9, 1953 she married Emil Strack at Zion Lutheran Church, in Belleville, IL.

Emma was a farming homemaker, and...

Dec 5, 2010

Melba E. Storbeck (Nee Tschannen), 90, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

She was born November 6, 1920 to Gilbert and Amanda (Nee Isert) Tschannen outside of Highland near Sebastapol.  On September 1, 1940, she married Walter Storbeck in Donaphan, MO.

Melba was a Homemaker.  In her...

Nov 23, 2010

Josephine “Josie” Potthast, 86, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was born August 31, 1924 to Joseph and Theresa (Nee Ottensmeier) Zurliene, in Aviston, IL.  On May 7, 1946 she married Norbert Potthast, at St. Francis Church, Aviston, IL.

Josie was a member of St. Paul...

Nov 16, 2010

Mildred L. Kunz (nee Wilkening), 90, of Highland formerly Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

She was born September 9, 1920, to Walter and Anna (nee Fischer) Wilkening, in O’Fallon, IL.  On June 5, 1937, she married Oliver Kunz in Hecker, IL.

Mildred was a member of St....

Nov 5, 2010

Eric Allen Haas, 29, died Friday, November 5, 2010, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

He was born December 26, 1980, to Lori Haas, at Utlaut Memorial Hospital, Greenville, IL.

Eric was a member of the Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire Department.  He loved people and was loved by everyone that knew him.  He was a...

Nov 4, 2010

Mary Pauline “Po” Campe (nee Daumueller), born August 17, 1915, Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, November 4, 2010, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.  She was 95 years of age.

Po was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Campe, whom she married April 4, 1944, in Shreveport, LA, and who died in 1991; her parents, Bill and...

Oct 31, 2010

Diana Lee Ragsdale (Nee Hamilton), 63, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, October 31, 2010, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 4, 1947 to Charles William & Fay Eileen (Nee Carney) Hamilton, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Granite City, IL.  On August 1, 1964 she married Paul Ragsdale at St. Mary’s Church in...

Oct 25, 2010

Dennis S. Gagain, 50, of Carlyle, IL, formerly of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, October 25, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Centrailia, IL.

He was born August 28, 1960, in Milford, CT, to John and Ruth (Nee Russell) Gagain.  On August 29, 2009, he married Suzanne Burkett at First United Methodist Church, Lebanon, IL.

Dennis was...

Oct 23, 2010

Richard A. Bersin, 76, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was born January 18, 1934, to Louis and Maude (Nee Schatte) Bersin, in St. Louis, MO.  On August 1, 1959, he married Barbara Brassfield, in St. Louis.

Richard owned and operated his own company, Cahokia Glass...

Oct 23, 2010

Mary Ann Deiters (Nee Warnecke), died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

She was born September 24, 1941, to George and Agnes (Nee Henken) Warnecke, in Germantown, IL.  On August 12, 1961, she married Vincent Deiters at St. Lukes Catholic Church in Belleville, IL.

Mary Ann was a loving wife, mother,...