Obituaries

May 15, 2024

Charles Hueseman, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

He was born on May 12, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL, to Carl and Margaret (nee Levin) Hueseman.

Born with a natural talent for fixing things, Charles found joy in the art of repair. From his beloved old cars to the...

May 14, 2024

Shirley J. Haner, 89, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at La Bella Nursing Home in Edwardsville, IL.

She was born on December 26, 1934, in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Leon and Hulda (nee Heider) Garner. On March 26, 1954, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” John Haner in St....

May 9, 2024

Carolyn A. Masterson, 73, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born on January 15, 1951, in East St. Louis, IL, to Earl and Mary (nee Beard) Slape.

Carolyn grew up in East St. Louis, IL, before moving to Pocahontas in 1967. She graduated...

May 2, 2024

Hayden A. Konieczny, 10, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 14, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO, to Ronald P. Konieczny and Anna L. Konieczny.

Hayden had the odds stacked against her from birth. Day by day...

Apr 30, 2024

James “Jim” Wilson Hedrick, 93, of Mt. Erie, Il. passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Carmi, IL.

Jim was born November 30, 1930, to Wilson and Edna (Putney) Hedrick. He married Marjorie “Marge” Shannon on June 17, 1952, in Mt. Erie, IL. She preceded him in death on April...

Apr 23, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Hendricks, 81, of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on April 23, 2024, peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 11, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL to Walter and Mary (nee Grass) Christenson. On December 17, 1993, she married Raymond Hendricks in Nashville, TN.

Pat had been...

Apr 23, 2024

William R. “Bob” Jenner, 92, of Pocahontas, IL, was called to his heavenly home Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

He was born on March 21, 1932, in Beaucoup, IL. When he was seven, he was adopted by his loving parents, Marion and Mary (nee Cochran) Jenner. On November 27, 1954, he married the love of his life Loretta...

Apr 22, 2024

Lorna Rose Harris, 96, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

She was born on May 15, 1927, in Highland, IL, to Arthur and Myrtle (nee Raeber) Ritt. On June 17, 1947, Lorna married the love of her life, Roland Harris, at St. Paul Catholic Church in...

Apr 22, 2024

Diane J. Reidelberger, 68, of Highland, IL, entered into rest on April 22, 2024. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 17, 1955, in Highland, IL to Harold and Cordelia (nee Zoeller) Frey. On April 1, 1980, Diane married Joseph “Bud” Reidelberger at St. Paul Church in...

Apr 19, 2024

John A. Christ, 61, of Lebanon, IL, entered into rest on April 19, 2024.  He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born July 6, 1962, in Belleville, IL to Donald and Elizabeth (Nee Fohne) Christ.  He hit the ground-running as an adored son and brother, and his younger years were...

Apr 18, 2024

Michael Chad May, 54, of Marine, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on January 23, 1970, in Belleville, IL, to Charles “Chuck” and Betty (nee Ackerson) May.

Chad has lived in Marine for 25 years, moving from Highland, and was a member...

Apr 18, 2024

Georgia "Ann" Phillips, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 18th. She passed away at The Springs Nursing Home at St Andrews Village in Aurora, Colorado.

Ann was born on July 14, 1941, to Frank and Virginia (Lindsey) Gill.

Ann was a devoted follower of Jesus, making it her life's mission to tell...

Apr 14, 2024

Marian Ida Schobert, 93, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital, in O'Fallon IL.

Marian was born on May 5, 1930, in Belleville, IL, to Elsa (nee Adler) and Walter Ogle. On April 11, 1953, she married Melvin Glauber, and they had 7 children.  After Melvin passed on May...

Apr 13, 2024

E. “Garry” Lee, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home in Highland, IL.

He was born on January 18, 1943, in Paragould, AR, to Everett V. and Naomi E. (nee Breckenridge) Lee. On November 2, 2013, he married Pat Short (nee Smith) in St. Louis, MO.

Garry has...

Apr 9, 2024

Jaedin Rich Yurkanin, age 20, of Albion, Illinois passed away at 11:14 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in a tragic car accident on his way home.

Jaedin was born on February 9, 2004 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Michael Joseph Yurkanin and Amanda (Steinman) Kuehneman. He graduated from Edwards County High School with the class...

Apr 9, 2024

Bobbie W. DePew, 95, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on February 3, 1929, in Alhambra, IL, to Justin and Gladys (nee Casey) DePew. He married Mary Ferrari on June 20, 1953, in Alhambra, IL, and she preceded him in death in 2004....

Apr 4, 2024

Russell A. Chapman, 68, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, peacefully in Shobanier, IL, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 7, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL, to Bert and Dorothy (nee Caldwell) Chapman, Sr.

Russell found solace and exhilaration in the roaring thunder of motorcycles. With his...

Apr 2, 2024

Elizabeth A. “Liz” Heuiser, 82, of Marine, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Eden Village Glen Carbon Care Center in Glen Carbon, IL.

She was born on July 22, 1941, in Highland, IL, to John and Maybell (nee Hall) Bernhardt. On November 26, 1960, Liz married the love of her life, Dale Heuiser, at...

Mar 26, 2024

Larry Barnfield, 81, of Cisne, IL passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Larry was born December 25, 1942, at Fairfield, IL to John and Bernita (Wilson) Barnfield.

Larry retired from Food Park in Fairfield as a Baker; he also had been a Barber. In his free...

Mar 25, 2024

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Smith, 85, of Highland, IL, formerly of St. Peters, MO, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL.

She was born on March 30, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, to Francis and Elizabeth “Bessie” (nee Braizer) Mueller. Betty was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in...