Obituaries

Oct 10, 2009

Joshua Ryan Huntzberry, 19, of Highland, IL died October 10, 2009 at his residence.  He was born January 24, 1990 in Alton, IL to Steve W. Staten and Mary J. Huntzberry.

He is survived by his parents,  one brother Daniel K. Staten, Highland, IL, one sister, Megan M. Huntzberry, Highland, IL;, Paternal Grandfather, Wayne Staten, Panama City,...

Oct 9, 2009

Doris R. Branger, nee Ludwig, 87, of Highland, IL died October 9, 2009 at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.  She was born November 18, 1921 in Long Island (Queens) New York to William and Theresa (nee Oelberger) Ludwig.  She married Joe (Waldo) Branger and moved to Highland, IL in 1946.

Doris was raised in Queens and graduated...

Oct 7, 2009

Billy Dean Pendegraft, 58, of Aviston, IL, formerly of Lebanon, IL died October 7, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.  He was born July 28, 1951 in Montgomery City, MO to Alfred and Bertha (nee Missey) Pendegraft.

He was preceded in death by:  his parents, two sisters - Betty Cullinan and Shirley Missey; two brothers -...

Oct 6, 2009

Margaret (nee Foley) Winning, 87, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.  She was born September 22, 1922 in E. St. Louis, IL to Francis T. and Lucille B. (nee Gardner) Foley.  She married James L. "Bud" Winning in E. St. Louis, IL on June 4, 1949.

She is survived...

Oct 5, 2009

Carol L. (nee Fountain) Bloemker, 69, of Highland, IL died Monday, October 5, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, E/R, Highland, IL.  She was born in Terre Haute, IN, on February 14, 1940 to Arnold Waldro and Carolyn Imogene (nee Yates) Fountain, and they are both deceased.  She married Allan R. "AL" Bloemker on April 21, 1962 at the Presbyterian...

Sep 26, 2009

Lisa Lynn Towell, 39, of Hillsboro, IL (formerly of Millersburg, IL) died Saturday, September 26, 2009 at her home in Hillsboro.  Lisa was born October 16,  1969 at Scott Air Force Base to Brad L. and Vicky L. (White) Towell.  She was raised by her mother and step-father, Kent L. Weiss.  Lisa married Stephen Pincsak May 14, 1990 and...

Sep 6, 2009

James Edwin Blackburn, AKA (on air name - "Bradford Long"), 65, of Highland, IL died September 6, 2009 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.  He was born in Batesville, IN on April 30, 1944 to James E. and Julia Jane (Hubbard) Blackburn, Sr.  He married Mina L. Durr on May 11, 1997 in Highland, IL.

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Sep 6, 2009

Thomas M. Murphy, 47, of Pocahontas, IL died September 6, 2009 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.  He was born in E. St. Louis, IL December 31, 1961 to Thomas L. and Jennifer L. LaMacchia.  He married Barbara White July 9, 1982 at The Park, Pocahontas, IL and they divorced April 30, 1997.

He is survived by:  Three...

Aug 25, 2009

Edward J. Kovach, 83, of Pocahontas, IL died August 25, 2009 at his residence.   He was born in Pocahontas on June 4, 1926 to Louis and Lena (Toth) Kovach and they are both deceased.  On December 24, 1947 he married Bernice Haberer at their home.

He is survived by his wife for 61 years, Bernice Kovach of...

Aug 1, 2009

Jeanne E. (nee Burk) Weiss, 73, of Highland, IL died August 1, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital - West, St. Louis, MO.   On February 19, 1936 she was born in Lebanon, IL to Edgar "Bud" and Madella (nee Schaefer) Burk.  On June 2, 1954, she married Carl E. Weiss, her husband of 55 years.

Preceded in death by:  Brother-in-Law...

Aug 1, 2009

Jeanne E. (nee Burk) Weiss, 73, of Highland, IL died August 1, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital - West, St. Louis, MO.   On February 19, 1936 she was born in Lebanon, IL to Edgar "Bud" and Madella (nee Schaefer) Burk.  On June 2, 1954, she married Carl E. Weiss, her husband of 55 years.

Preceded in death...

Aug 1, 2009

Glenn L. Podesva, 78 of Lebanon, IL died August 1, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.  He was born December 15, 1930 to Jaraslov "Jerry" and Elizabeth (Eberhardt) Podesva in Lebanon, IL.  They are both deceased.

Survived by: one brother - Jerome "Jerry" (Corinne) Podesva, E. Alton, IL; one sister - Theresa Beutler - Lebanon, IL; ...

Jul 22, 2009

Thomas "Tom" Kelly, 72, of Lebanon, IL died July 22, 2009 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.  He was born in Wisconsin on September 15, 1936 to William and Beatrice, nee Dehn, Kelly.  In August, 1957, he married Elaine Nebuloni and that marriage ended in divorce.   He then married Janet (Norris) McNutt on June 19, 1989 in Bothwell Chapel, McKendree...

Jul 13, 2009

Jamie Jo Haas, 47, of Lebanon, IL, born July 19, 1961 died July 13, 2009 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.  Jamie was a Medical Assistant for Dr. Marvin Rosecan in Belleville for 20 years.  She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon, IL:  Jamie was loved by family and many friends and will be...

Jul 11, 2009

Rolland J. "Hoolie" Hoolihan, 81, of Lebanon, IL, died July 11, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.   He was born in Granite City, IL on February 14, 1928 to John and Henrietta (nee Mamie) Hoolihan.  He married Betty L. Brant on December 4, 1948 at St. Paul Parsonage, in Lebanon, IL.

He is survived by his...

Jul 9, 2009

Paul R. Dawson, 17, of New Douglas, IL died July 9, 2009 at Staunton Memorial Hospital, Staunton, IL.  He was born October 28, 1991 in Maryville, IL to Donald R. and Lori, nee Leroy, Dawson.

Survivors include:  Father - Donald Dawson, St. Louis, MO;  Mother - Lori Dawson, New Douglas, IL; 3 Brothers - Curtis Hood, New...

Jul 4, 2009

Maurice "Gene" Edwards, 76, of Pontoon Beach, formerly of Gillespie, IL, passed away on July 4, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family.   He was born in Staunton, IL on September 23, 1932 to Luman Elmer and Verna Leona (Gardner) Edwards.  Gene was a route salesman for Wonder Bread for 30 plus years, retiring in 1990.

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Jul 2, 2009

Josephine Ann "Josie" Schleper, nee Rehkemper, 88, of Highland, IL, born August 4, 1920, in Rural St. Rose, IL to Henry H. and Anna H, nee Schoenefeld, Rehkemper, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Mrs. Schleper enjoyed quilting, playing cards and playing bingo at every opportunity.  Her employment over the years, she...

Jun 21, 2009

Clarence E. "Clink" Mersinger, 81, of St. Jacob, IL died June 21, 2009 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare, Lebanon, IL.  He was born in rural St. Jacob, IL on June 8, 1928 to Edward and Phillipina "Bena" (Fohne) Mersinger.  He married Shirley L. Evans October 25, 1952 at St. Henry's Church, Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his...

Jun 20, 2009

Stephanie "Stella" Madura, nee Klich, 93, of Summerfield, IL; died June 20, 2009 at Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.  She was born in Belleville, IL on May 27, 1916 to Stanley and Rose (Wroz) Klich.  She married Joseph Madura, January 28, 1936 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Madura of...