Obituaries

May 30, 2012

Dennis Mejia, 78, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Dennis was born August 26, 1933, to Benjamin and Gertrude (nee Deck) Mejia, in Franklin, OH.

He retired after 32 years of service with Business Enterprise Programs for the blind and served on numerous boards and committees.  Most...

May 26, 2012

John Pietro Provinzano, age 60, departed this life on May 26, 2012, at 1:37 a.m., at his home in Highland, IL, surrounded by loved ones.  John was born on March 14, 1952 in Mattoon, IL to Vito “Vic” and Lucille (Stein) Provinzano.  John married Deborah Bayley on August 6, 1982, who survives.  John was a graduate of Eastern Illinois...

May 26, 2012

John Pietro Provinzano, age 60, departed this life on May 26, 2012, at 1:37 a.m., at his home in Highland, IL, surrounded by loved ones.  John was born on March 14, 1952 in Mattoon, IL to Vito “Vic” and Lucille (Stein) Provinzano.  John married Deborah Bayley on August 6, 1982, who survives.  John was a graduate of Eastern Illinois...

May 25, 2012

John Junior Crispi, 77, of Keyesport, Illinois, passed away at St. Joseph Hopsital, Breese, Illinois, on Friday, May 25, 2012.

John was born September 6, 1934, in O’Fallon, IL, where he was raised.  He was a self-employed trucker.  He enjoyed taking his daily ride around and talking to his buddies.

On June 6, 1953 he...

May 22, 2012

Loretta Fay Royer (nee Farris), 66, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at her daughters residence in Carlyle, IL, with her family by her side.

She was born June 13, 1945, to Robert and Mildred (nee Taylor) Farris in E. St. Louis, IL.  On December 3, 1960, she married LaVerne Frank Royer in Columbia, IL....

May 22, 2012

Loretta Fay Royer (nee Farris), 66, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at her daughters residence in Carlyle, IL, with her family by her side.

She was born June 13, 1945, to Robert and Mildred (nee Taylor) Farris in E. St. Louis, IL.  On December 3, 1960, she married LaVerne Frank Royer in Columbia, IL....

May 22, 2012

Dennis James Beard, 38, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Dennis was born June 18, 1973, to Lester Eugene and Esther (nee Holbrook) Beard at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On August 14, 1998 he married Josie Spudich at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

May 13, 2012

Abbey Nicole Quitmeyer, 26, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was born February 26, 1986 to Neal and Kathleen (nee Potthast) Quitmeyer at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Abbey was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.  She graduated Mater Dei High...

May 13, 2012

Abbey Nicole Quitmeyer, 26, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was born February 26, 1986 to Neal and Kathleen (nee Potthast) Quitmeyer at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.

Abbey was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.  She graduated Mater Dei High...

May 12, 2012

Frances J. Beichel, 94, of Highland died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Highland Healthcare Center, Highland, IL.

Mr. Beichel was born in St. Louis, MO on November 5, 1917 to Frank J. and Wilhelmina (nee Sinz) Beichel.  On June 21, 1941 he married Naomi F. Hobbs in St. Charles, MO.  He grew up in St. Louis and...

May 7, 2012

Joan J. Williams,  61,  of Breese, IL died  May 7, 2012 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Joan was born October 18, 1950 to Ben J. and Josephine (nee Schwierjohn) Rehkemper at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  She  married James C. “Jim” Williams, June 26, 1971 at St. Rose Church, St. Rose, IL.

Joan...

May 7, 2012

Joan J. Williams,  61,  of Breese, IL died  May 7, 2012 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Joan was born October 18, 1950 to Ben J. and Josephine (nee Schwierjohn) Rehkemper at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  She  married James C. “Jim” Williams, June 26, 1971 at St. Rose Church, St. Rose, IL.

Joan...

Apr 19, 2012

Lucille Scheurer (nee Poos), 82, of Trenton, IL, died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

She was born August 22, 1929, to Jacob and Ida Marie (nee Ambry) Poos, in O’Fallon, IL.  On August 2, 1957, she married Delmer P. Scheurer at Caseyville United Methodist Church, Caseyville, IL.

In her early...

Apr 19, 2012

Lucille Scheurer (nee Poos), 82, of Trenton, IL, died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

She was born August 22, 1929, to Jacob and Ida Marie (nee Ambry) Poos, in O’Fallon, IL.  On August 2, 1957, she married Delmer P. Scheurer at Caseyville United Methodist Church, Caseyville, IL.

In her early...

Apr 18, 2012

Norman L. Prater, 90, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Helia Healthcare of Greenville, IL, surrounded by his family.

Norman was born March 13, 1922, to Lewis Martin and Lula Mae (nee Medley) Prater in Dent County, MO.  On July 13, 1943 he married Zelma Ruth Callahan in Salem, MO.

He owned...

Apr 18, 2012

Norman L. Prater, 90, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Helia Healthcare of Greenville, IL, surrounded by his family.

Norman was born March 13, 1922, to Lewis Martin and Lula Mae (nee Medley) Prater in Dent County, MO.  On July 13, 1943 he married Zelma Ruth Callahan in Salem, MO.

He owned...

Apr 7, 2012

Daniel J. Zitta, 76, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Daniel was born August 21, 1935, to Slava and Pauline (nee Nemec) Zitta, in E. St. Louis, IL.  On May 4, 1957, he married Halayna Lsodid, in St. Louis, MO.

He operated Zitta Vending Co. for 48...

Apr 7, 2012

Daniel J. Zitta, 76, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Daniel was born August 21, 1935, to Slava and Pauline (nee Nemec) Zitta, in E. St. Louis, IL.  On May 4, 1957, he married Halayna Lsodid, in St. Louis, MO.

He operated Zitta Vending Co. for 48...

Apr 4, 2012

Evelyn E. Roniger (nee Bukowsky), 95, of Splendora, TX, formerly of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Regent Care Center, The Woodlands, TX.

Evelyn was born November 12, 1916, to Martin and Emma (nee Schuttner) Bukowsky, in St. Louis, MO.  On May 1, 1938, she married Garvin F. Roniger in St. Louis, MO.

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Apr 4, 2012

Evelyn E. Roniger (nee Bukowsky), 95, of Splendora, TX, formerly of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Regent Care Center, The Woodlands, TX.

Evelyn was born November 12, 1916, to Martin and Emma (nee Schuttner) Bukowsky, in St. Louis, MO.  On May 1, 1938, she married Garvin F. Roniger in St. Louis, MO.

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