Obituaries

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...

Jun 18, 2009

Edward E. "Ed" Streif, 66, of St. Jacob, IL, formally of Lebanon, IL, died June 18, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.   He was born in Lebanon, IL, September 17, 1942 to Leto E. and Myrtle (Friederich) Streif.

He is survived by: two sons - Edward Scott Streif - Lebanon, IL; John Robert Streif, Overland, MO;...

Jun 11, 2009

Pauline Elizabeth Angerer, nee Campe, 85 of Lebanon, IL died June 11, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.  She was born in Lebanon, IL on April 5, 1924 to Martin and Bernilda (Caesar) Campe.  She Married Ray L. Angerer, April 20, 1980.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ray L. Angerer December 6, 2003...

Jun 11, 2009

Debra "Debbie" Brown, nee Gathard, 55, of Highland, IL died June 11, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL at 7:47 p.m.  She was born May 1, 1954 in Highland, IL to Donald D. and Rena J. (Zobrist) Gathard.

Survived by her Mother, Rena Gathard of Highland, IL, one sister - Vickie L. (Mark) Voegele, Highland, IL;...

Jun 5, 2009

Phyllis Jean Nuebling, nee Schulte, 84, of Lebanon, IL died June 5, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL.  She was born in Aviston, IL September 11, 1924 to Leo C. and Laura P. (Lipsmeier) Schulte.

Survived by two children -- Stephen (Laura) Nuebling, Oakville, MO;  Barbara Schultz - Collinsville, IL;  two grandsons - Gary Schultz and...

May 6, 2009

Delmar H. "Jack" Foehner, 81, of Millersburg, IL died May 6, 2009 @ 4:30 a.m. in St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.  He was born in Flora, IL, January 26, 1928 to Delmar H. and Erla Mildred (Forsman) Foehner.  He married Ruth E. Wagner on May 6, 1950 in Pocahntas, Arkansas.

He is survived by:  3...

Apr 20, 2009

Marie Lorraine Savage, nee Swofford, 91, died at Heartland Manor Nursing Center, Casey, IL.  She was born January 25, 1918 in Pocahontas, IL to Wiliam and Stella (Zweck) Swofford, Sr.  They preceded her in death.   On October 27, 1946 she married Marion Ferris Savage.  He preceded her in death in 2002 after 56 years of marriage.

Survived...

Apr 16, 2009

Lillian R. Thornberry, nee Schultz, 85, of Highland, IL died April 16, 2009 at her daughter's residence.  She was born in Mandan, North Dakota, June 18, 1923 to Roy and Eva (Meyer) Schultz and they preceded her in death.

Survived by:  one son, one daughter - Ken Deis, Berryville, VA; Debra Ledford, Highland, IL; three grandchildren, five...

Apr 13, 2009

Linda Lou Kimberlin, nee Clayton, 55, of Highland, IL died, Monday, April 13, 2009, at 3:10 p.m. at her residence.  She was born in Highland, IL on March 25, 1954 to Harold and Betty (Farley) Clayton.   She was married to William Kimberlin and he preceded her in death in 2004.

Survived by:  two sisters, three brothers --...

Apr 13, 2009

Francis A. Dysarz, Jr. 84, of Highland, IL died April 13, 2009 at his residence.  He was born in Detroit, MI January 23, 1925 to Francis A. and Marie (Bryda) Dysarz, Sr.  He married Cherie Sipe September 27, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI and she preceded him in death in 1998.

Survived by two sons - Francis A....

Mar 29, 2009

Harold "Andy" Anderson, MSGT, USAF, Ret'd, 59. of Summerfield, IL died March 29, 2009 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.  He was born in Chatham, VA, April 30, 1949 to Fletcher and Lorain (Starling) Anderson.

Survived by Twins - Son, Benjamin R. Anderson, Yokosuka, Japan, Daughter, Nicole K. Anderson, Summerfield, IL, Mother, Lorain Anderson, Martinsville,...

Mar 6, 2009

Linda Marie Tempinson, nee Mueller, 54, of Lebanon, IL, born November 13, 1954 died Friday, March 6, 2009 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO., after a courageous six-year battle against breast cancer.  She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was a Registered Nurse at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL.  She received her nursing...

Feb 15, 2009

Dwight P. Hanson, 75 of Lebanon, IL died Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.   He was born September 23, 1933 in Trenton, IL to Everett D. and Delphine E. (Rochell) Hanson.  On May 8, 1954, he married Nadine M. Schultze.

Surviving are his Wife, Nadine M. (Schultze) Hanson, Lebanon, IL;...

Feb 11, 2009

The Honorable Delmar O. Koebel, 83, of O'Fallon, IL died February 11, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.  He was born in Lebanon, IL on January 30, 1926 to Oliver J. and Laura A. (Rieger) Koebel and they are both deceased.  He married Betty Faye Brammeier on July 8, 1950 in Oakdale, IL and she preceded him in...