Obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Joyce S. Holt, 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 5, 1943, in Makanda, IL, to James and Hilene (nee Messer) White. On June 7, 1962, she married the love of her life, Thomas Holt.

Joyce attended...

Dec 24, 2023

Michael E. Totty, 58, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Santa Monica, CA.

He was born March 30, 1965, in Belleville, IL, to Edward and Barbara (nee Williams) Totty.

As a Cub Scout, he embraced the values of camaraderie and service, laying the foundation for a life dedicated to helping others....

Dec 23, 2023

Grace Marian Korte, 89, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Iowa.

Grace was born February 20, 1934, to Elmer and Oma (Nee Frutiger) Winter, in Highland, IL. On May 15, 1954, she married Virgil Anton Korte in Highland, IL.

She was a member of EvUCC, Highland, IL, and served Meals on Wheels...

Dec 23, 2023

Virginia G. Barth, 68, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Highland, IL.

She was born on March 23, 1955, in Highland, IL, to Clifford and Ellie (nee Gipson) Dicus.

Virginia grew up and has lived in Highland her entire life. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren....

Dec 21, 2023

Norbert O. “Norb” Landmann, 92, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on August 31, 1931, in rural Pocahontas, IL, to Henry and Ida (nee Frisse) Landmann. On May 3, 1958, he married his late wife, Patricia Landmann (nee Gruner), at St. Paul...

Dec 21, 2023

Lloyd “Bucky” Conner Jr., 55, of McLeansboro passed away on Thursday December 21st, 2023 at the Linda White Hospice facility Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on January 26th, 1968 in Carlinville, IL to Lloyd L Conner and Martina (Mayhue) Hogge.

Lloyd had worked in the auto body repair industry for 15 years. He was a...

Dec 21, 2023

Richard Borgra, 87, of West Salem, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, holding the hand of his only child. He was born May 5, 1936, the oldest son of Barney and Frances (Fornengo) Borgra.

Richard was a resident of West Salem, Illinois since 1960, where he raised a daughter, Jennifer, with his wife Bessie Borgra.

Dec 18, 2023

Patricia C. Sienkowski, 59, of Albion passed away on Monday December 18th, 2023 at her home.

She was born on September 25th, 1964 in Olney, IL to Kenneth and Joan (Gawthorp) Turpin.

Patricia had worked as a Certified Nurses’ Assistant for 10 years and was a member of the Bone Gap Christian Church.

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Dec 17, 2023

Frank L. Lamb, 84, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 17, 1939, in Alton, IL, to Lennie and Esther (nee Hock) Lamb. On May 6, 1961, Frank married the love of his life, Janet Smith, in Carlinville, IL.

Frank...

Dec 16, 2023

Melody Howell, 80, of Cisne, IL. passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care.

Melody was born January 3, 1943, in Cisne, IL. to Wilfred Conrad and Evelyn (Reid) Beekler. She married Robert J. Howell on June 27, 1965, in Cisne, IL, he preceded her in death on February 1, 2007.

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Dec 16, 2023

Dita J. Rivero, 90, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, peacefully at her home.

She was born February 9, 1933, in Cullman County, AL, to James O. and Maybelle (nee Johnson) Hamner. Dita liked to announce (loudly) that February 9th was coming while putting...

Dec 12, 2023

Rhonda T. Pierce, 58, of Brownstown, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born September 25, 1965, in Granite City, IL, to James and Velma (nee Rogers) Blakeburn. On June 9, 2019, she married Paul Pierce in the backyard of their home in Brownstown, IL.

Dec 10, 2023

Marie Reynolds, 89, of Maryville, IL, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 1, 1934, in Collinsville, IL, to Antonio and Mary (nee Caronia) Davi. On January 10, 1953, she married the love of her life, Lloyd Reynolds, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, in Collinsville,...

Dec 6, 2023

Glen A. Wiseman, 62, of Browns passed away on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 at his home.

He was born on April 18th, 1961 in Mt. Carmel to William and Ruth K (Marriott) Wiseman.

Glen married his wife Michelle (Compton) on July 12th, 2004 in Henderson, Kentucky.

Glen retired from the Illinois Department of...

Nov 30, 2023

Donald R Bowen, 84, of West Salem, IL passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at his home.

He was born September 2nd, 1939 in West Salem, IL to Edgar and Sarah Margaret (Hicks) Bowen.

Don married his wife Jean on September 1st, 1961 in West Salem, IL.

Don was a livestock and...

Nov 30, 2023

Carroll E. Sanders, 87, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Alhambra, IL.

He was born on June 20, 1936, in Benton, IL, to Roy and Louise (nee Hampton) Sanders. In 1959, he married his first wife, Pat Starkey, and in 1976, he married his second wife, Ginger Heisner.

Carroll attended...

Nov 28, 2023

B. John Zeisset Jr., 48, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his home.

He was born on May 24, 1975, in Highland, IL, to Bernard John and Barbara (nee White) Zeisset Sr.

John has lived in Highland all his life and graduated from Highland High School in 1993. He worked...

Nov 28, 2023

George A. Stuart II, 55, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Atrium of Belleville, in Belleville, IL.

He was born on September 14, 1968, in East St. Louis, IL, to George and Mary (nee Dour) Stuart.

George was a United States Army Veteran. In his retirement George was an avid...

Nov 26, 2023

James M. Georges Sr, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 24, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo, to James Nicholas and Clarisse Catherine Georgopoulos (nee Farina). On November 28,...

Nov 26, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Sadowski, 89, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Lebanon, IL.

He was born on July 19, 1934, in Edgerton, WI, to Andrew and Juanita (nee Bryant) Sadowski. On April 17, 1982, he married the love of his life, Dolores Zappavigna.

Bob grew up in Edgerton, WI, and...