Obituaries

Jul 9, 2024

Francis J. “Pete” Feldmann, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

He was born on November 7, 1942, in Aviston, IL, to Bernard and Leona (nee Holtgrave) Feldmann. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Aviston High School.

Pete married Sandra...

Jul 8, 2024

Carroll G. Smith, 72, of Fairfield, IL, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Carroll was born July 19, 1951, at Johnsonville, IL, to Earl and Dorothy (Henson) Smith.

Carroll had worked on the family farm. He knew his job was to take care of the cattle and other livestock on the...

Jul 6, 2024

Dasie L. Bare, 86, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Highland, IL, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 4, 1938, in Houston, MO, to Loman and Verdie (nee Shoemaker) Longwell.

Dasie's life was marked by her unwavering faith and deep commitment to her church, Cross...

Jul 5, 2024

Janet M. Jenny, 88, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at home.

She was born on October 21, 1935, in Highland, IL, to Edwin and Marian (nee Suess) Oberbeck. On June 24, 2004, she married Dr. Samuel L. Jenny at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL.

Janet attended...

Jul 4, 2024

Roland P. Harris, 99 of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

He was born on July 2, 1925, in Alhambra, IL to Irwin and Maybelle (nee Willmann) Harris. On June 17, 1947, Roland married the love of his life, Lorna Ritt, at St. Paul Catholic Church in...

Jul 1, 2024

Karen Jo Shehorn, 85, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at her residence in Xenia, IL. with her loving husband by her side.

Karen Jo was born on November 24, 1938, in Cisne, IL. to Robert and Agnes (Case) Johnston. She married Gary Shehorn on August 5, 1972, in Cisne, IL. They shared fifty-one years of marriage...

Jul 1, 2024

Ronald D. “Ron” Farley, Sr., 84, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL.

He was born on May 20, 1940, in Pocahontas, IL, to John and Golda (nee Tipsword) Farley. On October 1, 1960, Ron married Betty J. Knebel at the Pocahontas United Methodist Church in Pocahontas,...

Jun 25, 2024

Merna Joy Cawi, 89, of Highland, IL, most recently of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

She was born on December 27, 1934, in Valley Park, MO, to William & Elizabeth (nee Milton) Morris. On December 23, 1953, she married Thomas F. Cawi in Waterloo, IL.

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Jun 24, 2024

Michelle A. Ripperda, 33, of Trenton, IL, died Monday, June 24, 2024, St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

She was born December 22, 1990, to Edward and Kathryn (Nee Watt) Ripperda, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Clayton, MO.

Michelle was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL.  She spent her days at Holly’s House of Hope...

Jun 22, 2024

Richard Blythe, 64, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2024.

Rick’s passing is mourned by his family, his loving wife, Sherry (Schaefer) Blythe, and their cherished daughter, Kyle (Chad) Boes, his two adored granddaughters Savannah and Sadie and his dogs, Carter and Rue. He is also survived by his brothers Terry Blythe (Kelly), Mark Blythe, and his...

Jun 21, 2024

Kenneth L. “Gus” Gustin, 85, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born December 30, 1938, to Samuel “Paul” and Luella (Nee Hatcher) Gustin, in Toronto, KS.  On April 11, 1987 he married Rita Holtgrave in Highland, IL.

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Jun 18, 2024

Thomas T. “Tom” Tebbe, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL.

He was born on August 26, 1934, in Breese, IL, to Augusta and Mary (nee Wolters) Tebbe. In February of 1977, Tom married his wife, Marisa (nee Kraus) Tebbe, in Granite City, IL.

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Jun 15, 2024

Wilbur H. “Rusty” Schiefer, Jr., 61, of Trenton, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born August 24, 1962, in Highland, IL, to Wilbur H. “Red” and Nancy (nee Bugger) Schiefer. On September 3, 1983, he married Melinda Zotz at Central Church, O’Fallon, IL.

Rusty was...

Jun 14, 2024

Russell E. Duvall, 63, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

He was born December 7, 1960, in East St. Louis, MO, to Delmar and Rita (nee McClain) Duvall.

Russell was a man of unwavering integrity and unparalleled work ethic. His hands crafted countless repairs and projects, each one a...

Jun 13, 2024

Donna Jean Scholebo of Greenville died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Carlyle HealthCare following a long illness.  She was 80.

She was born on March 24, 1944, to Millard Jack and Edith Lucille (Forbus) Brown and grew up in Pocahontas.  She graduated from Greenville High School in 1964.  She married Larry Hartman and they divorced.  She married...

Jun 11, 2024

Dan D. Polacek, Sr., 93, of Swansea, IL, passed away, Monday, June 11, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was born January 1, 1931, in Washington Park, IL, to Stephen J. and Margaret (nee Anderson) Polacek, Sr. On March 26, 1950, he married the love of his life, Ruth McGee, in Walnut Ridge, AR.

Jun 11, 2024

Carl J. Gunter, 92, of Collinsville, IL passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

He was born August 31, 1931, in Brunot, MO, to Tom and Karen (nee Christinson) Gunter. On January 7, 1951, he married the love of his life, Melba Russell, in Belleville, IL.

Carl was known far...

Jun 11, 2024

Richard “Rick” Bradbury, 69, of Cisne, IL. passed away June 11, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.

Rick was born January 26, 1955, in Bloomington, IL. to Wayne and Evelyn (Stockwell) Bradbury. He married Sandra Cook on April 9, 1977, in Cerro Gordo, IL, and together they shared forty-seven years of cherished memories...

Jun 10, 2024

Adeline F. Burgess, 80, of Troy, IL, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born August 29, 1943, in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, to Nazario and Adelaida (nee Castro) Formantes. On July 24, 1970, she married James A. Grant, who passed away June 7, 1997. Then, on March 12, 2005,...

Jun 10, 2024

Daniel “Dan” M. Frey, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL.

He was born July 7, 1948, in Highland, IL, to Elmer E. “Butts” and Pearl A. (nee Mettler) Frey. Dan was born and raised in Highland, attended St. Paul School, and graduated with the Class of...