Obituaries

Nov 23, 2023

Lori L. Pearson, 59, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 27, 1964, in Highland, IL, to Michael and Linda (nee Langel) Haas. In July of 2005, Lori married Frank Pearson in Pocahontas, IL.

Lori has lived in Pocahontas her...

Nov 21, 2023

Lois June Harper, 96, of Albion, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at her home.

She was born June 15, 1927 in Leech Township, Wayne County, IL to Charles and Mary Jane (Tackett) Headley. She attended nearby Chandler grade school and graduated from the two-year high school in Golden Gate, IL in 1943. She then...

Nov 21, 2023

John G. Baker, 65, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by family.

He was born on March 3, 1958, in Granite City, IL, to Rosco Earl and Thelma Pauline (nee Cadwell) Baker. On February 26, 1983, he married the love of his life, Carrie Robinson, at Meadow...

Nov 21, 2023

Carolyn Robinson, 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at University Care Center, in Edwardsville, IL.

She was born December 27, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, to Kenneth and Ruby (nee Stibbens) Gartside. On November 11, 1967, she married the love of her life, LeRoy J. Robinson, Jr., in Glen Carbon, IL.

Nov 19, 2023

Judith A. (Frey) Dunne of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Highland, Illinois died November 19, in Lubbock, Texas.

Judy was born in Highland, Illinois to Nelson J. and  Eleanor S. Frey. She was a graduate of St. Paul High School. After graduation she worked for a St. Louis firm, Sears catalog store, Kloss Furniture Store, and B-Line Systems....

Nov 19, 2023

Kenneth E. Root, 85, of Fairfield died Sunday November 19th, 2023. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Rosanne in 2008. Survivors include his son Kevin E. Root and grandson Maxwell C. Root of Inola, Oklahoma. He will be cremated and there will be no services held. Ingram Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is handling all arrangements.

Nov 18, 2023

Dolores R. Elliott, 83, of Olney, IL, passed from this world to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

She was born on September 1, 1940, in Cowling, IL, to the late Leo and Caradena (nee Stadler) Higginson. On December 30, 1961, Dolores married Drue Elliott in Cowling, IL.

Dolores had a love for...

Nov 17, 2023

Melvin “Mel” L. Gutierrez, 88, of Camdenton, MO, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Lake Regional Hospital, in Osage Beach, MO.

He was born on August 7, 1935, in Washington Park, IL, to Floyd and Josephine (nee Visnonski) Gutierrez. On May 1, 1981, he married the love of his life, Linda McElyea, in Alton, IL....

Nov 17, 2023

Shirley Ardell Wills, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at her home.

She was born on November 20, 1936, in St. Louis, MO, to Edward and Willamena (nee Fischer) Valentine.

Shirley was a great cook and was known for her spaghetti and meatballs. A great seamstress, she used to make...

Nov 12, 2023

Arlene R. Mires, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home.

She was born on July 13, 1937, in Lebanon, IL, to Nicholas and Clara (nee Mersinger) Hohrein.

Arlene was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and moved to Highland five years ago. She had many creative...

Nov 11, 2023

Loretta P Buckles, 85, of West Salem, IL passed away on Saturday November 11, 2023 in Olney, IL.

She was born April 18, 1938 in West Salem, IL to Wallace Swartzbaugh and Jane (Wells) Davis.  Loretta married Clyde Buckles on November 19, 1955 at the Methodist Church of West Salem.

Loretta loved gardening, mowing, being...

Nov 2, 2023

Helen L Satterthwaite, 96, of rural Albion, IL passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Evansville, IN.

She was born November 24, 1926 and married Cleatus Satterthwaite on October 13, 1946.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents Addis B and Thelma (Goad) Coale, one sister Leona Partee, and one brother Addis Coale,...

Oct 31, 2023

Inez Faye Barr, 87, of Rinard passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL.

Inez was born August 10, 1936, in Fairfield, IL, to John Harvey Sr. and Dolores (Colclasure) Burton. She married Byron Barr on May 9, 1953, at Merriam, IL, they celebrated seventy years of marriage this past May.

Oct 29, 2023

Marc Eric Wise, 54, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away on October 29, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1969, in Highland, Illinois to the late Lloyd John Wise and Shirley Ann (Dubach).

Marc was an incredibly hard-working man, and he held several jobs throughout his life. He grew up in Highland, Illinois. It was at Western...

Oct 28, 2023

Jeanette Ann Dietz (nee Tichy) born on May 22, 1937, in Bertha, MN, passed away on October 28, 2023. Currently a resident of Fairview Heights, IL, Jeanette grew up in central Minnesota where she spent many days playing and caring for her siblings, sewing with her mom, cooking for her dad and was known as a gentle, loving child....

Oct 26, 2023

Perry F. Schwarz, 76, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Highland Healthcare Center, in Highland, IL.

He was born on August 12, 1947, in Olive Township, IL, to Oscar and Ethel (nee Lewis) Schwarz. On May 14, 1977, he married the love of his life, Rita Lorton, in Cass County, IL.

Oct 25, 2023

Mary M. Hobbs, 81, of Marine, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

She was born on May 8, 1942, in Pierron, IL, to Otto and Gertrude (nee Feldt) Baumgartner. She married the love of her life, Charles Hobbs, on February 8, 1964, at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Troy,...

Oct 23, 2023

Wilma Mae (Obrecht) Trotter, 97, of Rinard, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Wilma was born January 6, 1926, in Enterprise, IL, on the family farm. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Laura (Gill) Obrecht.

Wilma married Norman Lamkin on April 6, 1947, and they...

Oct 22, 2023

Larry Lawrence Kauble, 80 of Cisne, IL. passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence.

Larry was born on April 16, 1943, in Clay City, IL, to Lawrence and Lucille (Wyatt) Kauble. He married Sharon Dietz at his parents’ house on July 11, 1970, and she survives.

Larry worked for several years at Snap...

Oct 21, 2023

Teri Lynn Gonzalez-Sprague, 58, of, Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Highland, IL.

She was born on March 4, 1965, to Robert and Patricia (nee Palmer) Gonzalez.

Teri loved her family and friends dearly. She, quite literally, always had her door open, it was a strange custom...