Obituaries

Feb 13, 2024

Richard "Joe" Lawler of Lebanon, IL passed away at home with his wife by his side at the age of 89 on Tuesday February 13, 2024.

He was born April 19, 1934, to Tom Lawler and Mary Ann Lawler (nee Berrigan).  Joe lived his early life in Ridgway, IL with his three brothers, John, Steve, and Martin,...

Feb 12, 2024

Fr. Jim Dougherty of Belleville, IL peacefully entered eternal rest on February 12, 2024.

Fr. Jim was born in Cairo, IL on October 8, 1942, the son of John and Stephanie (nee Flamm) Dougherty.

Fr. Jim was ordained to serve the people of Southern Illinois on June 1, 1968. His assignments in the Diocese of...

Feb 11, 2024

Sylvia (Silvia) Louise Steele was born on February 14, 1939, in Mobile, AL to the late Robbie Edward Thomas and Joseph Thomas.

She was (1) of three daughters, her sisters Betty Lemons (who preceded her in death) and Josephine Hansel.

She was United in Holy Matrimony on February 14th, 1960, to the love of her...

Feb 9, 2024

Glen Leslie Clodfelter of West Salem passed away on February 9, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana with his family by his side.

He was born on June 14, 1937, the son of Raymond & Edna (Voigt) Clodfelter. Glen graduated from Albion High School in 1955. He owned and operated a grain and livestock farm...

Feb 5, 2024

Kent A. Knebel, 61, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born on November 6, 1962, in Highland, IL, to Maurice J. and Karen A. (nee Zobrist) Knebel. On June 19, 1993, he married Cheryl Hug at The Clubhouse in Jamestown, IL.

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Feb 3, 2024

Keith D. Rogers, 68, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 17, 1956, in Salem, IL, to William and Carolyn (nee Cohlmeyer) Rogers. On November 15, 1990, he married Claudette Dickens in Las Vegas, NV.

Keith has lived in Pocahontas...

Feb 2, 2024

Raymond “Ray” E. Simmons, 61, of Granite City, IL, passed away on February 2, 2024, at his home in Granite City, IL.

He was born April 21, 1962, in East St. Louis, IL, to David and Sharon (nee Erb) Simmons.

Ray's life was marked by his unwavering generosity and his ability to forge connections with...

Jan 31, 2024

Correna Smith, 88, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at GreenTree Assisted Living  Facility in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Correna was born May 17, 1935 in Wayne City, Illinois to Robert Leon and Sylvia Muriel Rich. She and  Edward Dale Smith were married  November 18, 1953 in Sims, Illinois, and he preceded her in death...

Jan 29, 2024

David C. Kutz, 64, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born on April 3, 1959, in Salt Lake City, UT, to John and Geraldine (nee Bevering) Kutz Sr. David married Toby (nee Davis) Kutz on October 8, 1988, at the E&R Church in...

Jan 26, 2024

Dolores Longbons Roosevelt was born in rural Albion, Illinois on December 14, 1924. She died on January 26, 2024. She was 99 years of age.

When Dolores was eleven years old, her Great Uncle, Ed Longbons said to her “You have to get an education. They can’t tax it, and no one can take it away from...

Jan 23, 2024

Cheri L (Griesemer) Taylor, 67, of Olney, IL. formerly of Mt. Erie, IL. passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Carle Richland Hospital in Olney, IL.

Cheri was born on January 23, 1957, in Lawrenceville, IL. to Omer and Gaye (Smith) Griesemer. She married Terry J. Taylor on July 22, 1989, in Mt. Erie, IL. and he...

Jan 20, 2024

Audrey J. Kirsch, 85, of Trenton, IL, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Trenton Village in Trenton, IL.

She was born February 5, 1938, to Clifton and Evelyn (nee Jennings) Klein, at her family’s home in rural Trenton, IL. On February 11, 1956, she married Glenn Kirsch, at St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church in Lebanon, IL....

Jan 19, 2024

Trent Rae Tuttle, 41, of Belleville, IL, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

He was born September 29, 1982, in Greenville, OH, to Mark Tuttle and Judith (nee Henry) Yates.

Trent was a vibrant and artistic soul whose passion for creativity touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. He...

Jan 16, 2024

William L. “Bill” Hasewinkle, 89, of Sumner, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 9, 1934, in West Salem, IL, to Vernie and Elsie (nee Vaughn) Hasewinkle.

Bill always wanted to be a farmer and helped his father from a young age. He...

Jan 13, 2024

Jack Hallie Chapman, 62, of Olney passed away on Saturday January 13th, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital of Evansville.

He was born January 18th, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Ky and Ruth (Rentz) Chapman.

Jack was a member of the Rolling Thunder IL Chapter 3, Richland County A.B.A.T.E., and the Olney American Legion.

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Jan 11, 2024

Elizabeth “Tutu” Sanchez-Setser, 81, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, in Shiloh, IL.

She was born July 8, 1942, in Fairmont City, IL, to Fernando and Rose (nee Salazar) Sanchez.

Elizabeth was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary in Collinsville, IL, she was a beacon...

Jan 9, 2024

Coreen M. “Corky” Hutchinson, 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

She was born August 13, 1950, to Jean and Coral (Nee Radke) Fox in Milwaukee, WI.

Coreen was raised in Wauwatosa, WI until most of the family moved to southern California in 1968 when her...

Jan 8, 2024

Cathy Rae Arvin Neikirk, 70, of Olney, IL, formerly of Albion, IL, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 8, 1953 in Mount Carmel, IL, to Howard and Betty (Hall) Painter. She was a member of Zion Church in West Salem,...

Jan 8, 2024

Gary J. Gacevich, 76, of Highland, IL, died Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1947, to Jacob and Lorene (Nee Crank) Gacevich, in East St. Louis, IL. On July 8, 1972, Gary married Helen Gacevich.

Gary was an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He worked in...

Jan 6, 2024

Leona Josephine Parizon, 95, of Marine, IL, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

She was born September 30, 1928, to John and Helen (Nee Lapinski) Forys, in Madison, IL.

Leona was a family woman and her greatest joy was spending time with them. She loved the comfort of her home,...