Obituaries

Jan 5, 2024

Myralin M. “Myra” Blackman, 76, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center in Lebanon, IL.

She was born on April 23, 1947, in Harrisburg, IL, to Cletis and Vessie (nee Curtner) Blackman. On June 14, 1975, she married Phillip Paeltz in Belleville, IL.

Myra has lived...

Jan 4, 2024

Illaina Faith Harris was born on December 22nd, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, and passed away on January 4th, 2024 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.

She is survived by her parents, Chrisitan and Emily (Sylvester) Harris of Bone Gap; grandparents, Great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Visitation: Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 9:00 to...

Jan 3, 2024

Letha L. Castelli, 86, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 16, 1937, in Paragould, AR, to Richard and Iva (nee Crockett) Finley. On February 23, 1957, she married the love of her life, John J. Castelli, Jr., in Fairmont City, IL....

Jan 3, 2024

Kelly J. Lama, 53, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 5, 1970, in St. Louis, MO, to Richard H. and Peggy (nee Garrett) Eggers. On October 22, 1994, she married the love of her life, Nunzio Lama.

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Jan 1, 2024

Rebecca Ann Crews, 71, of Ellery passed away on Monday January 1st, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born on January 12th, 1952 in Evansville, IN to Charlene Wooldridge.

Rebecca was an avid animal lover.  She enjoyed gardening and reading crime books.  Rebecca was the Edwards County Community Service Coordinator for...

Dec 29, 2023

Juanita T. Rider, 86, of Marine, IL, died Friday, December 29, 2023 at Breese Nursing Home, Breese, IL.

Juanita was born March 31, 1937, to Harry and Flora (Nee Bass) Bandy, in Jonesboro, AR.  On March 24, 1954 she married Lloyd “George” Rider, in Arkansas.

She loved her family and spent as much time as...

Dec 29, 2023

Barbara Jo Kutz, 70, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

She was born November 22, 1953, to John and Geraldine (Nee Bevering) Kutz, Sr., in Salt Lake City, UT. On August 5, 1972, she married William Norbert “Bill” Knebel, Sr, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL.

Dec 26, 2023

Charles A. “Charlie” Elliott, 69, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

He was born on September 29, 1954, in Bedford, IN, to Arnold V. “Vance” and Myra (nee Puckett) Elliott. On July 23, 1976, he married Robin Haberer, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Pocahontas, IL....

Dec 25, 2023

Virginia I. “Ginny” Arbogast, 86, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, in Belleville, IL.

She was born on April 18, 1937, in Highland, IL, to Julius and Nettie (nee Bayer) Kunz. On January 7, 1956, Ginny married Albert L. Arbogast at the courthouse in Belleville.

Ginny has lived on the same...

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...