Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

Peggy L. Black, 72, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

She was born on October 27, 1950, in East St. Louis, IL, to Robert and Edna (nee Stratton) Peck. On June 14, 1969, Peggy married William “Bill” Black in East St. Louis.

Peggy grew up...

Jun 30, 2023

Donna Jean Weil, 77, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL, with her family by her side.

Donna Jean was born November 24, 1945, to Charles and Loretta (Nee Ohlendorf) Porter, in Highland, IL.  In April 1991, she married Thomas E. Weil.

She was a very active member...

Jun 28, 2023

Essie Loucks, 94, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

She was born on September 17, 1928, in Wolf Lake, IL, to Milton and Frances (nee Lyerla) King.

She was a very sweet, loving mother and grandmother.

Essie was preceded in death by...

Jun 27, 2023

Beverly Carrington, 93, of Cisne, Il passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

Beverly was born May 1, 1930, in Cisne, IL to Wilfred and Evelyn (Reid) Beekler.  She married Gene Carrington on September 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2018.

Beverly...

Jun 27, 2023

Boyce M. “Mac” McCraw, 91, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his daughter’s house.

A Valentine’s Day baby, Mac was born February 14, 1932, to Howard and Iris (nee Thompson) McCraw in Vidor, TX.  On December 28, 1957, he married the love of his life, Lorene (Nee Brodbeck) McCraw in Port Acres,...

Jun 25, 2023

China Sage (Abby) Haycraft of West Salem, IL, made her journey from the earth to the stars on June 25 th , 2023.

She was a light that illuminated any room she stepped into.  She simply adored and lived to love her children and spent every moment of her life showering them with love and attention.  All...

Jun 24, 2023

Clifford Ray Lowe, 73, of Geff, IL. passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home. He was born November 23, 1949, to Clifford Glenn and Bonita “Bonnie” Leathers Lowe.

Clifford was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam war he was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Round...

Jun 23, 2023

Madison T. “Smitty” Smith, 89, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on November 25, 1933, in Bennettsville, SC, to Willie and Olivia (nee Taylor) Smith. On February 15, 1958, Smitty married the love of his life, Hazel D. Smith.

Smitty grew up in Bennettsville, SC,...

Jun 18, 2023

Mark S. Graham, 51, of Granite City, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home.

He was born on November 1, 1971, in Belleville, IL, to Larry and Cathy (nee Divine) Graham.

Mark has lived in the Madison County area his whole life. He moved to Granite City with his family at...

Jun 14, 2023

Wayne R. Vonderharr, 81, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home.

He was born on September 17, 1941, in Madison, MN, to Joseph and Estelle (nee Richards) Vonderharr. Wayne was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, IL.

Wayne grew up in Madison, MN, and was...

Jun 14, 2023

Marjory Rose Beehn departed this earth on Wednesday June 14 th , 2023, at the age of 88.  She was born on November 13 th , 1934, in Olney, IL to Leroy and Genelle (Atchison) Jones.

Marjory was a member of the First Christian Church of Calhoun, IL where she frequently let the singing.  She was a...

Jun 8, 2023

Dwight Owen Nelson, 71 of Browns, IL died June 8, 2023, at home surrounded by the love of his family.  Born on May 29, 1952, he was the son of Elbert “Junior” and Parthenia Kathleen Nelson.  He married Renita Marlene Dorman on June 19th, 1971.

A lifelong resident of Browns, Dwight was infamous for his red and...

Jun 6, 2023

On Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, Susan Opal Emmons-Kroeger, loving sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother passed away at the age of 80.

Susan was born on March 30th, 1943, in San Diego, CA to Harriet Ellis Emmons and Noble Mitchell Emmons.

Susan was a graduate of the University of Illinois, in Champaign and Rosary College of...

Jun 5, 2023

Lynda “Kay” (Gorrell) Smith, of Cisne, IL. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.

Kay was born August 4, 1938, to Wayne and Opal Gorrell. Kay met Jerry Smith through friends, at the Flora Skating Rink. She knew then and there that she had met the Love of her...

Jun 5, 2023

Jerry W. Smith, 84, of Cisne, IL passed away Monday, June 5, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit.  Jerry was born July 6th, 1938, in Flora, IL to Ralph and Rosetta Smith.  Jerry married Lynda Kay Gorrell on Easter Sunday April 1, 1956, at the bride’s mothers’ home in Flora, IL.

Jerry worked at...

Jun 5, 2023

Shirley Bailey, 91, of Albion, IL passed away on Monday June 5 th , 2023, at Deaconess Heart Hospital in Newburgh, IN with her loving family by her side.  She was born November 15 th , 1931, in Albion, IL to Rolland and Allatha (Moody) Dunlap. Shirley married Marvin Bailey on June 17 th , 1948, and they would...

Jun 2, 2023

Lafarrell Price, affectionately known as Bay, was born on July 15, 1936, in Golden Gardens, Illinois, to Roger William Price and Jessie Beatrice Price. On June 2, 2023, he peacefully transitioned from this life.

In his early years, Bay had to mature quickly and leave school at a young age to support his family, which was a...

May 25, 2023

Linda D. States, 66, of Cisne, IL, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her residence in Cisne, IL. She married Rick States on June 7, 1975, at Northside Baptist Church in Fairfield, IL. They shared 47 years of marriage together.

Linda was born August 8, 1956, to Clyde and Grace (Heller) Robbins at Fairfield....

May 24, 2023

Myrna LaFay (Woosley) Bruno, 83, of Fort Myers, FL; formerly of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, after a short stay in hospice care following a battle with lung cancer.

Myrna was born in East St. Louis, IL, on March 12, 1940, to Charles and Cora Woosley. She married the love of her life,...

May 22, 2023

David A. Walkenbach, 15, of West Salem, IL passed away on Monday May 22 nd , 2023, at the Emergency Room of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.  He was born March 11 th , 2008, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, IN to Jonathan and Rachael (Koons) Walkenbach.

David was a member of the Moravian...