Obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

Rhonda T. Pierce, 58, of Brownstown, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born September 25, 1965, in Granite City, IL, to James and Velma (nee Rogers) Blakeburn. On June 9, 2019, she married Paul Pierce in the backyard of their home in Brownstown, IL.

Dec 10, 2023

Marie Reynolds, 89, of Maryville, IL, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 1, 1934, in Collinsville, IL, to Antonio and Mary (nee Caronia) Davi. On January 10, 1953, she married the love of her life, Lloyd Reynolds, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, in Collinsville,...

Dec 6, 2023

Glen A. Wiseman, 62, of Browns passed away on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 at his home.

He was born on April 18th, 1961 in Mt. Carmel to William and Ruth K (Marriott) Wiseman.

Glen married his wife Michelle (Compton) on July 12th, 2004 in Henderson, Kentucky.

Glen retired from the Illinois Department of...

Nov 30, 2023

Donald R Bowen, 84, of West Salem, IL passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at his home.

He was born September 2nd, 1939 in West Salem, IL to Edgar and Sarah Margaret (Hicks) Bowen.

Don married his wife Jean on September 1st, 1961 in West Salem, IL.

Don was a livestock and...

Nov 30, 2023

Carroll E. Sanders, 87, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Alhambra, IL.

He was born on June 20, 1936, in Benton, IL, to Roy and Louise (nee Hampton) Sanders. In 1959, he married his first wife, Pat Starkey, and in 1976, he married his second wife, Ginger Heisner.

Carroll attended...

Nov 28, 2023

B. John Zeisset Jr., 48, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his home.

He was born on May 24, 1975, in Highland, IL, to Bernard John and Barbara (nee White) Zeisset Sr.

John has lived in Highland all his life and graduated from Highland High School in 1993. He worked...

Nov 28, 2023

George A. Stuart II, 55, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Atrium of Belleville, in Belleville, IL.

He was born on September 14, 1968, in East St. Louis, IL, to George and Mary (nee Dour) Stuart.

George was a United States Army Veteran. In his retirement George was an avid...

Nov 26, 2023

James M. Georges Sr, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 24, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo, to James Nicholas and Clarisse Catherine Georgopoulos (nee Farina). On November 28,...

Nov 26, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Sadowski, 89, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Lebanon, IL.

He was born on July 19, 1934, in Edgerton, WI, to Andrew and Juanita (nee Bryant) Sadowski. On April 17, 1982, he married the love of his life, Dolores Zappavigna.

Bob grew up in Edgerton, WI, and...

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...