Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Michael G. "Mike" Alldredge
Sep 30, 2026
Michael G. “Mike” Alldredge, 69, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 2, 1957, in Belleville, IL, to Billie and Peggy (nee O’Neil) Alldredge. On September 25, 1981, he married Beth Ann Schmidt in Marine, IL.
Mike moved to the Edwardsville area in 1970, from East St. Louis,...
Canda S. "Candy" Aussieker
Sep 30, 2026
Canda S. “Candy” Aussieker, 76, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 14, 1950, in Centralia, IL, to Jake and Maxine (nee Landers) Newell.
She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Aussieker, and daughter, Jamie (Tim) Boyer.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Memorial Visitation: Thursday, October...
Verna Lee Done
Sep 29, 2026
Verna Lee Done, 83, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on September 29, 2026 at Alhambra Health Care, in Alhambra, IL.
She was born in Collinsville, at her family home on April 5, 1942. Verna got her undergraduate degree at SIUE, then went on to get her Masters Degree in Education at University of Illinois. She spent 35 years as a dedicated...
Kathleen Ann "Kathie" Essenpreis
Sep 29, 2026
Kathleen Ann "Kathie" Essenpreis (née Lovellette), known to many loved ones as "KK," of Highland, Illinois, passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 21, 1947, Kathie was a fighter who lived with determination, always striving to do right by herself, her family, and those she served.
Kathie was raised in...
Margaret "Jane" Trost
Sep 28, 2026
Margaret “Jane” Trost, 92, of Gravois Mills, MO, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare, Alhambra, IL, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on March 7, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA, to Owen and Sylvia (nee Dunlap) Dorsey. On June 12, 1954, she married Oscar Trost.
Jane was a member at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Laurie, MO....
James W. Boyle, Sr.
Sep 27, 2026
James W. Boyle, Sr., 81, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Liberty Village, in Maryville, IL.
He was born on October 27, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL, to Joseph Perry and Dora Mildred (nee Lucas) Boyle, Jr. On June 14, 1975, he married Judith Moss, in Collinsville, IL.
James was a loving and selfless man who was...
Donald E. "Don" Weder
Sep 22, 2026
Donald Erwin “Don” Weder, 79, of Highland, IL, born in Highland on August 18, 1947, went on to his reward Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home on Deck’s Prairie with his family by his side following a brief illness.
For the past 50 years, Don has led the Weder family’s manufacturing and agricultural businesses, including Highland Supply Corp., Seven W...
Ronald J. "Rocky" Gruner
Sep 20, 2026
Ronald J. “Rocky” Gruner, 92, of Grantfork, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Cedarhurst of Highland.
He was born on June 20, 1934, in East St. Louis, IL, to Edward and Alma (nee Taylor-Altic) Gruner. On November 10, 1956, Rocky married Maxine Smith.
Rocky was raised on a family farm outside of Old Ripley, IL, and graduated from Pocahontas...
Jerry T. McDevitt
Sep 18, 2026
Jerry T. McDevitt, 91, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 19, 1935, in Hysham, MT, to William and Helen (nee Palmer) McDevitt.
Jerry spent his early years in the Tacoma, WA, area before his family moved to Bethany, IL, in 1946. When his parents and siblings returned to Washington...
Robert L. "Bob" Rapp
Sep 18, 2026
Robert Leonard Rapp, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, he later moved to Fairview Heights, Illinois, where he and his wife, Donna, raised their family. After retirement, Robert and Donna made their home in Pocahontas, Illinois, where they enjoyed many years...
Pamela "Pam" S. Atwood
Sep 17, 2026
Pamela “Pam” S. Atwood, 76, of Mt. Erie, IL. passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her residence.
Pam was born on July 5, 1950, to Charles and Ruth (Yates) Bell in Fairfield, IL. She married Carl Atwood on July 4, 1971, in Mt. Erie, IL, they shared fifty-five years of marriage together.
Pam was a homemaker and a stay-at-home mom. She...
Durwood "Dean" Durham
Sep 12, 2026
Durwood “Dean” Durham, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Evercare of Breese.
He was born on May 14, 1951, in East St. Louis, IL, to Harold Dean and Parlia “Polly” (nee Hurst) Durham. On September 17, 1977, he married Vicki Gauen at the Evangelical Church in Collinsville, IL.
Dean and Vicki have lived in Highland since...
William "Shane" Faith
Sep 8, 2026
William “Shane” Faith, 56, of Greenville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at St. John Hospital in Springfield, IL.
He was born on December 14, 1969, in Greenville, IL, to Hugh William and Linda Sue (nee Hessenauer) Faith.
Shane was a person who loved life and never wasted a moment. His life was widely described as colorful and constantly interesting....
David A. "Dave" Elmore
Sep 4, 2026
David Allen “Dave” Elmore, 67, of Lebanon, passed away on September 4, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis surrounded by his family and with the love of many.
Dave was born on April 18, 1959, in Belleville to Wayne and Jeanette Elmore. He was a graduate of Belleville West High School.
With a career spanning 5 decades in the local...
Theodore C. "Ted" Little Jr.
Aug 31, 2026
Theodore C. “Ted” Little Jr., 56, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home.
He was born September 25, 1969, in Highland, IL, to Theodore and Diana (nee Rudolph) Little Sr., MD.
Ted was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Little Sr.; mother, Diana Tremor; and stepfather, Al Tremor.
He is survived by his children, Alexis Little,...
Eddie Joe Reid
Aug 28, 2026
Eddie Joe Reid, 64, of Olney, Illinois passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Joe was born on October 5, 1961 in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of Edward Ellis and Virginia (St. Ledger) Reid.
Joe worked as a fork truck driver for Champion Laboratories for 30 years. He enjoyed deer hunting, watching football, fishing,...
Thomas F. "Tom" Lyerla
Aug 28, 2026
Thomas F. “Tom” Lyerla, 76, of Marine, IL, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 1, 1949, in Highland, IL, to James Richard and Mary Ellen (nee Gillespie) Lyerla Sr. On April 22, 1977, Tom married the love of his life, Cheryl “Cheri” Ahlmeyer, in Marine, IL.
Tom Lyerla was a...
Emma L. Jansen
Aug 26, 2026
Emma L. Jansen, 51, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.
She was born on August 3, 1975, to Leon “Leo” Zobrist and Darryll Fertch.
In life's coloring book, some stay inside the lines and some stray outside the lines, but not Emma. Emma scribbled, in the bright and unique array...
Cynthia "Cindi" Wright
Aug 26, 2026
Cynthia “Cindi" Eileen Wright, 65, of Johnsonville, Illinois, passed away August 26, 2026, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Cindi was born on November 15, 1960, to William “Bill” O. and Carolyn Sue (Pike) Johnson in Fairfield, IL. She married Gene Wright in Henderson, Kentucky; they shared thirty-four years of marriage before her passing.
Cindi had been a CNA in the local...
Alvin Carrol Rodgers
Aug 23, 2026
Alvin Carrol Rodgers, 85, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Carrol was born on September 19, 1940 to Archie and Iva L. (Richards) Rodgers in Cisne, IL. Carrol was a self-employed truck driver. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a...
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