Obituaries

Jul 4, 2024

Roland P. Harris, 99 of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

He was born on July 2, 1925, in Alhambra, IL to Irwin and Maybelle (nee Willmann) Harris. On June 17, 1947, Roland married the love of his life, Lorna Ritt, at St. Paul Catholic Church in...

Jul 1, 2024

Karen Jo Shehorn, 85, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at her residence in Xenia, IL. with her loving husband by her side.

Karen Jo was born on November 24, 1938, in Cisne, IL. to Robert and Agnes (Case) Johnston. She married Gary Shehorn on August 5, 1972, in Cisne, IL. They shared fifty-one years of marriage...

Jul 1, 2024

Ronald D. “Ron” Farley, Sr., 84, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL.

He was born on May 20, 1940, in Pocahontas, IL, to John and Golda (nee Tipsword) Farley. On October 1, 1960, Ron married Betty J. Knebel at the Pocahontas United Methodist Church in Pocahontas,...

Jun 25, 2024

Merna Joy Cawi, 89, of Highland, IL, most recently of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

She was born on December 27, 1934, in Valley Park, MO, to William & Elizabeth (nee Milton) Morris. On December 23, 1953, she married Thomas F. Cawi in Waterloo, IL.

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Jun 24, 2024

Michelle A. Ripperda, 33, of Trenton, IL, died Monday, June 24, 2024, St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

She was born December 22, 1990, to Edward and Kathryn (Nee Watt) Ripperda, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Clayton, MO.

Michelle was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL.  She spent her days at Holly’s House of Hope...

Jun 22, 2024

Richard Blythe, 64, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2024.

Rick’s passing is mourned by his family, his loving wife, Sherry (Schaefer) Blythe, and their cherished daughter, Kyle (Chad) Boes, his two adored granddaughters Savannah and Sadie and his dogs, Carter and Rue. He is also survived by his brothers Terry Blythe (Kelly), Mark Blythe, and his...

Jun 21, 2024

Kenneth L. “Gus” Gustin, 85, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born December 30, 1938, to Samuel “Paul” and Luella (Nee Hatcher) Gustin, in Toronto, KS.  On April 11, 1987 he married Rita Holtgrave in Highland, IL.

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Jun 18, 2024

Thomas T. “Tom” Tebbe, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL.

He was born on August 26, 1934, in Breese, IL, to Augusta and Mary (nee Wolters) Tebbe. In February of 1977, Tom married his wife, Marisa (nee Kraus) Tebbe, in Granite City, IL.

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Jun 15, 2024

Wilbur H. “Rusty” Schiefer, Jr., 61, of Trenton, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born August 24, 1962, in Highland, IL, to Wilbur H. “Red” and Nancy (nee Bugger) Schiefer. On September 3, 1983, he married Melinda Zotz at Central Church, O’Fallon, IL.

Rusty was...

Jun 14, 2024

Russell E. Duvall, 63, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

He was born December 7, 1960, in East St. Louis, MO, to Delmar and Rita (nee McClain) Duvall.

Russell was a man of unwavering integrity and unparalleled work ethic. His hands crafted countless repairs and projects, each one a...

Jun 13, 2024

Donna Jean Scholebo of Greenville died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Carlyle HealthCare following a long illness.  She was 80.

She was born on March 24, 1944, to Millard Jack and Edith Lucille (Forbus) Brown and grew up in Pocahontas.  She graduated from Greenville High School in 1964.  She married Larry Hartman and they divorced.  She married...

Jun 11, 2024

Dan D. Polacek, Sr., 93, of Swansea, IL, passed away, Monday, June 11, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was born January 1, 1931, in Washington Park, IL, to Stephen J. and Margaret (nee Anderson) Polacek, Sr. On March 26, 1950, he married the love of his life, Ruth McGee, in Walnut Ridge, AR.

Jun 11, 2024

Carl J. Gunter, 92, of Collinsville, IL passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

He was born August 31, 1931, in Brunot, MO, to Tom and Karen (nee Christinson) Gunter. On January 7, 1951, he married the love of his life, Melba Russell, in Belleville, IL.

Carl was known far...

Jun 11, 2024

Richard “Rick” Bradbury, 69, of Cisne, IL. passed away June 11, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.

Rick was born January 26, 1955, in Bloomington, IL. to Wayne and Evelyn (Stockwell) Bradbury. He married Sandra Cook on April 9, 1977, in Cerro Gordo, IL, and together they shared forty-seven years of cherished memories...

Jun 10, 2024

Adeline F. Burgess, 80, of Troy, IL, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born August 29, 1943, in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, to Nazario and Adelaida (nee Castro) Formantes. On July 24, 1970, she married James A. Grant, who passed away June 7, 1997. Then, on March 12, 2005,...

Jun 10, 2024

Daniel “Dan” M. Frey, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL.

He was born July 7, 1948, in Highland, IL, to Elmer E. “Butts” and Pearl A. (nee Mettler) Frey. Dan was born and raised in Highland, attended St. Paul School, and graduated with the Class of...

Jun 7, 2024

Jake “Andy” Hinterser, III, 61, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday, June 7, 2024, at his home in Highland, IL.

He was born November 5, 1962, in Granite City, IL, to Jacob A. and Judith Ann (nee Past) Hinterser, Jr. On September 11, 1999, he married the love of his life, Dana...

Jun 5, 2024

Marjorie Joan Cundiff, 69, of Royalton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 30, 1954, in Fairfield, IL to Lee and Rosie (Tondini) Bolen. She married Melvin Earl Cundiff on May 5, 1973, and he survives.

Marjorie was of the Christian Faith.

She is survived by her...

Jun 3, 2024

Donald R. Garcia, 65, of Troy, IL, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home.

He was born September 1, 1958, in Denver, CO, to Albert Garcia and Francis (nee Manzanaros) Garcia. Don married his wife DeeDee on May 1, 1987.  In Edwardsville, IL.

Donald was a culinary artist at heart. His passion for...

Jun 3, 2024

MaryAnn L. Koch, 90, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Memory Care, Highland, IL.

She was born December 3, 1933, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL, to Eugene and Irene (Nee Knebel) Bellm.  On December 26, 1955, she married Russell Koch at St. Paul Catholic...