Obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Barbara Jane (Shew) Gill, age 82, went to heaven on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 12:40 a.m.

She will forever be remembered as “The Egg Lady” she loved her chickens. She always put out a BIG garden which if you ever drove by her house, she was probably out in the garden working. She also...

Sep 6, 2023

Betty J. Legier, 85, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland.

She was born on October 11, 1937, in Highland, IL, to John and Melba (nee Buettikoffer) Becker. Betty married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Legier, on October 5, 1957, at the United Church of Christ...

Sep 4, 2023

Imogene Vera Galbraith, 97, of Cisne, IL. passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care.

Imogene was born February 3, 1926, to Johnice Gammon and Naomi (Wilton) Gammon at Wayne City, IL. She married Noel Galbraith on November 27, 1944, in Johnsonville, IL. He preceded her in death on July 3,...

Sep 1, 2023

Barbara J. Barton, 79, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on April 3, 1944, in Flat River, MO, to Donald and Maxine (nee Rentfro) Polk. On January 7, 1961, she married the love of her life, David Barton, in Flat River, MO....

Aug 31, 2023

James T. “JT” Beard Jr., 81, of Troy, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on July 18, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL, to James T. and Lorene (nee Perkins) Beard.  In December of 1990, Jim married the love of his life Rose Beard.

Aug 30, 2023

Keith W. Pope, 63, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his home in Caseyville, IL.

He was born on August 4, 1960, in East St. Louis, MO, to Lowel and Sharon (nee Strauss) Pope. He was a Field Medical Service Technician in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1983. After he...

Aug 29, 2023

Robert A. Rutherford, 63, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 2:30 pm, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 6, 1959, in Belleville, IL, to Duane “Nooser” and Ardel (nee Fix) Rutherford. On November 5, 1983, Robert married the love of his life, Kim Frierdich,...

Aug 24, 2023

Bertha J. Reidelberger, 103, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Highland.

She was born on February 16, 1920, in Old Ripley, IL, to Wendeline and Caroline (nee Schultz) Schmitt.

Bertha grew up and attended school in Pocahontas, IL. In the early 60’s, she and her family moved to Highland from...

Aug 23, 2023

On August 23 rd , 2023, another young, beautiful life has been taken from us due to addiction. Trisha Bernice Wallace, 29 of East Alton, IL, lost her battle with opioid addiction.

Trisha was a beautiful soul that loved to laugh. She enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. What she enjoyed most in her life...

Aug 21, 2023

Dean Laverne Wiseman, 71, of Browns, IL passed away on Monday August 21th, 2023. He was born November 13th, 1951, in Mt. Carmel, IL to Ivan and Lois (Hocking) Wiseman. Dean married Marsha (Giese), on March 8th, 1974, and she survives.

Dean will be remembered as a hard-working farmer, motorcycle enthusiast, and proud veteran of the Marine...

Aug 19, 2023

John Wilson Pyle, 86, former resident of Cisne, Illinois, passed away at his home in Winder, Georgia on August 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 21, 1937, to the late Melville F Pyle and Lucille Richison Pyle. He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-one year’s Janet Courtright Pyle (2017)...

Aug 18, 2023

Dale Robert Hoffarth, 67, of Trenton, IL, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Shiloh, IL.

He was born on September 6, 1955, in East St. Louis, IL, to Dale Frederick Hoffarth and Jacquelin (Nee McCarey) Brendel. Dale lived most of his life in the area and the best part of it...

Aug 17, 2023

Nancy L. Wood, 75, of Staunton, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Staunton Community Hospital, in Staunton, IL.

She was born on January 11, 1948, in Murphysboro, IL, to Monroe and Lucy (nee Marshal) Reeder. On November 30, 1981, she married the love of her life, Albert Wood.

She...

Aug 15, 2023

Ruby L. Shuman, 83, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Rivers Crossing Nursing Home, in Edwardsville, IL.

She was born on July 12, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, to William and Ruby (nee Rarick) Gerstenecker.

Ruby worked as a school bus driver for 15 years, serving the Collinsville, Edwardsville,...

Aug 14, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Ray, nee Meldrum, 82, of Collinsville, IL, born September 7, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Betty loved her family beyond measure, taking any opportunity to gather and celebrate. She worked in the loan department for U.S. Bank for 20 years. In...

Aug 13, 2023

Margaret E. Greve, 86, of Highland, Ill., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Highland, Ill., surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born Margaret Emaline Smith on Sept. 1, 1936, in Unadilla, N.Y., to parents Floyd and Pearl (nee Evans) Smith. She grew up in Unadilla and graduated from Unadilla Central School in 1954. After high...

Aug 8, 2023

Shirley Kay Brach, 72, of Cisne, IL. passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Shirley was born January 16, 1951, in Fairfield, IL. to Ernest and Geneva (Ellis) Gregory. Shirley married Fred T. Brach on March 4, 1972, and he preceded her in death on October 23, 2012.

Shirley...

Aug 8, 2023

Richard L. Etzkorn, 59, of West Salem, IL passed away on Tuesday August 8th, 2023. He was born November 16th, 1963, in Mt. Carmel, IL to Patty Kay (Swanson) Etzkorn. Rick married Yvonne (Fildes) on April 15th, 2007, in the First Baptist church of Albion, and she survives.

Rick worked at Walmart D.C. #6059 and served in...

Aug 7, 2023

Steven E. “Steve” Woolen Sr., 68, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, in Staunton, IL.

He was born on January 28, 1955, in East St. Louis, IL, to Elmer and Virginia (nee Phipps) Woolen.

Steve has lived in Pocahontas since 1996, moving from Granite City, IL. He grew up in the...

Aug 7, 2023

Timothy Aaron Speagle, 51, of Salem, IL, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Salem Township Hospital. Timothy was born August 6, 1972, at Danville, IL, to Chester A. and Lois (Barnes) Speagle.

Timothy was a welder for Ganley Machine Shop in Danville, IL. He started working there when he was just seventeen while still in High...