Obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

John W. Bohnstadt, 81, of Maryville, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 11, 1941, in Michigan City, IN, to Raymond and Elizabeth (nee VanBreeman) Bohnstadt. He married the love of his life, Diane Wsiaki on May 12, 1962, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church,...

Mar 4, 2023

Annabelle “Dolly” Dankenbring, nee Guinzy, 95, of Collinsville, IL., born January 3, 1928, died peacefully surrounded by family on a sunny Saturday afternoon, March 4, 2023, Addington Place, Collinsville, IL.

Annabelle lost her father at age 1 and her mother at age 3.  Her sister, Priscilla Combetto, who was 16 years older, offered to raise her.  Because...

Mar 4, 2023

Anthony Ray Ellis, 69, of West Salem, IL passed away Saturday March 4, 2023, at Oakview Heights Continuing Care and Rehab in Mt. Carmel, IL. He was born May 24, 1953, in Fairfield, IL to Donald Ray and Grace Ann (Bunting) Ellis.

Anthony worked in the oilfield and construction.  His favorite pastime was fishing. He loved his...

Mar 2, 2023

Sandra Jo “Sandy” Hammer, 72, of Highland, IL, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Sandy was born Dec. 19, 1950, in Highland, IL, to Raymond Eugene and Marion Adele (nee Schmiedeke) Schwend. She married Thomas Hammer on Dec. 23, 1969, in Trenton, IL.

Sandy was a lifelong Highland...

Feb 26, 2023

Danny Steven Seals, 61, of Mt. Carmel, IL passed away Sunday February 26, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born October 8,1961 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL. To George and Dorothy (Lynch) Seals.

Danny worked at Western Diesel, oil field and in construction for Blount Construction and was a member of...

Feb 24, 2023

Eileen "Joyce" Paris, 85, of Albion, IL passed away Friday February 24, 2023, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born December 20, 1937, in Albion, IL to George Thurman and Hazel Kathleen (Nash) Bunting. Joyce married Pearl Edward "Chinker" Paris in Flora, IL in August of 1965.

Joyce had a strong faith and...

Feb 23, 2023

Paul D. Ragsdale, 77, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born June 8, 1945, to John C. and Etta M. (nee Julius) Ragsdale, in Stoddard County, Puxico, MO. On August 1, 1964, he married Diana Lee Hamilton at St. Mary’s Church in Madison, IL.

Paul...

Feb 22, 2023

Evalyn Naoma (Meador) Hulfachor, 88, of Bone Gap, IL, passed away peacefully from this earthly life, into her eternal life with Jesus, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the home of her daughter and grandson in Princeton, IN. Evalyn was born on July 21, 1934, to Wesley Virgil and Ruby Icel (Sutherland) Meador in Fairfield, IL.

Evalyn...

Feb 21, 2023

Ronald M. Massey, 85, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

Ronald was born August 7, 1937, to Carey M. and Rosa W. (nee Traub) Massey, in Sorento, IL. On September 8, 1957, he married Shirley Mersinger in Hernando, MS; a marriage lasting 65 beautiful years.

Ron was...

Feb 21, 2023

Lowell Earl Smith, 99, formerly of West Salem, IL passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Effingham, IL.  He was born November 21, 1923, to Dewey Lee and Sylvia Grace (Byram) Smith on the family farm in Richland County, IL near Berryville, IL.

Lowell served his country during WWII mostly in the 67 th Field Hospital, 9...

Feb 20, 2023

Jack A. King, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born February 18, 1935, to Arthur and Capitola (nee Row) King in Worden, IL. He married Edna Keplar on November 10, 2000, at the Assembly of God Church in State Park, IL.

Jack...

Feb 17, 2023

Judith Ann Oberlee, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

Judy was born October 28, 1943, to John B. Curran and Nellie Ellen (Shelton) Curran in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was raised by her mom and stepdad, Alfred E. Lucas.

Judy served in the US Navy from 1960-1963. She...

Feb 16, 2023

Eva Mae McCracken, 67, entered her home in Heaven on February 16, 2023, at 3:40pm at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Eva was born to Raymond and Verity (Stevens) Clodfelter on August 20, 1955. She married Albert Ray McCracken December 27, 1975, at Parkersburg, IL and he preceded her in death December 18, 2022.

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Feb 15, 2023

Betty Leathers Ellis, 92, of Albion, IL, formerly of Fairfield, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Betty was born November 16, 1930, to Pearl and Lillie E. (Brown) Leathers at Cisne, IL.

She married Robert L. ‘Bob’ Ellis, Sr. June 3, 1949, at Johnsonville, IL.  He preceded...

Feb 11, 2023

Roman B. Korte, 90, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Highland Health Care Center.

Roman was born December 19, 1932, to Anton S. and Ida C. (nee Tebbe) Korte, in Highland, IL.

Roman was born and raised on the family farm in rural Pierron.  He graduated from St. Paul High School in...

Feb 11, 2023

William L. “Bill” Tarpley of West Salem, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep February 11th, 2023.  He was born June 16th, 1943, to Clarence and Mary Emma (Hinderliter) Tarpley in Lodi, Wisconsin, and they both preceded him in passing.  His mother passed while he was still young and Clarence remarried to Fern Patterson & brought with her a...

Feb 10, 2023

Billy L. “Bill” Jones, 61, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in New Bern, NC on September 15, 1961. On May 19, 1979, Bill married the love of his life, Cheryl Perry, at the United Methodist Church in Pocahontas, IL.

Bill lived in...

Feb 9, 2023

Dr. Judy L. Keeven, 70, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

Judy was born August 5, 1952, to Al and Agnes (nee Foppe) Keeven in St. Louis, MO.  After her father Al passed away, Agnes married Leonard Keeven, who raised her and her siblings.  On June 28, 1996, she...

Feb 7, 2023

Ann Marie Mueller, 80, born June 22, 1942, in Belleville, IL, departed this life, February 7, 2023, at Westminister Lake Ridge, Lake Ridge, VA.

Ann was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Grade School (1956) and Lebanon Community High School Class of 1960, Lebanon, IL.  She was a career civil servant who began her career at Scott Air...

Feb 3, 2023

Paul E. Luitjohan, 81, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, with his family by his side.

He was born Oct. 21, 1941, to Frank and Agnes (nee Stoff) Luitjohan at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL. On Oct. 13, 1962, he married Mary Ann Korte at St. Paul Catholic...