Obituaries

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...

Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Era Wanda (Perdue) Hill, age 94, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Liberty Village Manor, in Maryville, IL. She was born in Sikeston, Missouri on April 19, 1929.

Era was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hill, her daughter, Donna LaCourse, daughter, Brenda Wilkenson, and son, Kevin Keel.

She...

Aug 2, 2023

Connie Ann Pixley departed this earth on Wednesday August 2nd, 2023, at the age of 91.  She was born on November 25th, 1931, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Jennie (Paszek) Wajrowski.

Connie married Frank Pixley on August 18th, 1957, in Chicago, IL.  She attended the Frog Eye Church of West Salem, IL.  She was a farm...

Aug 2, 2023

Joyce Thompson, 86,  of Lebanon, IL passed away 2 August at the Cedar Ridge Heath and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

She was born 29 January 1926 in Christian county, MO, to the late Ralph and Chloe, nee McCoy, Marley.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Robert “Bob” Thompson, who passed away in 1995. ...

Aug 1, 2023

Faye Carol Shaw departed this earth on Tuesday August 1st, 2023, at the age of 90.  She was born on January 19th, 1933, in Grayville, IL to Carroll and Lucy (Dixon) Perkins.

Faye married Leo Shaw in 1950 in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was a longtime member of the Little Prairie Christian Church of Albion, IL where...

Jul 31, 2023

Carol A. Cummins, 78, of Summerfield, IL, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born at home on August 14, 1944, in Collinsville, IL, to Calvin Knott and Irene Getz. Carol married Robert “Bobby” Cummins on July 4, 2001, at their home in Summerfield, IL.

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Jul 29, 2023

MICHAEL BAKER, OWNER OF BAKER SEED COMPANY

Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather Michael Kent Baker of West Salem, IL passed away on July 29, 2023, at the Skilled Care Unit of Fairfield Memorial Hospital at the age of 65.

Mike was born on July 25, 1958, in Carmi, IL to Ronald Dean and Barbara Elizabeth...

Jul 28, 2023

Paulette A. Langhauser, 72, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Alhambra Care Center, in Alhambra, IL.

She was born on November 5, 1950, in Breese, IL, to Paul and Edna (Nee Maue) Langhauser.

Paulette was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, the Highland Senior Center, and the St. Joseph...

Jul 26, 2023

Dale L. Suever, 88, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 6, 1935, in Highland, IL, to Edwin and Della (nee Hartman) Suever. Dale married the love of his life, Edna Pruitt, on November 19, 1955, at the Evangelical United Church of Christ...

Jul 22, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Spengel, 93, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, in San Antonio, TX.

He was born February 10, 1930, to Raymond J. and Alice (Nee O’Hayer) Spengel, in Highland, IL. On October 23, 1971, he married Joan Frey House, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL and...