Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Edward “Ed” George Meyer, 59, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, peacefully in his home.

He was born on September 23, 1963, in Belleville, IL, to Clyde Frederick and Winifred Marie (nee Felox) Meyer. On October 9, 1993, he married the love of his life, Deborah Graham, in Edwardsville, IL.

Ed...

Jul 18, 2023

Roderick J Hill Sr. Born September 28, 1942, in Teaneck, New Jersey. Passed away July 18, 2023 at his home in Maryville, Illinois surrounded by family. He was 80.

He is proceeded in death by the love of his life Joan Hill (nee. Alex). His parents Dorothy and Roderick Sutherland Hill, sister Barbra and brother Kenneth.

Jul 15, 2023

Shirley Jean Huff, 85, of Maryville, IL, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Liberty Village Nursing Home, in Maryville, IL

She was born November 16, 1937, to Cyril and Hazel Fultz, in East St. Louis, IL. On November 18, 1955, she married the love of her life, John Ralph Huff, Sr., in Washington Park, IL.

Jul 14, 2023

Justin Andrew Lynn, 22, of Cisne, IL. passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, as a result of an auto accident. He was born April 28, 2001, to Brian and Cheridee (Frohning) Lynn in Olney, IL. Justin graduated from Cisne High School in 2019.

Justin worked for Precision Well Service in Olney, IL., he enjoyed his...

Jul 12, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Raymond Allison, Jr.,46, of Albion, IL passed away on Wednesday July 12 th , 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 8 th , 1976, in Fairfield, IL to Charles R. Sr.  and Terry (Elliott) Allison.  Charlie married Lori Slater in Ennis, TX on April 8 th , 2016, and...

Jul 10, 2023

Gayla Sue Jones-Glowacki, 59, of Louisville, IL. passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born September 11, 1963, in Fairfield, IL. to Neal and Veda (Hutchcraft) Jones. She was formerly married to James L. Glowacki, and he preceded her in death on June 19, 2018.

Gayla worked at Hella as a shipping clerk for many years....

Jul 9, 2023

Helen M. Kuehn, 96, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Alhambra, IL.

She was born on November 28, 1926, in Belleville, IL, to Cornelius and Frieda (nee Hamann) Miles. On April 18, 1945, Helen married her late husband, William A. “Billy” Kuehn at St. Peters Cathedral in Belleville, IL.

Helen...

Jul 8, 2023

William “Bill” Clyde Keel, 78, of Cuba, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, peacefully in his home.

He was born on October 27, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL, to William Preston and Mary Abrego (nee Daniel) Keel. Bill was retired from the Norfolk Southern railroad, was a US Navy Vietnam Veteran, and a member...

Jul 6, 2023

Peggy L. Black, 72, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

She was born on October 27, 1950, in East St. Louis, IL, to Robert and Edna (nee Stratton) Peck. On June 14, 1969, Peggy married William “Bill” Black in East St. Louis.

Peggy grew up...

Jun 30, 2023

Donna Jean Weil, 77, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL, with her family by her side.

Donna Jean was born November 24, 1945, to Charles and Loretta (Nee Ohlendorf) Porter, in Highland, IL.  In April 1991, she married Thomas E. Weil.

She was a very active member...

Jun 28, 2023

Essie Loucks, 94, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

She was born on September 17, 1928, in Wolf Lake, IL, to Milton and Frances (nee Lyerla) King.

She was a very sweet, loving mother and grandmother.

Essie was preceded in death by...

Jun 27, 2023

Beverly Carrington, 93, of Cisne, Il passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

Beverly was born May 1, 1930, in Cisne, IL to Wilfred and Evelyn (Reid) Beekler.  She married Gene Carrington on September 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2018.

Beverly...

Jun 27, 2023

Boyce M. “Mac” McCraw, 91, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his daughter’s house.

A Valentine’s Day baby, Mac was born February 14, 1932, to Howard and Iris (nee Thompson) McCraw in Vidor, TX.  On December 28, 1957, he married the love of his life, Lorene (Nee Brodbeck) McCraw in Port Acres,...

Jun 25, 2023

China Sage (Abby) Haycraft of West Salem, IL, made her journey from the earth to the stars on June 25 th , 2023.

She was a light that illuminated any room she stepped into.  She simply adored and lived to love her children and spent every moment of her life showering them with love and attention.  All...

Jun 24, 2023

Clifford Ray Lowe, 73, of Geff, IL. passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home. He was born November 23, 1949, to Clifford Glenn and Bonita “Bonnie” Leathers Lowe.

Clifford was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam war he was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Round...

Jun 23, 2023

Madison T. “Smitty” Smith, 89, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on November 25, 1933, in Bennettsville, SC, to Willie and Olivia (nee Taylor) Smith. On February 15, 1958, Smitty married the love of his life, Hazel D. Smith.

Smitty grew up in Bennettsville, SC,...

Jun 18, 2023

Mark S. Graham, 51, of Granite City, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home.

He was born on November 1, 1971, in Belleville, IL, to Larry and Cathy (nee Divine) Graham.

Mark has lived in the Madison County area his whole life. He moved to Granite City with his family at...

Jun 14, 2023

Wayne R. Vonderharr, 81, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home.

He was born on September 17, 1941, in Madison, MN, to Joseph and Estelle (nee Richards) Vonderharr. Wayne was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, IL.

Wayne grew up in Madison, MN, and was...

Jun 14, 2023

Marjory Rose Beehn departed this earth on Wednesday June 14 th , 2023, at the age of 88.  She was born on November 13 th , 1934, in Olney, IL to Leroy and Genelle (Atchison) Jones.

Marjory was a member of the First Christian Church of Calhoun, IL where she frequently let the singing.  She was a...

Jun 8, 2023

Dwight Owen Nelson, 71 of Browns, IL died June 8, 2023, at home surrounded by the love of his family.  Born on May 29, 1952, he was the son of Elbert “Junior” and Parthenia Kathleen Nelson.  He married Renita Marlene Dorman on June 19th, 1971.

A lifelong resident of Browns, Dwight was infamous for his red and...