Obituaries

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...

Feb 1, 2023

Mary A. Sanders, 88, of Collinsville, was born January 15, 1935 in Widner AR, to Mark Lena (nee Johnson) and Andrew Calvin Lindley.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Mary attended Lincoln High School in Forrest City, AR.  She had one child, Janice M. Lindley (Harold...

Feb 1, 2023

Randy I. Sonsoucie, 72, of Summerfield, IL, passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Randy was born March 6, 1950, to Robert J. and Mary M. (nee Missey) Sonsoucie, in rural St. Clair County, IL.  On November 15, 1969, he married Vickie Lee Green in Summerfield, IL.

He was born and raised...

Jan 31, 2023

Kristin N. “Kris” Reed, 49, of Highland, IL, passed away, Monday, January 31, 2023, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Couer, MO., after a long battle with rectal cancer.

Kris was born, April 15, 1973, to William and Bonnie (nee Ego) Gleason, in Normal, IL. She married Gary “Knick” Reed, on October 19, 1996, in Normal, IL.

Jan 31, 2023

Conrad N. “Connie’ Madding, 91, of Mt. Erie, IL. passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Connie was born on August 24, 1931, to Henry and Veda (Denny) Madding at their home in Mt. Erie Township.  He was united in marriage to Joyce Shannon on May 27, 1952,...

Jan 30, 2023

Joyce Ann Walker, 82, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 7:37 a.m., at Reflections Memory Care in Morton, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on June 3, 1940, in Albion, IL., to Delbert and Cuma (Pepperworth) Chapman.  She married Richard Walker in Albion, IL., on August 15, 1959.  He preceded her in death...

Jan 26, 2023

Betty J. Farley, 79, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Thursday, January 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, with her husband and daughter by her side.

She was born, April 27, 1943, to Paul and Belma (nee Green) Knebel, in Highland, IL. Betty married Ronald “Ron” Farley on October 1, 1960, at Pocahontas United Methodist...

Jan 25, 2023

Maureen A. Kaimann, 84, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Wednesday, January, 25, 2023, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 13, 1938, to Thomas J. and Gertrude Geneva (nee Hawks) Murphy, in Flint, MI. She married the love of her life, Paul B. Kaimann on October 19, 1957, in Collinsville, IL.

Jan 25, 2023

Eldon L. Troyer, 83, of Cisne, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Eldon was born September 20, 1939, in Fairfield, IL, to George Francis and Leona (Mason) Troyer.  He was married to Shirley Bell, and she preceded him in death on March 20, 2009.

Eldon was a “Jack of all trades,” a very hard...

Jan 23, 2023

Betty J. McCord, 93, of Cisne passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Betty was born August 13, 1929, at Johnsonville, IL to Fred and Blanche (Vaughn) Pond. She married Ralph McCord on September 27, 1947, at Cisne, IL. and he preceded her in death on August 6, 2018.

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Jan 23, 2023

Ronald L. “Ron” Bookhout formerly of West Salem, Cisne, Albion, Clay City, And Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully Monday, January 23, 2023, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney.

Ron was born November 6, 1939, in Marion County, IL. to Glenn and Helen (Mann) Bookhout.

He married Mary Patricia “Pat” Barry on April 26, 1958....

Jan 23, 2023

LaVern A. Oatman, age 69, was born on February 12, 1952, in Granite City, IL.  She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 23rd at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO, after a long and tenacious battle with pancreatic cancer.

LaVern was a graduate of Collinsville High School and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, where she received a...

Jan 21, 2023

Linda Lou Little, 73, of Albion, IL passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. She was born April 14, 1949, in Bath, IL to Raymond Sr. and Blanche (Hobbs) Goben. Linda married Patrick Little on September 21, 1982, in Havana, IL and he survives.

She was a member of the Mt....

Jan 19, 2023

William “Harlan” Watson, 88, of Springport, IN, formally of Cisne, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Henry Community Health in New Castle, IN.

Harlan was born May 5, 1934, to George C. and Alice M. (Kiger) Watson in Cisne, IL. He married Joan Katherine Bolbecher on January 16, 1971, in Indianapolis, IN. at First Presbyterian Church....

Jan 18, 2023

Karen Lynn Locke, 54, of Decatur, IL passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2023, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born November 14, 1968, in Fairfield, IL to Lionel and Linda (Richardson) Harris.

Karen loved animals, especially cats and dogs, even babysitting the neighbor’s dog. She loved her family and would call each day to...

Jan 17, 2023

Robert Allen Neikirk, 77, of Albion, IL, passed away Tuesday January 17 th , 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL with his loving family by his side.  He was born January 21 st , 1945, in Lancaster, IL to Harold and Lola (Gawthorp) Neikirk.

Robert was a member of the Tri County Coon Club and the...

Jan 15, 2023

Pamela J. “Pam” Johnson, 46, of Greenville, IL, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, with her daughter by her side.

Pamela was born, September 14, 1976, in Vandalia, IL, and blessed with parents, Maurice and Betty (nee Andersen) Hogue.

Pamela attended grade school in Vandalia, IL, and graduated...

Jan 15, 2023

LeRoy E. Bond, 65, of Geff IL, passed away Sunday, January 15 th , 2023, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.  He was born August 5 th , 1957, to Helen Noble in Beloit, WI and was adopted by Leonard and Sylvia (Penrod) Bond when he was six weeks old. LeRoy married Patricia (Patti) Pinkstaff on February 14,...

Jan 14, 2023

Dr. Aimee Reel Hemphill gained her wings on January 14, 2023, at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Missouri following a brief illness. Aimee was the second child out of four children born to Robert A Reel, Sr, and Hazel (Stine) Reel on September 3, 1949. She is survived by two brothers, Robert A, Jr (Cheryl) and Joel, and a...

Jan 11, 2023

Janice Lynn Rowark, 69, of Fairfield, IL. passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL.

Janice was born July 25, 1953, to Oral Jasper and Blanche (Wheeler) Rowark in Fairfield, IL.

Janice had retired from the medical field as a Registered Nurse. She was a loving caring nurse that had so...