Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Kent A. Knebel, 61, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born on November 6, 1962, in Highland, IL, to Maurice J. and Karen A. (nee Zobrist) Knebel. On June 19, 1993, he married Cheryl Hug at The Clubhouse in Jamestown, IL.

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Feb 3, 2024

Keith D. Rogers, 68, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 17, 1956, in Salem, IL, to William and Carolyn (nee Cohlmeyer) Rogers. On November 15, 1990, he married Claudette Dickens in Las Vegas, NV.

Keith has lived in Pocahontas...

Feb 2, 2024

Raymond “Ray” E. Simmons, 61, of Granite City, IL, passed away on February 2, 2024, at his home in Granite City, IL.

He was born April 21, 1962, in East St. Louis, IL, to David and Sharon (nee Erb) Simmons.

Ray's life was marked by his unwavering generosity and his ability to forge connections with...

Jan 31, 2024

Correna Smith, 88, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at GreenTree Assisted Living  Facility in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Correna was born May 17, 1935 in Wayne City, Illinois to Robert Leon and Sylvia Muriel Rich. She and  Edward Dale Smith were married  November 18, 1953 in Sims, Illinois, and he preceded her in death...

Jan 29, 2024

David C. Kutz, 64, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born on April 3, 1959, in Salt Lake City, UT, to John and Geraldine (nee Bevering) Kutz Sr. David married Toby (nee Davis) Kutz on October 8, 1988, at the E&R Church in...

Jan 26, 2024

Dolores Longbons Roosevelt was born in rural Albion, Illinois on December 14, 1924. She died on January 26, 2024. She was 99 years of age.

When Dolores was eleven years old, her Great Uncle, Ed Longbons said to her “You have to get an education. They can’t tax it, and no one can take it away from...

Jan 23, 2024

Cheri L (Griesemer) Taylor, 67, of Olney, IL. formerly of Mt. Erie, IL. passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Carle Richland Hospital in Olney, IL.

Cheri was born on January 23, 1957, in Lawrenceville, IL. to Omer and Gaye (Smith) Griesemer. She married Terry J. Taylor on July 22, 1989, in Mt. Erie, IL. and he...

Jan 20, 2024

Audrey J. Kirsch, 85, of Trenton, IL, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Trenton Village in Trenton, IL.

She was born February 5, 1938, to Clifton and Evelyn (nee Jennings) Klein, at her family’s home in rural Trenton, IL. On February 11, 1956, she married Glenn Kirsch, at St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church in Lebanon, IL....

Jan 19, 2024

Trent Rae Tuttle, 41, of Belleville, IL, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

He was born September 29, 1982, in Greenville, OH, to Mark Tuttle and Judith (nee Henry) Yates.

Trent was a vibrant and artistic soul whose passion for creativity touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. He...

Jan 16, 2024

William L. “Bill” Hasewinkle, 89, of Sumner, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 9, 1934, in West Salem, IL, to Vernie and Elsie (nee Vaughn) Hasewinkle.

Bill always wanted to be a farmer and helped his father from a young age. He...

Jan 13, 2024

Jack Hallie Chapman, 62, of Olney passed away on Saturday January 13th, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital of Evansville.

He was born January 18th, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Ky and Ruth (Rentz) Chapman.

Jack was a member of the Rolling Thunder IL Chapter 3, Richland County A.B.A.T.E., and the Olney American Legion.

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Jan 11, 2024

Elizabeth “Tutu” Sanchez-Setser, 81, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, in Shiloh, IL.

She was born July 8, 1942, in Fairmont City, IL, to Fernando and Rose (nee Salazar) Sanchez.

Elizabeth was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary in Collinsville, IL, she was a beacon...

Jan 9, 2024

Coreen M. “Corky” Hutchinson, 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

She was born August 13, 1950, to Jean and Coral (Nee Radke) Fox in Milwaukee, WI.

Coreen was raised in Wauwatosa, WI until most of the family moved to southern California in 1968 when her...

Jan 8, 2024

Cathy Rae Arvin Neikirk, 70, of Olney, IL, formerly of Albion, IL, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 8, 1953 in Mount Carmel, IL, to Howard and Betty (Hall) Painter. She was a member of Zion Church in West Salem,...

Jan 8, 2024

Gary J. Gacevich, 76, of Highland, IL, died Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1947, to Jacob and Lorene (Nee Crank) Gacevich, in East St. Louis, IL. On July 8, 1972, Gary married Helen Gacevich.

Gary was an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He worked in...

Jan 6, 2024

Leona Josephine Parizon, 95, of Marine, IL, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

She was born September 30, 1928, to John and Helen (Nee Lapinski) Forys, in Madison, IL.

Leona was a family woman and her greatest joy was spending time with them. She loved the comfort of her home,...

Jan 5, 2024

Myralin M. “Myra” Blackman, 76, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center in Lebanon, IL.

She was born on April 23, 1947, in Harrisburg, IL, to Cletis and Vessie (nee Curtner) Blackman. On June 14, 1975, she married Phillip Paeltz in Belleville, IL.

Myra has lived...

Jan 4, 2024

Illaina Faith Harris was born on December 22nd, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, and passed away on January 4th, 2024 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.

She is survived by her parents, Chrisitan and Emily (Sylvester) Harris of Bone Gap; grandparents, Great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Visitation: Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 9:00 to...

Jan 3, 2024

Letha L. Castelli, 86, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 16, 1937, in Paragould, AR, to Richard and Iva (nee Crockett) Finley. On February 23, 1957, she married the love of her life, John J. Castelli, Jr., in Fairmont City, IL....

Jan 3, 2024

Kelly J. Lama, 53, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 5, 1970, in St. Louis, MO, to Richard H. and Peggy (nee Garrett) Eggers. On October 22, 1994, she married the love of her life, Nunzio Lama.

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