Obituaries

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.

...

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...

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...