Obituaries

Apr 1, 2023

Andrew Michael Kunkel, 51, of Grayville, IL passed away Saturday April 1 st , 2023 at his home.

He was born July 8 th , 1971, to Michael and Rebecca (Brown) Kunkel in Evansville, IN

Andrew married Kandras Penrod on March 24 th , 2007, in Albion, IL

He enjoyed playing pool and...

Mar 31, 2023

Joyce A. Royer, 84, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at home.

Joyce was born on July 3, 1938, in Cairo, IL, to Adrian and Eulah (nee Ramage) Beard. On May 28, 1955, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Royer at the United Methodist Church in Pocahontas, IL.

Joyce moved to rural Pocahontas...

Mar 29, 2023

George A. Hartnagel, 81, of Millersburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital after a long battle with Inclusion Body Myositis.

George was born on June 4, 1941, in Belleville, IL, to Albert Hartnagel and Mildred (nee Lucas) Hartnagel Knecht. He married Sharon Ann Haberer on September 26, 1964, at the Evangelical...

Mar 28, 2023

Thelma Catherine Adams, 96, of Fairfield, IL passed away Tuesday March 28 th , 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born August 23 rd , 1926, to Walker and Lovina (Lambrich) Atteberry in Cisne, IL. She married James Adams on December 21 st , 1947.

Thelma was a member of the Conway United...

Mar 28, 2023

Mary Jane Carrell, 97, of Cisne, IL passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Petersen Health Care in Cisne, IL.

Mary Jane was born March 1, 1926, to Dias Dale and Zelma A. Lorene (Clay) Burton in Cisne, IL. She married Rancel Carrell on September 29, 1946, at Flora Christian Church, he preceded her in...

Mar 27, 2023

Marjorie Mae Tribe, 99, of Albion, IL passed away Monday, March 27 th , 2023, at home.  She was born March 13 th , 1924, in Albion, IL to Albert and Julia (Reid) Tribe.

Marjorie was a lifelong member of West Village Christian Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She worked at the Ben...

Mar 27, 2023

Ira Willison “Jr.” 89, of Johnsonville, IL. passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence.

Junior was born March 18, 1934, in Champaign County, IL. to Ira Sr. and Tillie (Wiegel) Willison. He married Ruth M. Kiger on July 18, 1956, at Cisne, IL, she preceded him in death on October 16, 2019.

Mar 22, 2023

Sarah L. Ferguson, 48, of St. Rose, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital.

She was born in Belleville, IL, on April 2, 1974, to James Larry and Miriam Sue (nee Bunch) Frederick.

Sarah grew up in Collinsville, IL, graduating from Collinsville High School. She has lived in the...

Mar 22, 2023

Andrew Michael Romanitis, Sr., of Collinsville, IL, passed away at the young age of 66, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL after a long battle with cancer.

He was born March 2, 1957, to Andy and Charlene Romanitis of Collinsville, in East St. Louis, IL. He attended Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic ...

Mar 21, 2023

Cheryl Pense-Giffhorn, 62, of Collinsville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21,2023. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her death.

She was born May 22, 1960, to Dale and Norma (nee Basden) Rains, in East St. Louis, MO. On May 7, 1999, she married Jerry Giffhorn.

Cheryl was from Collinsville, IL, but...

Mar 19, 2023

Velda P. Carson, 92, of Greenville, IL, formerly of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, with her family by her side.

Velda was born October 7, 1930, to Joseph W. and Sadie L. (nee Ziller) Taylor, in Gary, IN. She married the love of her life, Charles J. Carson, on January 15, 1950, in Greenville,...

Mar 16, 2023

John Frank Mauretto, 72, of Dardenne Prairie, MO, formerly of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023, near Flippin, AR.

He was born February 19, 1951, to Frank and Frieda (nee Feig) Mauretto, in East St. Louis, IL. On July 1, 1972, he married Gail Duckworth, at St. Clare Catholic Church in O’Fallon,...

Mar 16, 2023

Janet M. Silvey, 72, of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis, MO.

She was born April 11, 1950, to Hugh and Elizabeth (nee Long) Salnave, in St. Louis, MO,

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Elizabeth Salnave; brother, Dale Salnave; sister,...

Mar 14, 2023

Diana Jean Mason, 76, of Albion, IL passed away Tuesday, March 14 th , 2023, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Grayville, IL.  She was born August 17 th , 1946, in Albion, IL to Harlan and Florence (Daubs) Hortin.  Diana married Gary Mason in Albion, IL on June 5 th , 1966, and he survives.

She was...

Mar 9, 2023

Gary J. “Moe” Feldmann, 50, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, MO.

Gary was born October 11, 1972, to Gary and Diane (nee Frey) Feldmann, in Highland, IL. On December 26, 1996, he married Karen Plocher at Immaculate Conception Church in Pierron, IL.

Moe owned and...

Mar 7, 2023

John W. Bohnstadt, 81, of Maryville, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 11, 1941, in Michigan City, IN, to Raymond and Elizabeth (nee VanBreeman) Bohnstadt. He married the love of his life, Diane Wsiaki on May 12, 1962, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church,...

Mar 4, 2023

Annabelle “Dolly” Dankenbring, nee Guinzy, 95, of Collinsville, IL., born January 3, 1928, died peacefully surrounded by family on a sunny Saturday afternoon, March 4, 2023, Addington Place, Collinsville, IL.

Annabelle lost her father at age 1 and her mother at age 3.  Her sister, Priscilla Combetto, who was 16 years older, offered to raise her.  Because...

Mar 4, 2023

Anthony Ray Ellis, 69, of West Salem, IL passed away Saturday March 4, 2023, at Oakview Heights Continuing Care and Rehab in Mt. Carmel, IL. He was born May 24, 1953, in Fairfield, IL to Donald Ray and Grace Ann (Bunting) Ellis.

Anthony worked in the oilfield and construction.  His favorite pastime was fishing. He loved his...

Mar 2, 2023

Sandra Jo “Sandy” Hammer, 72, of Highland, IL, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Sandy was born Dec. 19, 1950, in Highland, IL, to Raymond Eugene and Marion Adele (nee Schmiedeke) Schwend. She married Thomas Hammer on Dec. 23, 1969, in Trenton, IL.

Sandy was a lifelong Highland...

Feb 26, 2023

Danny Steven Seals, 61, of Mt. Carmel, IL passed away Sunday February 26, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born October 8,1961 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL. To George and Dorothy (Lynch) Seals.

Danny worked at Western Diesel, oil field and in construction for Blount Construction and was a member of...