Obituaries

Jan 7, 2023

On Jan 7, Dr. John Long Meisenheimer, Sr. died peacefully in his home in Orlando at 89 from transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice May Meisenheimer, parents, Kermit John Meisenheimer and Alice Velda Yonaka-Long, and grandson Xu Chi. John is survived by his wife Winnifred; his children, John “Lucky” Meisenheimer...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Eugene Keortge, 72, of West Salem, IL, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023.

He was born May 25, 1950, to Robert K. and Wilma Jean (Hinderliter) Keortge, in Olney, IL. He married the love of his life, Patricia Hutchinson, on July 16, 1971.

Bob was a hardworking farmer and worked for the village...

Jan 5, 2023

Andy Romanitis, 95, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in O’Fallon, IL.He was born July 1, 1927, to John and Nellie Romanitis, in Maryville, IL. He married Charlene Plotch on September 29, 1951, at the old Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, IL, and she preceded him in...

Jan 4, 2023

Wanda C. Lutz, 84, of Maryville, IL, passed away January 4, 2023, at Elmwood Nursing Home, in Maryville, IL.

She was born June 27, 1938, to James and Ethel (nee Stidham) Worsham, in Bourbon, MO. She married Albert F. Lutz, Sr. on October 25, 1955, and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2011.

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Jan 4, 2023

Lynda Rea Hedrick, 84, of Albion, IL passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was born April 9, 1938, in Olney, IL to Arthur and Clara Marie (Pierce) Harris. Lynda married Clyde Hedrick February 1, 1964, at West Village Christian Church, Albion, IL

She was a member of...

Jan 4, 2023

James J. “Jim” Ferrall, 73, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his home.

Jim was born on November 29, 1949, in Washington, D.C., to William and Margaret (nee Holtzmann) Ferrall. On August 22, 1970, he married the love of his life, Kathleen “Kathy” Klein, at the McKendree Chapel in Lebanon, IL.

Jan 1, 2023

Pearl J. Immer (nee Frey), 98 of Highland, IL. passed away Jan. 1, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Pearl was born Nov 19, 1924, to Paul J. and Cleda (Weindel) Frey, in rural Highland, just south of Pierron, IL. She married Fred L. Immer on May 19, 1944, in Sioux Falls, S.D., and he preceded...

Dec 31, 2022

Tom, 67, born September 5, 1955, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Saint Jacob, IL, surrounded by his family. He succumbed to a yearlong battle of Glioblastoma (Brain Cancer).

Though born in Staunton, Tom was a true son of...

Dec 31, 2022

Daniel Dean Kunz, 74, of rural Highland, IL, passed away on December 31, 2022.

He was born November 17, 1948, to Betty and Fremond Kunz, Sr., at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, Illinois

Danny attended Summerfield Grade School, Lebanon High School, and received an Associate's Degree from Belleville Area College.  He proudly served in the Army...

Dec 30, 2022

Sallie Lea Fitch, 70, of Cisne, IL. passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

Sallie was born August 30, 1952, to Russell and Jackie (Carter) Gash in Fairfield, IL

Sallie was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She was an incredibly talented seamstress, she enjoyed sewing...

Dec 30, 2022

Margaret M. Jakel, 67, of Highland, IL, died Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL, surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born July 28, 1955, to John and Geraldine (nee Bevering) Kutz, in Salt Lake City, UT.  On July 21, 1979, she married Robert Jakel at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

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Dec 29, 2022

Edith V. Jones Everett, 96, of Mt. Carmel, Il, formally Albion, IL, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was born March 11, 1926, in Conway, AR to Rural and Vera (Phillips) Jones.  She married Phillip Everett on April 11, 1948, in Camden AR.

Edith was a member of...

Dec 28, 2022

Dorothy Cattani Condellone Ley peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Senior Living in Kansas City, Missouri. She lived a full life and was loved by many as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Dorothy was born on May 5, 1923, in Collinsville, Illinois to Italian immigrant parents. She...

Dec 28, 2022

Robert E. “Butcher” Cline, 67, of Geff, IL. passed away December 28, 2022, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Robert was born March 6, 1955, to Gene and Helen (Barbre) Cline in McLeansboro, IL. He married Trena Davis on August 9, 1975, in Fairfield, IL. She preceded him in death on August 4, 2020.

Dec 28, 2022

Ken W. Froncheck, 78, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, MO.

He was born December 30, 1943, to Walter V. and Ella (nee Yurkatat) Froncheck, in East St. Louis, IL.

Ken was a lifelong resident of Collinsville, was a member of Ss. Peter...

Dec 27, 2022

Barbara I. Shirley, 86, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2022, at Clinton Manor Living Center.

Barbara was born on March 16, 1936, in Finney, KY, to Herbert and Jimmie (nee Huffman) Bowles. She married Elzie Shirley on November 12, 1955, in Glasgow, KY; a marriage lasting 67 beautiful years.

Barbara grew...

Dec 26, 2022

Gary Harold Plog passed into life with the spirit, on December 26, 2022, at his home in rural Pocahontas, IL.  He was the oldest son of Billy L. Plog and Ellen R. (nee Brown) Plog.

Gary was a proud member of the last class of the one-room grade school in Old Ripley, IL.  He graduated from Greenville...

Dec 24, 2022

Mary Ann Atwood Griggs, 93, passed away peacefully in Olney, IL, on December 24, 2022.  She was born Mary Ann Hendricks on January 12, 1929, in Mt. Erie, IL, to Charlie and Lela Hendricks.  She married Loyde Atwood of Mt. Erie, IL, she then married Jay Griggs of Oblong, IL.

Mary Ann loved gardening, cooking, and loved...

Dec 21, 2022

Leslie R. Zobrist, 52, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 6, 1970, to James W. and Norma J. (nee Sorge) Sidener, in Belleville, IL.  On May 21, 1994, she married Tim Zobrist in Collinsville, IL.

Leslie was raised in the...

Dec 19, 2022

Maryjo “MJ” (Wetzel) Bielong, 67, of Greenville, IL, gained her wings Monday, December 19, 2022, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. with her family by her side.

Maryjo was born June 13, 1955, in Kalamazoo, MI.  She was blessed to have loving parents, John and Lillian (nee Gregory) Wetzel.

Maryjo grew up in Highland...