Obituaries

Dec 18, 2022

Albert Ray McCracken, 72, of Cisne, IL passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at his home.

Albert was born February 14, 1950, in Cisne, IL to William Eugene and Eleanor Fay (Williams) McCracken. He married Eva Clodfelter  on December 27, 1975, in Parkersburg, IL and she survives.

Albert worked many years at Roadmaster as a...

Dec 18, 2022

Cynthia O. “Cindy” “Ode” Lynch, 61, of Wood River, IL, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland, IL.

She was born June 22, 1961, to Kenneth and Carol Ann (nee Killion) Lynch, in Belleville, IL.

Cindy grew up in Collinsville, and graduated from Collinsville HS, later attending Trend Beauty College...

Dec 17, 2022

Linda Marie Johnson Duncan regained her dancing feet on December 17, 2022, at 2:13 am surrounded at home by her loving husband Larry and three daughters.

Linda was born on April 9, 1953, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Howard and Imo Johnson as the third child of seven.  She is survived by all of her siblings: Randy...

Dec 14, 2022

Gladys L. Bargetzi, 94, of Highland, IL, died, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born November 20, 1928, to Joseph and Ethel Mae (nee Wimberley) Patton, in Beckemeyer, IL.  On August 27, 1948, she married Raymond Bargetzi at Eden Evangelical and Reformed Parsonage in Edwardsville, IL.

Gladys was born...

Dec 11, 2022

Mary Ann (nee Korte) Luitjohan, 80, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

She was born Dec. 2, 1942, to Leo and Florine (nee Hirsch) Korte in Highland, IL.  On Oct. 13, 1962, she married Paul Luitjohan at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

Mary Ann...

Dec 7, 2022

Alberta McKinney, 101, of Mt. Erie, IL passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Helia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Olney, IL.

Alberta was born June 11, 1921, in Wabash County, IL to John and Anna (Wright) Schwartz.  She married Virgil D. McKinney October 16, 1939, and he preceded her in death July 17, 2002.

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Dec 5, 2022

Georgianna G. Crabtree, 88, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at Trenton Village Retirement Home in Trenton, IL, with her family by her side.

She was born August 5, 1934, to John and Clara (nee Gerardi) Faust, in Lebanon, IL. On December 26, 1953, she married Donald Crabtree at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Dec 4, 2022

August Haegler, 82, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at home.

He was born May 10, 1940, to August and Fern (nee Hediger) Haegler at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland. He lived in the Pocahontas area all his life.

August was active at the Highland Speedway, working on Stock Cars and attending...

Dec 1, 2022

Robert “Bob” F. Wobbe, 94, of Collinsville, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

He was born May 11, 1928, to Nicolaus and Sophia (nee Albers) Wobbe, in New Baden, IL.  He married Freda Brown on March 31, 1984, in Las Vegas, NV.

Robert lived in the Collinsville and...

Nov 30, 2022

Blake R. Fowler, 23, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Blake was born December 18, 1998, to Tim Fowler and Angela (nee Schmiz) Parnell, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was a very active member of Grace Church in Fairview Heights and...

Nov 30, 2022

Billy J. Vann, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Memorial Care Center in Belleville, IL.

He was born January 25, 1935, to Homer and Mae Ruth (nee Neal) Vann in Winona, MO. He married the love of his life, Von McDaniel on September 1, 1956, in Leesville, LA.

Billy loved his...

Nov 30, 2022

Roger D. Bannister, 82, of Highland, IL, passed away, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at home with his family by his side.

He was born February 4, 1940, to Richard and Ruby (nee Zolman) Bannister in Farmington, MO. He married Betty Chilton on November 26, 1960, at Memorial Methodist Church, Farmington, MO.

Roger grew up in...

Nov 28, 2022

Donald Ray Schwarzlose, 74, of Lawrenceville, IL, formerly of West Salem, IL, passed away on Monday November 28, 2022, at Aperion Care in Bridgeport, IL.  He was born July 20, 1948, to Carrol Freeman and Juanita (Marx) Schwarzlose in West Salem, IL.  Donald married Vicki Bristow on June 16, 1972, and she preceded him in death.

He...

Nov 25, 2022

Fred A. Bircher, 73, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 28, 1949, in Highland, IL, to Bernell and Patricia (nee Lonergan) Bircher. He married Cherie Bargetzi on December 20, 1969, in Highland, IL.

Born and raised in Highland, Fred...

Nov 24, 2022

David Allen Harms, 81, of Bone Gap, IL passed from this earth to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 7, 1941, to Gilbert and Iva (Hocking) Harms, David was the youngest of three sons. David married Suzanne Rude on October 6, 1963, at the Bone Gap United...

Nov 22, 2022

Doris Mae (Bare) Greifzu,87, of Olney, IL passed from this life on November 22, 2022, at Flora Gardens Nursing Home, Flora, IL.  She was born May 3, 1935, to Roy and Lillie (Morris) Bare in Edwards County, IL.  Doris married Russell Greifzu on July 2, 1952.

She loved time with family, helping others, quilting, gardening, shopping, and...

Nov 21, 2022

Delmer D. Compton Sr., 88, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Monday, November 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born January 27, 1934, to Leonard and Louise (nee Hemken) Compton in Walshville, IL. He married Wilma Pospischel on March 31, 1961, in Granite City, IL.

Delmer worked for the Terminal Railroad Association as a switchman...

Nov 19, 2022

Paulette “Paula” Dean, 79, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her home.

She was born on May 5, 1943, in Fayetteville, AR, to Paul and Minnie (nee Evans) Gosvenor.

Paula had a green cheek conure named Lala, who she adored. Aside from caring for her bird, you could often find...

Nov 18, 2022

Clarence Goestenkors, 89, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, November 18, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

Clarence was born March 15, 1933, to Henry and Clara Goestenkors. On February 14, 1953, he married Marlene E. “Sis” Nungesser at St. Nicholas Church, Pocahontas, IL. A marriage that lasted 65 beautiful years.

Clarence and Sis...

Nov 16, 2022

George William “Bill” Shelby Sr., 87, of West Salem, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN with his loving family by his side.  He was born October 26, 1935, in Olney, IL to Ora and Carolina (Gaede) Shelby.  Bill married Wanda Summerfield on October 26, 1953, in West Salem and she...