Obituaries

Feb 23, 2023

Paul D. Ragsdale, 77, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born June 8, 1945, to John C. and Etta M. (nee Julius) Ragsdale, in Stoddard County, Puxico, MO. On August 1, 1964, he married Diana Lee Hamilton at St. Mary’s Church in Madison, IL.

Paul...

Feb 22, 2023

Evalyn Naoma (Meador) Hulfachor, 88, of Bone Gap, IL, passed away peacefully from this earthly life, into her eternal life with Jesus, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the home of her daughter and grandson in Princeton, IN. Evalyn was born on July 21, 1934, to Wesley Virgil and Ruby Icel (Sutherland) Meador in Fairfield, IL.

Evalyn...

Feb 21, 2023

Ronald M. Massey, 85, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

Ronald was born August 7, 1937, to Carey M. and Rosa W. (nee Traub) Massey, in Sorento, IL. On September 8, 1957, he married Shirley Mersinger in Hernando, MS; a marriage lasting 65 beautiful years.

Ron was...

Feb 21, 2023

Lowell Earl Smith, 99, formerly of West Salem, IL passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Effingham, IL.  He was born November 21, 1923, to Dewey Lee and Sylvia Grace (Byram) Smith on the family farm in Richland County, IL near Berryville, IL.

Lowell served his country during WWII mostly in the 67 th Field Hospital, 9...

Feb 20, 2023

Jack A. King, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born February 18, 1935, to Arthur and Capitola (nee Row) King in Worden, IL. He married Edna Keplar on November 10, 2000, at the Assembly of God Church in State Park, IL.

Jack...

Feb 17, 2023

Judith Ann Oberlee, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

Judy was born October 28, 1943, to John B. Curran and Nellie Ellen (Shelton) Curran in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was raised by her mom and stepdad, Alfred E. Lucas.

Judy served in the US Navy from 1960-1963. She...

Feb 16, 2023

Eva Mae McCracken, 67, entered her home in Heaven on February 16, 2023, at 3:40pm at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Eva was born to Raymond and Verity (Stevens) Clodfelter on August 20, 1955. She married Albert Ray McCracken December 27, 1975, at Parkersburg, IL and he preceded her in death December 18, 2022.

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Feb 15, 2023

Betty Leathers Ellis, 92, of Albion, IL, formerly of Fairfield, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Betty was born November 16, 1930, to Pearl and Lillie E. (Brown) Leathers at Cisne, IL.

She married Robert L. ‘Bob’ Ellis, Sr. June 3, 1949, at Johnsonville, IL.  He preceded...

Feb 11, 2023

Roman B. Korte, 90, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Highland Health Care Center.

Roman was born December 19, 1932, to Anton S. and Ida C. (nee Tebbe) Korte, in Highland, IL.

Roman was born and raised on the family farm in rural Pierron.  He graduated from St. Paul High School in...

Feb 11, 2023

William L. “Bill” Tarpley of West Salem, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep February 11th, 2023.  He was born June 16th, 1943, to Clarence and Mary Emma (Hinderliter) Tarpley in Lodi, Wisconsin, and they both preceded him in passing.  His mother passed while he was still young and Clarence remarried to Fern Patterson & brought with her a...

Feb 10, 2023

Billy L. “Bill” Jones, 61, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in New Bern, NC on September 15, 1961. On May 19, 1979, Bill married the love of his life, Cheryl Perry, at the United Methodist Church in Pocahontas, IL.

Bill lived in...

Feb 9, 2023

Dr. Judy L. Keeven, 70, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

Judy was born August 5, 1952, to Al and Agnes (nee Foppe) Keeven in St. Louis, MO.  After her father Al passed away, Agnes married Leonard Keeven, who raised her and her siblings.  On June 28, 1996, she...

Feb 7, 2023

Ann Marie Mueller, 80, born June 22, 1942, in Belleville, IL, departed this life, February 7, 2023, at Westminister Lake Ridge, Lake Ridge, VA.

Ann was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Grade School (1956) and Lebanon Community High School Class of 1960, Lebanon, IL.  She was a career civil servant who began her career at Scott Air...

Feb 3, 2023

Paul E. Luitjohan, 81, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, with his family by his side.

He was born Oct. 21, 1941, to Frank and Agnes (nee Stoff) Luitjohan at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL. On Oct. 13, 1962, he married Mary Ann Korte at St. Paul Catholic...

Feb 1, 2023

Mary A. Sanders, 88, of Collinsville, was born January 15, 1935 in Widner AR, to Mark Lena (nee Johnson) and Andrew Calvin Lindley.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Mary attended Lincoln High School in Forrest City, AR.  She had one child, Janice M. Lindley (Harold...

Feb 1, 2023

Randy I. Sonsoucie, 72, of Summerfield, IL, passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Randy was born March 6, 1950, to Robert J. and Mary M. (nee Missey) Sonsoucie, in rural St. Clair County, IL.  On November 15, 1969, he married Vickie Lee Green in Summerfield, IL.

He was born and raised...

Jan 31, 2023

Kristin N. “Kris” Reed, 49, of Highland, IL, passed away, Monday, January 31, 2023, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Couer, MO., after a long battle with rectal cancer.

Kris was born, April 15, 1973, to William and Bonnie (nee Ego) Gleason, in Normal, IL. She married Gary “Knick” Reed, on October 19, 1996, in Normal, IL.

Jan 31, 2023

Conrad N. “Connie’ Madding, 91, of Mt. Erie, IL. passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Connie was born on August 24, 1931, to Henry and Veda (Denny) Madding at their home in Mt. Erie Township.  He was united in marriage to Joyce Shannon on May 27, 1952,...

Jan 30, 2023

Joyce Ann Walker, 82, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 7:37 a.m., at Reflections Memory Care in Morton, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on June 3, 1940, in Albion, IL., to Delbert and Cuma (Pepperworth) Chapman.  She married Richard Walker in Albion, IL., on August 15, 1959.  He preceded her in death...

Jan 26, 2023

Betty J. Farley, 79, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Thursday, January 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, with her husband and daughter by her side.

She was born, April 27, 1943, to Paul and Belma (nee Green) Knebel, in Highland, IL. Betty married Ronald “Ron” Farley on October 1, 1960, at Pocahontas United Methodist...