Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

Patricia “Pat” A. Hart, 75, of Caseyville, IL, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Fenton, MO.

She was born January 20, 1948, in Newport, AR, to Orville and Frances (nee Miller) Ramsey, Sr. She worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until her retirement.

Pat enjoyed spending her time outside gardening...

Apr 27, 2023

Hexlei Evaline Faye Bowles, infant daughter of Alexis Hagen and Blake Bowles was born at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL, and entered Heaven, on April 27, 2023.

Hexlei is survived by her parents, Alexis Hagen and Blake Bowles of Rinard, IL; maternal               grandparents, Melissa Hagen and Jeremy Hagen of Rinard, IL, parental grandparents, Kevin and...

Apr 27, 2023

Lawrence “LA” Hediger, 85, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Anderson Hospital with his family by his side.

LA was born April 11, 1938, to Harold and Murial (Nee Lawrence) Hediger in Highland, IL.  On December 29, 1956, he married Marilyn Maples in Hernando, MS.

He was a member of First Baptist...

Apr 22, 2023

Our loved one, James “Jim” Jennings, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Albion, Illinois on April 22, 2023, at age 69. Jim was born in Blue Island, Illinois, to Leo and Claudia (Martini) Jennings, on August 7, 1953. He joined a blended family of 8 children, of which he was the seventh child. He married...

Apr 19, 2023

Carol Ann (Galbraith) Fearn, age 86 of Cisne, IL, passed away at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Cisne Rehab Center.

Carol was born on October 10, 1936, to the late Eldon and Doris (Daughenbaugh) Galbraith of Johnsonville, IL. She married Jack Fearn on July 10, 1955; he survives and resides in Cisne,...

Apr 14, 2023

Lawrence Bennett Wendling, 77, peacefully went home to the Lord on April 14, 2023, at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida.

Larry was born in Elgin, Illinois, on July 17, 1945, the son of Ernest and Charlotte Wendling. Larry married Donna Jean McCracken of Cisne, Illinois, on July 18, 1970. To this union were...

Apr 14, 2023

Michael Kent Hulvey, 80, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Highland, IL.

He was born August 27, 1942, in Table Grove, IL, to Ross and Stella (nee White) Hulvey. On June 17, 1966, he married the love of his life, Shirley Foreman at McConnell Air Force Base in...

Apr 5, 2023

Gilbert Dean Hale, 86, of Clay City, IL. passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his residence.

He was born October 31, 1936, to Gilbert E. and Eleanor (Shipman) Hale in Clay County IL.

Gilbert served in the United States Army in Europe, farmed, and worked in the oilfield.

“In 1965 he married...

Apr 5, 2023

101-year-old Allendale, IL resident Imogene Kight died Wednesday, April 5 th , 2023, at her daughter’s home in Bourbonnais, IL.  Imogene attended the University of Illinois Beautician School and enjoyed over 35 years as a hairdresser in Allendale.  She was a member of the Allendale Methodist Church.

Imogene enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the...

Apr 2, 2023

Jerald L. “Buck” Hubble, 76, of Mt. Erie, died at 5:56pm on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his home. He retired from his banking career at Citizens National Bank of Albion. He had previously worked at Mt. Erie State Bank as a loan officer. Prior to banking he was a barber, a salesman for John Deere at Albion and...

Apr 1, 2023

Wendell R. Gawthorp, 84, of West Salem, IL passed away Saturday April 1 st , 2023 at Carle Richland Hospital in Olney, IL. He was born December 25 th , 1938, in West Salem, IL to Thomas J. and Estelle (Neikirk) Gawthorp. Wendell married Kyoko Shimada in Tokyo Japan on February 11 th , 1966.

He was...

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 ...