Obituaries

Oct 12, 2022

On Wednesday October 12, 2022, Billy Dale McCarty of Crossville passed away.  He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray “Sam” McCarty.  His mother, sister, brother-in-law, nephews, and niece will keep his memory alive.

Billy was born in Carmi, IL and moved around to many states as a child with his family.  For a few...

Oct 11, 2022

Evelyn I. Rommerskirchen, 83, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at her home, with her family by her side.

She was born on June 28, 1939, to Walter and Verna (nee Keilbach) Merkle, in Highland, IL. On September 27, 1958, she married David Rommerskirchen Sr., at the Pocahontas United Methodist Church.

Evelyn...

Oct 9, 2022

Loretta T. Marti, 88, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Addington Place in Edwardsville, IL, surrounded by her family.

Loretta was born on August 6, 1934, to William and Theresa (nee Strubhart) Hess in Highland, IL. On May 2, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart Robert L. “Bob” Marti at St....

Oct 9, 2022

Dennis “Denny” P. Reynolds, 70, of Carlyle, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 30, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL, to Norris and Regina (nee Casagrande) Reynolds. On October 1, 1999, Dennis married the love of his life, Susan Daughtery, in Edwardsville,...

Oct 8, 2022

Jane E. Aldrich, 72, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

She was born on December 17, 1949, in Highland, IL, to Carl and Edith (nee Kamm) Beichel. Jane married Edward “Ed” Aldrich on September 18, 1970, at the EvUCC in Highland, IL.

Jane was...

Oct 8, 2022

Dwight Earl Bethard, 95, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Edwardsville Nursing Home in Edwardsville, IL.

He was born April 21, 1927, to Victor and Elife (nee Shake) Bethard, in Detroit, MI. On July 9, 1954, he married Mary M. Wykoff in Cahokia, IL.

Dwight was a United States Army Veteran...

Oct 8, 2022

Michael R. Potochney, 37, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at his home in Pocahontas, IL.

He was born on July 14, 1985, in Belleville, IL, to Bernard and Linda (nee LeRoy) Potochney. On January 14, 2017, he married Chelsey Brown at the First Christian Church in Greenville, IL.

Michael loved...

Oct 5, 2022

Crystal Dawn Miller, 50, of Cisne, IL, passed away October 5, 2022, at her residence in Cisne, IL.

Crystal was born February 24, 1972, at Flora, IL, to Ronnie O. and Jan (King) Shreve.  She married Dr. Steven Miller June 26, 1999, at Flora, IL.

Crystal was a hairdresser.  She loved to cook...

Oct 3, 2022

Joannie J. Schuck, 80, of Cisne, IL., passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, in Bartlett, IL., with her family by her side.

Joannie was born January 2, 1942, to Joe and Ann (Skelton) Wieczorek at Chicago, IL.  She married Henry R. Schuck May 26, 1962.  He preceded her in death on January 1, 2000.

Joannie...

Oct 3, 2022

Donna Lee Judge, beloved wife, mother, and Grammy, passed away peacefully at her home in Cypress, TX, on October 3, 2022. She will be remembered for her love for Jesus, love for her family and the joy, graciousness and kind words she brought to everyone she met.

Donna was born on August 30, 1939, in Edwardsville, IL,...

Oct 3, 2022

Deloris R. Medler, 84, of Allendale, IL, formerly of Albion, IL, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Fairfield, IL on April 10, 1938, to Cleve and Dortha (Smith) Doty.  Deloris married Allan Medler in Albion, IL on July 6,...

Oct 3, 2022

Patricia A. “Pat” Frey, 71, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital.

She was born on April 13, 1951, in Maquoketa, IA, to Peter L. “Vern” and Betty J. (nee Roubinek) Denahy. On May 11, 1973, Pat married the love of her life, Lonnie C. Frey, at St. Paul...

Sep 30, 2022

Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Holzinger, 58, of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, with his wife by his side.

He was born November 6, 1963, to Laverne “Butch” and Sharon (nee Landolt) Holzinger, in Highland, IL.  On June 7, 2003, he married Jennifer Cable in Trenton, IL.

He...

Sep 28, 2022

Edward Anton Arth, Jr., 91, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and children on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Ed was born on December 26, 1930, to Edward Anton Arth, Sr., and Mildred (Canan) Arth in Collinsville, Illinois where he was a life-long resident.  After graduating from Collinsville High School in...

Sep 28, 2022

Ava Lee Evans, 98, of Bone Gap, IL passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2022, at Meadowbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville, IL.  She was born in Browns, IL on May 15, 1924, to Guy and Susan (Garris) Rigg.

Ava worked as a meat cutter for NG Briggs & Son’s General Store in Bone Gap.  She...

Sep 25, 2022

Velma Smith, 93, of Albion, IL passed away on Sunday September 25, 2022, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Grayville, IL. She was born in Walser Creek neighborhood near West Salem, IL on April 17, 1929, to Alva and Doris (Dewitt) Libke.

Velma grew up in West Salem and graduated High School there. After high school she started...

Sep 25, 2022

Maxine R. Frizzell, 74, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, peacefully at her home.

She was born on November 3, 1947, to Joseph and Emma (nee Stark) Dadara, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Maxine was a life-long resident of Collinsville and graduated from Collinsville High School in 1965. She married James “Randy” Frizzell on...

Sep 25, 2022

Dale E. Breckel, 80, of Breese, IL, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at home with his family by his side.

He was born August 15, 1942, to Edward and Catherine “Kay” (nee O’Donnell) Breckel in Chicago, IL.  On April 2, 1977, he married Helen “Carol” Comstock, at St. John UCC in Mascoutah, IL.

He...

Sep 15, 2022

Mary J. Mason, 88, of Fairfield, IL, formerly of Albion, IL, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Carle Richland Hospital, Olney, IL with her family by her side.  She was born October 14, 1933, to John and Sarah (Cates) Robinson in Noble, IL.  Mary married Howard K. Mason on January 24, 1958, at the West Salem Christian Church...

Sep 15, 2022

Keith A. Crain, 80, of Marine, IL, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his home.

He was born on October 21, 1941, to John and Eileen (nee Bumann) Crain in Swanick, IL.  He married Joyce Shook on May 21, 1974, in Montrose, CO.

Keith was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He...