Obituaries

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...

Nov 14, 2022

Robert D. “Bob” Walker, 96, of Cisne, IL, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Bob was born April 19, 1926, in Herrin, IL, to Loren and Iva (Allen) Walker.  He married Helen J. Fildes on June 10, 1949, in Carbondale, IL. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2002.

Bob...

Nov 14, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Bare, 92, of West Salem, IL, passed away on November 14, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Robert was born on January 26, 1930, two miles north of Bennington, IL, he was the second son of Roy and Lillie (Morris) Bare.  He married Anna Mae Paddick on February 27, 1953, at the...

Nov 8, 2022

Jerry Lee Mewes, 81, nearly lifelong resident of Bone Gap, IL graduated from this life to his eternal reward on Tuesday, Nov 8 th , 2022, surrounded by those he loved in the home he loved so much.

Jerry was the third son born on February 14 th , 1941, in Bone Gap to Fred Mewes and...

Nov 6, 2022

Blake W. Parker, 34, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home.

He was born February 10, 1988, to Mary Ann (nee Hankins) Andersen, in Clayton, MO.

Blake loved his family above all else, he enjoyed spending time with them, especially hiking with his mom and his daughters. He also had...

Nov 4, 2022

Arlene Faye Longbons, 77, of Owensville, IN went to be with her Lord on Friday November 4, 2022, at her home. She was born December 21, 1944, to Edith (Utley) and Joseph Longbons in Edwards County, IL.

Arlene moved to Owensville, IN in 1967 and has resided at her current home since 1968.  She worked as a...

Oct 30, 2022

Angela B. Faith, 50, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at her home.

Angela was born July 19, 1972 to Terry D. Rochester and Melinda M. Phillips, in Granite City, IL. She grew up in the Bond County area.

She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Maxim Health Care for 14...

Oct 28, 2022

David W. Bequette, 60, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home.

He was born on July 31, 1962, in Belleville, IL, to Leo L. and Anna F. (nee Missey) Bequette.

David has lived in St. Clair County his entire life, moving between Lebanon and Summerfield various times. He spent...