Obituaries

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...

Sep 12, 2022

Christina A. “Tina” Jones, 62, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at her home.

She was born on April 24, 1960, in Highland, IL, to Hans and Inge (nee Jonescheit) Toussaint.

Tina grew up in Highland and graduated from Highland High School in 1978. She later moved to Tennessee, eventually coming back...

Sep 10, 2022

Janice Diane (Schwartz) Piercy went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 10, 2022, after a three year battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Jan was born on December 27, 1954, in Mason City, IA to Russell and Marguerite (Ashland) Schwartz.  Growing up on a farm she enjoyed driving the tractor, baling hay...

Sep 9, 2022

Phoenix Moore, 23, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

He was born June 2, 1999, to Todd and Yolanda (nee Martinez) Moore, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, IL. He lived in Collinsville most of his life, was a graduate of Collinsville High School, and attended Southern...

Sep 9, 2022

Nancy A. Manor, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away, Friday, September 9, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

She was born October 16, 1938, to Orin Thomas and Twila Vivian (nee Wright) Fulkerson Sr., in Pontiac, MI. She married Don Manor on November 29, 1985 in Collinsville,IL.

Nancy was a member of Highland Hope...

Sep 6, 2022

David L. “Dave” Caperton, 82, of Marine, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home.

He was born on August 25, 1940, in Ada, OK, to James T. and Euna O. (nee Mann) Caperton. Dave married Shirley Noeltner on May 30, 1964, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, IL.

Dave graduated...

Sep 5, 2022

Robert ‘Bob’ Dale Beck, 64, of Geff, IL, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon, IL.

Bob was born June 13, 1958, at Fairfield, IL to Claude Lealon ‘Shorty’ and Arlene (Sieberns) Beck.  He was divorced.  Bob was a farmer and worked for Byars Farms at Geff, IL and loved tractor...

Sep 3, 2022

Douglas L. Rotramel, 70, of Browns, IL, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN, with his family by his side.

Doug was born November 1, 1951, to Armine Lee and Janice (Berry) Rotramel, Sr., in Evansville, IN.  On November 26, 1977 he married the love of his life, Margaret Garner,...