Obituaries

Apr 4, 2022

Virginia G. “Ginnie” Potts, 68, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland.

She was born November 9, 1953, to Gordon and Edna (nee Rommerskirchen) Clanton in Highland, IL. On April 10, 1971, she married Gerald Potts at their home in Pocahontas, IL.

Ginnie was a member of...

Apr 2, 2022

Sylvia A. Trainer, 52, of Greenville, IL, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home.

She was born on August 6, 1969, to Danna Sandifer in Greenville, IL.

Sylvia was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Greenville, IL.

She grew up in Greenville, and then moved to Nashville, TN for over...

Mar 31, 2022

George D. West, 69, of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2022, at Oakview Heights Nursing and Rehab, in Mt. Carmel, IL. He was born April 18, 1952, to Dale and Elizabeth (Smith) West in Mt. Carmel, IL.

George was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.

He graduated from Mt. Carmel...

Mar 28, 2022

Lester Gayle Shreve, 92, of Cisne, IL passed away March 28, 2022, at Flora Rehab and Health Care.

Lester was born September 5, 1929, at Wayne City, IL to Benjamin F. and Ethel (Legg) Shreve.  He married Joyce R. Pond on May 7, 1949, in Wayne City, IL and she survives.  They shared 73 years...

Mar 28, 2022

Donna R. (nee Gerety) Rapp, 84, of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of rural Pocahontas, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at Stillwater Senior Living, in Edwardsville, IL, with her family by her side.

She was born on February 12, 1938, in Davenport, IA, to Andrew and Marcella (nee Latzer) Gerety. On November 14, 1959, she married Robert “Bob”...

Mar 25, 2022

Roberta Neal, 93, of Albion, IL, passed from this life to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family, Friday, March 25, 2022, at Oakview Heights Nursing Home, Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born at home in West Salem, IL to Charles “Ebey” and Vera Sweet (Batson) Brant on February 10, 1929.  On September 21, 1946, Roberta married...

Mar 24, 2022

Robert “Robby” Claus, Jr., 62 passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home in Collinsville, IL, surrounded by his family.

He was born October 4, 1959 to Robert, Sr. and Janet (nee Fortney) Claus in San Diego, CA.

Robert lived in Collinsville, IL his whole life, his nickname was “ROC”. He was a welder...

Mar 20, 2022

Robert E. ‘Bob’ Porterfield, 75, of Mt. Erie, IL passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Bob was born November 20, 1946, at Mt. Erie, IL to Darwin E. and Ila Ruth (Hendricks) Porterfield.  He was never married.

Bob taught Physical Education, Health, Home Room, and coached...

Mar 19, 2022

Ruth Ann Weber, 63, of O’Fallon, IL and formerly of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, March 19, 2022, in O’Fallon, IL.

She was born Thursday, June 5, 1958, to Edgar and Florence (nee Faulkner) Weber.

Ruth graduated from Lebanon High School in 1976. She then went to Eastern Illinois University and graduated in 1980 with a...

Mar 18, 2022

Clayton Edward Seaton, 92, of Allendale, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022, with his children by his side.

He was born on September 13, 1929, to Elmer and Mina Seaton.  Clayton married Janette Sparks on October 22, 1950.

Surviving are three children: Nancy (Garland) Sanders, Cathy Seaton and Brad Seaton, all of Allendale;...

Mar 17, 2022

Martin H. “Marty” Davidson, 68, of Bakersfield, MO, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.

He was born on March 14, 1954, in Evergreen Park, IL, to Richard H. and Dolores F. (nee Geisen) Davidson.

Marty had a love for the outdoors, enjoying four wheeling, fishing, and sitting around the...

Mar 15, 2022

Traycen Swinney, 14, of rural Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at his home.

Traycen was born December 17, 2007, to Timothy Swinney and Katrena Chisum, in Decatur, TX.  He was an 8 th grader at Triad Middle School.

Traycen loved to fish, play football, and wrestle, where he had the most pins. ...

Mar 14, 2022

Cindy Davenport, 65, of Albion, IL passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL.  She was born in Petaluma California to Earlean (Hauerken) Brown and ex-husband Don Davenport.

Cindy was raised in Edwards County, IL by her mom Earlean, and grandparents, Earl and Berneice Hauerken. She was a 1974 graduate...

Mar 14, 2022

Felicia A. “Snookie” O’Gara, 77, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Felicia was born July 5, 1944 to John E. and Flora A. (nee Hughart) Rembish, in E. St. Louis, IL.  She married Patrick J. O’Gara on August 17, 1961.

Felicia moved from the Collinsville...

Mar 13, 2022

Joyce E. Musenbrock, 85, of Highland, IL, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Breese Nursing Home.

She was born August 31, 1936, to Leto J. and Velma (nee Tribout) Hitz. On November 27, 1958, she married Paul Musenbrock at St. Paul Church in Highland, IL.

Joyce was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church,...

Mar 12, 2022

Anna Lou (nee Wilke) Weis, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

She was born on June 15, 1935, in St. Rose Township, IL, to Ben and Anna (nee Schrage) Wilke. On Wednesday, August 17, 1960, Anna married Wilbert “Willie” Weis in St. Rose, IL.

Anna was...

Mar 12, 2022

Mary Jo “Miss Grubb” Barnard, 75, of Albion, IL passed away Saturday March 12, 2022, at her home.  She was born May 22, 1946, to Maurice and Vera (Lemme) Wheaton in Evansville, IN. Mary Jo married Steve Grubb in Mackey, IN on August 16, 1969, and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2000.  She married John Barnard...

Mar 10, 2022

Delores Mae “Skip” Lutz, 91, of Greenville, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

She was born on June 20, 1930, to Clyde and Elva (nee Denny) McCasland in Greenville, IL.

Skip grew up in the Pocahontas area and graduated from Pocahontas High School. In the 70’s,...

Mar 9, 2022

Mary Ann Corrigan, 67, of Houston, TX, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born on February 24, 1955 to John and Louise (nee Tomastick) Corrigan in Litchfield, IL. She married Donald Hesson in 1975, and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1980.  She later married Steve Rulison...

Mar 4, 2022

Dorothy Lee “Dottie” Miller, age 93, went to be with her Lord on Friday March 4th, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. Dottie was born on September 3rd, 1928 in West Salem, IL.

She married Dick Miller also of West Salem on August 4th, 1946.

Dottie was preceded in death by her husband Dick, her son and...