Obituaries

Jun 29, 2022

Myrel V. “Ted” McKinney, 101, of West Salem, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Ted was born September 21, 1920 to Lawrence and Cova (Wells) McKinney, on the farm in Bone Gap, IL.  He married Marty Miller, and they had three children, Phil, Judy and Ted.  Marty preceded him...

Jun 26, 2022

Sandra Jean Lord, 70, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, peacefully at her home.

She was born September 19, 1951, to Bert L. Sr. and Dorothy Jane (nee Caldwell) Chapman in East St. Louis, IL.

Sandra was a lifelong resident of Collinsville, IL. She valued her family more than anything and loved...

Jun 26, 2022

John D. Doty, 87, of Sorento, IL, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home, with his wife by his side.

He was born October 22, 1934 to Oscar and Lula Doty in Pacific, MO.  On October 14, 1968, he married Virginia Jones in E. St. Louis, IL.

John was raised in Jennings, MO, then...

Jun 24, 2022

Otho B. “Skip” Jetton Jr., 80, passed away on June 24, 2022, in the comfort of his home in Highland, Illinois.

He was born April 5, 1942, to Otho Jetton Sr. and Viola Lloyd in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Otho married Patricia “Pat” Koepke on July 29, 1967, at United Methodist Church in Washington, Missouri.

Skip's...

Jun 24, 2022

Charles J. Carson, 91, formerly of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, with his family by his side.

He was born January 12, 1931, to Harold Charles and Cornelia Emily (nee St. Onge) Carson in St. Louis, MO. He married the love of his life, Velda P. Taylor on January 15, 1950, in Greenville, IL....

Jun 24, 2022

Maury Goble, 50, of Albion, IL, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born July 18, 1971, to Thomas and Virginia “Ginger” (Bare) Goble in Olney, IL

Maury was a member of the Edwards County Sportsmans Club. He was loved by everyone who knew him as he was...

Jun 19, 2022

Raymond Edward Schrage, 86, of Highland, IL., died Sunday, June 19, 2022, with his family by his side.

He was born February 21, 1936, to Edward F. and Christine (nee Wilke) Schrage in St. Rose, IL, and grew up on the family farm.

Raymond graduated from St. Rose Public School in 1950, then worked on...

Jun 17, 2022

Mark Vincent Cheney, 65, of Albion, IL, took his final ride on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born June 3, 1957, to Vincent and Della Sue Cheney in McKean County, PA.

Mark attended the House of Prayer, Albion, IL, Nazarene Church, Fairfield, IL.  He walked with the Lord and...

Jun 14, 2022

Gregory Leon Brake, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his home in Collinsville, IL.

He was born November 8, 1954 to Billy and Zora (nee Turner) Brake in East St. Louis, IL.

Gregory loved spending time with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (nee Schultz)...

Jun 14, 2022

Martha P. Bellm, 91, of Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Highland, surrounded by her children.

She was born August 11, 1930, in Breese, IL, to Edward and Philomena (nee Huelsmann) Kniepmann. She married Clinton P. “Mick” Bellm on September 18, 1951. Their marriage lasted 42 wonderful years, before He passed on...

Jun 14, 2022

Paul E. Dietz, 76, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on October 12, 1945, to Ferdinand and Anna (nee Schmidt) Dietz, in Belleville, IL. Paul married Mary Jean “Jean” Harris on November 29, 1980, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon,...

Jun 9, 2022

Rita Kay Beck, 66, of Cisne, IL, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Cisne Rehab and Health Care Center.

Rita was born April 1, 1956, in Fairfield, IL to Randall C. and Pansy Helen (Tolliver) Block. She married Jerry Wallace Beck on February 17, 1980, at Cisne, IL and he preceded her in death January 7,...

Jun 8, 2022

Wade William Wilson, infant son of Taylor Smith and Timothy Wilson left this world and entered Heaven, a precious angel on June 8, 2022.

Wade was born May 27, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Wade is survived by his parents Timothy Wilson and Taylor Smith of Evansville, IN; grandparents Dustin and Becky...

Jun 7, 2022

Sue Carter, 73, of Albion, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Fairfield, IL.

She was born November 18, 1948, to Lloyd and Nadine (Roosevelt) Gumbrell, in Olney, IL. On December 31, 1965, she married the love of her life, Roy Carter, in Albion, IL.

Sue was a member of...

Jun 5, 2022

Vanita Jean Fawkes, 90, of Bone Gap, IL passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL.

Vanita was born February 22, 1932, to Ellis Shaw and Mary (Colyer) Shaw at Albion, IL. She married Fred Fawkes September 18, 1954, at Albion, IL. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2009....

Jun 5, 2022

Retired Master Sergeant William Henry Krieger, 91, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Trenton Village in Trenton, IL.

He was born October 4, 1930, to Alvin and Henirietta (nee Dickmann) Krieger in Breese, IL.

Bill served his country for over 20 years in the United State Air Force.  After retirement he worked at many...

Jun 4, 2022

Master Sergeant Burtis W. Bell, 88, of Collinsville, IL. passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, June 4, 2022, with his family at his bedside.

Burtis was born April 22, 1934, to Harry Edgar and Mabel May Bell, in Evansville, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Elmona Overbey on June 8, 1953, at St....

Jun 4, 2022

Paul Clinton Harris, 62, of Belleville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Belleville, IL.

He was born on July 17, 1959, to Dr. Delbert and Alice (nee Jones) Harris, in Belleville, IL. Paul married Pamela (nee Conrad) Koch-Harris on August 15, 2015, in Swansea, IL.

Paul graduated from Lebanon High School...

May 30, 2022

Miguel T. Gutierrez, 85, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 15, 1936, to Jesse and Jennette (nee Craven) Gutierrez, in Hillsboro, IL. On October 9, 1956, Miguel married the love of his life, Marilyn Peoples, in Waterloo, IL, and spent the last 55...

May 30, 2022

Janet L. Winemiller, 89, of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born on January 24, 1933, to Collins and Ida (nee Zeigler) Orr, in Stewartstown, PA. Janet married Harold Winemiller in Maryland in 1962.

Janet grew up in Pennsylvania, a...