Obituaries

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...

Oct 25, 2022

Charles E “Jack” Smith passed away at Brookstone Estate assisted living on October 25, 2022.  He was 89 years old.  Jack was born on March 29, 1933, to the late Ralph Paul Smith and Carrie (Stahl) Smith of Burnt Prairie, IL.

Jack graduated from Mills Prairie High School and immediately enlisted in the United States...

Oct 25, 2022

Jeffrey Ray Ross, 54, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 8, 1968, to Eugene and Shirley (nee Gricious) Ross, in East St. Louis, IL.

Jeffrey was a lifelong Collinsville resident, residing on the edge of town where he was able...

Oct 22, 2022

Doris Mae Saltsgaver, 87, passed away October 22 nd at St. Vincent hospital in Evansville, In. after a long struggle with dementia.  Born May 1st, 1935, she was the 4 th of 12 children born to Harry and Dorothy (Heath) Winters in Lawrenceville, IL.   At only 4 foot 8 inches tall (although she always claimed 4 foot 10), Doris’...

Oct 22, 2022

Harold E. Hamann, 86, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his home.

He was born December 22, 1935, to Elmer and Emma (nee Friess) Hamann, in Shiloh Valley Township, Belleville, IL.  On January 26, 1963, he married Joyce Morgan in Morgantown, KY.

Harold lived most of his life in this area,...

Oct 21, 2022

Ruth L. Smith, 95, formally of Cisne, IL passed away on October 21, 2022, Ruth was born the youngest of seven children to James and Flossie (Henthorn) States on September 21, 1927.  She married Rollie O. Smith on February 25, 1945.

She was an active member of Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church for a...

Oct 21, 2022

Nellie Elizabeth Walston,93, of Olney, IL passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney with family by her side. She was born in Aurora, IL on October 26, 1928, to Emil and Edith (Carpenter) Kuehl.  Nellie married James Walston in Olney, IL on January 30, 1949, and he preceded her in death on...

Oct 20, 2022

Virginia Dawes Missey, 97, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away on October 20, 2022 at Mason Pointe Skilled Care Center in Chesterfield, MO.

She was born September 25, 1925, in O’Fallon, IL. to Earl and Myrtle (nee Davis) Dawes. She married Wilburn C. Missey Jr. in October of 1981, in St. Louis, MO.

Virginia grew...

Oct 19, 2022

Kathleen Harr, 80, of Affton, MO, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in the early morning hours.

She was born April 20, 1942, to Alfred “Tex” and Dorthea (nee Norris) Koeppe in St. Louis, MO. On April 14, 1963, she married Robert W. Harr in St. Louis, MO.

She was preceded in death by...