Obituaries

Aug 1, 2022

Robert Lee “Bob” Weber, 80, of Staunton, IL, passed away on August 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. and Sylvia (nee Ostendorf) Weber and his wife Marilan (nee Schlechte) Weber.

He is survived by his daughters, Libby (Brett Gunnison) Weber, Carrie Weber, and Amy (Mark Korte) Weber; his sensational...

Jul 29, 2022

Richard Wilson “Rich” Warner, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Highland Healthcare Center.

He was born on July 15, 1939, to Edmund Burgess and Lillian Gordon (nee Ulrich) Warner in New Haven, CT.

When Rich was young, his family moved from New Haven to Richmond Heights, MO, where he...

Jul 28, 2022

Vernon J. Zotz, 83, of Lebanon, IL., passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center in Lebanon, IL.

He was born at the family home in Lebanon Township on March 13, 1939, to Charles and Esther (nee Schumacher) Zotz. For a short time, he was married to Dora Kay Blakey, and...

Jul 27, 2022

June A. Hess, 92, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home, with her family by her side.

June was born March 10, 1930, to Herbert and Cornelia (nee Rothley) Clayton, in Highland, IL.  She married Myron Hess, who preceded her in death.

She lived for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren...

Jul 25, 2022

Mark Christian Holubasch, 52, formerly of Belleville, IL, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at Community Hospital in Staunton, IL.

He was born December 22, 1969, to George Joseph and Roberta Leona (nee Hoedebecke) Holubasch in St. Louis, MO. Mark married his partner of 20 years, Jamie Ellis, on September 1, 2018, at the St. Clair County...

Jul 25, 2022

David K. Stein, 64, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at his home.

Dave was born April 19, 1958 to Leroy and Mary (nee White) Stein at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Moose International.

Dave was...

Jul 23, 2022

Dustin Lee Brown, 26, of Lebanon, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2022, outside of Elsah, IL.

Dustin was born January 20, 1996, to Beau and Bobbie Jo (nee Pfeiffer) Brown, one of a pair of twins, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clayton, MO.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church...

Jul 22, 2022

Evelyn Marie Flexter, 61, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, as the result of a car accident near Rinard, Illinois.

Evelyn was born May 26, 1961, at Tempe, Arizona to Harold R. and Roberta (Roberts) Flexter, Sr.

Evelyn was a housewife. Evelyn was a mother, not only to her...

Jul 18, 2022

Deborah Jean “Debbie” Cochran, 59, of Albion, IL, passed away on July 18, 2022, in the ER at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was born March 5 th , 1963, to Darrell and Ruth Ann (Lamson) Hamilton in Ottawa, IL

Debbie was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Albion....

Jul 18, 2022

Parthenia “Kathleen” Nelson, 99, of Browns, Illinois, passed away on July 18, 2022 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Renita Nelson.  She was born on July 27, 1922 in Browns, the daughter of Otis and Lena Myrtle (Roby) Lankford.  She married Elbert “Jr.” Nelson on August 4, 1940. He preceded her in death on January...

Jul 16, 2022

Beulah Hall, 90, of Fairfield, IL, passed away on Saturday July 16, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  She was the youngest child of Jim and Ellie (Shipley) Phelps of Galatia, IL.

Beulah married Everett Hall on September 3, 1949, and he preceded her in death on April 4, 1999.

She was a member of the...

Jul 14, 2022

Ryan Michael Mueller, 39, of Pierron, IL, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

He was born July 13, 1983, to Michael and Connie (nee Jenner) Mueller in Greenville, IL.

Ryan was a member of Pocahontas United Methodist Church. He was a good soul; kind, caring, sweet and very polite. He...

Jul 11, 2022

Ruby Irene Milner, 103, of Johnsonville, IL passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at her home.

Ruby was born September 9, 1918, at Orchardville, IL to Charles and Nettie (Holleman) Greathouse.  She married Johnie H. Milner December 17, 1935, at Fairfield, IL.  He preceded her in death December 8, 1993.

Ruby was a...

Jul 8, 2022

Jason E. Hensler, 42, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV.

He was born May 22, 1980, to Fred Hensler and Patti (nee Tisdale) Hover, in Belleville, IL.  On July 24, 2004, he married Loni Lindley in Pocahontas, IL.

Jason lived in Caseyville, IL for 20 years before moving...

Jul 6, 2022

David Eugene Meyer, 89, of Highland, IL., died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Highland Health Care Center.

He was born February 10, 1933, to Daniel H. And Alta M. (nee Book) Meyer, in the Post Oaks, south of Posey, IL.  He married Doris Becker in Highland, IL. on September 16, 1996 at home, then at St. Francis...

Jul 6, 2022

David Lee Brant, 57, of Cisne, IL passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.

David was born June 16, 1965, in Oak Park, IL, to Donald and Lou Anna (Cox) Brant. On June 14, 1986, He married Sheryl Kyburz , in Tennessee and she survives.

David was a construction...

Jul 3, 2022

Daniel L. “Danny” Glover passed from this life to Heaven, Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 7:05 am, surrounded by his loving family, who stayed by his side for three days.

Danny was born May 20, 1952, in Grayville, IL, to Leo and Vonda (Hortin) Glover. He grew up in Grayville, graduating from Grayville High School in 1970....

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...