Obituaries

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...

Mar 4, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Black, 85, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at her home.

She was born on July 17, 1936, to John and Mary (nee Turner) Palmer. On December 24, 1981, she married Dale Black at First United Methodist Church in Lebanon, IL.

Pat lived in Collinsville before moving to...

Mar 4, 2022

Samuel “Sam” Gill, 58, of Cisne, IL passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at his residence in Cisne, IL.

Sam was born January 2, 1964, at Geneva, IL to Nelson and Kay (Allison) Gill.  He married Sheila (Ray) on January 27, 1999, in Fairfield, IL and she survives.

Sam was in the Marine...

Mar 3, 2022

Joyce Ellen (Landis) Fetherling passed into her heavenly home surrounded by family March 3, 2022.

She was born May 21, 1938 to Carroll and Viola Landis in West Salem, Illinois.

Joyce was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 44 years, William D. Fetherling, formerly of Mt Erie, Illinois; her...

Mar 3, 2022

Rev. Kerry L. Courtney, 86, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Kerry was born September 17, 1935, to George and Beatrice (nee Johnson) Courtney, in Moultrie, GA.

Kerry was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 23...

Mar 1, 2022

Beverly J. Vallette, age 59, of Albion, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  Beverly was born on September 13, 1962, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Vernie and Dorothy (Shehorn) Chapman.  She was married to Kelley Vallette of the Mt. Zion Community, and he survives.

Also surviving are...

Feb 28, 2022

Lloyd Philip Pooler, 79, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at his home, with his wife by his side.

Lloyd was born October 19, 1942 to Estelle (nee Pelletier) Pooler in Portland, ME.  In May of 1949, he was adopted by Mark Pooler.  He married Erline Merritt on January 16, 1965.

He...

Feb 28, 2022

Robert “Bob” Groves, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Robert was born September 18, 1946, to Arthur “Nicholas” and Margaret (nee Mangrum) Groves, in Eldorado City, IL.  He married Norine Gantner on December 2, 1995 at St. Paul Catholic Church, in Highland.

Bob...