Obituaries

Aug 17, 2022

Dorothy Irene Hicks, 92, of Cisne, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

Dorothy was born February 28, 1930, at Cisne, IL, to Clarence E. and Sarah M. (Pennington) Lowe.  She married Ovid M. Hicks December 24, 1951, at Cisne, IL.  He preceded her in death January 26, 2001.

Aug 15, 2022

Owen J. Saathoff, 71, of Highland, IL, passed away, Monday, August 15, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland.

He was born March 24, 1951, to Homer and Cleda (nee Hug) Saathoff, in Highland, IL. He was a proud graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1970, and went on to earn his Associates Degree in Farm...

Aug 13, 2022

Robert C. Kraus, Sr., 102, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born January 8, 1920, to Robert J. and Charlotte (nee Beiser) Kraus, in Granite City, IL. He married the love of his life, Mary L. Zenik, on January 19, 1946, in Mitchell, IL.

Aug 13, 2022

Donna Kay Blair, 76, of Allendale, IL, passed away on Saturday August 13, 2022, at her home. She was born December 5, 1945, to  Earl and Ada Lee (Bince) Buchanan in Princeton, IN. Donna married John Blair on October 30, 1978, in Allendale, IL.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt.  She enjoyed traveling and...

Aug 11, 2022

Betty “Yvonne” Potter, 77, of Poseyville, IN, passed away on Thursday August 11, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN.  She was born September 19, 1944, to Harold and Betty (Compton) Bunting in Albion, IL.  Yvonne married Jim Potter on January 22, 1966, in Albion, IL and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2013.

Yvonne...

Aug 10, 2022

Timothy Atwood, 64, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, peacefully at his home in Caseyville, IL.

He is survived by son, TJ; step-children, Angie, Jodi, Chris, Alicia; and 7 grandchildren

Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL.

Aug 8, 2022

Patricia Joan (Alka) Seaton, 89, passed away on August 8 th , 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation, where she had been a long-time resident. Patty was born on February 15 th , 1933, to Henry and Elga Imogene (Litherland) Alka of Allendale.

Patty attended Allendale High School.

Patty is survived by a son, Richard...

Aug 8, 2022

Henry Roy Mulliniks, III, 57, of Marine, IL, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home in Marine, IL.

He was born on July 26, 1965, to Henry Roy and Anna Belle (nee Wiscombe) Mulliniks Jr., at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, IL.

Roy was an outdoorsman, he loved to go...

Aug 7, 2022

Lawrence Dickerson, 92, of Desoto, MO, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, in Festus MO.

He was born February 12, 1930, to James Louis and Talitha Ann (nee Meadows) Dickerson, in Collinsville, IL.  He graduated from Collinsville High School in 1948 and married the love of his life, Joan Cecil in 1950.

Aug 6, 2022

Earl Smith Jr., of Johnsonville, IL. passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, surrounded by three sons a brother and sister-in-law.  He passed away in his sleep following a long history of health issues, he was 62 years old.

Earl Jr. was born on September 15, 1959, to Earl and Dorothy (Henson) Smith near Johnsonville IL.  Earl Jr....

Aug 6, 2022

Betty Jean Gabel, 90, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Cedar Ridge Health Center, in Lebanon, IL.

Betty was born on March 20, 1932, to Ira and Bernice Hensley, in Mason Hall, TN, where she was raised and graduated High School. On August 15, 1951, she married Austin Wade Gabel in...

Aug 4, 2022

Christine L. Beutler, 90, of New Baden, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Breese, IL.

Christine was born on November 6, 1931, to Wilbur and Leona (nee Bufford) Beck, in Belleville, IL.  On May 24, 1952, she married Arnold J. (A.J./Nook) Beutler at E & R Church, Lebanon, IL.

Aug 3, 2022

Curtis R. “Skip” Dickshot, 72, of Grantfork, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at his home.

He was born July 20, 1950, to John and Jennie (nee Ranek) Dickshot, in E. St. Louis, IL.  He married Joan Goestenkors on July 24, 1971 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Pocahontas, IL.

Skip was a member...

Aug 3, 2022

Robert Lee Dascotte Sr., best known as Bob, passed away on August 3 rd , 2022. Bob is survived by his wife Tami, his son Robby, daughters Brandee and Amber, his brother Tom, and sisters Melinda and Sharon. He is preceded in death by his brother Steve. Bob’s greatest joys, his grandkids, are Tanner, Morgan, Megan, Shelby, Carter, Mackenzie,...

Aug 3, 2022

Rick David Leveque, 61, of Browns, IL passed away Wednesday, August 3 rd , 2022, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN with his loving wife by his side. He was born April 26 th , 1961, in Fairfield, IL to Fred and Edna (Gines) Leveque. Rick married Kristina Merriel on July 29 th , 1999, and she survives.

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...