Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Dominic Ponzetti, 94, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Maryville, IL.

He was a lifelong Collinsville resident, a WW II Navy Veteran, member of the Eagles Lodge, American Legion, D.A.V and United Roofers Union Local #2.

Dominic is survived by his daughter, Katherine Berlene West; son, Victor “Vic” Andrews; seven...

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara Martin, 68, of Pocahontas, IL passed away, Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her home.

Barbara was born October 10, 1953, to Calvin and Helen (nee Moss) Haberer at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.  She married Tony Martin on December 29, 1999.

Barbara lived most of her life in the Pocahontas area.  She worked...

Dec 26, 2021

Marion John Bohnak, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away, Sunday, December 26, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Stephanie Bohnak; brother, James Bohnak; sister-in-law, Margaret Bohnak; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Anthony J. and Ella Pautler; brother-in-law, Syl Bax.

Marion is survived by his wife, Laverne Bohnak; children, Janet (Brad) Vogelbacher, Robert...

Dec 26, 2021

Willie E. Toles, 94, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Lebanon, IL.

Willie was born February 16, 1927, to Elmer and Irene (nee Cooper) Toles, in Blackjack, IL. He married Mary Frances “Mae” Williams on November 20, 1975.

He lived his whole life in the Lebanon...

Dec 26, 2021

Donald Lloyd Book, 74, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Flora Rehab and Health Care Center at Flora, Illinois.

Donald was born April 26, 1947, to Lloyd L. Eileen (Dean) Book at Fairfield, Illinois.

Donald was a machine operator at Hella in Flora, Illinois.  He loved reading and studying the Bible. ...

Dec 25, 2021

Eleanor Jeanne Johnson Spray Seals, aged 88, passed into her eternal home with Jesus on December 25, 2021.  She was born October 13, 1933, to Fred and Sadie (Weber) Johnson.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John D. Spray, husband Tom Seals, sister Neoma Sunderland, daughter Sharon Lee Spray, son-in-law Howard Newlin, step-father Frank Mitchell, and...

Dec 25, 2021

Catherine Laird, 91, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Catherine was born March 6, 1930, to Lilly (Trotter) Russell at Desoto, Illinois.  She married William A. (Bill) Laird May 15, 1948, at Cisne, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on September 28, 2007.

Catherine...

Dec 23, 2021

Jerry E. Gregory, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 17, 1946, in Granite City, IL to Howard and Alice (nee Williams) Gregory. He married Wanda, on March 31, 1972, in Granite City, IL.

Jerry was a United States Air...

Dec 23, 2021

Jacquel Emmett Kelewae, 97, of Weldon Spring, MO, died peacefully at home on December 23, 2021. Emmett was born to Jacquel and Sarah (MacCuish) Kelewae in East St. Louis, IL, on January 23, 1924.

He served in the Navy during World War II as a pharmacist’s mate, second class. He married Ruth Naomi Waite in Gary, IN,...

Dec 22, 2021

Ronald Delmar Moss, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Kindred Hospital, in Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 27, 1940, in Highland, IL, to Delmar and Dorothy (nee Schwyzer) Moss. He married Leona M Drees on February 23, 1963, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL. They shared 58...

Dec 22, 2021

Mary Delaney, 76, of Highland, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was born on June 10, 1945, to Milton and Lovella (nee Moody) Pruess in New Orleans, LA.  She married the love of her life, Richard Delaney on February 14, 1961 in New Orleans.

Mary loved...

Dec 21, 2021

Janice Kay Hoebbel, 78, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Janice was born August 13, 1943, to Glen and Maxine (Grinestaff) Taylor at Cincinnati, Ohio.  She married Kenneth Hoebbel December 22, 1978, in Springfield, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on July 30, 2019.

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Dec 21, 2021

Charles Nolan Clarke, 45, of Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at his home.

Nolan was born on September 12, 1976, to Charles H. and Arletta (nee Schleeter) at Scott Air Force Base, IL.

He grew up in Marlborough, MO and attended Affton schools.  He moved to Highland in 1988 and was a...

Dec 18, 2021

Georganna Iles, 84 of Browns, Illinois passed away on December 18, 2021, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

A private family service was held Wednesday, December22, at the Browns Cemetery. Burial will follow. Arrangements are being handled by Ingram Meridith Funeral Home of Albion, Illinois. Nic Wiseman will lead the service.

Georganna Alka was born in Lick...

Dec 18, 2021

Ronald Gill Gibbs, 82, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Ronald was born November 4, 1939, to Harold W. and Pearl E. (Gill) Gibbs at Rinard, Illinois.  He married Judith Ann (Ross) Walden on April 15, 1977, at Bethel United Methodist Church.

Ronald was...

Dec 17, 2021

William A. “Bill” Collins, Sr., 83, of Albion, IL, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born November 21, 1938, to Ewell and Martha (Gambrel) Collins in Flatlick, KY.  Bill married Doris Kennedy on August 31, 1974, at Northside Missionary Baptist Church...

Dec 17, 2021

Amy L. Yates, 45, of Parkersburg, IL, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Carle Richland Hospital, Olney, IL

She was born June 22, 1976, to William and Doris (Kennedy) Collins in Carmi, IL.

Amy was a member of the Northside Missionary Baptist Church, Grayville, IL.

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Dec 14, 2021

Patricia Ann Ford Wolfe, age 89 of Cisne, passed this life on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Clay County Hospital.

She was born November 24, 1932, in LaFollette, Tennessee to Beulah Ford.

A fresh graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, she came to Illinois and began what would become a long and successful career...

Dec 13, 2021

Bruce “Slim” Provence, 73, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on December 27, 1947, to William B. and Louise W. (nee Williams) Provence, in Granite City, IL.

Bruce was born and raised in Granite City, IL before he moved Caseyville...

Dec 11, 2021

Warren G. Liddle, 92, went to heaven on December 11, 2021.  He was born to Roscoe & Elsie (Price) Liddle on June 8, 1929.  He was raised by Clifford and Minnie Price due to the death of his mother when he was an infant.

Warren married Marjorie Jane Payne on June 11, 1950.  They had 59 years...