Obituaries

Feb 6, 2022

Norman John Lorenz, 62, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Carle Richland Hospital, Olney, IL.  He was born July 15, 1959, to Martin, Sr., and Barbara (Hiler) Lorenz in Fremont, MI.

Norman was an over the road truck driver and enjoyed driving.  He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Feb 6, 2022

Luella Densmore, 100, of West Salem, IL passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab, Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born June 27,1921, to Frank and Anna (Schaffraneck) Gerken in Mt. Prospect, IL.

Luella was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Olney, IL.

She enjoyed travelling, playing pinochle, gardening, embroidering, and spending...

Feb 3, 2022

David L. Garner, 76, Bone Gap, IL, passed away on Thursday February 3, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 13, 1945, in Olney, IL, to Robert and Doris (Hortin) Garner.  David married Joyce Porter, June 11, 1964, in St. Petersburg, Fl.

He was a member of the West Village Christan Church.

David worked...

Feb 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” Ellis, Jr, 70, Albion, IL, passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. He was born March 22, 1951, in Cisne, IL to Robert Sr. and Betty (Leathers) Ellis.

When Bob got out of college, he taught at New Hope Grade School for a few years. He was owner /...

Feb 1, 2022

Robert “Bob” Eugene Dagg, 70, of Orchardville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.

Bob was born May 2, 1951, to Vern and Georgia Ann (Kingston) Dagg at Orchardville, Illinois. Bob married Chris Burgess on June 23, 1973, at Brush Creek Church and she survives.

Bob retired from...

Feb 1, 2022

Barbara Ann Thompson, 78, of Ellery, IL passed from this life to her heavenly home, February 1, 2022, at Deaconess, Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN.  She was born January 4, 1944, to James and Aline (Johnson) Hamilton in Olney, IL. Barbara’s grandfather Morris Johnson helped raise her and was very much a part of her life. She married Jimmie Thompson...

Feb 1, 2022

Peggy J. Schneider, 83, of rural Trenton, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Highland Healthcare Center.

Peggy was born January 12, 1939, to Arthur and Louise (nee Luginbuhl) Schneider, in Highland, IL.

Peggy was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland and worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for many years. ...

Jan 31, 2022

Jerry Nichols, 74, Albion, IL, passed away on Monday January 31, 2022, at Aperion Nursing Home, Fairfield, IL. He was born January 22, 1948, in Olney, IL to Cecil and Waneta (Wells) Nichols.

Jerry was a loving man and family always came first, he loved his kids and grandkids and his dogs.  He was a hard-working man...

Jan 30, 2022

Steven Allen “Steve” Elliott, Sr., 66, Albion, IL passed away on Sunday January 30, 2022, at his residence.  He was born December 13, 1955, to Dallas Sr., and Helen (Hess) Elliott in Mt. Carmel, IL. Steve married Bessie Jones on December 20, 1982.

He worked for Williams Construction of Albion.  Steve enjoyed wood working and made tables,...

Jan 30, 2022

Melvin N. “Mel” Callico, 71, of Highland, IL, passed away January 30, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 13, 1950, in East St Louis, IL to Vincent N. and Grace M. (nee Warden) Callico.  On August 2, 1969, he married the love of his life, Margaret Dobler, in East St...

Jan 29, 2022

Edward L. Nesbit Jr., 80, of St. Charles, MO, passed away January 29, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on December 9, 1941, in East St. Louis, IL to Edward L. and Lois G. (nee Beard) Nesbit. He married the love of his life, Paulette Wegman, on August 18, 1989.

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Jan 29, 2022

Jarron Evan Haberer, 14, of Highland, IL, was called to Heaven on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Jarron was born May 25, 2007, in Breese, IL, to Jessie (Busch) Hankins and Danny Haberer.

Jarron was a Freshman at Highland High School.  He wrestled in the Highland Bulldogs Jr. Wrestling Club for eight years.  Jarron had the...

Jan 29, 2022

Patricia Ann Barr, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Countryside Manor in Aviston, IL.

She was born on November 6, 1932, in Pocahontas, IL, to John and Mildred (nee Gillespie) Potts. On December 29, 1950, she married Joseph “Red” Barr at Edgemont Bible Church in East St. Louis, IL.

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Jan 28, 2022

Sandra J. “Sandy” Kloss, 60, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family.

Sandy was born January 3, 1962, to Melvin and Bernadine (nee Guentensberger) Frey, in Belleville, IL.; one of nine kids.  On May 15, 1982, she married Robert Kloss at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL....

Jan 22, 2022

Donna J. Thompson, 79, of Rinard, Illinois passed away at her home Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Donna was born November 5, 1942, at Cisne, Illinois to Pearl and Lillie Ester (Brown) Leathers.  She married Gordon Dee Thompson, April 9, 1961, at Providence General Baptist Church and he survives.

Donna was a housewife and...

Jan 21, 2022

Jodie R. Churchwell, 35, of Albion, IL, died on Friday January 21, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN.

She was born September 12, 1986, to Mike and Carolyn (Lockler) Goldman in Fairfield, IL.

There’s a lot anyone can say about Jodie and a lot of people knew her for her beautiful smile.. but one...

Jan 16, 2022

Lillian Marie Rommersckirchen Wehrle, 97, of Salisbury, NC, passed away January 16, 2022, at Northeast Hospital in Kannapolis, NC.

She was born December 16, 1924, in Pocahontas, IL to Herman and Lililan (nee Minerva) Rommerskirchen, the eighth of eleven children.  She married Earl H. “Butch” Wehrle.

She was an active member of Franklin Presbyterian Church,...

Jan 14, 2022

Alvin W. Seger Sr., 72, of Collinsville IL, passed away, Friday, January 14, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was born September 19, 1949, to Vernon and Mary (nee Johnson) Seger, in Belleville, IL.

Alvin Seger was a builder. Alvin built great things with his hands, thanks to his carpentry skills and wizardry...

Jan 14, 2022

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Bailey, 82, of Mt. Erie, Illinois passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Betty was born February 25, 1939, at Huntingburg, Indiana to Edwin L. and Clara (Rohleder) Bosler.  She married Carl E. ‘Jack’ Bailey November 26, 1967, at Ellery, Illinois.  He preceded her in death November 16, 2010.

Jan 12, 2022

Don Berger, 74, Albion, IL, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday January 12, 2022, at Deaconess Heart Hospital, Newburgh, IN. He was born February 14, 1947, in Olney, IL to Fred and Peggy Marie (McCord) Berger. He married Diana Hart on January 22,1965 in Albion, IL.

He was a member of the First...