Obituaries

Apr 20, 2022

Jean Jo-Ellen Kreisel, 87, of Fairfield, IL passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Jean was born June 30, 1934, to William and Elizabeth (Stevenson) Waite in Haven, KS.  She married Herbert L. ‘Herb’ Kreisel June 23, 1951, in Sedalia, MO.

Jean was a creative and talented homemaker.  She enjoyed gardening with...

Apr 16, 2022

Kathleen A. Backstrom, 73, of Buckeye, AZ passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Goodyear, AZ.

Kathleen was born January 11, 1949, to Frank and Eleanor McCauley, in Chicago, IL.  She married Lauren Dewey Backstrom October 16, 1969, in Chicago, IL.  He preceded her in death June 22, 2007.

Kathleen was an office manager and...

Apr 16, 2022

Shirley G. Adams, 86, of Allendale, IL, passed away April 16, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL. She was born November 22, 1935, to Clarence and Genevieve (Smith) Kelsey in Allendale, IL. Shirley married Robert W. Adams at the Orio Presbyterian Church in September 1954 and he preceded her death on August 23, 2010.

Shirley was...

Apr 15, 2022

Helen Carol Breckel, 79, of Breese, IL, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Aviston Countryside Manor.

She was born on August 21, 1942, to Marvin and Georgia (nee Pitts) Comstock in Salem, IL. On April 2, 1977, she married Dale Breckel, at St. John UCC in Mascoutah, IL.

Carol lived in the Lebanon area...

Apr 14, 2022

Dorothy E. Glover, 95, of Mt. Erie, IL passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at her residence.

Dorothy was born November 21, 1926, at Golden Gate, IL to Courtney C. and Sarah Lillian (Gaither) Hedrick.  She married Robert “Bob” Glover on December 15, 1946, at Albion, IL.

Dorothy was a homemaker.  She enjoyed...

Apr 14, 2022

Christine Conrad, 71, of Allendale, IL, passed away April 14, 2022.

She was born January 10, 1951, to Donald and Grace (nee Sisson) Hasselbrink, in Erlangen, Germany.

Christine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She loved spending time with her family.  Christine loved music, dancing, being outside, and was an avid reader.  She...

Apr 13, 2022

John (Johnny) Walter Bratsch, 60, of Cisne, IL passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at his residence.

John was born March 22, 1962, to John A. and Lasetta Sue (Rose) Bratsch at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

John grew up in the West Salem area and graduated from the Edwards County High School in...

Apr 12, 2022

John G. Wolters, 73, of Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in O’Fallon, IL with his family by his side.

He was born on April 9, 1949 to John and Pauline (nee Lampe) Wolters in Breese, IL. On September 15, 1973, he married Marilyn Holtgrave at St. Rose Catholic Church.

Apr 12, 2022

James E. “Jim” Brown, 85, of Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 10, 1936, to Albert and Nora Ann (nee Burgett) Brown, in St. Louis, MO. He married Gloria Rogier on July 20, 1957, at Bethany Baptist Church.

Jim grew up and...

Apr 5, 2022

Nancy Smith, 60, of Caseyville, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at St. Elizabeth, in O’Fallon, IL.

She was born August 17, 1961, in Peoria, IL, to Robert Gildo and Genevieve (nee Loyet) Varda. On May 10, 2008, she married the love of her life, David Smith, at the Blum House in Collinsville, IL.

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Apr 4, 2022

Virginia G. “Ginnie” Potts, 68, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland.

She was born November 9, 1953, to Gordon and Edna (nee Rommerskirchen) Clanton in Highland, IL. On April 10, 1971, she married Gerald Potts at their home in Pocahontas, IL.

Ginnie was a member of...

Apr 2, 2022

Sylvia A. Trainer, 52, of Greenville, IL, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home.

She was born on August 6, 1969, to Danna Sandifer in Greenville, IL.

Sylvia was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Greenville, IL.

She grew up in Greenville, and then moved to Nashville, TN for over...

Mar 31, 2022

George D. West, 69, of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2022, at Oakview Heights Nursing and Rehab, in Mt. Carmel, IL. He was born April 18, 1952, to Dale and Elizabeth (Smith) West in Mt. Carmel, IL.

George was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.

He graduated from Mt. Carmel...

Mar 28, 2022

Lester Gayle Shreve, 92, of Cisne, IL passed away March 28, 2022, at Flora Rehab and Health Care.

Lester was born September 5, 1929, at Wayne City, IL to Benjamin F. and Ethel (Legg) Shreve.  He married Joyce R. Pond on May 7, 1949, in Wayne City, IL and she survives.  They shared 73 years...

Mar 28, 2022

Donna R. (nee Gerety) Rapp, 84, of Edwardsville, IL, formerly of rural Pocahontas, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at Stillwater Senior Living, in Edwardsville, IL, with her family by her side.

She was born on February 12, 1938, in Davenport, IA, to Andrew and Marcella (nee Latzer) Gerety. On November 14, 1959, she married Robert “Bob”...

Mar 25, 2022

Roberta Neal, 93, of Albion, IL, passed from this life to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family, Friday, March 25, 2022, at Oakview Heights Nursing Home, Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born at home in West Salem, IL to Charles “Ebey” and Vera Sweet (Batson) Brant on February 10, 1929.  On September 21, 1946, Roberta married...

Mar 24, 2022

Robert “Robby” Claus, Jr., 62 passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home in Collinsville, IL, surrounded by his family.

He was born October 4, 1959 to Robert, Sr. and Janet (nee Fortney) Claus in San Diego, CA.

Robert lived in Collinsville, IL his whole life, his nickname was “ROC”. He was a welder...

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;...