Obituaries

Jun 14, 2022

Gregory Leon Brake, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his home in Collinsville, IL.

He was born November 8, 1954 to Billy and Zora (nee Turner) Brake in East St. Louis, IL.

Gregory loved spending time with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (nee Schultz)...

Jun 14, 2022

Martha P. Bellm, 91, of Highland, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Cedarhurst of Highland, surrounded by her children.

She was born August 11, 1930, in Breese, IL, to Edward and Philomena (nee Huelsmann) Kniepmann. She married Clinton P. “Mick” Bellm on September 18, 1951. Their marriage lasted 42 wonderful years, before He passed on...

Jun 14, 2022

Paul E. Dietz, 76, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on October 12, 1945, to Ferdinand and Anna (nee Schmidt) Dietz, in Belleville, IL. Paul married Mary Jean “Jean” Harris on November 29, 1980, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon,...

Jun 9, 2022

Rita Kay Beck, 66, of Cisne, IL, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Cisne Rehab and Health Care Center.

Rita was born April 1, 1956, in Fairfield, IL to Randall C. and Pansy Helen (Tolliver) Block. She married Jerry Wallace Beck on February 17, 1980, at Cisne, IL and he preceded her in death January 7,...

Jun 8, 2022

Wade William Wilson, infant son of Taylor Smith and Timothy Wilson left this world and entered Heaven, a precious angel on June 8, 2022.

Wade was born May 27, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Wade is survived by his parents Timothy Wilson and Taylor Smith of Evansville, IN; grandparents Dustin and Becky...

Jun 7, 2022

Sue Carter, 73, of Albion, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Fairfield, IL.

She was born November 18, 1948, to Lloyd and Nadine (Roosevelt) Gumbrell, in Olney, IL. On December 31, 1965, she married the love of her life, Roy Carter, in Albion, IL.

Sue was a member of...

Jun 5, 2022

Vanita Jean Fawkes, 90, of Bone Gap, IL passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL.

Vanita was born February 22, 1932, to Ellis Shaw and Mary (Colyer) Shaw at Albion, IL. She married Fred Fawkes September 18, 1954, at Albion, IL. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2009....

Jun 5, 2022

Retired Master Sergeant William Henry Krieger, 91, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Trenton Village in Trenton, IL.

He was born October 4, 1930, to Alvin and Henirietta (nee Dickmann) Krieger in Breese, IL.

Bill served his country for over 20 years in the United State Air Force.  After retirement he worked at many...

Jun 4, 2022

Master Sergeant Burtis W. Bell, 88, of Collinsville, IL. passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, June 4, 2022, with his family at his bedside.

Burtis was born April 22, 1934, to Harry Edgar and Mabel May Bell, in Evansville, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Elmona Overbey on June 8, 1953, at St....

Jun 4, 2022

Paul Clinton Harris, 62, of Belleville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Belleville, IL.

He was born on July 17, 1959, to Dr. Delbert and Alice (nee Jones) Harris, in Belleville, IL. Paul married Pamela (nee Conrad) Koch-Harris on August 15, 2015, in Swansea, IL.

Paul graduated from Lebanon High School...

May 30, 2022

Miguel T. Gutierrez, 85, of Maryville, IL, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 15, 1936, to Jesse and Jennette (nee Craven) Gutierrez, in Hillsboro, IL. On October 9, 1956, Miguel married the love of his life, Marilyn Peoples, in Waterloo, IL, and spent the last 55...

May 30, 2022

Janet L. Winemiller, 89, of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born on January 24, 1933, to Collins and Ida (nee Zeigler) Orr, in Stewartstown, PA. Janet married Harold Winemiller in Maryland in 1962.

Janet grew up in Pennsylvania, a...

May 29, 2022

Shane E. Gillard, 54, of Albion, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at his home in Albion, IL.

He was born on September 18, 1967, to Bill and Adrienne (nee Clodfelter) Gillard, in Olney, IL.

Shane lived in the Albion area his entire life. He attended Edwards County High School, later graduating from...

May 28, 2022

Richard James Jurcich Sr., 74, of Maryville, IL, passed away, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at his home in Maryville, IL.

Richard was born August 8, 1947, to Emil and Lucille Jurcich, in East St. Louis, IL.

Richard was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving as a radar operator during the Vietnam War. Richard was...

May 27, 2022

Stanley “Stan” Zdan Jr. 70, of Cisne, IL. passed Friday, May 27, 2022, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

Stan was born November 6, 1951, at St. Louis, MO to Stanley Sr. and Ann (Lawson) Zdan.  He married Paula Aissie on September 26, 1980, in Fairfield, IL and she survives.

Stan was...

May 21, 2022

Lenore Beadles, 91, Ellery, IL passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Oakview Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born September 21, 1930, to Carmen and Pearl (Stennett) Cullison in Albion, IL.  Lenore married Rudy Beadles, the love of her life, on March 15,1947 at the Ellery Christian Church.

She was a lifelong...

May 20, 2022

Lavern O. Hagler, 92, of Greenville, IL, passed away, Friday, May 20, 2022, at his home.

Lavern was born September 13, 1929, to Otto R. and Minnie (nee Wafflard) Hagler, in Pocahontas, IL.  He married Betty Jean McCasland on March 21, 1951, in Pocahontas, IL, and they were married 69 wonderful years at the time of her...

May 20, 2022

Holly Sue Miles, 48, of Highland, IL passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Barnes Jewish (Siteman) Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born March 1, 1974, in Highland, IL, to Oscar and Mary Sue (nee Warning) Hug. Holly married her high school sweetheart, Kevin Miles, on September 25, 1999, in Highland, IL.

As...

May 19, 2022

Tammy E. Driver-Augustine, 55, of Highland, IL, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at her home.

Tammy was born February 24, 1967, to Richard and Mary (nee Tutt) Driver in Alton, IL.  She lived in Highland for the past 25 years.

Tammy did crafts, such as painting and cross-stitch, while also enjoying flower gardening and...

May 17, 2022

Haley R. Severit, 31, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on July 2, 1990, in Belleville, IL, to Lisa Grotefendt.

Haley lived in Belleville, IL for the last 4 and a half years, moving from St. Jacob, IL. She was an art lover, fond...