Obituaries

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...

Jul 25, 2022

David K. Stein, 64, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at his home.

Dave was born April 19, 1958 to Leroy and Mary (nee White) Stein at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Moose International.

Dave was...

Jul 23, 2022

Dustin Lee Brown, 26, of Lebanon, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2022, outside of Elsah, IL.

Dustin was born January 20, 1996, to Beau and Bobbie Jo (nee Pfeiffer) Brown, one of a pair of twins, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clayton, MO.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church...

Jul 22, 2022

Evelyn Marie Flexter, 61, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, as the result of a car accident near Rinard, Illinois.

Evelyn was born May 26, 1961, at Tempe, Arizona to Harold R. and Roberta (Roberts) Flexter, Sr.

Evelyn was a housewife. Evelyn was a mother, not only to her...

Jul 18, 2022

Deborah Jean “Debbie” Cochran, 59, of Albion, IL, passed away on July 18, 2022, in the ER at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was born March 5 th , 1963, to Darrell and Ruth Ann (Lamson) Hamilton in Ottawa, IL

Debbie was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Albion....

Jul 18, 2022

Parthenia “Kathleen” Nelson, 99, of Browns, Illinois, passed away on July 18, 2022 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Renita Nelson.  She was born on July 27, 1922 in Browns, the daughter of Otis and Lena Myrtle (Roby) Lankford.  She married Elbert “Jr.” Nelson on August 4, 1940. He preceded her in death on January...

Jul 16, 2022

Beulah Hall, 90, of Fairfield, IL, passed away on Saturday July 16, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  She was the youngest child of Jim and Ellie (Shipley) Phelps of Galatia, IL.

Beulah married Everett Hall on September 3, 1949, and he preceded her in death on April 4, 1999.

She was a member of the...

Jul 14, 2022

Ryan Michael Mueller, 39, of Pierron, IL, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

He was born July 13, 1983, to Michael and Connie (nee Jenner) Mueller in Greenville, IL.

Ryan was a member of Pocahontas United Methodist Church. He was a good soul; kind, caring, sweet and very polite. He...

Jul 11, 2022

Ruby Irene Milner, 103, of Johnsonville, IL passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at her home.

Ruby was born September 9, 1918, at Orchardville, IL to Charles and Nettie (Holleman) Greathouse.  She married Johnie H. Milner December 17, 1935, at Fairfield, IL.  He preceded her in death December 8, 1993.

Ruby was a...

Jul 8, 2022

Jason E. Hensler, 42, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV.

He was born May 22, 1980, to Fred Hensler and Patti (nee Tisdale) Hover, in Belleville, IL.  On July 24, 2004, he married Loni Lindley in Pocahontas, IL.

Jason lived in Caseyville, IL for 20 years before moving...