Obituaries

Dec 10, 2021

Robert James Burton, 58, of Albion, IL passed from this life to his next on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born October 12, 1963, in Waterloo, Iowa to James and Judith (Turner) Burton. He married Michelle Kaye Woodward on March 2, 2002, and she survives.

Rob faithfully...

Dec 9, 2021

Leona Maryann Elizabeth Moss, 80, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL.

She was born on January 26, 1941, in Highland, IL, to Herman Drees and Antonia Ungrund. She married Ronald Moss on February 23, 1963, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL. They shared 58 wonderful...

Dec 9, 2021

Harold Dean Byers, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, with his wife Nancy at his side.

Harold was born in Folsomville, IN on October 6,1935 to Ella Mae and Harold J. Byers. He married Nancy Reinke on December 3, 1955; sharing 66 beautiful years together.

Harold spent...

Dec 8, 2021

Jesse Richard Ellis, 59, of Albion IL, died Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, of an accidental drug overdose. Born September 9th, 1962, in Fairfield, Illinois, he was the son of Grace Ann Bunting-Ellis-Loy and Donald Ray Ellis.

Although many people did not see the other side of Jesse he was a kind gentle soul who cared for others....

Dec 8, 2021

Roy E Longbons, 88, of Albion, Il passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Wabash Chrisian Village in Carmi, IL

He was born on March 24, 1933, in Albion, IL, the son of Edward and Nettie (Fewkes) Longbons. He was Wed in Holy Matrimony to Patricia Conover on January 3, 1954

Roy served in...

Dec 7, 2021

Erica Annette Brueggeman, 35, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at her home in Highland, IL.

She was born on June 13, 1986, to Jack Koogler and Annette Runge in Highland, IL.

Erica lived in Highland for most of her life, moving briefly to Alton for three years, then back to...

Dec 4, 2021

Opal E. Brown, 100, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at her home.

She was born March 28, 1921, to Oscar and Maggie (nee Pfister) Ammann, in Millersburg, IL. On February 11, 1940, she married John W. Brown in Troy, MO.

Opal was a member of the Royal Neighbors Chapter 364, the Pocahontas...

Dec 2, 2021

Victor “Vic” A. Pacewic, 83, of Collinsville, IL, born March 31, 1938, to Victor J. and Anna (nee Waichekauckas) Pacewic, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Victor was undoubtedly the cornerstone of his family, loving them dearly and making sure they always came first in his life. He was the happiest spending time with his friends...

Dec 1, 2021

Adelia Pearl Burroughs, 98, of Johnsonville, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Flora Rehab and Health Care Center in Flora, Illinois.

Pearl was born April 27, 1923, at Rossville, Illinois to Herbert and Laura (Leathers) Lowe.  She married Leslie R. Burroughs on May 24, 1941, at Sims, Illinois.  He preceded her in death...

Nov 29, 2021

Marilyn Ann Booth, 82, of Flora, IL passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.

Marilyn was born October 18, 1939, to Harry W. and Dorothea E. (McGehee) Pottorff at Cisne, IL.  She married Charles E. Booth August, 1960, at Cisne, IL.  He preceded her in death on March 21, 1980.

Nov 29, 2021

Lois M. Christensen (Works), 84, of Albion, IL passed from this earthly life on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Meadow Brook Nursing home in Grayville, IL.

She was born April 22, 1937, in McAllen, TX to Melvin and Bernice (Harris) Works.  Lois married Tom Christensen and he preceded her in death.

She was a member...

Nov 28, 2021

Elvina Annie Francis Gantner (nee Sudholt), 93, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was born on January 30, 1928, in Aviston, IL, to Anton “Tony” Sudholt and Dora Alberternst. On August 16, 1955, Elvina married John L. Gantner in Damiansville, IL.

Elvina attended...

Nov 25, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Lassen, 60, of New Baden, IL, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was born on February 11, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ralph Eugene “Bud” Lassen and Helen Ida Cluff.

Debbie lived in New Baden for most of her life. She moved from Collinsville,...

Nov 23, 2021

Jim Ballard, 63, of Albion, IL, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 11, 1958, to Leonard and Irma (Windes) Ballard in Mt. Carmel, IL.  Jim married Tammy Bailey on May 2, 1981, in Bellmont, IL and she survives....

Nov 23, 2021

Dorothy A. Woods, 89, of Ellery, IL, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Meadow Brook Nursing Home, Grayville, IL.

She was born April 29, 1932, to Virgil and Rella (Judd) Parks in Golden Gate, IL, On July 7, 1951, she married Donald Woods in Allendale, IL.

Dorothy...

Nov 23, 2021

Darrell Beutler, 62, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born August 12, 1959, to Elmer and Thelma “Peggy” (nee Podesva) Beutler in Belleville, IL.

Darrell was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Trenton, IL.  He was also a member of the Heart...

Nov 22, 2021

Betty I. Palmer, 94, of Highland, IL, died Monday, November 22, 2021, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

She was born December 18, 1926, to Clarence and Genia (nee Druin) Bastien Sr., in Easton, IL.  On September 1, 1946, she married Gail Palmer in Mason City, IL.

Betty lived in Easton and Springfield, IL, before moving to...

Nov 19, 2021

Shivaun L. Doll, 65, of Highland, IL, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at her home.

She was born on October 24, 1956, to Wayne and Shirley (nee Keller) McMullen Sr., in Belleville, IL.

Shivaun earned her Bachelor’s Degree, and worked in Sales Management for Missouri Goodwill Industries for over 20 years. She was a hard...

Nov 19, 2021

Warren C. “Pid” Gaston, 100, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Meadow Brook Nursing Home, Grayville, IL.

Pid was born February 11, 1921, to Ike and Janie (Jackson) Gaston, in Effingham, IL.  In July 1945 he married Lucy Marie Shull, in Dietrich, IL.

He was a member of the Pentecostal Church, Albion, IL as well...

Nov 16, 2021

Helen Ruth (Gubbins) Curtis, 95, of Albion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:16 p.m. at West River Health Campus in Evansville, Indiana.

Helen was born on December 23, 1925, to Ernest Gubbins and Maud Ellen Gubbins in Albion, Illinois.  She graduated from Albion High School in 1943.  She was a lifetime member of the...