Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Jerry Charles Waitukaitis, 72, of Collinsville, IL passed away, November 15, 2021 at Bria of Belleville, Belleville, IL.

He was born December 23, 1948 to Gene and Mickey (nee Bufunno) Waitukaitis.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Mickey Waitukaitis; uncles, John Johnson and Jimmy Johnson.

He is survived by...

Nov 12, 2021

Alice “Louise” Bunnell of DeKalb, IL, formerly of Cisne, IL died on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Aperion Care of DeKalb, in DeKalb, IL.

She was born in Fairfield, IL the daughter of Katherine Greenwood on May 3, 1929.  She married Dwight Bunnell on June 29, 1946, in Flora.  He preceded her in death May 27, 2004....

Nov 12, 2021

Joshua A. Jones, 34, of Pocahontas, IL, lost his long battle to drug addiction on Friday, November 12, 2021, at the home he shared with his beloved girlfriend Allison Zbinden.

He was born on December 27, 1986, to Sandra Goedecke and Ralph Jones.

Joshua grew up in Pocahontas with his mom and his brother and...

Nov 11, 2021

Everett Lee Hallam, 70, of Evansville, IN, formerly of Albion, IL, passed away from this life to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at his home in Evansville, IN.

Everett was born January 30, 1951, in Herrin, IL to Harlan “Bill” and Wanda (Orr) Hallam.  He married Carolyn (Collins) Hallam on August 8, 1971, at...

Nov 11, 2021

Charlotte Kay Jahns, 74, of Collinsville, IL, passed away November 11, 2021, in her home surrounded by family.

She was born July 7, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL to Wilford and Marcella (nee Bush) Smith.  She lived in the Collinsville area most of her life.

Charlotte volunteered as an election judge in Maryville, IL. ...

Nov 9, 2021

Debbie Sue Davis, 66, of Edwardsville, IL passed away, November 9, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

She was born April 23, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Urban and Louise (nee Feltz).

Debbie is preceded in death by her mother, Louise Dickshot; father, Urban Feltz, brothers, Kenny Feltz and Tony Dickshot.

Debbie...

Nov 8, 2021

Rose Mary Littlejohn,72, of Staunton, formerly of Highland, IL, passed away Monday November 8, 2021, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born on August 3, 1949, in Highland, IL. to Robert and Freda (nee Lamkin) Wisnasky. She lived in the Staunton area the majority, of her life.

Rose Mary was loving, very punctual,...

Nov 8, 2021

Charles M. Shinn, 91, of Clovis, CA., passed away on November 8, 2021.

Charles was born on November 10, 1929 in Moroa, IL, to Franklin and Viola (nee Traub) Shinn.

He grew up in Pocahontas, IL, one of six children.  Charles moved to East St. Louis, IL and at age 17, worked for Obear-Nester Glass...

Nov 7, 2021

John Manuel Rodriguez, Jr., 34, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Collinsville, IL.

He was born January 16, 1987 to John Manuel, Sr. and Lisa (nee Szakacsi) Rodriguez.

John worked at Colton’s Steakhouse in Collinsville, IL and he will always be remembered for his dimples.

He was preceded...

Nov 7, 2021

R. Scott Merrow, 77, West Salem, IL formerly of Aurora, IL passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL.

He was born December 7, 1943, in Princeton, IN to Robert and Dorothy “Freeman” Merrow.  Dorothy passed a year after Scott’s birth, and he was...

Nov 6, 2021

Donald J. “Don” Hill, 54, of Sorento, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL.

He was born on April 9, 1967, in Greenville, IL, to James J. and Sandra K. (nee Weiss) Hill.

Don was an avid junker/scrapper and always had a small engine to tinker with....

Nov 6, 2021

Paul “Bud” William VanMatre, 73, went home to his final resting place at his residence in Bellmont, IL on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

He was born on December 12, 1947, in Vincennes, IN to Teddy J. and Dorothy E. (Schultz) VanMatre. He married Tina (Parker) Cullison on February 27, 1989, in Henderson Kentucky. They shared 32 years...

Nov 5, 2021

Dennis R. Pohl, 77, of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born July 15, 1944, to Edwin and Nina (nee Zimmermann) Pohl, in Highland, IL. On Saturday, October 7, 1967, he married Sharon Schmitt at Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL.

Dennis was...

Nov 4, 2021

Sharon L. Cochran, 71, formerly of Highland and Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Cambridge House in Maryville, IL.

She was born January 27, 1950, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Sharon drove a school bus for over 20 years. She loved to be with her family. Sharon was the sweetest, most caring...

Nov 3, 2021

Jean M. Oestringer, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her son’s home, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 22, 1938 to Lester “Errett” and Ida Angeline (nee Abert) Tabor, in Highland, IL.  On June 23, 1956, she married Donald M. Oestringer at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

Nov 3, 2021

Sharon L. Hampton, 59, of Caseyville, IL went home to be with her lord and savior, November 3, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born October 26, 1962 in Belleville, IL to Lynn and Charlotte (nee Schaffer) Powers.

Sharon married the love of her life May 12, 1979.  They spent the next 37...

Oct 31, 2021

Patsey E. Gemar, 86, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born January 14, 1935 to Monard and Fannie Pearl (nee Black) Leewright, in Dike, TX, an unincorporated town in Hopkins County.

In 1945 Patsey moved with her family from northeast Texas to California. She grew...

Oct 31, 2021

Sharon A. Pohl, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at St. Paul Senior Community in Belleville, IL.

She was born November 24, 1945, to Louis and Evelyn Mae (nee Sanders) Schmitt, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL. On October 7, 1967, she married Dennis Pohl at Marine United Church of Christ, Marine,...

Oct 30, 2021

Ronald Dean Fryman, 73, of Bone Gap, IL. Passed away on October 30, 2021, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL. He was born October 22, 1948, in Louisville, KY. to Ralph and Bremalane (Hill) Fryman. Ronald married Loretta Hocking on October 21, 1977, in Louisville, KY and she survives.

Ronald attended Wabash School in Ellery,...

Oct 29, 2021

Clydis H. Scott, 94, of Maryville, IL, entered into rest on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Liberty Village, Maryville, IL.

She was born October 16, 1927 in Collinsville, IL to Orlie and Fanny (nee Mundy) Harrelson.

Clydis was preceded in death by her parents, Orlie and Fanny Harrelson; husband, Virgil A. Scott; children, Henry Scott,...