Obituaries

May 1, 2025

Bruce W. Lorsbach, 72, of Alhambra, IL, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born February 25, 1953, to Albert and Corenne (nee Fisher) Lorsbach.

Bruce retired from the Laborers’ Union Local 44. He enjoyed hunting small game, fishing, and collecting Native American artifacts. He had a great sense of humor...

Apr 27, 2025

Spencer “Owen” Dye, 94, of Highland, IL passed away Sunday April 27, 2025, at home surround by loved ones and will be laid to rest on Monday May 5, 2025, his 95 th birthday.

Owen was born on May 5, 1930, in Cisne, IL, to Silas and Stella (nee Miller) Dye.  On December 22, 1957, he married...

Apr 26, 2025

James “Shades” N. Nix, 73, of Caseyville, IL, passed away unexpectedly, April 26, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on January 21, 1952, in Granite City, IL, to James C. and Marie (nee Skibinski) Nix. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, a seaman third class during the Vietnam...

Apr 25, 2025

Colleen M. Campe, 95, of Troy, IL, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare in Alhambra, IL.

She was born on June 29, 1929, in Washington, MO, to Harry and Anna (nee Haberberger) McCallister, and was the third oldest of eight children. On February 26, 1949,...

Apr 25, 2025

Jaxin Wade Lee, 22, of Albion, IL and Grayville, IL passed away on Friday April 25, 2025 at 10:15 p.m. in Edwards County.

Jaxin was born September 9, 2002 in Princeton, IN to Brandi Weissert of Grayville, IL & Dustin Mann of Albion, IL. Jaxin loved his two daughters, Heaven Lee and Delilah Lee. He lived to...

Apr 23, 2025

Robin Keith Mitchell, 64, of Albion, IL passed away on April 23, 2025 at his home.

Robin was born on September 26, 1960 in Topeka, KS to Richard Sr. & Loretta (Jones) Mitchell. He was a Christian and was a member of The House of Prayer in Albion, IL. He enjoyed being outdoors, enjoyed time with his...

Apr 20, 2025

Leroy John Drechsel, 97, of Albion, IL passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Villas of Hollybrook in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Leroy was born November 10, 1927 in Dwight, IL to John A. & Eleanor Dierks Drechsel. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He married Maxine Neal on January...

Apr 20, 2025

Rachael Greenwood, 42, of Cisne, IL. passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, after an unexpected illness at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Rachael was born June 22, 1982, to Steven Schell and Valerie (Eikleberry) Schell Eikleberry at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Rachael married Joshua Greenwood on May 22, 2021, at Judi Schells’ house.

Rachael was...

Apr 17, 2025

Gloria S. Wiese-Sander, 99, of Cedar Park, TX, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2025.

She was born on December 31, 1925, in Brisbane, Australia, to Ernest and Elizabeth (nee Ryan) Smith. Gloria met her loving husband, Elvin Wiese, in Brisbane while he was serving in the U.S. Army during WWII and were married on...

Apr 16, 2025

Jeffrey R. Moss, 59, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

He was born on January 31, 1966, in Highland, IL, to Ronald and Leona (nee Drees) Moss.

Jeff was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.   He enjoyed bowling, going to car shows and...

Apr 9, 2025

Kevin Lee Seals, 68, of Bone Gap, IL passed away on April 9, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Kevin was born on March 23, 1957 to Thomas and Shirley (Billingsly) Seals. He married Nancy Durbin on June 28, 1985 in West Salem, IL. Kevin was an Associate at Toyota Logistics for 25 years...

Apr 9, 2025

Richard T. “Rick” Eisel, 67, of Summerfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home.

He was born on May 11, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL, to Everett “Bud” and Mary (nee Hammond) Eisel.

Rick has lived in Summerfield his entire life and graduated from Lebanon High School. He did custodial...

Apr 8, 2025

Patsy A. “’Pat” Barr, 83, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with her family by her side, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.

She was born on May 18, 1941, in St. Louis, MO, to Edmund “Ed” and Vera (nee Meyer) Barton. On June 11, 1960, she married the love of...

Apr 4, 2025

Maurice George “Moe” Frey, 78, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Highland Health Care in Highland, IL, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on May 6, 1946, in Breese, IL, to Lester and Emma (nee Hartlage) Frey.  On September 13, 1969, he married Diana Werner at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland,...

Apr 2, 2025

Mary Louise Clark, 75, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on May 27, 1949, in Clay County, MS, to John Bluitt (Hoot) and Pearline Spates.  On November 13, 1965, she married James Otis Clark in Maben, MS. They moved to Lebanon, IL...

Mar 30, 2025

Marjorie M. Capelle, 94, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was born on August 2, 1930, in Highland, IL, to Cletus and Imogene (nee Merwin) Zimmermann. On August 12, 1950, she married Paul Martin Capelle at the old St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland,...

Mar 29, 2025

John Ira Skelton, 88, passed away peacefully at Marion VA Hospice Care Unit in Marion, IL on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with his daughter, Tonya M. Kimbrough, and his son-in-law Larry A. Kimbrough by his side.

John was born to the late C. Harold and Opal Skelton, on October 24, 1936, in Fairfield, IL. John attended Fairfield...

Mar 25, 2025

Alvin G. McDaniel, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his home in Caseyville, IL.

He was born on July 21, 1947, in Walnut Ridge, AR, to Alvin D. and Stella (nee McKiou) McDaniel. On February 12, 1966, he married the love of his life, Sharon Goolsby.

For 32 years, Alvin worked...

Mar 15, 2025

Anthony Allen Nold, 75, of Grayville, IL, passed at his home on March 15, 2025.

Anthony was born in Evansville, IN on February 20, 1950 to George and Loraine (Schlockter) Nold. He worked at Terminex for 25 years in the pest control industry.

Anthony enjoyed playing Putt-Putt Golf. He also liked to watch golf on...

Mar 14, 2025

Brian J. Langhauser, 59, of Highland, IL, passed away on March 14, 2025, playing golf with his friends in the Ozarks.

He was born on April 4, 1965, in Highland, IL, to Robert and Edna (Tebbe) Langhauser.  On November 10, 1995, he married Karin Foley at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

Brian was the...