Obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

Brett James Leathers, 62, of Grantfork, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at home.

He was born on January 19, 1963, in Lansing, MI, to Robert and Marilyn Kay (née Robbins) Leathers Jr.  On April 7, 1984, he married Diane D. Hediger, in Highland, IL.

Brett was a member of GADC (Grantfork Area...

Mar 3, 2025

Wendy N. Wilhelm, 60, of rural Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 3, 1965, in Belleville, IL, to Willis “Eyvan” and Mary Ann (nee Helenihi) Baer. On September 20, 1986, she married Paul Wilhelm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon, IL.

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Feb 26, 2025

Mary M. Holshouser, 94, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on December 25, 1930, in Highland, IL, to John A. and Anna M. (nee Schumacher) Luber. Mary graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School in 1948. On May 1,...

Feb 24, 2025

Judith A. “Judy” Peters, 81, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, on hospice at Aviston Countryside Manor.

She was born on February 10, 1944, the youngest child of Joseph and Alice (nee Steiner) Vunetich, in East St. Louis, IL. Judy grew up in O’Fallon, IL, and on April 4, 1965, she married James...

Feb 20, 2025

Kevin Dean Frankenbery, 66, of Albion, IL passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Kevin was born in Neodesha, KS on September 23, 1958. He spent the majority of his life in Wheeler, TX before moving to Illinois to be closer to his family. He married the love of...

Feb 19, 2025

Juanita Corrine Pittman was born November 9th, 1931 to Ralph and Dorothy (Feller) McCracken in rural Wayne County Illinois. Juanita married Galen Gene Pittman on October 8th, 1952. To this union two sons were born, Galen Allen and William Ralph. Juanita departed this life after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia at Flora Health and Rehab on Wednesday February...

Feb 17, 2025

Hazel Stine Reel, 96, of Olney, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Stone Bridge in Olney surrounded by family.

Hazel was born June 19, 1928, in Cisne, IL, the daughter of Harry C and Nellie (Block) Stine. She was the 10th and last child born to her parents. She married Robert A Reel Sr. He preceded...

Feb 17, 2025

Sharon L. Bridgewater, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on August 18, 1938, in Litchfield, IL, to Joseph and Alice (nee Cadell) Konopka. On July 20, 1957, Sharon married George A. Bridgewater at the First United Methodist Church in Gillespie, IL....

Feb 16, 2025

Lewis Courtright, 80, of Cisne, IL., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Lewis was born on December 22, 1944, in Cisne, IL. to Guy and Mildred (McCracken) Courtright. He married Sandra T. (Gilbert) Courtright, February 14, 1980, in Wayne City, IL. she preceded him in death on May 14, 1998....

Feb 14, 2025

Gloria Jean (Rausch) Baum, age 83 of Maryville, IL, born July 11, 1941, in St. Louis MO, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Gloria was a 1959 graduate of Notre Dame Academy all girls Catholic high school in Belleville, IL. She considered some of the best years of her life to be while...

Feb 13, 2025

Sandra Kaye (Wiles) Thomason, 82, of Bone Gap, IL passed away on February 13, 2025 in Olney, IL.

Sandy was born in Ellery, IL on August 26, 1942, the youngest of Ivan and Edith Wiles seven children. The family, Ivan and Edith, along with the children still living at home, moved to Bone Gap, IL in 1952....

Feb 13, 2025

Thomas William Arvin, 81, of West Salem, IL passed away on February 13, 2025 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.

Tom was born on October 5, 1943 in Portage, IN to William and Lucille (Fishel) Arvin.

Tom loved cars and his Mustang. He enjoyed a clean car. He attended the Moravian Church in West Salem,...

Feb 12, 2025

Linda Lee Evans Pollard, 77, of Albion, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at River Oaks in Princeton, IN.

She was born August 24, 1947 in Olney, IL to Virgil “Bud” and Ava (Rigg) Evans.

Linda was a member of the Bone Gap Christian Church. She enjoyed Artistry – she loved drawing, painting, and...

Feb 11, 2025

Jimmie Lee Brown, 87, of Albion IL, passed away on February 11, 2025 at Fairfield Senior Living in Fairfield, IL.

Born in Phillipstown, IL on April 24, 1937, Jim was the son of Walter and Genevieve (Johnson) Brown. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On January 3, 1967, he married his beloved Earlean at Conway...

Feb 6, 2025

Carolyn K. “Casey” Andrew, 89, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her home, in Lebanon, IL.

Casey was born on July 7, 1935, in Nashville, TN to William Hampton and Eldridge Douglas (nee Banks) King. She spent most of her childhood years in Cleveland, MS, and attended Mississippi State College for Women...

Feb 2, 2025

Robert (Bob) Neil Deischer, 91, of rural West Salem, IL passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Saint Anthony’s Hospice in Henderson, KY.

Bob was born July 24, 1933 in rural Edwards County, Illinois. His parents were William Pete and Virgie (Luthe) Deischer. He married Virginia Louise Wood on May 24, 1954, who preceded him in...

Jan 24, 2025

William “Clark” Crosier, 86 of St. Jacob, IL, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on March 4, 1938, in Sibley, IA, to William Lloyd Crosier and Dorothy (nee Seward).  On August 11, 1963, he married Carmen Marie Frey at St. Jacob UCC.

Clark...

Jan 24, 2025

Darlene J. Chambless, 81, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at White Hall Nursing Home in White Hall, IL

Darlene’s greatest joy in life was her family. As a devoted mother and grandmother, she poured her heart into creating a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Her children and grandchildren were...

Jan 21, 2025

Robert “Bob” Loomis, Jr., 91, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born January 13, 1934, in New Madrid, MO, to Robert F. and Lillian (nee Hamilton) Loomis, Sr., he married Shirley Jackson on May 30, 1956, in Highland, IL.

Bob moved to Highland in 1958 and served in the U.S. Army from 1956...

Jan 20, 2025

Gordon Anthony “Tony” Goodwin, 59, of West Salem, IL passed away on January 20, 2025 at his home.

Tony was born on December 3, 1965 in Terre Haute, IN to Jerry and Jo Ann (Rothrock) Goodwin. He was a lifelong member of Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren in Parkersburg, IL. He loved visiting with friends and...