Obituaries

Jan 7, 2025

Melinda Kay Carlson, 62, of West Salem, IL passed away on January 7, 2025 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL after an illness.

Melinda was born on February 7, 1962 in Carmi, IL to Charles and Patricia (Walker) Carlson. She loved animals, especially horses. She loved to ride anything with a motor. Melinda had a...

Jan 6, 2025

Donna M. DePew, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Well Care Home of Highland.

She was born on September 21, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to Benjamin and Mary (nee Gregory) Rudolph.

Donna grew up in Alton, IL, and moved to Highland in 1967. She worked as a CNA...

Jan 5, 2025

Nancy Jane Ray Wood, 68, of Cisne, IL passed away at 12:44 AM Sunday, January 5 th , 2025, in the skilled care unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.  She was born on July 30 th , 1956, in Fairfield, IL to Harold and Billye Ray.  She spent the majority of her career as a speech pathologist working in the...

Jan 2, 2025

Stanley (Stan) R. Struckmeyer of Albion, IL born on February 7, 1952, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 72.

Stan is lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years Starr, and their sons and daughters in-law, Sean and Amanda of Missouri; Seth and Meredith of Ohio. He was a proud grandfather to...

Dec 31, 2024

Carla Ann Boyd, aged 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Allendale, IL, on December 31, 2024.

Carla attended Lincoln High School in Vincennes and worked at Universal Scientific. She also tended bar at Union Tavern, Bud-Smalls, and the Moose Lodge. Known for her wittiness and zest for life, Carla never missed an opportunity to bring...

Dec 27, 2024

Samuel S. Sivewright, 78, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at home, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on July 14, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, to Richard S. and Mary O. (nee Broyles) Sivewright. Sam graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, MO, in 1965 and in 1971,...

Dec 27, 2024

Robert Dale Harris, 89, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home.

Robert was born on October 19, 1935 in Edwards County, the son of Ralph and Ada (Bradley) Harris. He graduated from Edwards County High School in 1953. He married Helen Runyon on March 14, 1956 in Olney, Illinois.

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Dec 27, 2024

Charles Laverne Block, 76, Long-time Cisne Resident

Charles Laverne Block, 76, of Cisne, died at Clay County Hospital on December 27, 2024.  Laverne was privileged to work as a client at the Career Development Center in Fairfield, Il for 50 years.

Laverne resided in Cisne where he was an iconic figure.  Residents knew...

Dec 27, 2024

Dorthea (Dot) L. Atteberry, 98, of Cisne, IL, passed away December 27, 2024.

Dorthea (Dot) L. Atteberry was born in Fairfield IL, om January 13, 1926, the daughter of Theodore and Nancy Albennie (Hines) Moore

She married Charles L. Atteberry on June 9, 1946, in Olney, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September 29...

Dec 25, 2024

Michael A. “Mike” Campbell, 80, of Highland, IL, formerly of Marysville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

He was born on May 3, 1944, in Monroe, Louisianna, to Charles Roy and Harriette (nee Baucus) Campbell.

Mike has lived in Highland for the last 7 months, moving from Marysville, OH....

Dec 24, 2024

William “Bill” Ray Henson, 78, of Cisne, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Villas of Holly Brook Memory Care in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Bill was born September 18, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, IL. to Leonard  and Mary Lou (Cornstuble) Henson. He married Cheryl Spicer on August 7, 1966, at Wayne City United Methodist Church.

Dec 24, 2024

Lydia Tucker, 97, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cedarhurst in Highland, IL.

She was born on June 21, 1927, in Santa Fe, NM, to Marcos and Frances (nee Grine) Abreu. She married the late Paul E. Tucker on April 23,1955, in Bernalillo, NM.

Upon graduation from High School, Lydia...

Dec 23, 2024

Janice Kay Coziar, 72, of Highland, IL, formerly of Granite City, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Highland Healthcare Center in Highland, IL, surrounded by family.

She was born on July 3, 1952, in Evening Shade, MO, to Elmer and Mary (Nee Hudgens) Crews. On Feb. 17, 1972, Janice married John H. Coziar, in...

Dec 23, 2024

Gary M. Steffen, 72, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

He was born on October 16, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, to Frank Albert and Maria Rose (nee Stroh) Steffen. On August 31, 1974, Gary married Anacleta Sabog in Hawaii. He was a faithful member of...

Dec 21, 2024

Craig A. Eads, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO 63044.

He was born on August 8, 1949, Granite City, IL, to Rodney and Mertie “Dee” (nee Moore) Eads.  On September 1, 2001, he married Anna Weaver in Vandalia, IL.

Craig was an Electrical...

Dec 16, 2024

Kennel R.” Ken” Neff, 67, of Cisne, IL, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home.

Ken was born August 3, 1957, in Fairfield IL, to Harold and Sylvia (Tubbs) Neff. He married Kimberly Heisner on January 12, 1980, in Fairfield, IL.

Ken retired from Morton Buildings as a Regional Sales Manager. As you...

Dec 15, 2024

Deborah “Deb” Kelm, 67 of Cisne, IL, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her residence.

Deborah was born to Kenneth and Vivian (Huffstutler) Sisk in Elgin, IL She married Mark Kelm at Blue Point Church on June 5, 2011.

Deb worked at Brookstone Estates in Fairfield as the business manager and was a CNA....

Dec 12, 2024

Paul P. DeMay, 83, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully in Hospice, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

He was born September 26, 1941, to Paul M. and Violet (Nee Kelley) DeMay, in St. Louis, MO. On June 15, 1996, he married Kate Godfrey, in O’Fallon, IL.

Paul was...

Dec 11, 2024

William “Bill” Stanley Gilmore, 94, of Cisne, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home.

Bill was born July 22, 1930, in Mt. Vernon, IL at home, to Norbert and Ola (Sights) Gilmore. He married Charlene Thompson on August 24, 1958, at Providence Church in Johnsonville, IL. They had celebrated sixty-six years of cherished memories...

Dec 10, 2024

Ruth Ellen (Wright) Laurie of Lebanon, Illinois, died on December 10, 2024, in Trenton, Illinois.  She was 100 years old.   Ruth was born November 5, 1924, in Brookport, Illinois.  Her parents were Abraham Wright and N.J. Mae (Keel) Wright.  Ruth was one of five children.  She had 3 brothers and one sister.  She lived most of her life in...