Obituaries

Oct 29, 2021

Leland Otis Richardson, 97, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Cisne Rehab and Health Care Center in Cisne, Illinois.

Leland was born March 18, 1924, at Orchardville, Illinois to Ben and Ada (Hawkins) Richardson.  He was divorced.

Leland was a farmer and an oil field pumper.  He was a member of...

Oct 28, 2021

Jean M. Luitjohan, 54, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was born September 10, 1967, to Paul E. and Mary Ann (nee Korte) Luitjohan at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Jean was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL. She loved her grandchildren....

Oct 28, 2021

Ruth Fildes Wisner, 93, of West Salem passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021, from this life to the next at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, which has been her home since 2015.

Ruth was born October 14, 1928, in a farmhouse in Mt. Erie, IL. The daughter of James and Margaret (Shelton) Fildes. Ruth...

Oct 27, 2021

Sandra E. “Sandy” Willis, 76, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was born July 26, 1945, to Richard Hines and Edna Madden in Evansville, IN.

Sandy was a loving mother and grandmother.  She liked to cook and was known for her...

Oct 26, 2021

Carol Lee Archer, 75, of Collinsville, IL, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her residence.

She was born June 21, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, MO to Ralph and Doris (nee Gean) Cooper. On November 30, 1963, she married the love of her life, Gary Archer.

Carol loved The Lord , her children,...

Oct 20, 2021

Deborah A. Weis, 60, of Highland, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at her home.

She was born March 7, 1961 to Robert and Virginia (nee Klamp) Statler, in E. St. Louis, IL.  On May 8, 1993, she married Edward C. Weis at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland.

Deborah was a member of...

Oct 20, 2021

Gloria Mae (nee Green) Wiederanders, 71, of Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born November 18, 1949 to Willis and Louise “Lottie” (nee Eare) Green, in Herlong, CA.  She married Stan Wiederanders on August 25, 1979, in East Point, GA.

Gloria was a Veteran of...

Oct 18, 2021

Herschel Eugene “Gene” Rapp of Zenith, Illinois passed away at his home on October 18, 2021.  He was 84.

Gene was born October 9, 1937, in Zenith, the son of Herschel and Malinda (Henson) Rapp.  Gene grew up in Paxton, IL, a town he spoke of fondly his entire life.  He served for six years in the...

Oct 15, 2021

Ardith Alice McKibben, 92, of Albion, IL. passed from this life to her heavenly home on Friday, October 15, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Ardith was born February 22, 1929 in Morris, IL to J.Elbert and Alverne (Colwell) Elam. Ardith married Peter John McKibben on July 11, 1946. They were married for 61 years.

Ardith was a member...

Oct 13, 2021

Morton (Glenn) Galbraith, 73, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.

Glenn was born March 29, 1948, at Cisne, Illinois to Noel and Imogene (Gammon) Galbraith.

He married Wanda Troyer on November 27, 1965, at Mt. Erie, Illinois and she survives.

Glenn was a self-employed...

Oct 11, 2021

Kenneth W. “Kenny” Daugherty, 52, of West Salem, IL passed from this life on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born March 3, 1969, Olney, IL to Kenneth Wayne Daugherty and Karen “Sue” (Cash) Daugherty. Kenny married Tammy Harris on April 2, 1994, at the Nazarene Church in Mt. Erie, IL and...

Oct 11, 2021

Allen Martin Berberich, 76, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, in Aviston, IL.

He was born on September 5, 1945, to Matt and Estella (nee Kebel) Berberich, in Trenton, IL. He married Arleen Steinkamp in Oakawville, IL, on May 31, 1969.

Allen has lived in the St. Clair County area his...

Oct 10, 2021

John W. Shelby, 84, of Albion, IL passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Richland Rehab and Nursing in Olney, IL. He was born June 19, 1937, in Olney, IL to Harold and Mary (Miller) Shelby. John married Marilyn Reid on February 25, 1957, in Edwards County, IL and they enjoyed over...

Oct 10, 2021

Mary Ann Geno, 82, of Millstadt, IL, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was born September 5, 1939, to George John Kavaliunas, Sr. and Adele (nee Musso) of Collinsville, IL.

Mary was a housekeeper for many years.  She was a lifelong resident of Collinsville, IL, a member of...

Oct 5, 2021

Michael Mayer, 66, of Keyesport, IL, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at home with his family by his side.

Mike was born October 28, 1954, to David and Teressa (nee Dipple) Mayer in E. St. Louis, IL.  He married Julie Bullard on February 6, 2021.

Mike was a dedicated auto worker, working at the Ford...

Oct 3, 2021

Bernice Bailey passed from this life to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was born January 21, 1928, to Albert Huff and Thelma (Masterson) Huff in Burnt Prairie, IL.  Bernice married George Bailey on September 4, 1948, in Fairfield, IL.

She was a very caring Mom...

Sep 28, 2021

Patricia Ciszczon, 100, Of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully September 28, 2021- in her home.  In her final hours, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren came to her bedside to offer her comfort and surround her with love.

Pat was born January 4, 1921, as Fern Casady in North Liberty, Indiana.  As a young girl, she excelled in...

Sep 26, 2021

Mina Opal Gibbs, 94, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully, September 26th, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.

She was born March 21, 1927, to William Dewey Stonebarger and Lettie Fern Good, in Truesdale, MO.  She married David Jack Gibbs on June 29, 1946, in Kansas City, KS.

Mina was the epitome of generosity...

Sep 26, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Korte, 88, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born October 20, 1932, to Frank and Majorie “Jorie” (nee Garwood) Budd, in Storm Lake, IA.  She married Alan Korte in Indianola, IA on June 15, 1963.

Elizabeth was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and...

Sep 26, 2021

Hardy Alfred Lee, Jr. of Burnt Prairie, IL, passed away on Sunday September 26, 2021, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.  He was born on June 25, 1950, to Hardy Alfred Lee, Sr. and Della (Daniels) Lee in Albion, IL.  Hardy married Frances Guerrero on August 14, 1968, in Charleston, SC and she survives.

He was...