Obituaries

Dec 2, 2021

Victor “Vic” A. Pacewic, 83, of Collinsville, IL, born March 31, 1938, to Victor J. and Anna (nee Waichekauckas) Pacewic, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Victor was undoubtedly the cornerstone of his family, loving them dearly and making sure they always came first in his life. He was the happiest spending time with his friends...

Dec 1, 2021

Adelia Pearl Burroughs, 98, of Johnsonville, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Flora Rehab and Health Care Center in Flora, Illinois.

Pearl was born April 27, 1923, at Rossville, Illinois to Herbert and Laura (Leathers) Lowe.  She married Leslie R. Burroughs on May 24, 1941, at Sims, Illinois.  He preceded her in death...

Nov 29, 2021

Marilyn Ann Booth, 82, of Flora, IL passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.

Marilyn was born October 18, 1939, to Harry W. and Dorothea E. (McGehee) Pottorff at Cisne, IL.  She married Charles E. Booth August, 1960, at Cisne, IL.  He preceded her in death on March 21, 1980.

Nov 29, 2021

Lois M. Christensen (Works), 84, of Albion, IL passed from this earthly life on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Meadow Brook Nursing home in Grayville, IL.

She was born April 22, 1937, in McAllen, TX to Melvin and Bernice (Harris) Works.  Lois married Tom Christensen and he preceded her in death.

She was a member...

Nov 28, 2021

Elvina Annie Francis Gantner (nee Sudholt), 93, of Highland, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was born on January 30, 1928, in Aviston, IL, to Anton “Tony” Sudholt and Dora Alberternst. On August 16, 1955, Elvina married John L. Gantner in Damiansville, IL.

Elvina attended...

Nov 25, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Lassen, 60, of New Baden, IL, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was born on February 11, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ralph Eugene “Bud” Lassen and Helen Ida Cluff.

Debbie lived in New Baden for most of her life. She moved from Collinsville,...

Nov 23, 2021

Jim Ballard, 63, of Albion, IL, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 11, 1958, to Leonard and Irma (Windes) Ballard in Mt. Carmel, IL.  Jim married Tammy Bailey on May 2, 1981, in Bellmont, IL and she survives....

Nov 23, 2021

Dorothy A. Woods, 89, of Ellery, IL, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Meadow Brook Nursing Home, Grayville, IL.

She was born April 29, 1932, to Virgil and Rella (Judd) Parks in Golden Gate, IL, On July 7, 1951, she married Donald Woods in Allendale, IL.

Dorothy...

Nov 23, 2021

Darrell Beutler, 62, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born August 12, 1959, to Elmer and Thelma “Peggy” (nee Podesva) Beutler in Belleville, IL.

Darrell was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Trenton, IL.  He was also a member of the Heart...

Nov 22, 2021

Betty I. Palmer, 94, of Highland, IL, died Monday, November 22, 2021, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

She was born December 18, 1926, to Clarence and Genia (nee Druin) Bastien Sr., in Easton, IL.  On September 1, 1946, she married Gail Palmer in Mason City, IL.

Betty lived in Easton and Springfield, IL, before moving to...

Nov 19, 2021

Shivaun L. Doll, 65, of Highland, IL, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at her home.

She was born on October 24, 1956, to Wayne and Shirley (nee Keller) McMullen Sr., in Belleville, IL.

Shivaun earned her Bachelor’s Degree, and worked in Sales Management for Missouri Goodwill Industries for over 20 years. She was a hard...

Nov 19, 2021

Warren C. “Pid” Gaston, 100, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Meadow Brook Nursing Home, Grayville, IL.

Pid was born February 11, 1921, to Ike and Janie (Jackson) Gaston, in Effingham, IL.  In July 1945 he married Lucy Marie Shull, in Dietrich, IL.

He was a member of the Pentecostal Church, Albion, IL as well...

Nov 16, 2021

Helen Ruth (Gubbins) Curtis, 95, of Albion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:16 p.m. at West River Health Campus in Evansville, Indiana.

Helen was born on December 23, 1925, to Ernest Gubbins and Maud Ellen Gubbins in Albion, Illinois.  She graduated from Albion High School in 1943.  She was a lifetime member of the...

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,...