Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Charlie Wells, 91, Albion, IL, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022, at his home.

He was born May 9, 1930, in Grayville, IL to Ed and Verder (Owens) Wells. He married Madeline Colyer June 1, 1957, at Oakwood Christian Church in Wayne County, IL.

Charlie was a Korean War veteran, serving our country in...

Jan 8, 2022

Carol Ann Wright, 84 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on January 8, 2022 in Maryville, IL.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Wright of Collinsville, IL; son, Kenneith E. Wright of Naples, FL; daughter, Laura Ann Wright of Cedar Hill, MO.

Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL

Jan 6, 2022

Bernita L. “Memom” Porter, 93, of Louisville, Illinois passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Bernita was born September 1, 1928, at Rinard, Illinois to Berlie Hawkins and Edna (Spriggs) Barnfield.  She married Henry L. Porter April 12, 1947, at Morganfield, Kentucky.  He preceded her in death February 15, 2012.

Jan 5, 2022

Jeanette C. Brashear, 81, of Orchardville, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her home.

Jeanette was born May 26, 1940, to Lester and Gladys (Sanders) Jackson at DeKalb, Illinois.  She married Larry Brashear August 29, 1959, at Wayne City, Illinois and he survives.

Jeanette was a Bank Teller at First National Bank of...

Jan 3, 2022

Patricia Sue Anderson, 75, formerly of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to her heavenly home, January 3, 2022, at Oasis Dementia Care, Evansville, IN.

She was born November 13, 1946, to Kenneth and Donna (Scherer) Sager in Olney, IL. On November 22, 1964, she married Marvin Allen Lomas in Michigan, and he preceded her in...

Jan 1, 2022

Carol Sue Davis, 79, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Saturday, January 1, 2022 at home.

Carol was born August 19, 1942 to Charles and Dorothy (nee Woodward) Hytla in E. St. Louis, IL.  She married Robert Davis on August 4, 1962, in Waterloo, IL.

Carol was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Pierron, IL...

Dec 31, 2021

Catherine “Louise” Shilling, 87, of West Salem, IL, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN.

She was born February 11, 1934, to Clyde and Emily (Reid) Shelby in West Salem, IL.  On April 19, 1958, she married Jack Shilling at West Village Christian Church.

Louise was a member of West Village...

Dec 31, 2021

Peter R. Pisaneschi, 84, of Highland, IL, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

Peter was born August 18, 1937, to Raymond and Mary (nee Motill) Pisaneschi in Kingston, PA. On June 27, 1959, he married Janet A. Jones, in Edwardsville, PA.

Peter graduated from Penn State University with a civil engineering degree...

Dec 31, 2021

Mary Ann Carrillon, 93, of Highland, IL, passed away, Friday, December 31, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Mary Ann was born July 11, 1928, to Elmer and Agnes (nee Goestenkors) Frey, in Helvetia Township, the fifth of eight children.  She married Walter Carrillon on July 17, 1946, at St. Paul Catholic Church, in Highland,...

Dec 31, 2021

Jean M. Young, 87, of Highland, IL, passed away, Friday, December 31, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland.

She was born August 17, 1934 to Marian M. Schmidt, in St. Louis, MO.

Jean was a lifelong Highland resident and a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ.  She worked at KSDK as a...

Dec 30, 2021

Dominic Ponzetti, 94, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Maryville, IL.

He was a lifelong Collinsville resident, a WW II Navy Veteran, member of the Eagles Lodge, American Legion, D.A.V and United Roofers Union Local #2.

Dominic is survived by his daughter, Katherine Berlene West; son, Victor “Vic” Andrews; seven...

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara Martin, 68, of Pocahontas, IL passed away, Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her home.

Barbara was born October 10, 1953, to Calvin and Helen (nee Moss) Haberer at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.  She married Tony Martin on December 29, 1999.

Barbara lived most of her life in the Pocahontas area.  She worked...

Dec 26, 2021

Marion John Bohnak, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away, Sunday, December 26, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Stephanie Bohnak; brother, James Bohnak; sister-in-law, Margaret Bohnak; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Anthony J. and Ella Pautler; brother-in-law, Syl Bax.

Marion is survived by his wife, Laverne Bohnak; children, Janet (Brad) Vogelbacher, Robert...

Dec 26, 2021

Willie E. Toles, 94, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Lebanon, IL.

Willie was born February 16, 1927, to Elmer and Irene (nee Cooper) Toles, in Blackjack, IL. He married Mary Frances “Mae” Williams on November 20, 1975.

He lived his whole life in the Lebanon...

Dec 26, 2021

Donald Lloyd Book, 74, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Flora Rehab and Health Care Center at Flora, Illinois.

Donald was born April 26, 1947, to Lloyd L. Eileen (Dean) Book at Fairfield, Illinois.

Donald was a machine operator at Hella in Flora, Illinois.  He loved reading and studying the Bible. ...

Dec 25, 2021

Eleanor Jeanne Johnson Spray Seals, aged 88, passed into her eternal home with Jesus on December 25, 2021.  She was born October 13, 1933, to Fred and Sadie (Weber) Johnson.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John D. Spray, husband Tom Seals, sister Neoma Sunderland, daughter Sharon Lee Spray, son-in-law Howard Newlin, step-father Frank Mitchell, and...

Dec 25, 2021

Catherine Laird, 91, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Catherine was born March 6, 1930, to Lilly (Trotter) Russell at Desoto, Illinois.  She married William A. (Bill) Laird May 15, 1948, at Cisne, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on September 28, 2007.

Catherine...

Dec 23, 2021

Jerry E. Gregory, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 17, 1946, in Granite City, IL to Howard and Alice (nee Williams) Gregory. He married Wanda, on March 31, 1972, in Granite City, IL.

Jerry was a United States Air...

Dec 23, 2021

Jacquel Emmett Kelewae, 97, of Weldon Spring, MO, died peacefully at home on December 23, 2021. Emmett was born to Jacquel and Sarah (MacCuish) Kelewae in East St. Louis, IL, on January 23, 1924.

He served in the Navy during World War II as a pharmacist’s mate, second class. He married Ruth Naomi Waite in Gary, IN,...

Dec 22, 2021

Ronald Delmar Moss, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Kindred Hospital, in Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 27, 1940, in Highland, IL, to Delmar and Dorothy (nee Schwyzer) Moss. He married Leona M Drees on February 23, 1963, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL. They shared 58...