Obituaries

Feb 20, 2022

Ralph L. Kelly, 95, of East Peoria, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at his home.

Ralph was born June 6, 1926, at Alton, Illinois to Robert C. and Beulah (Carol) Kelly.  He married Irene Ellis December 24, 1983, at Cisne, Illinois.

Ralph was a retired Superintendent of Anna-Jonesboro School System at Anna, Illinois. ...

Feb 16, 2022

Carlyn Sams, 86, of Albion, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab, Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born November 18, 1935, to William and Addie (Willis) Palfreeman in Bell City, MO.

She married Virgil Sams in Albion, IL on April 28, 1956. Together they settled in Ellery, IL where they raised their...

Feb 15, 2022

Mildred M. Nance, 95, of Old Ripley, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland, IL.

Mildred was born, October 4, 1926, to John and Murtie (nee May) Plog, in Grantfork, IL.  On June 29, 1944, she married Thomas “Leroy” Nance in Milwaukee, WI.

Mildred was a member of the...

Feb 15, 2022

Wanda S. Boldman, 92, of Maryville, IL, formerly of Highland, went home to God on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Liberty Village.

She was born on February 5, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Walter and May (nee Besak) Waskowski.

Wanda has lived in many places throughout her life.  She grew up in Chicago, and lived...

Feb 15, 2022

John David Wheeler, 69, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at his home.

John was born September 5, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to Lawrence and Patricia (Boynton) Wheeler.

John was a carpenter and mechanic.  He also worked at Barnard Stock Farms in Geff, Illinois.  John enjoyed being outdoors and fishing.

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Feb 11, 2022

Maxwell Reisinger 79 of Olney, IL passed from this life to eternal life on Friday, February 11, 2022. Max was born on August 5, 1942, to Harold and Helen Reisinger of Bone Gap, IL.

During high school Max was president of the FFA and excelled in Football.  Max was a hard-working farmer and hog producer.  Later Max...

Feb 10, 2022

Linda L. Knight, 76, of Highland, IL, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Linda was born July 14, 1945, to Raymond and Ruby (nee Nunnery) Hooten, in Camden, TN.  On July 15, 1963, she married Barney Knight in E. St. Louis, IL.

Linda lived in Granite City for 40 years...

Feb 10, 2022

Shirley Ruth Byars, 86, of Geff, IL, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Shirley was born March 7, 1935, in Keenes, IL to Lester and Elsie Mae (Greenwalt) Cornstubble Smith.  She married Glen Dale Byars December 29, 1957, at Ten Post Oak Church in Keenes, IL. ...

Feb 10, 2022

Dennis J. “Gravy” Kantner, 68, of Highland, IL, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO, with his family by his side.

Dennis was born October 11,1953 to Victor John “Gravy” and Agnes Louise (nee Franko) Kantner, in Highland, IL.

Dennis worked at Heidtman Steel for over 30 years.  He...

Feb 9, 2022

Elaine Ann Hughes, 84 of Cisne, Illinois passed into the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2022, at her home.  She married the love of her life Theodore R. Hughes Sr. on September 9, 1960, and they shared fifty years of marriage until his passing in 2011.

They were the parents of two sons, Ted Hughes, Jr...

Feb 9, 2022

Kenneth Koertge Mewes, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his residence in Bone Gap, IL.

Kenneth was born on 27 October 1935 to Frederick and Geneva Koertge Mewes in Parkersburg IL.  He married Glenna June Gray on February 27, 1955, at the E.U.B. Church in West Salem, IL.

Kenneth was a...

Feb 7, 2022

Lloyd “Wayne” Brown, 89, of Cisne, Illinois passed away at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Monday, February 7, 2022.  He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

Wayne was born October 8, 1932, in Louisville, Illinois to Orville and Grace (Erwin) Brown.  He married Betty Ann Morris May 28, 1955.

Wayne served in the Army...

Feb 6, 2022

Norman John Lorenz, 62, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Carle Richland Hospital, Olney, IL.  He was born July 15, 1959, to Martin, Sr., and Barbara (Hiler) Lorenz in Fremont, MI.

Norman was an over the road truck driver and enjoyed driving.  He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Feb 6, 2022

Luella Densmore, 100, of West Salem, IL passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab, Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born June 27,1921, to Frank and Anna (Schaffraneck) Gerken in Mt. Prospect, IL.

Luella was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Olney, IL.

She enjoyed travelling, playing pinochle, gardening, embroidering, and spending...

Feb 3, 2022

David L. Garner, 76, Bone Gap, IL, passed away on Thursday February 3, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 13, 1945, in Olney, IL, to Robert and Doris (Hortin) Garner.  David married Joyce Porter, June 11, 1964, in St. Petersburg, Fl.

He was a member of the West Village Christan Church.

David worked...

Feb 2, 2022

Robert “Bob” Ellis, Jr, 70, Albion, IL, passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. He was born March 22, 1951, in Cisne, IL to Robert Sr. and Betty (Leathers) Ellis.

When Bob got out of college, he taught at New Hope Grade School for a few years. He was owner /...

Feb 1, 2022

Robert “Bob” Eugene Dagg, 70, of Orchardville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.

Bob was born May 2, 1951, to Vern and Georgia Ann (Kingston) Dagg at Orchardville, Illinois. Bob married Chris Burgess on June 23, 1973, at Brush Creek Church and she survives.

Bob retired from...

Feb 1, 2022

Barbara Ann Thompson, 78, of Ellery, IL passed from this life to her heavenly home, February 1, 2022, at Deaconess, Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN.  She was born January 4, 1944, to James and Aline (Johnson) Hamilton in Olney, IL. Barbara’s grandfather Morris Johnson helped raise her and was very much a part of her life. She married Jimmie Thompson...

Feb 1, 2022

Peggy J. Schneider, 83, of rural Trenton, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Highland Healthcare Center.

Peggy was born January 12, 1939, to Arthur and Louise (nee Luginbuhl) Schneider, in Highland, IL.

Peggy was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland and worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for many years. ...

Jan 31, 2022

Jerry Nichols, 74, Albion, IL, passed away on Monday January 31, 2022, at Aperion Nursing Home, Fairfield, IL. He was born January 22, 1948, in Olney, IL to Cecil and Waneta (Wells) Nichols.

Jerry was a loving man and family always came first, he loved his kids and grandkids and his dogs.  He was a hard-working man...