Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Charles M. Shinn, 91, of Clovis, CA., passed away on November 8, 2021.

Charles was born on November 10, 1929 in Moroa, IL, to Franklin and Viola (nee Traub) Shinn.

He grew up in Pocahontas, IL, one of six children.  Charles moved to East St. Louis, IL and at age 17, worked for Obear-Nester Glass...

Nov 7, 2021

John Manuel Rodriguez, Jr., 34, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Collinsville, IL.

He was born January 16, 1987 to John Manuel, Sr. and Lisa (nee Szakacsi) Rodriguez.

John worked at Colton’s Steakhouse in Collinsville, IL and he will always be remembered for his dimples.

He was preceded...

Nov 7, 2021

R. Scott Merrow, 77, West Salem, IL formerly of Aurora, IL passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL.

He was born December 7, 1943, in Princeton, IN to Robert and Dorothy “Freeman” Merrow.  Dorothy passed a year after Scott’s birth, and he was...

Nov 6, 2021

Donald J. “Don” Hill, 54, of Sorento, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL.

He was born on April 9, 1967, in Greenville, IL, to James J. and Sandra K. (nee Weiss) Hill.

Don was an avid junker/scrapper and always had a small engine to tinker with....

Nov 6, 2021

Paul “Bud” William VanMatre, 73, went home to his final resting place at his residence in Bellmont, IL on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

He was born on December 12, 1947, in Vincennes, IN to Teddy J. and Dorothy E. (Schultz) VanMatre. He married Tina (Parker) Cullison on February 27, 1989, in Henderson Kentucky. They shared 32 years...

Nov 5, 2021

Dennis R. Pohl, 77, of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

He was born July 15, 1944, to Edwin and Nina (nee Zimmermann) Pohl, in Highland, IL. On Saturday, October 7, 1967, he married Sharon Schmitt at Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL.

Dennis was...

Nov 4, 2021

Sharon L. Cochran, 71, formerly of Highland and Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Cambridge House in Maryville, IL.

She was born January 27, 1950, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Sharon drove a school bus for over 20 years. She loved to be with her family. Sharon was the sweetest, most caring...

Nov 3, 2021

Jean M. Oestringer, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her son’s home, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 22, 1938 to Lester “Errett” and Ida Angeline (nee Abert) Tabor, in Highland, IL.  On June 23, 1956, she married Donald M. Oestringer at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

Nov 3, 2021

Sharon L. Hampton, 59, of Caseyville, IL went home to be with her lord and savior, November 3, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born October 26, 1962 in Belleville, IL to Lynn and Charlotte (nee Schaffer) Powers.

Sharon married the love of her life May 12, 1979.  They spent the next 37...

Oct 31, 2021

Patsey E. Gemar, 86, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born January 14, 1935 to Monard and Fannie Pearl (nee Black) Leewright, in Dike, TX, an unincorporated town in Hopkins County.

In 1945 Patsey moved with her family from northeast Texas to California. She grew...

Oct 31, 2021

Sharon A. Pohl, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at St. Paul Senior Community in Belleville, IL.

She was born November 24, 1945, to Louis and Evelyn Mae (nee Sanders) Schmitt, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL. On October 7, 1967, she married Dennis Pohl at Marine United Church of Christ, Marine,...

Oct 30, 2021

Ronald Dean Fryman, 73, of Bone Gap, IL. Passed away on October 30, 2021, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL. He was born October 22, 1948, in Louisville, KY. to Ralph and Bremalane (Hill) Fryman. Ronald married Loretta Hocking on October 21, 1977, in Louisville, KY and she survives.

Ronald attended Wabash School in Ellery,...

Oct 29, 2021

Clydis H. Scott, 94, of Maryville, IL, entered into rest on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Liberty Village, Maryville, IL.

She was born October 16, 1927 in Collinsville, IL to Orlie and Fanny (nee Mundy) Harrelson.

Clydis was preceded in death by her parents, Orlie and Fanny Harrelson; husband, Virgil A. Scott; children, Henry Scott,...

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...