Obituaries

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...

Sep 26, 2021

Nancy Misegades, 84, of rural Marine, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born February 24, 1937, to Milton R. & Muriel J. (nee Bollinger) Neel in E. St, Louis, IL. Nancy resided in E. St. Louis as a child and graduated from High School there.  On May 21, 1955, she married James...

Sep 24, 2021

Rhonda G. Wilford-Parr passed from this life on Friday September 24, 2021, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was born on April 26, 1953, to Max and Carolyn (Dudley) Clark in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Rhonda was a great mother and grandmother and she treasured spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed...

Sep 24, 2021

Teddy Ervin Bosecker, 80, passed peacefully on the farm on September 24, 2021. He was born on the family farm near Bellmont, Illinois, on September 15, 1941, the only child of Ervin Thomas and Edna Johanna (Lipper) Bosecker. He was raised on the family farm south of Bellmont and attended grade school in Keensburg and Mt. Carmel High School....

Sep 19, 2021

Lucille Mary Howard, 97, of Union, MO entered into rest on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her residence.

Lucille was born December 7, 1923 in Fisk, MO, to Floyd Jacob and Effie Marie (nee Parkin) Thompson.  She married Clarence Howard, June 7, 1941.

She loved to crochet, garden, cook, and spend time with her family....

Sep 17, 2021

William P. “Bill” Gleason, 73, longtime resident of Bloomington-Normal and more recently of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at St. John’s Medical Center, Springfield.

Bill was born March 24, 1948, to William F. and Margaret M. (nee Cunningham) Gleason.  He married Bonnie Ego on September 9, 1972, in Normal, IL.

Bill retired...

Sep 17, 2021

Gatha Irene Suhre, 92, of Highland, IL, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

She was born April 14, 1929, to Orville and Leola (nee Gentry) Galbraith on April 14, 1929.  She married Gerald Dean Suhre on October 16, 1949, at Salem UCC in Alhambra, IL.

Gatha worked at the Marine Garment Factory...

Sep 16, 2021

Rowena Bunting 87, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Thursday September 16, 2021, at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Olney, IL surrounded by her children.

She was born on January 9, 1934, in West Salem, IL to Ellis and Elsie (Marks) Buckles. Rowena married Warren Bunting on March 4, 1950, at the First Christian...