Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Alvin W. Seger Sr., 72, of Collinsville IL, passed away, Friday, January 14, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was born September 19, 1949, to Vernon and Mary (nee Johnson) Seger, in Belleville, IL.

Alvin Seger was a builder. Alvin built great things with his hands, thanks to his carpentry skills and wizardry...

Jan 14, 2022

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Bailey, 82, of Mt. Erie, Illinois passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Betty was born February 25, 1939, at Huntingburg, Indiana to Edwin L. and Clara (Rohleder) Bosler.  She married Carl E. ‘Jack’ Bailey November 26, 1967, at Ellery, Illinois.  He preceded her in death November 16, 2010.

Jan 12, 2022

Don Berger, 74, Albion, IL, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday January 12, 2022, at Deaconess Heart Hospital, Newburgh, IN. He was born February 14, 1947, in Olney, IL to Fred and Peggy Marie (McCord) Berger. He married Diana Hart on January 22,1965 in Albion, IL.

He was a member of the First...

Jan 11, 2022

John Borders, 56, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

John was born August 14, 1965, to William and Judith (nee O’Leary) Borders in East St. Louis, IL.

John was a selfless man with a heart of gold, he had never met a stranger, only made new friends. ...

Jan 11, 2022

Jerry Ray (Catfish) Tannahill, 73, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Jerry was born May 7, 1948, to Ted and Lorene (States) Tannahill at Cisne, Illinois.  He was a proud Dr. Phillips Baby.  He married Cora Ann Kissee March 27, 1971, in Sycamore, Illinois.

Jerry retired...

Jan 10, 2022

Donald J. “Don” May, 59, of Greenville, IL passed away, Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home.

Don was born February 3, 1962 to Gladys Brulee in Vandalia, IL.  He was later adopted by Howard and C. Angeline May.  He married Dorothy Hill on May 27, 2011, in Greenville, IL.

Don was a member of...

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...