Obituaries

Jun 12, 2021

Jane Potter Gates of Albion, Illinois died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 89 years. The second of three children, Jane Potter Gates, only daughter of the late Philip and Margaret (Shupe) Potter was born July 11, 1931, on the Potter Farm, 2 miles west of Albion. After moving away briefly, the family came back to Albion...

Jun 11, 2021

Joyce Elaine Brooks, 77, of Highland, IL, formerly of Rogersville, MO, passed away at 2:26 a.m. on Friday June 11, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital with her family by her side.

Joyce was raised in Pleasant Hill, MO, and lived in Pleasant Hill until marrying her husband David Brooks, who was enlisted in the United States Army....

Jun 11, 2021

Dale R. Troyer, 64, of Enterprise, IL, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL.

Dale was born August 26, 1956, at Olney, IL to Rheba Ruth (Yohe) and Warren Eugene Troyer.  He married Teresa J. Samford August 26, 1977, at Enterprise United Methodist Church.

Dale worked in...

Jun 7, 2021

Patricia Joan “Patty” Cotsakis, 89, of Browns, IL died June 7, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Patty was born July 20, 1931, to Henry and Mamie (Jones) Hering in Browns, IL. She married William John Cotsakis Jr. on June 24, 1951, at Friedens United Church of Christ, Browns, IL.

Patty enjoyed singing with...

Jun 4, 2021

Michael Wongler, Sr., 67, passed away June 4, 2021, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

He was born November 16, 1953 in Booneville, IN  to Leo and Pearl (nee Keith) Wongler.

Michael married Cynthia Dickens of Collinsville, IL in February of 2013.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired Custodian at Collinsville...

May 31, 2021

Mary “Louise” Bunnage, 86, of Albion, IL died Monday May 31, 2021, at her home in Albion.

She was born May 20, 1935, to Cecil and Naomi (Chaney) Headlee, in Fairfield, IL.  Louise married Ralph Bassett on June 14, 1952, and he preceded her death on January 7, 1978. She married Delbert Bunnage on February 23, 1979,...

May 30, 2021

Virginia Lea Cable, 88, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois.

Virginia was born February 11, 1933, at Cisne, Illinois to William Harold and Willena Maurine (Molt) Hosselton.

Virginia had worked at Fairfield Garment Factory. When it closed, she then went to work at Airtex in...

May 30, 2021

Nina Kay Burcham (nee Gumble), 74, of Highland, IL, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home.

Nina was born on December 17, 1946 to Delbert and Cleone (nee Wade) Gumble in Olney, IL.

Nina was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL; and assisted with PSR classes on Wednesday evenings. She...

May 30, 2021

Elizabeth Diana Dickerson, also known as Betty, age 75, passed away at her home in Highland, IL on May 30, 2021.

She was born July 28, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL to John and Alice (Fernandez) Etchills.

Betty was the youngest of two children. She attended Collinsville High School and graduated in 1963. Betty...

May 27, 2021

John L. “Jack” Parker, 78, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on December 6, 1942 to Chester and Mahala (nee Hill) Parker in Granite City, IL.  He met the love of his life, Martha Monroe, on May 20, 1962, and they married two years...

May 25, 2021

Gary D. Frierdich, 82, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Trenton Village, surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on October 6, 1938 to Elmer and Edna (nee Burk) Frierdich, in E. St. Louis, IL.  His family later moved to Lebanon, where he lived most of his life.

In...

May 23, 2021

Lawrence Allen III, 68, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Lawrence was born April 22, 1953, to Lawrence and Inolia Allen II, in Birmingham, IL.

Lawrence was a Veteran of the United States Army; always proud of his service to his country.  He was a member of...

May 19, 2021

Doris Ann Berkemann, 75, of Aurora, IL, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2021 at home.

Doris was born, September 21, 1945, to Theodore and Irene (nee Manhard) Zurliene. On February 10, 1965, she married Robert Berkemann at St. Mary’s Parish in Trenton, IL.

Doris loved her family and spending time with...

May 18, 2021

G. Thomas “Tom” Moore, 77, of West Salem, IL died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Carle Richland Hospital in Olney, IL.

He was born April 2, 1944, to George and Geneva “Babe” (Walker) Moore, in Olney, IL. On April 8, 1975 he married Kay Boewe at the Moravian Church in West Salem, IL.

Tom was...

May 17, 2021

Nadena (Toots) Jones, 90, of Johnsonville, Illinois passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois.

Nadena was born September 1, 1930 at Xenia, Illinois to Glen Frank and Reba Fern (Forth) Tadlock. Nadena married Charles E. Jones on April 28, 1949.  He preceded her in death on April 14, 1985.

Nadena...

May 17, 2021

Randolph Kress, 71, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at The Care Center, in Collinsville, IL.

Randolph was born, April 25, 1950 to Charles and Mary (Chararu) Kress, in East St. Louis, IL. He married Cathy Wrigley in 1974 and they were married for 47 wonderful years.

He was a Veteran of...

May 15, 2021

Rita Mary Wilhelm (nee Bechtoldt), 94, of O’Fallon, Illinois, formerly of Lebanon, passed away May 15, 2021, at her home in Heritage At The Colonnade.

Rita was born August 6, 1926 in Belleville, IL, the seventh child of the late Henry and Hilda (nee Cordie) Bechtoldt. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by...

May 14, 2021

Shella R. Dilley, 60, of Albion, IL died Friday, May 14, 2021, at Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born September 17, 1960, to Lee and Bonnie (Nee Lykins) Johnson, in Lawrenceburg, IN.  On June 19, 1982 she married Johnny D. Dilley in Olney, IL.

Shella was a member of Parkersburg Christian Church. ...

May 13, 2021

On May 13, 2021, Nancy Jane Craft, 77, departed this earth to spend eternity in heaven. Nancy was born on January 11, 1944 to Charles and Ann Wiseman, of Bellmont, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart, Roger Craft on April 18, 1961.

They lived in many places over the years but eventually settled into Sikeston, Missouri...

May 13, 2021

Mary Ann West, 77, of Albion, IL passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House, Evansville, IN.

She was born May 29, 1943, to Claudie Earl and Sara Mae (Tetrick) Speir, in Albion, IL.  She married Charles Leroy West on January 17, 1964 at the Free Methodist Church in Albion, IL.

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