Obituaries

May 12, 2021

Michael V. “Mike” Wetzel, 58, of Highland, IL, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Clayton, MO, from complications of COVID-19.

Mike was born March 10, 1963 in Alton, IL.  He was blessed to have parents John and Lillian (nee Gregory) Wetzel.  On September 8, 1995, he married Brenda L. Pogue at...

May 10, 2021

Gary Lynn Cariens, 69, of Fairfield Illinois passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois.

Gary was born September 10, 1951 at Rockford, Illinois to William Clifford and Edna (Hunley) Cariens.

Gary owned and operated Cariens Refrigeration and Electric in Fairfield for many years. Gary, in his spare time enjoyed...

May 8, 2021

Betty Harding, 93, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Care Center at Center Grove, in Edwardsville, IL.

Betty was born, April 22, 1928 to Arnis and Bonnie Bell (nee Lynch) Flippen in Hickman, KY.  She married Leland Harding on January 29, 1946 in Union City, TN and they were married for 63...

May 7, 2021

Mary A. Milner, 90, of Pontiac, Illinois, formerly of Cisne, Illinois passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice House at Pontiac, Illinois.

Mary was born April 19, 1931 at Flora, Illinois to James Henry and Ola (Hayes) Baker.  She married Paul Milner March 18, 1949, at Johnsonville, Illinois.  He preceded her in death March...

May 6, 2021

William G. Bennett, 95 of Albion, IL passed away on May 6, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN

He was born, July 17, 1925 to Ellis and Amy (Guyot) Bennett in Albion, IL. On June 1, 1947 he married Velma Mundhank in Albion, IL.

William joined the Navy...

May 6, 2021

Deanna G. Waters, 61 of Albion, IL passed away on May 6, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born April 4, 1960 to Ronald and Margo (Henderson) Eyman in Fairfield, IL.

Deanna had worked at Johnnye Manufacturing in Albion as a line supervisor.

She was an avid reader and...

May 5, 2021

Cynthia S. Taylor, 64, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Cyndie was born December 3, 1956 to David and Virginia (nee Knisely) Childers, in Amherst, OH.  On March 25, 1983 she married Rick Taylor in South Amherst, OH.

She was a member of Net Community Church,...

May 4, 2021

M. Dianne Lomas, 84 of Parkersburg, IL passed away on May 4, 2021 at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Olney, IL.

She was born July 27, 1936 to Omer and Myrtle (Seibert) Biehl in West Salem, IL.

Dianne married Wiliam R. Lomas on January 12, 1958 at the First Christian Church in West Salem.

May 3, 2021

Frank Gabriel, 81, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Frank was born, June 22, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL to Frank Gabriel and Rose (nee Wedneski) Gabriel-Crepps. He married Peggy Miller in August of 1958 at Brother Redman’s Church in East St. Louis, IL, and they...

Apr 27, 2021

Tammie D. Lucas, 59, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her residence in Fairfield, Illinois.

Tammie was born September 22, 1961 at Fairfield, Illinois to William Clifford and Edna (Hunley) Cariens.

Tammie was a clerical worker for Davis Oil Company in Fairfield, Illinois. She also volunteered at Real Life Church in...

Apr 24, 2021

Agnes I. Hosselton, 76, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.

Agnes was born September 12, 1944 at Olney, Illinois to Earl D. and Lola (Benskin) Bayler.  She married Ronald G. Hosselton September 3, 1965 at Zif Baptist Church at Clay City, Illinois.

Agnes was...

Apr 22, 2021

Gene Lawrence, 59, of Collinsville, IL., departed from this Earth, Thursday, April 22, 2021, at his residence.

He was born September 12, 1961 to Roland and Sophie (nee Hutlock) Lawrence.

Gene was a Laborer through Local 44 in Collinsville, for 25 years.  He was a hard worker, a good and kind man, who loved animals...

Apr 19, 2021

Isabelle E. Taylor, 95, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, formerly of Cisne, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home.

Isabelle was born January 31, 1926 in Oregon, Illinois to Howard E. and Marie L. (Richards) Leathers.  She married Donald H. Taylor June 27, 1944 at Fairfield, Illinois.  He preceded her in death October 14, 1992.

Apr 15, 2021

Marion E. Ruth, 91, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

She was born Oct. 26, 1929 in Mascoutah Township, to Henry and Frieda (Nee Baer) Ruth.

Marion and her older sister, Kathryn, attended Ruth School, a country school located ¼ mile West of the family farm, then...

Apr 14, 2021

Johanna M. “Jojo” Wiegel, 33 of Carmi, IL passed from this life to the next on

April 14, 2021 at her Mother’s home in Carmi, IL.

Johanna was born on August 15,1987 to Delbert and Malinda (Littlepage) Hobson in Olney, IL

After High School, she worked at Burger King for 12 years.  She...

Apr 12, 2021

Caroline S. Childerson, 83, of Carlinville, IL, formerly of Highland and Mattoon, died Monday, April 12, 2021, at home, with her family by her side.

Caroline was born October 8, 1937, to Austin and Dorothy (nee Upton) Morgan, in Mattoon, IL.

Caroline worked at Chastain’s Nursing Home, now Highland Health Care, for many years.

Apr 11, 2021

Judith Borders, 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home in Collinsville, IL.

She was born October 29, 1938 to James and Margaret (nee Treaty) O’Leary. She married William (Bill) Borders, Sr. on January 22, 1955 in Collinsville, IL.

For many years Judith enjoyed traveling with her Husband...

Apr 11, 2021

Betty H. Ford, 89, of Highland, IL, formerly of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at home, surrounded by family.

Betty was born April 5, 1932 to Albert and Pauline (nee Bell) Hartley in Vincennes, IN. On July 21, 1953, she married William “Bill’ Ford in Springfield, TN.

Betty’s family settled in Lebanon in...

Apr 10, 2021

Stanley A. Haar, 77, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home.

Stan was born October 4, 1943 to August and Lucy (nee Rohr) Haar, in Breese, IL.  On September 5, 1970, he married the love of his life, Sharon Koch.

After high school, Stan joined the Army, serving from 1965 to...

Apr 8, 2021

Susan M. Kunz, 70, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab, in Lebanon, IL.

Susan was born August 15, 1950 to Raymond and Nidra (nee Widicus) Fohne, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in Belleville, IL.  On November 24, 1972, she married Fred Kunz at St. Paul UCC, Lebanon, IL.

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