Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Raymond L. Duke,73 of Cisne, Illinois peacefully slipped away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Ray was born on July 12, 1947 at Effingham, Illinois to Ellery and Margaret (Howard) Duke. Ray married Ann Carter on November 24, 1968 at the Brick Church. They shared 53 wonderful years together.

Mar 31, 2021

Nola A. Emmons, age 82 of rural Mt. Carmel, IL passed from this life to the next on

March 31, 2021 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mt. Carmel, IL

Nola was born on January 30, 1939 in Toledo, IL to Raymond R. and Opal E. (Scales) Closson.

She married Arnold L. Emmons on...

Mar 31, 2021

Rita Marie Duvall, 88, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at The Care Center At Center Grove, Edwardsville, IL.

She was born August 11, 1932 to Paul and Mary (nee Jannin) McLain. She married Delmar Leon Duvall in Silver Lake, MO in 1948.

Rita was a very loving mother, who enjoyed spending...

Mar 30, 2021

Tabitha “Tabby” M. Weinert, 41, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville, IL.

Tabitha was born August 17, 1979 to Ronald and Arlene Judith (nee Blunt) Primo, in Festus, MO.  On October 22, 2019, she married Charles Weinert in Greenville, IL.

Tabby was a very loving, giving person,...

Mar 27, 2021

Dorothy Lane, 96, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Dorothy was born April 15, 1924 at Geff, Illinois to Carl and Mary (Trotter) Grove. She married Jacob (Bud) Lane December 7, 1946 at Fairfield, Illinois. He preceded her in death July 12, 1976.

Dorothy was a hairdresser, real...

Mar 26, 2021

Phyllis Ruth Webb, age 83 of rural Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN Phyllis was born in Allendale, IL on July 1, 1937 to Bryan E. and Ruth (Lutz) Bell. She married Loren “Buck” Webb on April 4, 1958 in Carmi, IL and they have...

Mar 22, 2021

Maureen M. Neal, 60, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Maureen was born August 9, 1960, to Charles and Adele (nee Werner) McCune, at Christian Welfare Hospital, in East St. Louis, IL.

Maureen was a member of the VFW Post 5694 Ladies Auxiliary, and New Baden American...

Mar 22, 2021

Marjorie Ann Harry, 87, of Highland, IL, died Monday, March 22, 2021, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

Marjorie was born, January 8, 1934 to Henry and Marguerite (nee Crawford) Schaaf in Rahme, ND.  On April 4, 1953 she married Donald Linderman in North Dakota.  After his untimely passing in 1974, she met Andrew Yates, and they later married...

Mar 22, 2021

Ann E. Medlin, 76, of Highland, IL, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

Ann was born January 3, 1945, to Ben and Kathleen (nee McNerlin) Savil, in Limavidy, Northern Ireland.  She married Ron Medlin, on March 10, 1970 in New Brey, England.

A bright soul, Ann was the life of...

Mar 19, 2021

Ruby Irene Wyatt, 86, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 in Edwardsville, IL.

She was born May 16, 1934 to Herman and Goldie (nee Groves)  Laster.  She married Cleveland Sonny Eldridge, and after his passing, later married Norman Wyatt.

Ruby's greatest love, was for her family.  She was an avid St. Louis...

Mar 16, 2021

Daryl Merkle, 73, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home, with his family by his side.

Daryl was born, July 30, 1947 to Alvin and Delores (nee Frey) Merkle, in Highland, IL.  On July 31, 1990, he married Vicki Heinz in Kansas City, KS.

He was a member of the Highland Moose...

Mar 16, 2021

Jane Baum, 88 of Collinsville, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Jane Baum was born on July 13, 1932 in Keokuk, Iowa to Aubrey and Bernice Allen. She was their only child and was the apple of their eyes.

Growing up, Jane was very close to her four...

Mar 16, 2021

Ronald Davis, 86, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home with his family by his side.

Ron was born September 15, 1934 to Robert and Lorraine (nee Pierron) Davis, in Cicero, IL.  On May 7, 1977, he married Rosalie Schnaare in Carbondale, IL.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in...

Mar 11, 2021

Leatta M. Thornton, 85, of Summerfield, IL, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Leatta was born May 2, 1935 to Orville and Leona (nee Dearing) Pendegraft in Cedar Hill, MO.  On June 30, 1954, she married Donald Thornton in Mascoutah, IL.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church...

Mar 8, 2021

Melinda C. Bolin, 57, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL.

Melinda was born August 27, 1963 to Ado and Deltha (nee Bloodworth) Cigelske, in St. Louis, MO.

Melinda was a loving wife, a great mom, and an awesome grandmother.  She loved being with her family...

Mar 8, 2021

Wilma L. Waters, age 86 of Ellery, IL passed from this life to the next on March 8, 2021 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion, IL.

Wilma was born on December 7, 1934 in Lawrenceville, IL to Wendell  A. and Olive L. (Shaw) Warren.  She married Lloyd Waters on September 22, 1954 in Tacoma, WA.

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Mar 7, 2021

Barbara Gildersleeve, 72, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Integrity Healthcare of Smithton.

Barbara was born November 20, 1948 to Gerald and Florence (nee Hekkema) Peek in Williamsport, IN.

Barbara was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lebanon, IL, the American Legion Auxillary, O’Fallon, IL and the 8 &...

Mar 7, 2021

John M. Hughes, 70, of Evansville, passed away on March 7, 2021, in his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 28, 1950, in Vincennes, IN. He was the first born son to Tommy Schafer Hughes and Dorothy Dale (Williams) Hughes of Allendale.

John was an entrepreneur and self-employed until he...

Mar 5, 2021

Samuel H. Swartzbaugh, age 93 of West Salem, IL passed from this life on March 5, 2021 at his home. Sam was born in Bone Gap, IL on July 30, 1927 to Walter and Gertrude (Koertge) Swartzbaugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Herta, of 48 years and grandson Samuel James Swartzbaugh. Surviving are his...

Mar 4, 2021

Carole LaVerne McKinney Shaw, age 81 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on March 4, 2021 at the Wabash Christian Village, Carmi, IL. Carole was born on June 16, 1939 in Porto Rico, West Virginia to Ruby Louise (Gattrell) and Aldine Ellsworth McKinney. She met Lester Ray Shaw, a young man who had come to...