Obituaries

Mar 4, 2021

Edmund H. Lipski, 75, of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 4, 2021, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO.

Edmund was born March 24, 1945, to Frank and Leopolda (Czarnowski) Lipski, in Isny, Germany. He married Catherine Arnold of St. Louis, Missouri.

He attended St. Louis University, where he played soccer, prior to...

Mar 3, 2021

James “Scott” Boekhout, 63, of Highland, IL, returned home to his Father in Heaven on Wednesday, March 3rd 2021.

Scott was born on November 24, 1957 to loving parents; James Julius Boekhout and Betty Jean Boyle. He was raised with two siblings Lynne (Samon) Phoomsathan, and Chris (Gina) Boekhout.

As a young man, Scott developed...

Mar 1, 2021

Thomas A. Cluck, 63, of Shiloh, IL, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL

Thomas was born, April 27, 1957, to Leon and Elsie (nee Barry) Cluck in E. St. Louis, IL.

Thomas was kind, caring, and generous. He was always there to support his family, even when times were...

Feb 28, 2021

Lora Sue Grove, 82, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home.

Sue was born July 12, 1938 at Geff, Illinois to Herman and Myrtle (Crews) Hawk.  She married Bernard Grove July 15, 1956, at the Geff Christian Church in Geff, Illinois and he survives.  They enjoyed almost sixty-five years together....

Feb 26, 2021

Mary Catherine Ebert, 73, of Maryville, IL., passed away, Friday, February 26, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary was born September 6, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, to Edwin & Delores (nee Slocum) Aligilbers. On September 6, 1969, she married Albert Ebert.

Mary was a member of Mother of Perpetual Help in...

Feb 25, 2021

Roy J. Worstell, 87, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. John Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Roy was born April 8, 1933 to William and Emilia (nee Charlier) Worstell, in Mills Township, Bond County, IL.

Roy was a member of the Baptist faith and a member of the Highland Masonic Lodge.  A proud...

Feb 24, 2021

James A. Wittenborn, 61, of Athens, AL., passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Huntsville, AL.

He was born October 1, 1959 to Raymond and Evelyn (nee Snider) Wittenborn.  His father preceded him in death.

He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Wittenborn, Collinsville, IL.; partner, Carla ;  brothers, William (Susan) Wittenborn, Glen Carbon, IL,...

Feb 23, 2021

Larry M. Weiss, 80, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his home.

Larry was born October 28, 1940 to Milton and Pearl (nee Siever) Weiss in Millersburg, IL.  On April 8, 1961 he married Barbara Mathias in Decatur, IL.

Larry was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Pocahontas; a very...

Feb 23, 2021

Floyd A. Siebert, Jr., 90, of Galena, Ohio, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

An extraordinary man, Floyd was passionate about his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; his family; and about people. He spent his years investing in people and their success. He did not define success as getting everything right, receiving awards or praise, but...

Feb 23, 2021

Larry Dean Smith, 71 of Keenes, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Larry was born May 16, 1949 at Johnsonville, Illinois to Earl and Dorothy (Henson) Smith.

Larry was a general laborer he had worked at George Smith Ag Service for many years.  Larry’s hobbies included fishing, going to watch the local...

Feb 23, 2021

Suellyn Cowles, age 67 of Grayville, IL passed from this life to the next at her home on February 23, 2021.

Suellyn was born on June 22, 1953 in Fairfield, IL to Alan and Eleanor (Hicks) Moore.

She married Ronald “Ron” Cowles on November 14, 1971 in West Salem, IL

Suellyn was preceded...

Feb 23, 2021

June A. Grant, 91, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Maryville, IL.

He was born May 3, 1929 in New Haven, IL. the son of Grant and Emma (nee Belle) Grant.

June was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He retired as an over the road truck driver.

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Feb 22, 2021

Lois Jean Fields Jordan Shafer age 95 of Douglasville, GA passed from this life to the next on Feb. 22, 2021 in Roswell, GA.

Jean was born in Indianapolis, IN on the Fourth of July, 1925 to Rosalie (Johnson) and Clifford Fields.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands William Jordan and Donald...

Feb 22, 2021

Kathleen Ann Koehler, 60, of Edwardsville, IL., passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 in Maryville, IL.

She was born March 6, 1960 to Buford and Shirley (nee Preston) Mitchell. She married Kenny Koehler.

Kathleen was a very loving and caring mother, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was always the one to cheer...

Feb 22, 2021

Steven “Turk” Myers, 45, walked through the gates of Valhalla on Monday, February 22, 2021.

He was born June 19, 1975 to Danny Lee Myers and Mary Ann Myers (Komeshak) of Collinsville, IL.

Turk developed an interest in cars during high school and furthered his knowledge while working at an auto parts store.  He later...

Feb 21, 2021

Willie Grice, 68, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at St. Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Florissant, MO.

Willie was born in Marion, SC on January 21, 1953 to Oscar and Hanna (nee Norman) Grice, Sr. On June 28, 1975, he married Janice Reed in West Point, MS.

He retired from the...

Feb 21, 2021

Randy William Staton, age 66 of Hartford, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO.

Randy was the son of Edward and Lela Grace (Toombs) Staton.  Both of his parents and his brother, Terry have passed on to their reward in Heaven.

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Feb 21, 2021

Robert William Mario Ubaudi, 74, of Arnold, MO, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.

Robert was born December 2, 1946 in E St Louis, IL, to Baptist and Irene (nee Lucas) Ubaudi.  On May 15, 1967 he married Michelle Rarick.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He was a...

Feb 18, 2021

Marian E. Korte, 73, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Highland Healthcare Center.

She was born November 16, 1947, in Breese, IL, to Louis and Lucille (nee Buehne) Thole.  On September 9, 1967, she married Thomas V. Korte, at St. Paul Catholic Church, in Highland; a loving marriage that lasted 53 years....

Feb 15, 2021

Nancy Parker, 71, of Summerfield, IL, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis,  MO.

She was born November 13, 1949 in McLean, TX to Larry and Shirley Gilchrist and she married Freddie Parker.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren.  Nancy loved...