Obituaries

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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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,...