Obituaries

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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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...