Obituaries

Feb 15, 2021

Cassandra L. “Sandy” Bindrim, 35, of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away on Monday,  February 15, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Mt. Vernon.

She was born May 8, 1985, in Belleville, IL, to Charles Kimbrel and Kimberly Bindrim.

Sandy was a fun-loving daughter and sister.  She loved to laugh, play bingo and go fishing.  Sandy...

Feb 14, 2021

Dorothy LaDonna Lambrich, 86, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois.

Dorothy was born September 27, 1934 in Clark County, Illinois to Clayton ‘Bud’ and Nettie Inez (Brandenburg) Merrick and was raised in Wayne County, Illinois. She married Wallace Dean Lambrich October 29, 1965 at the Brick...

Feb 13, 2021

Bruce S. Fetherling, 67, of Mt. Erie, Illinois passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home.

Bruce was born May 16, 1953 at Mt. Erie, Illinois to John and Sylvia (Walker) Fetherling.  He married Paula Anderson on July 8, 1972 in Elgin, Illinois and she survives.

Bruce had retired as Vice President of Manufacturing...

Feb 12, 2021

Kenneth E. Springs, 85, of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 12, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center, in Springfield, IL, with his family by his side.

Ken was born in St Louis, MO on April 11, 1935, to Louis Maynard and Margaret Louise (nee Fricker) Springs, of Highland, IL. In 1953, he married Barbara Ann Schulte...

Feb 12, 2021

Leeroy Vincent “Vince” Wood, age 19, of Olney, IL passed from this life to the next on February 12, 2021 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Vince was born on October 10, 2001 in Evansville, IN.  His parents are Shannon (McClure) Mason and James Wood.

Vince spent much of his short life in and...

Feb 12, 2021

Henry T. Korte, nickname “Hank”, 79, of Pierron, IL, died Friday, February 12, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.

Henry was born January 18, 1942 to Henry and Joetta (Nee Kruep) Korte, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On February 1, 1964 he married Gerry Pacatte at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pierron, IL....

Feb 11, 2021

Daniel Pisetta, 72, of Collinsville, IL., lost his battle with lung cancer on February 11, 2021; joining his wife Sandy in heaven.

Daniel was born January 31, 1949, the son of Silvio and Jane (Layson) Pisetta.

Dan was a United States Marine Veteran, serving from 1966 to 1972; rising to Sergeant within two tours in...

Feb 10, 2021

Gwen Collins, age 74, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on February 10, 2021 in Fairfield, IL. In keeping with her specific instructions, cremation has taken place and there are no formal services planned. Gwen was born on May 24, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Margaret (Triggs) and Les Winzenburger. She graduated from Edwards...

Feb 10, 2021

George Allen “Junior” Hicks, 71, of Greenville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 28, 1949 in Greenway, Arkansas the son of George Henry Hicks and Glendora Steen Hicks.

George spent his life working as an auto service technician and retired from...

Feb 9, 2021

Cathy S. Copeland, 59, of Caseyville, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on July 11, 1961, to Johnny and Betty (Bennett) Copeland, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Cathy was a Registered Nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital and Anderson Hospital; she always liked helping...

Feb 8, 2021

Neva D. Hilliard, 93, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Cisne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

Neva was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma. April 20,1927 to Hugh and Lillie Shields Carr. She graduated  from High School in Blackburn, Oklahoma. During the oil boom she and her mother moved to Cisne, Illinois. Neva  worked at Obrecht’s...

Feb 5, 2021

Norma Jean Elmore, 76, of Johnsonville, Illinois passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home.

Norma Jean was born August 21, 1944, to Clarence and Irene (Niendick) Meyer and was raised in Jasper County, Illinois on her parents’ farm. She married Loren Elmore November 11, 1961 at Dieterich, Illinois and he survives.

Norma Jean...

Feb 5, 2021

Loren Elmore, 84, Johnsonville, IL. went home to his Lord and Savior Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his home with his daughters at his bedside.

Loren was born in Jasper County, Illinois to Homer and Mamie (Clagg) on March 31, 1939. He married Norma Jean Meyer on November 11, 1961, at Dieterich, IL. She preceded him in...

Feb 4, 2021

Michael Thomas Foley, 63, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, at his home.

Michael was born July 23, 1957 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, IL.

Michael graduated Collinsville High School in 1975. As a proud life-long Kahok he dedicated many years in service to his hometown. Michael was an...

Feb 4, 2021

Phyllis Moreton, 83, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at The Colonnades Senior Living in O’Fallon, IL.

She was born, June 10, 1937 to George and Sally Heath, in Bircotes, England. On December 15, 1956, she married Ivan Moreton at All Saints’ Church, Harworth, United Kingdom.

Phyllis moved to the...

Feb 2, 2021

Dorothy E. “Dottie” McCoy, 89, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

She was born, January 27, 1932 to Heinz and Frieda (nee Luck) Stark in Chicago, IL. In the Spring of 1972, she married Auburn “Mac” McCoy in Las Vegas, NV.

Dottie was a school secretary...

Feb 2, 2021

Marlene M. Burgett, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL.

She was born, May 30, 1934, to Paul and Thelma (nee Peters) Kranning, in Seymour, IN. She married Donald Burgett, on December 25, 1953, in Seymour, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul...

Jan 31, 2021

Walter Leon Baker, 70, of Caseyville, IL, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born on September 14, 1950, to Walter E. and Georgia Lee (Dressel) Baker. On December 29, 1973, he married Kathryn Gillis.

Walter was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Acosta...

Jan 31, 2021

Bryan Dale Crabtree, age 50 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on January 31, 2021 at his home with his family at his side. Bryan was born on June 29, 1970 in Evansville, IN to Linda Hutchcraft. Early in his life, Bryan was welcomed into the heart of Warren Crabtree and will remain. Bryan...

Jan 31, 2021

Alma Mae Smith, 92, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Mt. Vernon Health Care in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Alma was born December 21, 1928 to Ernest and Luna (Brown) Berg at De Valls Bluff, Arkansas. She married Carl Elliott and he preceded her in death.

Alma was a retired Dietician at...