Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
Phyllis Jo Eickelman
Oct 19, 2025
Phyllis Jo Eickelman, age 73, of Collinsville, formerly of Tamms, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.
She was born on May 1, 1952 to Billy Joe and Paula Maree (Miller) Eickelman in Cairo, IL.
Phyllis had worked for Angelica Uniform Company for 29 years.
She is survived by her fiancée and companion of 40 years,...
Bernice Marie (nee Haberer) Kovach
Oct 19, 2025
Bernice Marie (nee Haberer) Kovach, 99, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
She was born on June 25, 1926, in Millersburg, IL, to Harry and Sophia (nee Siever) Haberer, and was the only girl among three brothers: Norbert “Spike”, Dale, and Maurice Haberer.
Bernice graduated from Pocahontas High School in...
Autumn N. Fairchild
Oct 19, 2025
Autumn N. Fairchild, 43, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 29, 1981, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL, to Robert “Bob” and Cynthia (nee Howell) Fairchild, Jr.
Autumn has lived in the Collinsville area her entire life. She graduated from Collinsville High School in 1999, and then...
Connie Hosselton
Oct 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Connie Lee Hosselton, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on October 17, 2025, at the Coulterville Rehab and Health Center in Coulterville, IL. Connie was born on February 6, 1943, in Olney, IL. She was 82 years old.
Connie was preceded in death by her...
Yoshiko Chitose Huddle
Oct 9, 2025
Yoshiko Chitose Huddle, 93, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Stillwater Senior Living Center, Edwardsville, IL.
She was born on December 27, 1931, in Kumamoto, Japan, to Genda Chitose and Natsuko Sasa Chitose. She was the third oldest of six children of a schoolteacher father and homemaker mother.
Yoshiko is survived by her six sons, Michael, Peter...
Lawrence E. Frank
Oct 7, 2025
Lawrence E. Frank, age 90, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL.
He was born on May 2, 1935, in Alhambra, IL, to Clemens and Alma (née Ohren) Frank, Sr. On September 6, 1958, Lawrence married Patricia M. Frey at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pierron, IL.
Lawrence lived in the...
William E. Welchlen
Oct 4, 2025
William E. Welchlen, 71, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
He was born on January 10, 1954, in Highland, IL, to Earl and June (nee Kantner) Welchlen. On March 24, 1979, William married Connie Hoyt at the First Congregational Church in Highland, IL.
William liked antique cars, going to car...
Mary Ann Ambuehl
Oct 4, 2025
Mary Ann Ambuehl, 92, of Troy, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL.
She was born on February 12, 1933, in Bonne Terre, MO, to Roy and Wilma (nee Sieberg) Henderson.
Mary Ann grew up in Highland, IL, and graduated from Highland High School. She worked as a manager for the 4-0 Quick Schop...
Lorelei Nancy Wrobbel
Oct 2, 2025
Lorelei Nancy Wrobbel, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born on September 2, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL, to Parker and Johannah (nee Comish) Wrobbel.
Lorelei was a beautiful and spirited baby girl whose family loves her very much and will miss her dearly.
She was...
Karl August Case
Sep 30, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Karl August Case, 48, of West Salem, IL on September 30, 2025.
Karl August Case was born August 11, 1977 in Olney, IL to Karl Alan and Katheryn (Taylor) Case. He married Melody (Luthe) on October 5, 1996 in West Salem, IL. They were to celebrate their 29th anniversary this year. During these...
Daniel J. Atwood
Sep 24, 2025
Daniel J. Atwood, 51, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his home.
He was born on February 10, 1974, in Belleville, IL, to Jimmie and Carol (nee Votava) Atwood.
Danny was a man who could bring any engine back to life. Whether it was a lawn mower, a motorcycle, or a car, if it had a motor,...
James McAtee
Sep 24, 2025
James McAtee, 67, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon in O’Fallon, MO.
He was born September 9, 1958, to Edmond and Kay (nee Kastner) McAtee, Jr.
James will be remembered as a man who lived life with joy and curiosity. He had a passion for golfing, spending countless hours on the course with...
Craig Lamont Robertson
Sep 24, 2025
Craig Lamont Robertson, 54, of Fairview Heights, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Craig was born in Centralia, IL on August 21, 1971, to John Robertson Jr. and Lou V. Robertson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, JoAnn Hahn.
Craig is survived by his wife Wendy; daughter, Malia; son,...
Lynn M. Schmidt
Sep 23, 2025
Lynn M. Schmidt, 71, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her home.
She was born on October 3, 1953, in Highland, IL, to Joseph and Genevieve (nee Frey) Korte. On April 28, 1974, she married James “Jim” Schmidt at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pierron, IL.
Lynn grew up in Highland, IL, and graduated from Highland High...
Timothy C. "Tim" Nicoson
Sep 23, 2025
Timothy “Tim” C. Nicoson, 35, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.
He was born on November 24, 1989, at Scott Air Force Base, IL, to Michael E. and Valerie F. (nee Ware) Nicoson.
Timothy was a devoted and beloved member of the Highland, IL, Bulldogs coaching staff. He attended many...
William Charles Herling, Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
William C. Herling, Sr., 93, of Belleville, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at St. Paul’s Senior Community, in Belleville, IL.
He was born on December 30, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, to William C. and Ruth (nee Boeckstiegel) Herling. In 1965 he married the love of his life, Margaret Morton, in St. Louis, MO.
William was a man who lived...
Joanne Davis Osley
Sep 15, 2025
Joanne Davis Osley, 84, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, with her loving husband of 64 years by her side.
She was born December 3, 1940, in Lynn, Massachusetts and grew up there near family and friends, closest to her first cousin Marilyn. They talked and laughed together up in the attic, reading movie magazines, and later...
Dennis P. Buckalew
Sep 11, 2025
Dennis P. Buckalew, 86, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL.
He was born on September 9, 1939, in Herculaneum, MO, to Jeff and Neda (nee Rutledge) Buckalew. On June 28, 1958, he married Phyllis Evans in Hernando, MS.
Dennis, a founding member of Highland Community Church in Highland, IL, endlessly...
Arne F. Dahlgren
Sep 10, 2025
Arne “Fat Fred” Dahlgren, Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at John Cochran hospital, in St. Louis, MO.
Arne was born on October 14, 1944, in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Arne & Ruth (nee Maine) Dahlgren.
Arne was preceded in death on April 15, 2009, by his beloved wife Cheryl Ann (nee Vincik) Dahlgren, whom he married...
Lavina Ann Adamitis Harter
Sep 9, 2025
Lavina Ann Adamitis Harter, age 106, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, in Geneseo, IL.
Born on December 9, 1918, in Collinsville, IL, Lavina lived a remarkable and faith-filled life spanning more than a century. Known affectionately as “Sweetie” by her friends and the community of Collinsville, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother — “Mom,”...
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