Obituaries

Dec 9, 2024

Ila “Fae” Zeller, 94, of Highland, IL, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL, with her family by her side.

She was born September 27, 1930, in Latham, MO to James and Mildred (Nee Clark) Vaught. On August 19, 1950, she married Melvin Zeller at Salem United Church of Christ, Alhambra, IL.

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Dec 9, 2024

James L. Swearingen, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

He was born on January 17, 1941, in Decatur, IL, to Richard and Phyllis (nee Newsome) Swearingen.  On February 11, 1966, he married Patricia Smith in Decatur, IL.

Jim has been living in...

Dec 8, 2024

David L. Berberich, 83, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home in Lebanon, IL.

He was born on October 10, 1941, on the family farm in Mascoutah Township, IL, to Matt and Estella (nee Kebel) Berberich. On November 9, 1963, he married Donaleen “Dona” Travous in Belleville, IL.

David...

Dec 6, 2024

Patricia M. “Pat” Baer, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home, in Highland, IL.

She was born on August 3, 1949, in Highland, IL, to Vernon and Dorothy (nee Knabel) Stoecklin. On May 4, 1968, she married Robert L. “Bob” Baer at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

Dec 6, 2024

Roger D. Weiss, 72, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024.

He was born April 24, 1952, to the late Dale and Anna Mae Weiss. He graduated from O’Fallon TWP High School in 1970, was elected to Pi Mu Epsilon by his professors in 1975, and received a BS in Mathematics from Southern Illinois...

Dec 3, 2024

Finnley Joe Walton, 4 years old, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at home.

He was born on January 9, 2020, in Richmond Heights, MO, to Zachary Walton and Samantha Szoke.

Finnley was nothing short of a miracle. He faced many obstacles after having a stroke days after birth. Despite all...

Nov 28, 2024

Mary L. Bailey, 90, of Albion, IL, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, just days after celebrating her 90th birthday.

Mary was born in Griffin, IN, on November 24, 1934, daughter of Virgil and Mildred Hancock. She was united in marriage to Edward L. Bailey on October 30th, 1962. Mary was a member of the Albion...

Nov 28, 2024

Norma May Longbons, 85, of Albion, IL, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Norma was born March 5, 1939 in Effingham, IL to Charles and Bernice (Cazel) Slunaker. She married Donald Longbons on June 8, 1957 at West Village Church and they shared sixty seven years of cherished memories.

Nov 27, 2024

Doris Louise (Kell) Harris, 89, passed away on November 27, 2024 in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Doris was born on March 15, 1935 in Oakland City, IN, to Gerald and Hope (Brenton) Kell and grew up in Somerville, IN. She married LeRoy Harris on June 1, 1951 and they moved to Ellery, IL when LeRoy was hired to...

Nov 26, 2024

Darlene Martin Wynne (Wilmurth), 81, of Highland, IL, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2024, with her family at her bedside.

Darlene was born December 22, 1942 to James and Zella Wilmurth in East Prairie, MO.  On October 4, 1958 she married Edward G. Wynne in East St. Louis, IL, he preceded her in...

Nov 25, 2024

Walter “Joe” Gillespie, Jr., also known as “Spider,” to his close friends, 80, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL.

He was born on December 5, 1943, in Highland, IL, to Walter Joseph and Vivian (nee Kantner) Gillespie, Sr. On May 10, 1963, Joe married Tronda Hinze at...

Nov 21, 2024

Margaret A. Williams, 89, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Ramsey, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon nursing home.

She was born on August 26, 1935, in Marion, IL, to George and Mary (nee Spranghart) Pritchett. On August 15, 1953, she married the love of her life, Virgil E. Williams,...

Nov 16, 2024

Frankie Pearl Kortge, 83, of West Salem, IL passed away on November 16, 2024 at home with her family at her side.

She is survived by her husband Michael Kortge; daughter Gina Prullage and son Aaron Fewkes; granddaughters Kandras Kunkel and Charissa Penrod and grandson Nicholas Fewkes. Also surviving are Great grandchildren Madison Kunkel, Brooklynne Kunkel, Brayden...

Nov 16, 2024

Ben Wolf, 41, of Olney, IL passed away in his sleep on November 16, 2024.

He was born on September 28, 1983 to Rick Wolf and Evelyn Reid. He enjoyed his job as a CNA for 10 years. He had a big heart for friends, family and dogs. He had a laugh that was very contagious.

Nov 16, 2024

Shirley J. Hulvey, 78, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at her home, in Highland, IL.

She was born on July 12, 1946, in Newkirk, OK, to Lowell and Lela (nee King) Foreman.  She graduated in 1964 from Wichita West High School in Wichita, KS. On June 17, 1966, she married Michael K....

Nov 11, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Bryant, 83, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, peacefully at his home with his wife at his side.

He was born on September 7, 1941, in St. Louis, MO, to Dorman and Lavita (nee Lunn) Bryant. In 1987, he married the love of his life, Paula Adams, in Granite City, IL.

Nov 10, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” F. Augustine, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 6, 1935, in East St. Louis, IL, to Harry and Ethel (nee Schmitz) Schmieg. On September 4, 1954, she married Danny R. Augustine, Sr. and together they had six children.

Nov 8, 2024

Deanna Louise Baker, 75, of Robinson, IL passed away on November 8, 2024 at Oakview Heights Nursing Home in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born on December 5, 1948 in Princeton, IN to Bernard F. Dorney and Anna M. (Osmon) Dorney.

Deanna enjoyed watching TV, crafting, and travelling, and also enjoyed crocheting in her younger...

Nov 8, 2024

Wanda Faye Grotefendt, 84, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 8, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

She was born on November 2, 1940, to Roland W. and Anna “Ann” L. (nee Schmidt) Schmidt.  She grew up in St. Jacob and graduated from St. Jacob (Triad) High School in 1958. She married the love...

Nov 6, 2024

Daniel J. Korte, 81 of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

He was born on July 23, 1943, in Highland, IL, to Anton and Minnie (nee Goestenkors) Korte.  On September 27, 1969, he married Elizabeth “Bunny” Hoffmann at St Paul Church, Highland, IL.

Daniel was...