Obituaries

Aug 7, 2021

Gary L. Martin, 75, of Orchardville, Illinois passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.

Gary was born April 24, 1946, in Salem, Illinois to Stanley and Annabelle (Burkett) Martin. Gary married Sandra Barksdale on December 24, 1978, in Fairfield, Illinois.

Gary had worked at Caterpillar in Decatur,...

Aug 6, 2021

Kenneth J. “Ken” Pasek, 76, of Summerfield, IL, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at his home.

He was born January 23, 1945, to Peter and Frances (nee Kula) Pasek, in Madison, IL.  He married Mary Ann Haury-Williams on December 21, 2006, in St. Clair County.

Ken was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Aug 6, 2021

Marian Kay Shreve (Kay), 69, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away peacefully August 6, 2021.  Kay was born December 8, 1951, in Flora, Illinois to Orton and Milderene Cooper.  She attended school in Cisne before marrying Donnie Shreve of Johnsonville, Illinois in June 1968. While raising a family, Kay continued striving for higher education and earned certification in Statistical Process...

Aug 1, 2021

Linda Louise George, 61, of Maryville, IL, departed this earth on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Elmwood Nursing Home, Maryville, IL.

Linda was a music lover; with one of her favorite musicians being Pink.  Pink embodied the fierce and independent woman that she was. Linda was hilarious and a huge practical joker. She loved animals, having many...

Aug 1, 2021

Julie L. Schmidt, 86, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Chestnut Rehab & Nursing, St. Louis, MO.

She was born December 19, 1934, to Lester and Elizabeth (nee Kuczka) Votrain in Breese, IL.  She married Jerome “Satch” Schmidt on May 8,1954 at St. Anthony Church, in Beckemeyer, IL.

Julie grew up...

Jul 30, 2021

Fred Clark Jr., 82, of Collinsville, IL, entered into rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Christian Hospital Northeast in Florissant, MO.

He was born October 14, 1938 in East St. Louis, IL to Fred and Mary (nee Henneberry) Clark.

Fred was a well decorated Vietnam Veteran of the United States Navy, serving for 33...

Jul 29, 2021

Catherine Elizabeth (Kitty) Holmes, 85, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to Jesus’s arms on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born September 19, 1935 in Flora, IL, the daughter of Nina L. (Cox) and Lewis H. Rice. When Kitty was 16, she left home and traveled alone...

Jul 27, 2021

Rick T. Begeman, 57, of Collinsville, IL peacefully passed away  on July 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL after a brief illness.

He was born December 11, 1963 in St. Louis, MO.  Rick grew up in Black Jack, MO and attended Hazelwood East High School where he enjoyed playing baseball and football.  Rick was...

Jul 25, 2021

Sandra Murillo, 63, of Caseyville, IL, entered into rest on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

She was born March 14, 1958 to Joseph Armstrong and Barbara Killion, in East St. Louis, IL.

Sandra was proceeded in death by her parents, Joseph Armstrong and Barbara Killion; sister, Peggy Melahn.

She...

Jul 24, 2021

John William Forth passed to his eternal reward on July 24, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville Indiana. He was born on July 5, 1931, to Leslie Levi Forth and Mary Lois (Richison aka Richardson) Forth at Detroit Michigan. "JW" as he was called, had three siblings who preceded him: Darwin Forth, and wife Weta Conard; Estil Forth, and...

Jul 23, 2021

Kent Nelson Oakley, 67, of Sorento, IL, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was born March 18, 1954 in Decatur, IL to Pete and Betty (nee Lane) Oakley.

Kent was an over the road driver with the Food Liner Company for over 20 years.  He loved fishing...

Jul 23, 2021

Charles J. Zuber, “Charlie” to family and “Chuck” to friends, passed away on July 23, 2021, at his home in Lebanon, IL.

He graduated from Newton High School, and Eastern Illinois University; with a bachelor’s degree, and Inter-American University in Puerto Rico with a master’s degree in education. The Air Force sent him to Texas A&M for...

Jul 20, 2021

Joseph L. Davis, Sr., 71, of Paducah, KY, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center, Paducah, KY.

Joseph was born October 3, 1949 in Highland, IL, to Albert and Edna Davis. On March 17, 1973, he married Barbara Smith.

He was a Vietnam Veteran of the...

Jul 20, 2021

Laura Jeanine Warren-Walter, 90, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Laura was born February 3, 1931, in Winooski, VT, to Sophia and Maurice Ledoux. She was married to Bryan E. Warren Jr. for 54 years, until his passing; and later in life to Raymond W. Walter for 5 years, until he passed away.

Jul 19, 2021

David M. Trame, 36, of Glen Carbon, IL, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home.

He was born February 1, 1985 to Michael and Dolores (nee Holtmann) Trame, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Breese, IL.

David always lit up a room with his magnetic personality and positive attitude. Always friendly and unselfish, he never...

Jul 19, 2021

Katherine A. Painter, 89, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at Highland Health Care Center.

She was born March 4, 1932, to James and Anna (nee Florian) Mahramas, in Cannonsburg, PA. On June 7, 1959, she married Leo B. Painter, in Cannonsburg.

Katherine was born and raised in Pennsylvania, a member of...

Jul 17, 2021

Diana Lynn Frey, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland.

She was born September 21, 1946, to Milt and Lillian (nee Schmidt) Werner, in Highland, IL. On September 13, 1969, she married Maurice “Moe” Frey at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland. She was a lifelong resident of...

Jul 16, 2021

Loren W. Conard 77, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away July 16, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Loren was born July 29, 1943, to Roy and Callie (Tenney) Conard in Cisne, Illinois. He married Kay (Lane) Conard on July 31, 1964, in Cisne, Illinois.

Loren had worked for Standard Oil, Amoco, Thompson Chemical,...

Jul 15, 2021

Carolyn “Carrie” Bugger, 55, of Florissant, MO, formerly of Highland, IL, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home.

She was born December 15, 1965 to Robert and Jackie (nee Miner) Byrne, in St. Louis, MO.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, the Civic Women’s Club and the Booster Club. ...

Jul 15, 2021

Deborah M. Lucco, 74, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 20, 1947, to Lester and Hazel (Nee Cruse) Beard at St. Mary’s Hospital, E. St. Louis, IL.  On March 15, 1962, she married Frank Lucco in Pocahontas, IL.

Deborah lived for her family...