Obituaries

Jan 30, 2021

June Sueverkruebbe, 92, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Highland Healthcare Center.

She was born, November 5, 1928, to Frank and Ella (nee Mueller) Hicks. Her first marriage to William Brooks, ended with his untimely passing on May 5, 1960. She then met Robert Sueverkruebbe and they married on November 24,1962 in St. Louis,...

Jan 30, 2021

Debra Ann “Debi” Dufek, 65, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully, listening to her favorite music, with her husband and sister by her side, at 5:07 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, after battling several cancers.

Debra was born, July 17, 1955, in Peoria, IL, to Edward James and Anna May (Inghram) Dufek.

Jan 30, 2021

Charles T. Pelo, 77, of Edwardsville IL, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO.

He was born, April 25, 1943, in Granite City, IL, the son of Willard and Clara (Tottleben) Pelo. He married Patricia Prosser on May 30, 1964 in Hartford.

Charles was a second-generation Union Ironworker for Local...

Jan 28, 2021

James A. Missey, 61, of Swansea, IL, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

He was born June 18, 1959, to Hollis and Mary Ellen (nee Gass) Missey in Breese, IL. He has spent many wonderful years, with his life partner, Cheryl Klitzing.

Jim loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved...

Jan 28, 2021

Opal Potts, 93, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care Center.

She was born, December 28, 1927 to Frank and Lola (nee Zeller) Rey in Pocahontas, IL. On June 15, 1945, she married Earl Potts in Tupelo, MS. They enjoyed 53 wonderful years together.

Opal loved music and...

Jan 27, 2021

Mark Allen Patrick, 58, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born August 25, 1962 in E. St. Louis, IL., to Walter and Patricia (nee Albrecht) Patrick.

Mark retired as a processor from the U.S. Postal Service.  He loved life and especially fantasy, science fiction and music.

Jan 27, 2021

Karen R. Gay, age 70, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on January 27, 2021 at Ridgeway, IL. Karen was born on May 12, 1950 in Princeton, IN to Donald R. and Jewel (Gard) Smith. She married Nile Gay on August 3, 1969 at the Allendale United Methodist Church. Karen and Nile were the first...

Jan 27, 2021

Delbert Leroy Harris was born October 28, 1929 in Lebanon, Illinois, the only child of Clinton and Viola (nee Naumer) Harris.  He lived his entire life in Lebanon (except when in college, med school and completing a two year ROTC commitment) and was immensely proud of and loyal to the town. He was an active member of the community...

Jan 25, 2021

Dennis N. Roux, 75, of Collinsville, IL, passed away, Monday, January 25, 2021, at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

Dennis was born, July 30, 1945 to Everett and Helen Louise (Lutz) Roux Sr. in Cleveland, OH.

Dennis was a faithful member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. He enjoyed playing bocce ball and...

Jan 23, 2021

Marcella M. Runyon, 88, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, at her home.

She was born, December 6, 1932 to Emma Miller in Potosi, MO.  On January 14, 1950, she married Frank Runyon Sr. in St. Louis, MO.

Marcella was a professional seamstress; being a member of the International Lady’s Garment Union Workers. ...

Jan 21, 2021

Robert Donal Murphy, Jr. of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next life on January 21, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown ICU in Evansville IN with his family by his side. He was born on August 13, 1954 in Mt. Carmel IL to Robert Donal Murphy, Sr. and Betty (Meserole) Murphy. Robert was preceded in death by his...

Jan 17, 2021

Lessie Mae Mayes, 84, of Mt. Erie, Illinois passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Lessie was born January 2, 1937 at Stafford, Ohio to Roy and Edith (VanDyne) Vanfossen, Sr. She married Raymond Mayes, Jr. November 22, 1953, at Fairfield, Illinois and he preceded her in death July 23, 1997....

Jan 16, 2021

Karla M. Plage, 47, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, with her family by her side.

She was born, January 18, 1973 to Dennis and Cynthia “Cindy” (nee Meyer ) Korte, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland IL.  On March 23, 1996 she married W. Carl Plage at...

Jan 16, 2021

Russell Koch, 91, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Faith Countryside in Highland, IL.

He was born December 5, 1929 to Belmont and Irma (nee Hagnauer) Koch, in Highland, IL. On December 26, 1955 he married Mary Ann Bellm at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

Russell was a member of the...

Jan 16, 2021

Beatrice E. “Betty” Scaglione, 91, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Betty was born January 17, 1929 to Jerome and Cletas (Nee Holman) Scaglione, in E. St. Louis, IL.

She was very active, always doing something.  She never knew a stranger, and really enjoyed being outside working...

Jan 15, 2021

Elmer G. Kerkemeyer, 93, of Collinsville, IL, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at home with his family by his side.

Elmer was born, at home, in Granite City, IL, on July 12, 1927, along with his twin brother, Paul, to Edward and Ottilia (nee Straubinger) Kerkemeyer.  On February 23, 1952 he married Margaret Springman at St. Elizabeth...

Jan 15, 2021

Ellen Rose (nee Brown) Plog, died peacefully, Friday, January 15, 2021 in Highland, IL at the age of 93.

Ellen was born March 20, 1927 at her parent’s residence North of Pocahontas, IL, back in the day when Doctors made house calls. She grew up on a farm and walked to Mt. Vernon School through eighth grade,...

Jan 14, 2021

Darren R. Simmons, 47, life-long Madison County resident, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

He was born in Granite City to Howard and Roberta Simmons.

Darren worked as a plan engineer for AT&T, where he was employed for over 20 years.

Darren and his wife shared a loving marriage for 21 years....

Jan 14, 2021

Steve A. Walker, 74, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his home.

Steve was born, July 15, 1946 to Donald and June Walker in Highland, IL.  On May 27, 1979 he married Patricia “Engie” delRosario.

Steve was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.  He was a Vietnam veteran; having...

Jan 14, 2021

Justin Lee Gawthorp, age 43 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next life on January 14, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN following a courageous battle with Covid-19. He was born in Olney, IL on December 5, 1977 and was raised by his grandparents and other deeply thoughtful and caring family members over the years....