Obituaries

Feb 23, 2021

Larry M. Weiss, 80, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his home.

Larry was born October 28, 1940 to Milton and Pearl (nee Siever) Weiss in Millersburg, IL.  On April 8, 1961 he married Barbara Mathias in Decatur, IL.

Larry was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Pocahontas; a very...

Feb 23, 2021

Floyd A. Siebert, Jr., 90, of Galena, Ohio, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

An extraordinary man, Floyd was passionate about his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; his family; and about people. He spent his years investing in people and their success. He did not define success as getting everything right, receiving awards or praise, but...

Feb 23, 2021

Larry Dean Smith, 71 of Keenes, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Larry was born May 16, 1949 at Johnsonville, Illinois to Earl and Dorothy (Henson) Smith.

Larry was a general laborer he had worked at George Smith Ag Service for many years.  Larry’s hobbies included fishing, going to watch the local...

Feb 23, 2021

Suellyn Cowles, age 67 of Grayville, IL passed from this life to the next at her home on February 23, 2021.

Suellyn was born on June 22, 1953 in Fairfield, IL to Alan and Eleanor (Hicks) Moore.

She married Ronald “Ron” Cowles on November 14, 1971 in West Salem, IL

Suellyn was preceded...

Feb 23, 2021

June A. Grant, 91, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Maryville, IL.

He was born May 3, 1929 in New Haven, IL. the son of Grant and Emma (nee Belle) Grant.

June was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He retired as an over the road truck driver.

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Feb 22, 2021

Lois Jean Fields Jordan Shafer age 95 of Douglasville, GA passed from this life to the next on Feb. 22, 2021 in Roswell, GA.

Jean was born in Indianapolis, IN on the Fourth of July, 1925 to Rosalie (Johnson) and Clifford Fields.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands William Jordan and Donald...

Feb 22, 2021

Kathleen Ann Koehler, 60, of Edwardsville, IL., passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 in Maryville, IL.

She was born March 6, 1960 to Buford and Shirley (nee Preston) Mitchell. She married Kenny Koehler.

Kathleen was a very loving and caring mother, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was always the one to cheer...

Feb 22, 2021

Steven “Turk” Myers, 45, walked through the gates of Valhalla on Monday, February 22, 2021.

He was born June 19, 1975 to Danny Lee Myers and Mary Ann Myers (Komeshak) of Collinsville, IL.

Turk developed an interest in cars during high school and furthered his knowledge while working at an auto parts store.  He later...

Feb 21, 2021

Willie Grice, 68, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at St. Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Florissant, MO.

Willie was born in Marion, SC on January 21, 1953 to Oscar and Hanna (nee Norman) Grice, Sr. On June 28, 1975, he married Janice Reed in West Point, MS.

He retired from the...

Feb 21, 2021

Randy William Staton, age 66 of Hartford, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO.

Randy was the son of Edward and Lela Grace (Toombs) Staton.  Both of his parents and his brother, Terry have passed on to their reward in Heaven.

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Feb 21, 2021

Robert William Mario Ubaudi, 74, of Arnold, MO, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home.

Robert was born December 2, 1946 in E St Louis, IL, to Baptist and Irene (nee Lucas) Ubaudi.  On May 15, 1967 he married Michelle Rarick.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He was a...

Feb 18, 2021

Marian E. Korte, 73, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Highland Healthcare Center.

She was born November 16, 1947, in Breese, IL, to Louis and Lucille (nee Buehne) Thole.  On September 9, 1967, she married Thomas V. Korte, at St. Paul Catholic Church, in Highland; a loving marriage that lasted 53 years....

Feb 15, 2021

Nancy Parker, 71, of Summerfield, IL, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis,  MO.

She was born November 13, 1949 in McLean, TX to Larry and Shirley Gilchrist and she married Freddie Parker.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren.  Nancy loved...

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...