Obituaries

Jan 13, 2021

Berniece Vallero, 94, of Collinsville, IL., passed away on January 13, 2021 in Mascoutah, IL.

She was born November 19, 1926 in Madison, IL, to David & Irene (nee Bolin) Henry, Sr.  On September 4, 1949, she married James Vallero, Sr.

For over 60 years Berniece was a faithful member and Sunday School teacher at...

Jan 11, 2021

Nancy S. (nee Arnold) Belobraydic , 88, of Collinsville, IL. passed away, Monday, January 11, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Nancy was born on August 24, 1932, in E.St.Louis, IL to Henry and Alice M. “Marie” (nee Dubblar) Arnold.  On December 1, 1951, she married Andrew P. “Andy” Belobraydic Sr.

Nancy was a...

Jan 9, 2021

Deborah Ann DeRoche, 66, of Highland, IL, passed away January 9, 2021 at Highland Health Care Center, in Highland, IL.

Deborah was born January 14, 1954 to Vincent DeRoche and Gladys LeBlanc.

Deborah was born and raised in Louisiana.  She enjoyed doing crafts and cooking.  She loved animals, especially her beloved Pomeranian, Co Co, who...

Jan 8, 2021

Kenneth B. “Kenny” Cline, 70, of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Highland Health Care.

Kenny was born July 3, 1950, to Wayne and Eleanor (nee Burle) Cline in Alton, IL.

He grew up in Edwardsville, graduating from Edwardsville High School in 1968.  He married Lucy File of Old Ripley; and they...

Jan 7, 2021

Jerry Wallace Beck, 69, of Cisne, Illinois passed away at his home on Thursday, January 7, 2021

Jerry was born October 12, 1951 in Flora, Illinois to Jack Hayward and Freda Ilene (Goff) Beck.  Jerry married Rita (Block) Beck on February 17, 1980 in Cisne, Illinois.

Jerry had worked for Poole Oil Company in the...

Jan 6, 2021

Maureen Harms, 84, of Alhambra, IL, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center, Greenville, IL, with her family by her side.

She was born October 9, 1936 to Clarence and Bernice (Nee Plog) Knabel, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On May 26, 1956 she married Arhtur “Dean” Harms at St. Paul Catholic...

Jan 2, 2021

Ray Daughenbaugh, 79, of Wilmington, Illinois formerly of the Rinard area passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Kindred Care Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Ray was born in Flora, Illinois on July 12, 1941 to Jubal Cecil and Lola Novella (Miller) Daughenbaugh.

Ray was employed at Ropers in Bradley, Illinois, for many years...

Jan 1, 2021

Robert (Bob) Markman, 83, of rural West Salem IL, passed away Friday January 1st, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

He was born to Clarence and Mildred (Nee Smith) Markman on November 10, 1937 in Northern Edwards County. Bob married Judy Kitchene on June 7, 1958 at the EUB parsonage in West Salem.

Dec 30, 2020

Faye Bowles, 83, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, Illinois

Faye was born October 17, 1937 at Sesser, Illinois to Willie Lawrence and Dorothy Louise (Woods) Hannis She married Orin Bowles October 31, 1953 at Sims, Illinois and he preceded her in death September 18, 2007.

Dec 30, 2020

Kenneth Earl Reid, age 72 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on December 30, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN following a long and difficult battle with Covid-19 virus. Kenneth was born on March 24, 1948 in Olney, IL to Earl M. and Lucille (Cowling) Reid. Immediately following high school graduation, he served his...

Dec 29, 2020

Wanda L. Lassen, nee Waites, 98 of Maryville, IL, formerly of Collinsville, born on December 12, 1922 in Ellsinore Missouri, passed away on December 29th, 2020.

Wanda was a homemaker, and worked at Brooks Bottling Company for a time. She was an amazing cook who was devoted to her family. Her unwavering faith in the Lord was...

Dec 28, 2020

David J. Vosholler, 67, of Highland, IL, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, with his family by his side.

David was born November 4, 1953, to Fred “Fritz” and Jean (nee Dubach) Vosholler at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On April 15, 1978 he married Cynthia Bellm at St. Paul Catholic Church,...

Dec 26, 2020

Glenn McDonald born January 7, 1927 to Gilbert and Grace McDonald (nee Schilling) in Tamm’s Illinois.

After moving with his family to Collinsville, Illinois he worked as a farmhand until he joined the United States Navy in 1943. After completing his initial recruit training at Great Lakes Naval base, he was transferred to Norfolk Virginia to complete...

Dec 24, 2020

Miranda Kay Fritchley, age 24 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next, unexpectantly on December 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born on January 17, 1996 in Olney, IL to David and Shannon (McCarty) Fritchley. When things were going well, Miranda was a loveable, friendly person. She unfortunately lost her battle to addiction and depression...

Dec 24, 2020

Rowena Lanora Raber, age 91 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on December 24, 2020 at Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, IL. Rowena was born on February 10, 1929 in West Salem, IL to Vane Lloyd and Elma Lanora Mason. She married Leo Henry Raber on May 20, 1944 in Allendale, IL and they thoroughly...

Dec 23, 2020

Jack Stuart Mueller, 88, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Cedarhurst in Highland, IL.

Jack was born February 6, 1932, to Francis “Zeke” and Marion (nee Euno) Mueller at Harrison Hospital in Collinsville, IL. On January 26, 1952, he married Jeanne Ruderer at the First United Presbyterian Church in Collinsville, IL.

Dec 23, 2020

Lynn (nee Weisenberger) Palenchar, 77, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Highland Health Care.

Lynn was born August 15, 1943, to Robert and Patricia (nee Corrigan) Weisenberger, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Lynn enjoyed traveling and she was a big fan of the “Great American Road Trip.” Her adventures led her to visit the 48 states as...

Dec 21, 2020

Jason Clark, 42, of Highland, IL, passed away December 21, 2020.

He was born August 18, 1978, to Timothy and Vickie Clark.

Jason was a jack of all trades; quite the handyman, who could repair anything.  He loved to camp, fish and swim.  His most precious time was spent with his daughter and stepson, who...

Dec 20, 2020

Daniel T. Wegman, 67, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

He was born March 7, 1953, to Edward and Irene (nee Hediger) Wegman.

Danny loved his time fishing with his daughter, and being around people. He would do anything for anybody, and loved giving to charities....

Dec 20, 2020

Marsha Ann (nee Cross) Brady, 76, of Highland, Illinois, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her home.

She was born January 7, 1944, to Butler K. and Georgia E. Cross, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Marsha worked many years as a Head Start caseworker with Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois, where she eventually retired....