Obituaries

Dec 19, 2020

ROY L. SCHELL, 79, of Johnsonville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He had been in Clay County Hospice Care, following a lengthy stay in the hospital due to multiple medical issues, not related to Covid-19.

Roy was born October 5, 1941 to Cecil G. and S....

Dec 18, 2020

Marilyn J. Gurlen, 74, of Collinsville, IL, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Marilyn was born Nov. 10, 1946, to Lee and Bessie (Nee Hanks) Hughes in Malden, MO.  On May 30, 1964 she married Donald J. Gurlen in Gideon, MO.

Marilyn was a secretary/bookkeeper and for the last 8 plus...

Dec 15, 2020

Orville D. Walker, 77, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 26, 1943 to Herschel Andrew “Andy” and Nellie (nee Orr) Walker, in E. St. Louis, IL. On October 16, 1962, he married Veronica “Bonnie” Naeve in E. St. Louis, IL.

Orville was a first and foremost...

Dec 14, 2020

Barbara Ann Springs, 84, of Springfield, IL, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care.

Barb was born in St Louis on October 27, 1936, to William Gerhard and Ottilia Helen (nee Huegen) Schulte, of Aviston, IL. In 1953, she married Kenneth Springs of Highland, IL.

Barb was a devout...

Dec 14, 2020

Marilyn Woods, age 92 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on December 14, 2020 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Marilyn was born on August 8, 1928 in Albion to Clarence Victor and Nena Katherine (Ramsey) Horton. On December 12, 1964, she married Otho Woods, and they enjoyed over 20 years together,...

Dec 14, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Tubbs, 84 of Geff, Illinois passed away December 14, 2020 at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Center.

Tom was born November 25, 1936 to Fred and Laura (Spaulding) Tubbs in Geff, Illinois. He married Bernetta Kiger on July 18, 1956 and she survives. , Tom was a self-employed farmer, also in his earlier life he was...

Dec 13, 2020

Matthew Mace Laws went home to his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, at his home with loved ones by his side on December 13, 2020.

Matt was born on December 14, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri to Paul and Doris Laws.

Matt owned his own business, Signature Painting, and was a member of Faith Family...

Dec 12, 2020

Betty Jean Hagler, 91, of Greenville, IL, passed away, Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

Betty was born March 12, 1929 to Clyde and Elva (nee Denny) McCasland in Greenville, IL. She married Lavern Hagler on March 21, 1951 in Pocahontas, IL, and they celebrated 69 wonderful years together, earlier this year....

Dec 12, 2020

Mary Jo King passed away on Saturday December 12, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born in Wayne County, KY. Her parents were Clarence and Flossie (Huffaker) Dobbs. She married Levi King on December 6, 1952. He passed away on March 10, 2015. They were married for 62 happy years. Mary is survived by two sons: Randy...

Dec 9, 2020

RUSSEL L. RODGERS, 87, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Russel was born July 8, 1933 to Archie and Iva L. (Richards) Rodgers.  He married Betty Conard October 27, 1957 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois and she survives.

Russel was a self-employed truck driver for Rodgers Truck Service.  He...

Dec 9, 2020

Joe R. Couch, age 76 of rural West Salem, IL passed unexpectantly from this life to the next on December 9, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN. Joe was born on November 15, 1944 in Wabash County, IL to Byron Edwin and Irene (Price) Couch. On May 19, 1973 he married the love of his life, Debra Kay...

Dec 9, 2020

Raymond “Ray” Leroy Stockton, age 74 of Grayville, IL passed unexpectedly and joined his Heavenly Father on December 9, 2020 at his home. Ray was born on April 3, 1946 to Eldon and Virginia (Redden) Stockton in Portsmouth, OH. He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War with his deployment being in Korea. Ohio is where Ray...

Dec 7, 2020

John Clark Clodfelter age 54 of Parkersburg, IL passed from this life to his heavenly home on Monday December 7, 2020 at his residence on the family farm near Parkersburg.

He was born March 14, 1966 to Raymond and Verity (Stevens) Clodfelter on the family farm near Pakersburg, IL.

John was a faithful member of...

Dec 4, 2020

David M. Cornell lived a full and love-filled life! In his 86th year, on December 4, 2020 with his family by his side, he peacefully left his earthly home and walked into the waiting arms of the Lord, his parents Don and Jean, brother Gordon, sister-in-law Betty Jo and many other family members and friends.

This caring...

Dec 2, 2020

Richard Keith Short age 68 of Ellery, IL passed from this life to the next on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.

He was born on August 18, 1952 to Vernice and Thelma (Reid) Short in Albion, IL.  He married Mary Mabrey on June 19, 1973 in Olney IL.

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Dec 1, 2020

Steve Gus Kotras, Jr., 93 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2020, at the Elmwood Nursing and Rehab, Maryville, IL.

Steve was born in E. St. Louis, IL,  on May 20, 1927 to the late Steven and Magdeline (nee Roznik) Kotras.  On December 27, 1947 he married Gloria McGowan Kotras, who preceded him in...

Nov 27, 2020

Ann Crowell, 97, of Collinsville, IL. devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on Friday November 27, 2020  in Glen Carbon, IL.

Ann was born on May 25, 1923 in Jerseyville, IL., the daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Osohanich) Dorchincez. She was married on November 19, 1947 to Edmund E. Crowell.  Ann and...

Nov 27, 2020

Danny L. Kloss, 84, of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at DePaul Hospital, in Bridgeton, MO.

He was born December 15, 1935, to Donald and Gertrude (nee Willmann) Kloss, in Grantfork, IL.  On February 4, 1956, he married Rosemary Frey at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland.

Danny was a member of...

Nov 26, 2020

Vicki Lynn Cruse, 66, passed away peacefully on Nov 26, 2020 at home in Grand Rapids, MI surrounded by her loving family.

She was a shining star, a great friend and listener, a fishing buddy to many, a master fixer of all things, a gardener extraordinaire and the ‘bestest’ cooker. She will be missed by many.

Nov 26, 2020

Charles Thomas Buchana, age 76 of Collinsville, IL formerly of Godfrey, IL was born in East St. Louis on November 9, 1944 to Charles Andrew Buchana and Anna Lois Shroat.  He passed away November 26, 2020 at Belleville Memorial Hospital after a long battle with dementia and heart disease.

Chuck attended East St. Louis High School, Class...