Obituaries

May 17, 2021

Randolph Kress, 71, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at The Care Center, in Collinsville, IL.

Randolph was born, April 25, 1950 to Charles and Mary (Chararu) Kress, in East St. Louis, IL. He married Cathy Wrigley in 1974 and they were married for 47 wonderful years.

He was a Veteran of...

May 15, 2021

Rita Mary Wilhelm (nee Bechtoldt), 94, of O’Fallon, Illinois, formerly of Lebanon, passed away May 15, 2021, at her home in Heritage At The Colonnade.

Rita was born August 6, 1926 in Belleville, IL, the seventh child of the late Henry and Hilda (nee Cordie) Bechtoldt. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by...

May 14, 2021

Shella R. Dilley, 60, of Albion, IL died Friday, May 14, 2021, at Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born September 17, 1960, to Lee and Bonnie (Nee Lykins) Johnson, in Lawrenceburg, IN.  On June 19, 1982 she married Johnny D. Dilley in Olney, IL.

Shella was a member of Parkersburg Christian Church. ...

May 13, 2021

On May 13, 2021, Nancy Jane Craft, 77, departed this earth to spend eternity in heaven. Nancy was born on January 11, 1944 to Charles and Ann Wiseman, of Bellmont, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart, Roger Craft on April 18, 1961.

They lived in many places over the years but eventually settled into Sikeston, Missouri...

May 13, 2021

Mary Ann West, 77, of Albion, IL passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House, Evansville, IN.

She was born May 29, 1943, to Claudie Earl and Sara Mae (Tetrick) Speir, in Albion, IL.  She married Charles Leroy West on January 17, 1964 at the Free Methodist Church in Albion, IL.

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May 12, 2021

Michael V. “Mike” Wetzel, 58, of Highland, IL, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Clayton, MO, from complications of COVID-19.

Mike was born March 10, 1963 in Alton, IL.  He was blessed to have parents John and Lillian (nee Gregory) Wetzel.  On September 8, 1995, he married Brenda L. Pogue at...

May 10, 2021

Gary Lynn Cariens, 69, of Fairfield Illinois passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois.

Gary was born September 10, 1951 at Rockford, Illinois to William Clifford and Edna (Hunley) Cariens.

Gary owned and operated Cariens Refrigeration and Electric in Fairfield for many years. Gary, in his spare time enjoyed...

May 8, 2021

Betty Harding, 93, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Care Center at Center Grove, in Edwardsville, IL.

Betty was born, April 22, 1928 to Arnis and Bonnie Bell (nee Lynch) Flippen in Hickman, KY.  She married Leland Harding on January 29, 1946 in Union City, TN and they were married for 63...

May 7, 2021

Mary A. Milner, 90, of Pontiac, Illinois, formerly of Cisne, Illinois passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice House at Pontiac, Illinois.

Mary was born April 19, 1931 at Flora, Illinois to James Henry and Ola (Hayes) Baker.  She married Paul Milner March 18, 1949, at Johnsonville, Illinois.  He preceded her in death March...

May 6, 2021

William G. Bennett, 95 of Albion, IL passed away on May 6, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN

He was born, July 17, 1925 to Ellis and Amy (Guyot) Bennett in Albion, IL. On June 1, 1947 he married Velma Mundhank in Albion, IL.

William joined the Navy...

May 6, 2021

Deanna G. Waters, 61 of Albion, IL passed away on May 6, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born April 4, 1960 to Ronald and Margo (Henderson) Eyman in Fairfield, IL.

Deanna had worked at Johnnye Manufacturing in Albion as a line supervisor.

She was an avid reader and...

May 5, 2021

Cynthia S. Taylor, 64, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Cyndie was born December 3, 1956 to David and Virginia (nee Knisely) Childers, in Amherst, OH.  On March 25, 1983 she married Rick Taylor in South Amherst, OH.

She was a member of Net Community Church,...

May 4, 2021

M. Dianne Lomas, 84 of Parkersburg, IL passed away on May 4, 2021 at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Olney, IL.

She was born July 27, 1936 to Omer and Myrtle (Seibert) Biehl in West Salem, IL.

Dianne married Wiliam R. Lomas on January 12, 1958 at the First Christian Church in West Salem.

May 3, 2021

Frank Gabriel, 81, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Frank was born, June 22, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL to Frank Gabriel and Rose (nee Wedneski) Gabriel-Crepps. He married Peggy Miller in August of 1958 at Brother Redman’s Church in East St. Louis, IL, and they...

Apr 27, 2021

Tammie D. Lucas, 59, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her residence in Fairfield, Illinois.

Tammie was born September 22, 1961 at Fairfield, Illinois to William Clifford and Edna (Hunley) Cariens.

Tammie was a clerical worker for Davis Oil Company in Fairfield, Illinois. She also volunteered at Real Life Church in...

Apr 24, 2021

Agnes I. Hosselton, 76, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois.

Agnes was born September 12, 1944 at Olney, Illinois to Earl D. and Lola (Benskin) Bayler.  She married Ronald G. Hosselton September 3, 1965 at Zif Baptist Church at Clay City, Illinois.

Agnes was...

Apr 22, 2021

Gene Lawrence, 59, of Collinsville, IL., departed from this Earth, Thursday, April 22, 2021, at his residence.

He was born September 12, 1961 to Roland and Sophie (nee Hutlock) Lawrence.

Gene was a Laborer through Local 44 in Collinsville, for 25 years.  He was a hard worker, a good and kind man, who loved animals...

Apr 19, 2021

Isabelle E. Taylor, 95, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, formerly of Cisne, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home.

Isabelle was born January 31, 1926 in Oregon, Illinois to Howard E. and Marie L. (Richards) Leathers.  She married Donald H. Taylor June 27, 1944 at Fairfield, Illinois.  He preceded her in death October 14, 1992.

Apr 15, 2021

Marion E. Ruth, 91, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, IL.

She was born Oct. 26, 1929 in Mascoutah Township, to Henry and Frieda (Nee Baer) Ruth.

Marion and her older sister, Kathryn, attended Ruth School, a country school located ¼ mile West of the family farm, then...

Apr 14, 2021

Johanna M. “Jojo” Wiegel, 33 of Carmi, IL passed from this life to the next on

April 14, 2021 at her Mother’s home in Carmi, IL.

Johanna was born on August 15,1987 to Delbert and Malinda (Littlepage) Hobson in Olney, IL

After High School, she worked at Burger King for 12 years.  She...