Obituaries

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....

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...