Obituaries

Apr 12, 2021

Caroline S. Childerson, 83, of Carlinville, IL, formerly of Highland and Mattoon, died Monday, April 12, 2021, at home, with her family by her side.

Caroline was born October 8, 1937, to Austin and Dorothy (nee Upton) Morgan, in Mattoon, IL.

Caroline worked at Chastain’s Nursing Home, now Highland Health Care, for many years.

Apr 11, 2021

Judith Borders, 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home in Collinsville, IL.

She was born October 29, 1938 to James and Margaret (nee Treaty) O’Leary. She married William (Bill) Borders, Sr. on January 22, 1955 in Collinsville, IL.

For many years Judith enjoyed traveling with her Husband...

Apr 11, 2021

Betty H. Ford, 89, of Highland, IL, formerly of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at home, surrounded by family.

Betty was born April 5, 1932 to Albert and Pauline (nee Bell) Hartley in Vincennes, IN. On July 21, 1953, she married William “Bill’ Ford in Springfield, TN.

Betty’s family settled in Lebanon in...

Apr 10, 2021

Stanley A. Haar, 77, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home.

Stan was born October 4, 1943 to August and Lucy (nee Rohr) Haar, in Breese, IL.  On September 5, 1970, he married the love of his life, Sharon Koch.

After high school, Stan joined the Army, serving from 1965 to...

Apr 8, 2021

Susan M. Kunz, 70, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab, in Lebanon, IL.

Susan was born August 15, 1950 to Raymond and Nidra (nee Widicus) Fohne, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in Belleville, IL.  On November 24, 1972, she married Fred Kunz at St. Paul UCC, Lebanon, IL.

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Apr 7, 2021

Raymond L. Duke,73 of Cisne, Illinois peacefully slipped away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Ray was born on July 12, 1947 at Effingham, Illinois to Ellery and Margaret (Howard) Duke. Ray married Ann Carter on November 24, 1968 at the Brick Church. They shared 53 wonderful years together.

Mar 31, 2021

Nola A. Emmons, age 82 of rural Mt. Carmel, IL passed from this life to the next on

March 31, 2021 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mt. Carmel, IL

Nola was born on January 30, 1939 in Toledo, IL to Raymond R. and Opal E. (Scales) Closson.

She married Arnold L. Emmons on...

Mar 31, 2021

Rita Marie Duvall, 88, of Collinsville, IL., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at The Care Center At Center Grove, Edwardsville, IL.

She was born August 11, 1932 to Paul and Mary (nee Jannin) McLain. She married Delmar Leon Duvall in Silver Lake, MO in 1948.

Rita was a very loving mother, who enjoyed spending...

Mar 30, 2021

Tabitha “Tabby” M. Weinert, 41, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville, IL.

Tabitha was born August 17, 1979 to Ronald and Arlene Judith (nee Blunt) Primo, in Festus, MO.  On October 22, 2019, she married Charles Weinert in Greenville, IL.

Tabby was a very loving, giving person,...

Mar 27, 2021

Dorothy Lane, 96, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Dorothy was born April 15, 1924 at Geff, Illinois to Carl and Mary (Trotter) Grove. She married Jacob (Bud) Lane December 7, 1946 at Fairfield, Illinois. He preceded her in death July 12, 1976.

Dorothy was a hairdresser, real...

Mar 26, 2021

Phyllis Ruth Webb, age 83 of rural Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN Phyllis was born in Allendale, IL on July 1, 1937 to Bryan E. and Ruth (Lutz) Bell. She married Loren “Buck” Webb on April 4, 1958 in Carmi, IL and they have...

Mar 22, 2021

Maureen M. Neal, 60, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Maureen was born August 9, 1960, to Charles and Adele (nee Werner) McCune, at Christian Welfare Hospital, in East St. Louis, IL.

Maureen was a member of the VFW Post 5694 Ladies Auxiliary, and New Baden American...

Mar 22, 2021

Marjorie Ann Harry, 87, of Highland, IL, died Monday, March 22, 2021, at Cedarhurst of Highland.

Marjorie was born, January 8, 1934 to Henry and Marguerite (nee Crawford) Schaaf in Rahme, ND.  On April 4, 1953 she married Donald Linderman in North Dakota.  After his untimely passing in 1974, she met Andrew Yates, and they later married...

Mar 22, 2021

Ann E. Medlin, 76, of Highland, IL, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

Ann was born January 3, 1945, to Ben and Kathleen (nee McNerlin) Savil, in Limavidy, Northern Ireland.  She married Ron Medlin, on March 10, 1970 in New Brey, England.

A bright soul, Ann was the life of...

Mar 19, 2021

Ruby Irene Wyatt, 86, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 in Edwardsville, IL.

She was born May 16, 1934 to Herman and Goldie (nee Groves)  Laster.  She married Cleveland Sonny Eldridge, and after his passing, later married Norman Wyatt.

Ruby's greatest love, was for her family.  She was an avid St. Louis...

Mar 16, 2021

Daryl Merkle, 73, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home, with his family by his side.

Daryl was born, July 30, 1947 to Alvin and Delores (nee Frey) Merkle, in Highland, IL.  On July 31, 1990, he married Vicki Heinz in Kansas City, KS.

He was a member of the Highland Moose...

Mar 16, 2021

Jane Baum, 88 of Collinsville, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Jane Baum was born on July 13, 1932 in Keokuk, Iowa to Aubrey and Bernice Allen. She was their only child and was the apple of their eyes.

Growing up, Jane was very close to her four...

Mar 16, 2021

Ronald Davis, 86, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at home with his family by his side.

Ron was born September 15, 1934 to Robert and Lorraine (nee Pierron) Davis, in Cicero, IL.  On May 7, 1977, he married Rosalie Schnaare in Carbondale, IL.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in...

Mar 11, 2021

Leatta M. Thornton, 85, of Summerfield, IL, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Leatta was born May 2, 1935 to Orville and Leona (nee Dearing) Pendegraft in Cedar Hill, MO.  On June 30, 1954, she married Donald Thornton in Mascoutah, IL.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church...

Mar 8, 2021

Melinda C. Bolin, 57, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL.

Melinda was born August 27, 1963 to Ado and Deltha (nee Bloodworth) Cigelske, in St. Louis, MO.

Melinda was a loving wife, a great mom, and an awesome grandmother.  She loved being with her family...