Obituaries

Betty Jean Hagler

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....

Mary Jo King

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...

Russel L. Rodgers

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...

Joe R. Couch

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...

Raymond “Ray” Stockton

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...

John Clark Clodfelter

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...

Brig. Gen. David M. Cornell

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...

Richard Keith Short

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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Steve Gus Kotras, Jr.

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...

Ann Crowell

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...

Danny L. Kloss

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...

Vicki Lynn Cruse

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.

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Charles Thomas Buchana

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...

David Lee Hart

Nov 24, 2020

David Lee Hart, age 71 of Albion, IL passed from this life to life eternal, with his Savior, on November 24, 2020.

David was born on September 17, 1949 to David L. and Dorothy (Timmons) Hart.

After dating his high school sweetheart, they married and he and Paula (Denbo) Hart built a life centered around...

Vernon C. Virgin

Nov 23, 2020

Vernon Charles Virgin, 89, born on September 13, 1931 to Charles and Grace (nee Muck) Virgin on the Virgin farmstead on Oak Grove School Road in Lebanon, IL died of complications from a stroke on November 23, 2020 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

A private service in tribute to Vernon was held on November 21,...

Matt Flexter

Nov 21, 2020

Matt Flexter age 54 of Cisne, Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Clay County Hospital.

Matt was born on May 22, 1966 to Lee Maitland and Betty( Barton) Flexter at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Matt had been a care giver for his family. Matt enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals anytime he had...

Emma A. Mckee

Nov 21, 2020

Emma McKee, 89, of Highland, IL died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

Emma was born October 2, 1931, to Joseph and Otilia (Nee Hollenkamp) Becker in Bartelso, IL. On August 28, 1956, she married Donald McKee in Highland, IL.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL....

James Randall “Randy” Frizzell

Nov 20, 2020

James Randall “Randy” Frizzell, 76, of Collinsville, IL, died Friday, November 20, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Randy was born January 13, 1944, to James and Margaret (Nee Davis) Frizzell, in Metropolis, IL.  On August 1, 1986, he married Maxine Dadara in St. Louis, MO.

He was an avid camper and fisherman. ...

June Powless

Nov 20, 2020

June Powless age 97  of Cisne, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at  Enfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

June  was born on June 26, 1923 in  Orchardville, Illinois to John and Edna (Tibbs) Hawkins.

June was a Homemaker and a factory worker. She had worked at Airtex in Fairfield, Illinois,...

“Terri” Theresa Ann Weaver

Nov 19, 2020

“Terri” Theresa Ann Weaver age 65 of Anna, Illinois passed away Thursday, November,19, 2020 at Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Terri was born  January 4, 1955 to Sam O. and Carmen Wood at Bloomington, Illinois.

Terri was a registered nurse at Fairfield Memorial Hospital for many years.  Her hobbies included raising chickens. She also...