Obituaries

Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois

Daniel L. “Dan” Kampwerth

Daniel L. “Dan” Kampwerth

Oct 12, 2020

Daniel L. “Dan” Kampwerth, 63, of Highland, IL, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL from complications of Covid-19.

Dan was born on November 8, 1956, to Jerome and Irma (nee Kombrink) Kampwerth, in Highland, IL. On September 29, 1979, he married Tami L. Wise at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland,...

Linda Lois Johnson

Linda Lois Johnson

Oct 11, 2020

LINDA LOIS JOHNSON,  74, of Johnsonville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at her home with her family by her side.

Linda was born on October 8, 1946, at Akron, Ohio, to Hobart V. and Lois (Peddicord) Weaver.  She married Johnie Johnson on May 30, 1964, at the Bailey Church, in Wayne City,...

Michael P. Brooks

Michael P. Brooks

Oct 11, 2020

Michael P. Brooks, 52, of New Athens, IL, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his home.

Michael was born January 2, 1968, to Gerald and Janet (nee Edwards) Brooks in Belleville, IL. He met the love of his life, in his partner, Julie Wilderman, and they’ve spent more than 20 years together.

Mike was born...

Leonard E. Stoecker

Leonard E. Stoecker

Oct 9, 2020

Leonard E. Stoecker, age 90 of Albion IL joined God in Heaven on Friday October 9, 2020. He was born October 2, 1930, to the late Louis and Elsie Stoecker. Leonard was a true Mason through and through and belonged to many of the Masonic organizations. He managed and then owned Mt. Carmel Apparel Co. (Leonard Industries) where he...

Donna Louise Scott

Donna Louise Scott

Oct 8, 2020

DONNA LOUISE SCOTT, age 66, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Donna was born on March 18, 1954 to Richard and Ethel (Smerdon) Powell at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.  She married Michael (Bo) Scott on May 5, 1983 in Robinson, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on...

Gloria J. Schneider

Gloria J. Schneider

Oct 4, 2020

Gloria J. Schneider, 77, of Pocahontas, IL. passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center, in Springfield, IL with her family by her side.

Gloria was born April 8, 1943 in Highland, IL. On July 8, 1961 she married William Schneider in Troy, IL, and they celebrated 59 wonderful years, this past summer.

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Charles “Charlie” Maas

Charles “Charlie” Maas

Oct 3, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Maas, age 82 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on October 3, 2020. Charlie was born on April 19, 1938 in Edwards County to Emmett and Mildred (Schmidt) Maas. He was a Veteran who served his country in the US Army. On July 3, 1982, he was united in marriage and he...

Andrew Jackson Mayo

Andrew Jackson Mayo

Sep 27, 2020

ANDREW JACKSON MAYO, 95, of Fairfield, Illinois, formerly of Johnsonville, Illinois passed away at his home Sunday, September 27, 2020.

Andrew was born February 13, 1925 in Cisne, Illinois: to Ross and Elma (Schell) Mayo. He married Shelia E. Pennington on February 14, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. Shelia preceded him in death on March 28, 2014....

Jerry Baucom

Jerry Baucom

Sep 27, 2020

Jerry R. Baucom, 78, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, September 27, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born January 4, 1942, to Russell and Noveta (nee Rogers) Baucom in Collinsville, IL. On June 1, 1964, he married Judy Lucas in Washington Park, IL.

After high school, he joined the Navy and...

Margaret M. Rowan

Margaret M. Rowan

Sep 27, 2020

Margaret Mary (Falbe) Rowan, 85, died peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2020 at home in Fairview Heights.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert, who died in June, 2020.

She also left so many family members who loved her. These include her children; Robert Jr., Lynn (Mark Leifield), Roger (Rose)...

Helen D. Midgley

Helen D. Midgley

Sep 26, 2020

Helen D. (nee Wallace) Midgley, 99, of Trenton, IL, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Trenton Village, Trenton, IL.

Helen was born August 1, 1921, to Lawrence and Mary (nee Mayerowiz) Wallace, in New Baden, IL. She married Robert Midgley on October 21, 1951, at St. Peters Cathedral in Belleville.

Helen attended St. Joseph Catholic...

Barbara S. Willmann

Barbara S. Willmann

Sep 25, 2020

Barbara S. “Barb” Willmann, 75, of Marine, IL, died Friday, September, 25, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Barb was born June 30, 1945 to Baptiste and Irene “Daisy” (nee Lucas) Ubaudi at St. Mary’s in East St. Louis, IL. In 1986, she married Kenneth Willmann in St. Louis, MO.

Barb was a...

Joe Tomblinson

Joe Tomblinson

Sep 23, 2020

Joe Tomblinson, age 80 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL. Joe was born in West Salem on April 22, 1940 to George Tomblinson and Mary Margaret (Taylor) Tomblinson. He married Myrna Junkins on October 5, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA and...

William Dennis Bowles

William Dennis Bowles

Sep 23, 2020

WILLIAM DENNIS BOWLES, 88, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Dennis was born in Cisne, Illinois December 27, 1931 to Ralph and Corrine (Roush) Bowles Hooper. He married Verla Pauline Woolever August 6, 1952 at Bluford, Illinois. She preceded him in death July 15, 2002....

Betty L. Matthes

Betty L. Matthes

Sep 20, 2020

Betty L. Matthes, age 96 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Betty was born in rural West Salem on July 18, 1924 to Victor and Daisy (Smith) Kerster. She married Kenneth “Kenny” Matthes on November 25, 1943 and they enjoyed almost 65 years together until his passing...

Gary Dale Sanders

Gary Dale Sanders

Sep 19, 2020

Gary Dale Sanders, age 73 of West Salem, IL passed unexpectedly from this life to the next on Saturday, September 19, 2020 doing what he absolutely loved the best: attending an auction sale. Gary was born on July 3, 1947 in the office of Dr. Morris; which was located at that time, in Mt. Carmel, IL His parents, Ernest...

Francis “Frenchie” Eilers

Francis “Frenchie” Eilers

Sep 18, 2020

Francis “Frenchie” Eilers, 57, of Pocahontas, IL, died Friday, September, 18, 2020, at his home.

Frenchie was born July 1, 1963, to Robert and Rita (nee Woltering) Eilers at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. On October 12, 1990, he married Laurie Landmann, at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church in Grantfork.

Frenchie was a member of...

Robert J. Mccabe

Robert J. Mccabe

Sep 17, 2020

Robert J. McCabe, 66, of Lebanon, IL died Thursday, September 17, 2020, in Lebanon, IL.

He was born Oct. 2, 1953, to Robert and Anna Mae (Nee Shomaker) McCabe, Jr., at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Belleville, IL.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lebanon and a retired Lebanon Emerald Mound Grange Volunteer Fireman....

Janet Lee Buffington

Janet Lee Buffington

Sep 13, 2020

JANET LEE BUFFINGTON, 72, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of the Clay City and Louisville areas, passed away at her home September 13, 2020.

Janet was born July 20, 1948 to Norman and Lela (Jennings) Smith in Salem, Illinois.

Janet served her local community for many years in the Home Health Care Field. Her hobbies included...

Walter Lee Keyser

Walter Lee Keyser

Sep 11, 2020

WALTER LEE KEYSER, 90, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital at Fairfield, Illinois.

Walter was born October 7, 1929 at Geff, Illinois to Samuel A. and Nellie (Fitch) Keyser.  He married Iva Lorene Myers April 2, 1949 at Henderson, Kentucky and she preceded him in death June 14, 1994.  He...