Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Gudrun Anderson, 70, of Highland, IL, passed away, Sunday, September 6, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family.

Gudrun was born, May 22, 1950 in Heilbronn, Germany.  She later married Larry Anderson.

She was a loving, caring mother, who was very protective of her children.  Gudrun was very generous; the type of person who would...

Sep 3, 2020

RUBY LEE SMITH, 88, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin, Illinois.

Ruby was born March 4, 1932, to Leslie and Sylvia (Smith) Spitzner at Rinard, Illinois .   She married Gordon Henry Smith on November 19, 1949, in Henderson, Kentucky and was blessed with 67 years together. ...

Sep 2, 2020

ALBION, Ill. – Wilma (Mason) Greatline, 79, died September 2, 2020, at her home.  She was born November 21, 1940 in Edwards County to Malcolm and Ruth (Hocking) Mason.  She was married to Stanley Greatline, who preceded her in death on May 7, 2009.

Wilma worked in administrative positions throughout her life, and was a homemaker and...

Aug 26, 2020

Esther Beard, 86, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

Esther was born April 15, 1934 to Arville and Helen (nee Peterson) Holbrook in Highland, IL.

Esther was known to be a firecracker, full of energy.  She made a lot of crafts, loved to sew and make dolls, and was...

Aug 26, 2020

Mable Brown, 84, of Killeen, TX, formerly of Lebanon, IL, passed away, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center, in Temple, TX.

Mable was born March, 25, 1936 to Tommie and Janie (nee O’Neil) Smith in Robinsonville, MS.

Mable had the most beautiful smile, along with many loveable traits.  She was...

Aug 25, 2020

Benny Leigh age 85 of Parkersburg, IL passed from this life to the next on August 25, 2020 at Lavender Ridge in Olney, IL.

He was born on July 17, 1935 to Charles and Ruby (Lester) Leigh in Olney, IL. He married Joyce Boewe on June 2, 1956 at the Moravian Church in West Salem.

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Aug 24, 2020

Eric S. Woolen, 43, of Pocahontas, IL, died Monday, August 24, 2020 in Greenville, IL.

Eric was born August 12, 1977, to Steven and Lee Ann (nee Briley) Woolen Sr., at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Granite City, IL.

Eric had a big heart and would help anybody that needed or asked for help.  He loved to...

Aug 22, 2020

Judith Elaine “Judy” Lofton age 78 of Ellery, IL passed from this life to the next on Saturday, August 22, 2020 unexpectantly at her home.

Judy was born on June 25, 1942 in Olney, IL to Dante and Mildred (Gill) Saxe.

She attended Lockyear Business College and Colburns Beauty Academy. After becoming a licensed cosmetologist,...

Aug 20, 2020

Paul Talleur, 88, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Faith Countryside Homes, Highland, IL.

Paul was born June 12, 1932, to Herbert and Marie (Nee Voudrie) Talleur at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On May 17, 1952 he married Dolores Wellen at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

He was a beloved...

Aug 19, 2020

Mary Dukryn, 94, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Faith Countryside Homes, Highland, IL.

Mary was born July 30, 1926, to Wasyl and Anna Dukryn in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mary was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the caretaker of the family. A devout Ukranian Orthodox Catholic, she spent a lot...

Aug 19, 2020

Michael Clodfelter age 57 of Fairfield, IL. passed from this life to the next on August 19, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Michael was born August 23, 1962 to Joe and Judy (Reid) Clodfelter in Olney, IL.

He married Nancy Hall on May 8, 2007.

Michael had the love of...

Aug 18, 2020

ANDREW (ANDY) JUNIOR BOTTORFF, 98, of Wayne City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Andrew was born January 9, 1922, at Wayne City, Illinois to Isaac Andrew and Maggie Ann (Warren) Bottorff.  He married Eva Lois Ferguson March 16, 1942 at Wayne City, Illinois and she preceded...

Aug 16, 2020

Phyllis “Joy” Mesle, 91, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, at San Gabriel Memory Care, Highland, IL.

She was born May 15, 1929 to Roscoe and Augusta (Nee Godfrey) Harper, in Du Quoin, IL. On June 7, 1952 she married Rev. Dr. Kenneth Mesle at Salem United Church of Christ, St. Louis, MO.

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Aug 16, 2020

Donna Jo Weil, 57, of Lebanon, IL, died, Sunday, August 16, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Donna was born August 22, 1962, to JoAnn Jakoubek in Belleville, IL.

She married Teddy Weil at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, on February 21, 1987.

Donna was a very proud mother...

Aug 16, 2020

Pamela M. Fritz, 57, of Alhambra, IL, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, at her residence.

Pam was born September 21, 1962, to Anton and Louise (Nee Haynes) Fritz, in Litchfield, IL.

She loved her family. She was a great daughter, sister and Aunt. She was a CNA at various Nursing Homes and worked very hard....

Aug 15, 2020

Danny G. “Big Toad” Beard, 59, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence.

Danny was born October 9, 1960 to Lester “Gene” and Hazel “Irene” (Nee Cruse) Beard at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

He was Chairman of Bond County Board, and he was a member of BASS Fishing. He loved...

Aug 15, 2020

Former Williston, ND resident, Richie V. "Red" Matchett passed away at his home in Chandler, AZ with his wife by his side. He was born August 15, 1942 to George & Louise Matchett in Cisne, IL.

Red was a hard and determined man and when he set his mind to something; he did it. He decided at...

Aug 15, 2020

Neal E. Henschen, 57, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at his residence.

Neal was born Nov. 13, 1962, to LaVerne and Vera (Nee Olive) Henschen, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

He loved spending time with family. He enjoyed playing croquet, fishing and swimming. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

Aug 9, 2020

Linda Marie Rosche age 68 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on August 9, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

She was born May 12, 1952 to William Guerndt and Gertrude (Umland) Guerndt in Hartford WI. She married Tom Rosche on September 13, 1969 at St. Peters church in...

Aug 8, 2020

Thurman Carver, 85, of Lebanon, IL passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 8, 2020 while at home, surrounded by his family.

Thurman was born December 1, 1934 to Horace and Willie Mae (nee Bean) Carver in Marshall County Alabama.  On November 19, 1955, he married the love of his life, Patricia Vorce, after meeting her...