Obituaries

James W. “Jim” Holt

Nov 2, 2020

James W. Holt, 57, of Cahokia, IL, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at his residence.

Jim was born March 29, 1963 to Thomas and Joyce (nee White) Holt, in Belleville, IL.

Jim was a waiter for many years, as well as, a handyman. He was truly a “Jack of all trades”. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing...

Michael B. “Mike” Gillespie

Oct 28, 2020

Michael B. “Mike” Gillespie, 67, of Antioch, IL, formerly of Highland, IL., passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, in Zion, IL.

Mike was born March 9, 1953, to Walter “Joe” and Vivian (nee Kantner) Gillespie at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL. On August 2, 1975, he married Susan Korkenmeier at...

Pamela Clanton

Oct 28, 2020

Pamela K. Clanton, (nee Funderburk), 60, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.

Pamela was born October 24, 1960, to William T. “Tom” Funderburk and Donna (nee Mosier) Funderburk. On October 24, 2008, she married David Clanton in Pocahontas, IL.

Pam’s passion was cooking. In her younger...

Maurice Kramper

Oct 27, 2020

Maurice G. Kramper, age 78 of Highland, IL born February 22, 1942 in St. Libory, IL died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

He married Carol Cavaletti on June 27, 1964 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, IL.

After his marriage he and Carol moved to Highland, IL where they...

Charles Royce Richison

Oct 25, 2020

CHARLES ROYCE RICHISON, 93, of Belleville, Illinois, formerly of Modesto and Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the home of his daughter in Belleville, Illinois.

Charles was born October 28, 1926 at Cisne, Illinois to Chestel Ray and M. Edna (McConnell) Richison.  He married Roberta Burton who preceded him in death and later married...

Charles “Chuck” Ashburn

Oct 24, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Ashburn passed peacefully on the evening of Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 76.

He enjoyed many things in life.  In retirement, he was able to spend his winters in his beloved Texas, on the beach with his lifetime love, Kay.  There he found a true passion flying his kites and became part...

Charles “Cody” Abernathy

Oct 23, 2020

Charles “Cody” Abernathy, 32, of Caseyville, IL, died Friday, October 23, 2020, in Collinsville, IL.

Cody was born at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL, on June 18, 1988, to James and Marianne (Nee Long) Abernathy.

He worked for Local 100 as a Laborer. Cody was a proud dad and was very involved in his children’s activities....

John And Laura Ibbotson

Oct 23, 2020

John E. Ibbotson, age 87 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Skilled Care Unit.  In true gentlemanly fashion, he went ahead so he could open Heaven’s gates for his bride of over 69 years.  Laura Ibbotson joined him on Monday, October 26, 2020, also from Fairfield...

Nancy R. Monroe

Oct 20, 2020

Nancy Ruth Monroe (nee Terry), age 79, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at her home in Lebanon, IL.

She was born August 23, 1941, in DuQuoin, IL, to Cecil Emmaline Hodges and John Troy Terry. She married William Ray “Bill” Monroe in Lebanon, IL, on June 6, 1958. They had one daughter, Terri. Nancy was the oldest...

Irene Hilliard

Oct 19, 2020

Lora Irene Thompson Hilliard, 93, stepped into the presence of Jesus, her Savior, on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Born April 8, 1927, in Springfield, IL, she was a former resident of Cisne, Illinois and a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Irene was the youngest daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Holtzclaw Thompson. In...

Jackie Dale Williams

Oct 14, 2020

JACKIE DALE WILLIAMS, 83, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Edgewood Nursing Home in Springdale.

Jackie was born December 19, 1936 at Oilton, Oklahoma to Jess D. and Otha E. (Casey) Williams, Sr. He married Dorothy J. Molt June 19, 1955 at Cisne, Illinois. She preceded him in death November 29, 2018.

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Ronald L. “Ron” Hallam

Oct 14, 2020

Ronald “Ron” L. Hallam, age 74, of Albion, IL passed unexpectantly from this life to the next on October 14, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. Ron was born on July 19, 1946 in Streator, IL to James and Clara (Bliss) Hallam. On January 30, 1976 he married Melody Chapin in West Salem, IL and they enjoyed...

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

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

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

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

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...