Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

Diana Lynn Frey, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland.

She was born September 21, 1946, to Milt and Lillian (nee Schmidt) Werner, in Highland, IL. On September 13, 1969, she married Maurice “Moe” Frey at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland. She was a lifelong resident of...

Jul 16, 2021

Loren W. Conard 77, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away July 16, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Loren was born July 29, 1943, to Roy and Callie (Tenney) Conard in Cisne, Illinois. He married Kay (Lane) Conard on July 31, 1964, in Cisne, Illinois.

Loren had worked for Standard Oil, Amoco, Thompson Chemical,...

Jul 15, 2021

Carolyn “Carrie” Bugger, 55, of Florissant, MO, formerly of Highland, IL, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her home.

She was born December 15, 1965 to Robert and Jackie (nee Miner) Byrne, in St. Louis, MO.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, the Civic Women’s Club and the Booster Club. ...

Jul 15, 2021

Deborah M. Lucco, 74, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 20, 1947, to Lester and Hazel (Nee Cruse) Beard at St. Mary’s Hospital, E. St. Louis, IL.  On March 15, 1962, she married Frank Lucco in Pocahontas, IL.

Deborah lived for her family...

Jul 13, 2021

Eldon Dale Koechle, 78, of Lebanon, IL., passed away at home, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Eldon was born on October 6, 1942 on the family farm, the son of Harold and Oriole (Ort) Koechle of Nauvoo, IL.  He was a man gifted with many talents and known to his family as the “numbers” man, as he...

Jul 11, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Cline, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away, Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home, with his family by his side.

Joe was born September 21, 1946 to Harry and Vida (nee Christensen) Cline, in Burlington, WI.  On May 6, 1972, he married GiGi Fehrenback in Fontana, WI.

Joe had to go on Kidney...

Jul 10, 2021

Ralph Eugene Stark, 91, of Wayne City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Ralph was born April 25, 1930, at Cisne, Illinois to Claude O. and Philena (Conard) Stark. He married Alberta Lucretia Croslin August 21, 1956, at Springfield, Tennessee.  She preceded him in death October 11,...

Jul 10, 2021

Donald C. (Don) Schroen Jr., 69, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Don was born September 27, 1951 to Donald C. Sr. and Marietta (nee Colston) Schroen, in East St. Louis, IL.  He married Sharon Marie Smith on December 19, 1970...

Jul 7, 2021

Ria Askew, 47, of Hillsboro, MO, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ria was born July 24, 1973 in Jacksonville, NC.

Ria was an accomplished musician, he loved playing the drums, and loved all genres of music. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather,...

Jul 7, 2021

Shirley J. Bandy, 74, of Trenton, IL, passed away, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her home.

Shirley was born December 30, 1946, to Leto and Tillie (nee Schultz) Iberg in Alton, IL. On August 17, 1968, she married Michael Bandy in Alton.

Shirley worked in several sectors throughout her life, from working in the bakery...

Jul 7, 2021

Nancy J. Brinker, 79, of Highland, IL, passed away, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Hospital.

Nancy was born February 11, 1942, to Charles and Adeline (nee Miller) Nager in E. St. Louis, IL.  On June 16, 1960, she married Robert J. Brinker, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in E. St. Louis, IL.

Nancy...

Jul 6, 2021

Sheryl Johnson, 64, of Highland, IL, passed away, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Sheryl was born April 13, 1957, to Lowell and Ruby (nee Kurfman) Uhland, in Quincy, IL. On May 13, 1985, she married Gregg Johnson in Johnson City, IN.

Sheryl was a self-employed seamstress and gardener, two...

Jul 6, 2021

Bernetta Tubbs, 82 of Geff, Illinois passed away July 6, 2021 at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Center.

Bernetta was born February 22, 1939 to Roy and Margaret (Lori) Kiger in Johnsonville, Illinois. She married Thomas (Tom) Tubbs on July18, 1956 and he preceded her in death December 16, 2020....

Jul 3, 2021

Robert A. “Bob” Headley Jr., 74 of rural West Salem, IL passed peacefully into eternity on Saturday July 3, 2021, on the banks of the Little Wabash River at Bennington, IL.

He was born on February 26, 1947, in Bennington, IL to Robert A. Headley Sr. and Mary Josephine (Collins) Headley.

Bob was an avid...

Jul 3, 2021

Ronald “Ron” F. Lindley, 80, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Ron was born December 4, 1940, to Harold and Alvina (nee Kohlmiller) Lindley in Pocahontas, IL. On July 15, 1961, he married Judy Stewart in Pocahontas, IL.

Ron Lindley was a man after God’s own...

Jul 3, 2021

Nina Fern Fewkes Mann was born in Albion, Illinois, on October 24, 1939, the third child of Harvey Walker and Ethel Ozella (Simms) Fewkes. She was raised on the family farm southeast of Albion and attended Red Top School, before finishing at Albion Grade School and Edwards County High School. On September 23, 1956, she married Virgil Ray Mann,...

Jun 30, 2021

Francis Vernon Polette, 91, of Collinsville, IL, passed away June 30, 2021 at his residence.

Francis was born February 5, 1930 to Martin and Emma (nee Portel) Polette in Granite City, IL.  He married Joan Bartos on March 12, 1960 in Collinsville, IL.  Francis and Joan were married 61 years and had two daughters, Laurie and Lynn....

Jun 29, 2021

Dale W. Lindley, 79, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Christian Hospital.

Dale was born December 9, 1941, to Harold and Alvina (nee Kohlmiller) Lindley in Pierron, IL.  On October 23, 1965, he married Sharon Stewart in Pocahontas, IL.

A Navy veteran, Dale traveled the world and served aboard the USS...

Jun 29, 2021

Joseph Allen (Joe) Pyle, 79, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Joe was born October 16, 1941, at Cisne, Illinois to Lowell Howard and Marguerite Carmen (Crooks) Pyle.  He married Sherry (Hendricks) Grove December 28, 1986, at Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church in Cisne Illinois....

Jun 25, 2021

Michael Drake Downey, 18, of Highland, IL, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home.

Michael was born on May 9, 2003, to Aron Downey and Jennifer Harvey, in Maryville, IL. He had attended Highland High School.

Michael ran a meme page called “meme.boy.michael” with around 50,000 followers.  He loved listening to music; his...