Obituaries

Jul 8, 2020

Mildred Bashore, 88, of Fairfield formerly of Geff, Illinois passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Mildred was born at home in Cisne, Illinois to Dewey and Faye (Billington) Pittman  November 21, 1931.

Mildred married Frank Bashore in Fairfield, Illinois on September 16, 1951.

Mildred worked...

Jul 6, 2020

Vera Faye Simmons, age 79 of Mt. Carmel, IL passed from this life to the next on July 6, 2020 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel.  Faye was born in Mt. Carmel on February 23, 1941 to Kenneth and Carol (Reed) Daniels.

Faye is survived by one son, Terry Simmons of Mt. Carmel.

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Jul 5, 2020

Ray Alan Marks passed away on July 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Ray was born August 19, 1932 near West Salem, IL. Ray was the son of Pernie and Ruth (Reckling) Marks. He married Ruby Lee McKnight on March 4, 1951. To this marriage of 69 years, 4 children were born. Two Daughters, Terry (Dr....

Jul 4, 2020

Franklin Delano Tanner, 83, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, July 4, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Franklin was born November 17, 1936, to William and Rosie (nee Qualls) Tanner in Howenwald, TN. Franklin married Gloria G. Perkins on May 5, 1956 in Holly Springs, MS. They were married for 59 years.

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Jul 3, 2020

Alice McAllister passed away peacefully July 3, 2020 at the age of 90.

Alice was born September 13, 1929, in Breese, IL to Harry and Agnes (nee Niebur) Venhaus.  Along with her parents, her husband Garneau “Mac” McAllister, of 51 years preceded her death, as well as, her brother Norbert Venhaus and sisters, Rita Stratmann and Jane...

Jul 2, 2020

JOE F. WINTERS, 67, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Joe was born August 5, 1952 at Fairfield, Illinois to John P. and Evelyn L. (Etheridge) Winters.

Joe was a factory worker for Roadmaster.  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church near...

Jul 2, 2020

Geraldine B. Kutz, 93, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville.

Geraldine was born Geraldine Marie Bevering on January 26, 1927 to Carl and Margaret (nee Brown) Bevering, in Keokuk, IA. On September 3, 1949, she married John D. Kutz Sr. in Salt Lake City, UT.

Geraldine first...

Jun 29, 2020

Frank Shearer Pixley age 87 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on June 29,2020 at Oak View Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Carmel IL.

He was born on November 21, 1932 to W. Ray and Pauline (Shearer) Pixley in West Salem, IL. He married Connie Wajrowski on August 18, 1957 in Chicago,...

Jun 28, 2020

A beautiful soul has been lifted to heaven. Helen Lorraine (Shoot) Zobrist, 57, born August 30, 1962, passed from this life into life everlasting on June 28, 2020. Helen came into the world in the Philippine Islands, while her father was stationed at Clark Air Force Base. The Shoot family moved to Florida when she was three years old....

Jun 28, 2020

Marilyn Leathers, 80, of Highland, IL, formerly of Clare, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Highland Health Care.

Marilyn was born May 27, 1940, to Charles and Naomi (nee Moore), Robbins, in Lansing, MI.  She married Robert Leathers on June 28th.

Marilyn was a homemaker who enjoyed her family.

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Jun 28, 2020

Helen Zobrist, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Services and full obituary are pending.

Jun 27, 2020

Buffie Suzanne Davidson, age 53 of Sailor Springs, IL passed from this life to the next on June 27, 2020 at Flora Gardens, Flora, IL. Buffie was born on January 6, 1967 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Franklin Leon and Linda Carole (Harris) Davidson. In 1980 the family moved to Sailor Springs and Buffie attended high school at Clay...

Jun 27, 2020

Buffie Suzanne Davidson, age 53 of Sailor Springs, IL passed from this life to the next on June 27, 2020 at Flora Gardens, Flora, IL. Buffie was born on January 6, 1967 in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Franklin Leon and Linda Carole (Harris) Davidson. In 1980 the family moved to Sailor Springs and Buffie attended high school at Clay...

Jun 24, 2020

Robert Emmett Rowan, 89, died peacefully June 24, 2020 at the Evelyn House in St. Louis County.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret (nee Falbe). He also left so many family members who loved him. These include his children; Robert Jr., Lynn (Mark Leifield), Roger (Rose) and Lisa (Pat Brym); his grandchildren;...

Jun 19, 2020

Keith E. Suydam, 68, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, June 19, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Keith was born August 22, 1951, to George and Elizabeth (nee Lysakowski) Suydam, in Belleville, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL, the Horner Park Board of Commissioners, the...

Jun 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Elaine (James) Washburn, born June 2, 1956 in Mattoon, IL and passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020 at Texas Health Hospital near her home in Justin, TX. Elaine Washburn was born to Harold and Eleanor James of Effingham, IL. As a child Elaine loved to go...

Jun 10, 2020

Joyce Ann (McKinney) Miller, age 87 of West Salem, IL passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Edward Miller, of West Salem, sons Steve Miller of West Salem, and Tony (Andi) Miller of Evansville, IN, daughters Karla (Donn) Westray of Villa Grove, IL and Lynn (Marty) Hogan of St. Louis,...

Jun 6, 2020

Roberta M. Andrew, 90, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Alhambra Care Center, Alhambra, IL.

Roberta was born December 21, 1929, to Jacob and Edna (nee Fowler) Kindig, in Philadelphia, PA.

She was a member of Lehman Methodist Church in Hatboro, PA.

She was active in volunteering for St. Joseph...

Jun 3, 2020

GLADYS VICTORIA KIGER, 87, of Largo, Florida, passed away June 3, 2020.

Gladys was born September 27, 1932 to Roscoe and Mary Alice (Sheets) Lemons. She married Bill Kiger in 1949 and he preceded her in death May 8, 1996.

Gladys was a homemaker and loved to cook. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...

Jun 1, 2020

Kevin Ray Smith, 62, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next at his residence on June 1, 2020.

He was born October 6, 1957 in Olney, IL, the son of Margaret (Hughes) and Elmer Smith. He married Kathy Gregory on July 1, 1979 at the First Christian Church in Albion, and she survives.