Obituaries

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...