Obituaries

Dec 23, 2020

Jack Stuart Mueller, 88, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Cedarhurst in Highland, IL.

Jack was born February 6, 1932, to Francis “Zeke” and Marion (nee Euno) Mueller at Harrison Hospital in Collinsville, IL. On January 26, 1952, he married Jeanne Ruderer at the First United Presbyterian Church in Collinsville, IL.

Dec 23, 2020

Lynn (nee Weisenberger) Palenchar, 77, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Highland Health Care.

Lynn was born August 15, 1943, to Robert and Patricia (nee Corrigan) Weisenberger, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Lynn enjoyed traveling and she was a big fan of the “Great American Road Trip.” Her adventures led her to visit the 48 states as...

Dec 21, 2020

Jason Clark, 42, of Highland, IL, passed away December 21, 2020.

He was born August 18, 1978, to Timothy and Vickie Clark.

Jason was a jack of all trades; quite the handyman, who could repair anything.  He loved to camp, fish and swim.  His most precious time was spent with his daughter and stepson, who...

Dec 20, 2020

Daniel T. Wegman, 67, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

He was born March 7, 1953, to Edward and Irene (nee Hediger) Wegman.

Danny loved his time fishing with his daughter, and being around people. He would do anything for anybody, and loved giving to charities....

Dec 20, 2020

Marsha Ann (nee Cross) Brady, 76, of Highland, Illinois, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her home.

She was born January 7, 1944, to Butler K. and Georgia E. Cross, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Marsha worked many years as a Head Start caseworker with Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois, where she eventually retired....

Dec 19, 2020

ROY L. SCHELL, 79, of Johnsonville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He had been in Clay County Hospice Care, following a lengthy stay in the hospital due to multiple medical issues, not related to Covid-19.

Roy was born October 5, 1941 to Cecil G. and S....

Dec 18, 2020

Marilyn J. Gurlen, 74, of Collinsville, IL, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Marilyn was born Nov. 10, 1946, to Lee and Bessie (Nee Hanks) Hughes in Malden, MO.  On May 30, 1964 she married Donald J. Gurlen in Gideon, MO.

Marilyn was a secretary/bookkeeper and for the last 8 plus...

Dec 15, 2020

Orville D. Walker, 77, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 26, 1943 to Herschel Andrew “Andy” and Nellie (nee Orr) Walker, in E. St. Louis, IL. On October 16, 1962, he married Veronica “Bonnie” Naeve in E. St. Louis, IL.

Orville was a first and foremost...

Dec 14, 2020

Barbara Ann Springs, 84, of Springfield, IL, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care.

Barb was born in St Louis on October 27, 1936, to William Gerhard and Ottilia Helen (nee Huegen) Schulte, of Aviston, IL. In 1953, she married Kenneth Springs of Highland, IL.

Barb was a devout...

Dec 14, 2020

Marilyn Woods, age 92 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on December 14, 2020 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Marilyn was born on August 8, 1928 in Albion to Clarence Victor and Nena Katherine (Ramsey) Horton. On December 12, 1964, she married Otho Woods, and they enjoyed over 20 years together,...

Dec 14, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Tubbs, 84 of Geff, Illinois passed away December 14, 2020 at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Center.

Tom was born November 25, 1936 to Fred and Laura (Spaulding) Tubbs in Geff, Illinois. He married Bernetta Kiger on July 18, 1956 and she survives. , Tom was a self-employed farmer, also in his earlier life he was...

Dec 13, 2020

Matthew Mace Laws went home to his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, at his home with loved ones by his side on December 13, 2020.

Matt was born on December 14, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri to Paul and Doris Laws.

Matt owned his own business, Signature Painting, and was a member of Faith Family...

Dec 12, 2020

Betty Jean Hagler, 91, of Greenville, IL, passed away, Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

Betty was born March 12, 1929 to Clyde and Elva (nee Denny) McCasland in Greenville, IL. She married Lavern Hagler on March 21, 1951 in Pocahontas, IL, and they celebrated 69 wonderful years together, earlier this year....

Dec 12, 2020

Mary Jo King passed away on Saturday December 12, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born in Wayne County, KY. Her parents were Clarence and Flossie (Huffaker) Dobbs. She married Levi King on December 6, 1952. He passed away on March 10, 2015. They were married for 62 happy years. Mary is survived by two sons: Randy...

Dec 9, 2020

RUSSEL L. RODGERS, 87, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Russel was born July 8, 1933 to Archie and Iva L. (Richards) Rodgers.  He married Betty Conard October 27, 1957 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois and she survives.

Russel was a self-employed truck driver for Rodgers Truck Service.  He...

Dec 9, 2020

Joe R. Couch, age 76 of rural West Salem, IL passed unexpectantly from this life to the next on December 9, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN. Joe was born on November 15, 1944 in Wabash County, IL to Byron Edwin and Irene (Price) Couch. On May 19, 1973 he married the love of his life, Debra Kay...

Dec 9, 2020

Raymond “Ray” Leroy Stockton, age 74 of Grayville, IL passed unexpectedly and joined his Heavenly Father on December 9, 2020 at his home. Ray was born on April 3, 1946 to Eldon and Virginia (Redden) Stockton in Portsmouth, OH. He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War with his deployment being in Korea. Ohio is where Ray...

Dec 7, 2020

John Clark Clodfelter age 54 of Parkersburg, IL passed from this life to his heavenly home on Monday December 7, 2020 at his residence on the family farm near Parkersburg.

He was born March 14, 1966 to Raymond and Verity (Stevens) Clodfelter on the family farm near Pakersburg, IL.

John was a faithful member of...

Dec 4, 2020

David M. Cornell lived a full and love-filled life! In his 86th year, on December 4, 2020 with his family by his side, he peacefully left his earthly home and walked into the waiting arms of the Lord, his parents Don and Jean, brother Gordon, sister-in-law Betty Jo and many other family members and friends.

This caring...

Dec 2, 2020

Richard Keith Short age 68 of Ellery, IL passed from this life to the next on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.

He was born on August 18, 1952 to Vernice and Thelma (Reid) Short in Albion, IL.  He married Mary Mabrey on June 19, 1973 in Olney IL.

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