Obituaries

Mar 26, 2020

William Ray “Bill” Monroe, 81, of Lebanon, IL, passed away, Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his home.

Bill was born September 07, 1938, in Lebanon, IL, to George and Lilly (nee May) Monroe.  On June 7, 1958, he married Nancy Terry in Lebanon, IL.

Bill was a Retired Air Force Veteran, a lifetime member of...

Mar 24, 2020

Janet A. Pisaneschi, 80, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 24th, 2020, at Faith Countryside, with her husband by her side. Much of her family spent precious time with her during her final week.

Janet was born March 28, 1939 to Evan and Margaret (nee Evans) Jones in Kingston, PA.  On June 27, 1959, she married Peter...

Mar 23, 2020

Wanda Marie Pourchot, age 78, of Highland, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Highland Healthcare.

She was born November 11, 1941 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Kit Carson and Laura, nee Clark, Curry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ralpha Curry; two brothers, Marvin...

Mar 20, 2020

James Bradley “Brad” Ireland, 82, Lebanon, IL, born May 13, 1937, in Oak Park, IL, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Aviston Countryside Manor, in Aviston, IL.

Raised in Maywood, IL, Brad attended Proviso Township High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army as a high-speed radio and teletype operator with the...

Mar 19, 2020

Dannie Allen White, 71 of Geff, Illinois passed away Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at his residence in Geff, Illinois.

Dannie was born at Barnhill Illinois to Joe B. and Lyndal (Finley) White on August 5, 1948. He married Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ (Riddle) White on August 22, 1970 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Dannie was a machine repairman...

Mar 19, 2020

Maria Andrade Silveira, 90, of Highland, IL, formerly of San Jose, CA, died Thursday, Mar. 19, 2020, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

Maria was born Mar. 13, 1930 to Alfredo and Augusta (Nee Moura) De Andrade, in Flores Island, Acores, Portugal.

She was raised a Roman Catholic, God loving woman...

Mar 17, 2020

Lana J. (nee Dyer) Dowdy, 70, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Lana was born February 6, 1950, to John and Lorraine (nee James) Dyer, in E. St. Louis, IL. On September 26, 1981, she married Tom Dowdy in St. Louis, MO.

She was a member...

Mar 17, 2020

Carl W. Brooks, 91, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Carl was born March 30, 1928, to William Arthur and Mable (nee Crummer) Brooks, in Lebanon, IL. On September 21, 1957 he married Charlotte Killion, and they were married for 61 years.

He was a member...

Mar 16, 2020

BONITA (BONNIE) L. LOWE, 94, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Bonnie was born October 23, 1925 at Cisne Illinois to Pearl and Lillie Ester (Brown) Leathers. She married Clifford G. Lowe June 29, 1946 at Cisne, Illinois. He preceded her in death July...

Mar 15, 2020

JUDY CAROL PENNINGTON, 77, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her home.

Judy was born September 7, 1942 to Johnnie and Vera (Barnfield) Case at Johnsonville, Illinois. She married Eber Pennington December 10, 1960 at Cisne, Illinois.

Judy attended Cisne Christian Church and was a longtime member of the First Baptist...

Mar 12, 2020

Ricky Lee Bequette, 62, of Lebanon, Illinois, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Ricky was born May 30, 1957, to Leo and Anna (nee Missey) Bequette in Breese, IL.

Ricky was a welder by trade.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  One of his favorite past times was...

Mar 12, 2020

Charles William "Chuck" Dietz, 88, of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on March 12, 2020.

Chuck was born June 4, 1931 in Pinckneyville, Illinois and lived most of his life in Lebanon, IL.  He served as Airman 1 st Class in the US Air Force when he met the love of his life, Jeanette Tichy in Park...

Mar 7, 2020

Ronald Carl “Ron” Mason, 80, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on March 7, 2020 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL.

He was born August 7, 1939 in Bone Gap, IL to Mary (Mills) and Carl Mason. He married Delores “Dee” Harness on December 24, 1961 in Olney, IL and she survives....

Mar 5, 2020

Mark Allen Mewes, age 60 of Bone Gap, IL passed from this life to the next on March 5, 2020 at his residence. Mark was born to John and Shirley (Peterson) Mewes on May 5, 1959 at Fairfield IL. Mark loved to be around animals, enjoyed people and had a heart of gold. He is survived by his parents,...

Mar 2, 2020

Opal Dorman, 91, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on March 2, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.

She was born October 18, 1928 in West Salem, the daughter of Bessie Pearl (Tucker) and Earl T. Lomas. She married Paul R. “Dick” Dorman on March 4, 1946 in Henderson, KY and...

Mar 2, 2020

Helen M. “Doe” Haberer, 91, of Pocahontas, IL died Monday, March 2, 2020, at her residence.

Helen was born on November 23, 1928, in Pocahontas, IL, the daughter of John and Jane (nee Crouch) Moss.

On January 16, 1947, she married Lee Roy Tow in Pocahontas, AR; he passed away in November 1948. On April...

Feb 29, 2020

Ramona K. (nee Abbitt) Cornish, 89, of Mary Esther, Florida, died Saturday, February 29, 2020, at her residence.

Ramona was born January 22, 1931, to Virgil and Waldena (nee Barris) Turner.

She was a member of Mt. Calvary Church of God and Christ, Washington Park, IL. She was a very inspirational woman, God fearing, loving,...

Feb 28, 2020

Rose Marie (nee Krause) Galassi, 81, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at her residence.

Rose was born June 24, 1938, to George and Frances (nee Rossi) Krause, in Warren, Michigan.

She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Rose enjoyed cooking and reading, but really just wanted to be around her grandchildren.

Feb 24, 2020

ROSA JOAN SIMMONS, 81, of Mt. Erie, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Joan was born September 22, 1938 at Mt. Erie, Illinois, to William Q. and Rachel E. (Gardner) Atwood. She married Donald Irvin Simmons September 11, 1955 at Lawrenceville, Illinois. He preceded her in death...

Feb 24, 2020

MARLIN L. BURROUGHS, 82, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Marlin was born July 29, 1937 in rural Wayne County, Illinois, to Charles and Bertha (Majors) Burroughs. He married Maxine Fern Travis January 26, 1959 at Flora, Illinois and she preceded him in death November 20, 2019.

Marlin...