Obituaries

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.

May 31, 2020

Roy M. “Mickey” Finley, 64, of Alhambra, IL, entered into rest on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Mickey was born July 20, 1955 to Roy and Carrie (nee Martine) Finley, in Levittown, PA. On November 22, 1977, he married Dawn Drew in Las Vegas, NV.

Mickey owned Bur Oaks campground in...

May 31, 2020

Eugene M. “Gene” McVaigh, age 90 of Calhoun, IL passed from this life to the next on May 31, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL. Gene was born on October 23, 1929 in Calhoun to Richard and Helen (Sanders) McVaigh. He was a Veteran of the Korean War. Gene was a farmer who also mowed and raked...

May 30, 2020

Herschel D. Root, age 86 of Bone Gap, IL passed from this life to the next on May 30, 2020 at Rest Haven Manor, Albion, IL. Herschel was born on July 19, 1933 in Bone Gap to George and Mary (Copley) Root. He married Patsy Fitzgerrell on August 29, 1953 in Wabash County. Herschell was a welder and was...

May 26, 2020

Mary Nelle Brock, age 86 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on May 26, 2020 at her home. Mary Nelle was born on October 20, 1933 in rural Albion to Clayton and Ethel (Shepherd) Clark. She married Ivan Brock on October 6, 1951 at the home of Roy Collins. She was preceded in death by...

May 23, 2020

Duane E. Metzger, 55, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his residence.

Duane was born November 23, 1964, to Raymond and Barbara (nee Haller) Metzger, in Highland, IL.

He loved all of his children and grandchildren, and spent as much time as he could with them.

He enjoyed woodworking, fishing,...

May 16, 2020

Velma M. Brown, age 85, formerly of Allendale, IL passed from this life to the next on May 16, 2020 at Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel, IL. Velma was born on August 5, 1934 in Edwards County, IL to Joseph Oscar and Zelda Blanch (Rodgers) Bowman. Velma married Harold Brown on February 27, 1954 at the Pentecostal Assembly Church...

May 13, 2020

Norma Dean Avry, 82, of O'Fallon, IL, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Memorial East Hospital, Shiloh, IL.

Norma was born April 30, 1938, to Ezra and Ruby (nee Hazlip) Nichols.  On June 7, 1986, she married Frank C. Avry in St. Clair County.

She was a member of the Lebanon First United Methodist Church...

May 13, 2020

Barbara J. “Bonnie” Tabor (nee Ratermann), of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born April 13, 1946, to Edmund and Leodis (nee Reilmann) Ratermann in Breese, IL. On August 29, 1964, she married Dennis Tabor at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese, IL

She was a...