Obituaries

Feb 22, 2020

Gail Lynette Barnes, age 56, of Olney, IL passed from this life to the next on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Aperion Care. Gail was born on May 21, 1963 in Olney to Max and Sandra (Densmore) Reisinger. Gail was a hard worker in her younger days and was employed several years at North American Lighting. She enjoyed her...

Feb 21, 2020

Wesley E. Haberer, 87, of Highland, Illinois, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at Faith Countryside, in Highland, IL.

Wes was born March 17, 1932, to Edwin and Geneva (nee Kuhn) Haberer in Millersburg, IL. On January 8 1955, he married Norma Lorenz at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL.

He was a member of...

Feb 21, 2020

Paul Wayne Hill, 54, passed away at the Cisne Rehab and Healthcare in Cisne, Illinois, on Friday February 21, 2020 with his family by his side.

Paul was born in November 17, 1965 to James H. and Emma (Hill) Hill, Jr. at Olney, Illinois. He married Kimberly Goodwin October 12, 1996 at Flora, Illinois.

Feb 20, 2020

DOLORES KLEIN, 89, of Wood River, Illinois, formerly of Johnsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, Illinois.

Dolores was born November 22, 1930 at St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph and Edna (Lammert) Malon. She married Berthold A. Klein June 24, 1950 at St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her...

Feb 18, 2020

LURA I. BRIGGS, 94, of Olney, Illinois, passed away February 18, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois with her family by her side.

Lura was born in West Salem, Illinois to Edwin and Harriet (Knakmuhs) Ahlfield. She married Glenn E. Briggs on November 1s 1942 at Browns Illinois. They shared 45 years of marriage....

Feb 17, 2020

Iley “Bud” Lofton, 88, of Ellery, Illinois passed from this life to the next on February 17, 2020 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion, IL.

Bud was born June 12, 1931 in Tolu, KY to Ocie Mae (Williams) and Markel Lofton. He married Judy Saxe on June 20, 1969 at the Free Methodist Church in Albion and...

Feb 15, 2020

Dr. Robert “Bob” Marshall, 74, of Effingham, IL passed away on February 15, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York, surrounded by the love and support of his three daughters during his final days.

Robert was born on April 30, 1945 to Dr. Glenn Marshall and Genevieve (nee Lee) Marshall in Denver, Colorado. The family, that...

Feb 12, 2020

Ronald “Ron” L. Robertson, 69, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, surrounded by his family.

Ron was born April 11, 1950, to William and Dathel (nee Sanders) Robertson, in Ft. Hood, TX. On April 28, 1972, he married Julia Zeller in Edwardsville, IL.

Ron enlisted in the...

Feb 6, 2020

Laurie Brendel, 73, of Florissant, MO, lost her courageous battle with cancer on February 6, 2020, surrounded by her four children, and in her last days, cared for by her brother.  To the end, Laurie lived by the motto, “warrior on”.

Laurie was born January 29, 1947, to Harry and Mary (nee Wolfe) Lientz in Belleville, IL....

Feb 5, 2020

James W. “Jim” Meridith, 82, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born September 3, 1937, to James W. and Eunice (nee Snyder) Meridith in Hutsonville, IL.  On October 14, 1967, he married Mary Lou Keppler, in Stonington, IL.

Jim served in...

Feb 5, 2020

Christina L. Rheaume, 40, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Evelyn’s House, after fighting a long term illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Christina was born February 23, 1979, to Chris and Kathy (nee Shaw) Prescott, at Fort Ord, California.  On August 12, 2000, she married Joseph Rheaume in Sacramento, CA.

Feb 3, 2020

Nellie Jean (nee Atwood) Funderburk, 91, of Coffeen, IL, died Monday, February 3, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Nellie Jean was born November 1, 1928, to Irl and Genevieve (nee Smith) Atwood, at home in Fayette County.

She was a member of the Pocahontas United Methodist Church.  She sang in the choir...

Feb 2, 2020

DANNY LEE “CATMAN” WILLIAMS, 63, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois.

Danny was born May 20, 1956, at Flora, Illinois, to Robert W. and Mary O. (Shehorn) Williams.

Danny was a Pressure Washer Cleaner for Water Blasters of Flora Illinois. He enjoyed fishing, camping,...

Feb 1, 2020

Gloria Ann (nee Bircher) Schuepbach, 92, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Highland Health Care Center.

Gloria was born July 31, 1927, to Austin and Clara (nee Oestringer) Bircher in Highland, IL.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, and the VFW Auxillary. Gloria was also known as...

Jan 30, 2020

MARILYN SALES, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of the Wayne County area passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home.

Marilyn was born September 2, 1944 in Flora, Illinois to Burney and Eloise (Howard Reid. Marilyn graduated from Flora High School. She married Fred Sales June 20, 1987 at Bentons Port,...

Jan 29, 2020

Josephine E. “Joey” Gutzler, age 95 years, 10 months and 12 days, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL surrounded by her loved ones.  Joey was born on March 17, 1924 at her family’s farm south of St. Rose, IL, the daughter of William and Mathilda (nee Korte) Alberternst.

Joey graduated from...

Jan 29, 2020

DONNA LEE (PORTER) GIBSON, 82, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, after a brief illness, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Donna was born July 14, 1937 to Clarence and Floral V. (Turner) Porter at Cisne, Illinois. She married Paul E. Gibson June 30, 1976 at Fairfield, Illinois. She was a loving wife...

Jan 27, 2020

Craig J. Brooks, 62, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Craig was born December 23, 1957, to Carl and Charlotte (nee Killion) Brooks, in Breese, IL.  On June 7, 2001, he married Renee DeBoe in Belleville, IL.

Craig was a member of Union Local 670.  He especially...

Jan 25, 2020

Tim C. Gruenenfelder, 58, of Highland, IL died Saturday, January 25, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Tim was born, July 6, 1961, to Donald and Lois (nee Orschell) Gruenenfelder in Highland, IL.  In November of 1984, he married Chris Criner at St. Boniface Church in Germantown, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul...

Jan 23, 2020

Ethel Marie Martin, 58, of Alton, IL died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton.

Ethel was born, October 12, 1961, to Simeon “Jr.” and Leatha (nee Glover) Stewart II.  In October of 1986, she married Henry Martin in Mulberry Grove, IL.

Ethel liked to be referred to as Bunny.  She was...