Obituaries

Apr 15, 2020

Diana M. Little-Tremor, nee Rudolph, 78, of Highland, IL died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at her son’s home, surrounded by her family.

Diana was born February 27, 1942, to Benjamin Rudolph and Mary Gregory in St. Louis, MO.  On November 4, 1988 she married Allen Tremor, the love of her life, in S. Padre Island, TX.

Apr 14, 2020

Carolyn Ruth Feldman, age 77 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on April 14, 2020 at her home. Carolyn was born on August 17, 1942 in Altus, OK to Carroll Buford and Emma Elizabeth (Keller) Nunn. She married Harold “Hap” Feldman on June 3, 1966 in Odessa, TX. In her younger days, Carolyn was...

Apr 14, 2020

Fern E. Bellm, nee Peters, 98, of Highland, IL died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Faith Countryside, surrounded by her loving family.

Fern was born August 5, 1921, to Oscar and Anna (nee Schmitt) Peters, in Summerfield, IL. On Feb 12, 1942, she married Valentine Bellm at St. Paul Catholic Church.

She was a member...

Apr 13, 2020

Leota Geraldine Briggs, known by “Geri” Briggs, age 97, formerly of Bone Gap, IL, died in her sleep peacefully of natural causes at 2:00AM, April 13, 2020 at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville, IN. Geri was born January 3, 1923 in Edwards County. Surviving her is a daughter Marcella (Delbert) Goff of Boonville, IN a son Dennis (Lucy) Briggs...

Apr 12, 2020

Karen S. (nee Warnecke) Taylor, 65, of Jamestown, IL, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Karen was born May 3, 1954, to Sylvester and Irene (nee Merscher) Warnecke, in Highland, IL.

She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and especially her grandchildren. Karen never knew a stranger. “Please...

Apr 9, 2020

Bernard Zeisset, 79, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Bernard was born September 18, 1940, to Conrad and Irene (nee Wiegand) Zeisset in Trenton, Illinois. On August 3, 1974, he married Barbara White in Corning, Arkansas.

Bernard took pride in his work at Basler Electric where...

Apr 8, 2020

Connie Lucille Luthe, age 64 of rural West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on April 8, 2020 at her home. Connie was born on August 29, 1955 in Olney to Kenneth and Lucille (Knackmuhs) Giese. On January 6, 1974 she married Michael “Mike” Luthe at the Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem. Connie played...

Apr 7, 2020

Bonnie Marie Schilt, age 83 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on April 7, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney. Bonnie was born on March 23, 1937 in Equality, IL to Minnie (Healy) and Ralph Stilley. Bonnie was raised in the Shawnee Forest, the daughter of a coal miner/farmer and those humble and...

Apr 3, 2020

Robert Edwards Jr., 70, of Mascoutah, IL., formerly of Lebanon, IL., died Friday, April 3, 2020, at Aperion Care Mascoutah.

Robert was born July 6, 1949, to Robert and Mae Lee (nee Hibbler) Edwards Sr., in Venice, IL.

Robert was a construction laborer throughout his working years. His favorite past time was listening to music....

Apr 3, 2020

ALLEN HENRY BURTON, 48, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, formerly of Mt. Erie, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at his home.

Allen was born January 13, 1972, at Olney, Illinois, to Michael and Margaret (Hill) Burton.

Allen was a 1989 graduate of Cisne High School.

Allen was an Office Equipment...

Mar 29, 2020

Warren E. Jenkins Sr., 84, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO.

Warren was born October 16, 1935, to Warren and Emma (nee Landreth) Jenkins in Granite City, IL. He was raised by Doug & Julie LeRoy. He married Maria Onwander in Germany.

He served 25 years in the...

Mar 28, 2020

CLARENCE MCCANN, 57, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, Illinois.

Clarence was born November 20, 1962 at Peoria, Illinois to Jerry Leroy and Elnora Jane ‘Jean’ (Baker) McCann, Sr.

Clarence was a laborer and worked for Robertson Sawmill in Sims, Illinois. He enjoyed woodworking and driving the...

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...