Obituaries

May 1, 2020

Linda Yvonne Staton, age 66, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on May 1, 2020, at her home.

She was born on August 18, 1953, in Fairfield, IL, to Herman and Laura (Wade) Plock. She married Terry Staton on August 16, 1975, and they enjoyed 32 years together until he preceded her...

Apr 30, 2020

RUBY CARIENS GRIFFITH, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois.

Ruby was born in Cisne, Illinois to Teddy and Edith (Shreve) Cariens on March 3, 1932. She was married to Jimmie Griffith for 24 years and spent the last 22 years with her boyfriend Melvin Stanley.

Ruby...

Apr 27, 2020

MIKE MACULEVICS, age 81 of Geff, Illinois passed away on Monday morning, April 27, 2020 at Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville, Indiana.

Mike was born in Latvia to Ignats (Mac) and Anna Maculevics on April 22, 1939. He and his family immigrated to America where they made their home in Newton, IL. He graduated from Newton...

Apr 24, 2020

James L. Hensley, 72, of Highland, IL died Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home, with his family by his side.

James was born September 26, 1947, to William and Mary (nee Leist) Hensley in Vienna, IL.  In July 1984, he married Nikki Dimoff, in Paducah, KY.

James served in the Navy after high school,...

Apr 22, 2020

Major Charles R. “Rudy” Weber, USA, Retired, 81, of Lebanon, IL died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at his residence, with his family by his side.

Charles was born July 31, 1938, to James M. and Alice L. (nee Taylor) Weber, in Jackson, Mississippi.  On September 5, 1967, he married Sandra Jo Martin in Stuttgart Bad Cannstatt, Germany....

Apr 21, 2020

Margaret Louise McMillan, born May 18, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away at her home, in Highland, IL, on April 21, 2020.  She was 73 at the time of her passing.

Margaret was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend; she truly had a heart of service and took so much joy in caring...

Apr 20, 2020

Patricia Luthe, age 75 of Congerville, IL passed from this life to the next on April 20, 2020 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.

Patricia was born in West Frankfort, IL on September 30, 1944 to Bernard and Mildred (Fritschle) Kubilski.  She was baptized in the Methodist faith.

She married Michael Luthe in...

Apr 20, 2020

Robert W. “Bob” Jones, age 65 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on April 20, 2020 at Aperion Care in Olney, IL. Bob was born on July 16, 1954 in Vincennes, IN to Elizabeth Brewster Jones. He married Linda Dilley on May 24, 2001 in Albion. He worked at several KCARC facilities as an...

Apr 20, 2020

Devin T. Judd, 23, of Lenzburg, IL died Monday April 20, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Devin was born April 1, 1997, to Zachary Judd and Bobbie (Cluck) Dintelmann in Belleville, IL.   The love of his life, was his girlfriend and mother of his children, Chelsey Hoffmann.

Devin was an amazing...

Apr 18, 2020

Halyna Zitta, nee Lysodjed, 80, of Highland, IL died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at home by her family.

Halyna was born September 23, 1939, to Jackiw and Matrona (nee Matuchin) Lysodjed, in Odessa, Russia.  On May 4, 1957, she married Daniel J. Zitta in St. Louis, MO.

Halyna was a member of St. Michael’s Russian...

Apr 16, 2020

Nova J. Boxell, nee Mitchel, 86, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, April 16, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, Illinois.

Nova was born January 18, 1934, to Russell and Elizabeth (nee Smith) Mitchel, in Clay City, Illinois.  On July 15, 1956, she married Robert Boxell in Clay City.

Nova was a member of the First...

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....