Obituaries

Dec 18, 2019

Willis Keyser a long-time resident of the Mt. Erie area, joined his Heavenly Father on December 18, 2019. In celebration of his life, a memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. December 27th at Hosselton-Meredith Funeral Home in Cisne. Visitation will be 2 hours before the service at the funeral home with burial in the Brown...

Dec 16, 2019

Ruth Maxine Pixley, 91, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on December 16, 2019 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.

She was born September 19, 1928 in Lancaster, IL the daughter of Cora May (Schnitz) and Walter Mack Pixley.

Ruth was a homemaker, and a member of the following: Lancaster...

Dec 11, 2019

Ernest Medler, 79, of Ellery, IL passed on December 11, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

He was born February 27, 1940 in Browns, IL, the son of Mildred (Tesh) and Athel Medler. He married Connie Knapp on November 26, 1960 in Mt. Carmel, IL and she survives.

Ernest was a Jehovah’s Witness and...

Dec 5, 2019

Eugene Aloys Wilhelm, 93, of O’Fallon, IL, formerly of Lebanon, passed away from congestive heart failure on December 5, 2019. Gene was born on April 30, 1926 in Mascoutah, IL, the second child of the late Oscar and Ottilia (nee Lanter) Wilhelm. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by three brothers, George (Frances), Vincent, and...

Dec 5, 2019

Correna “Laura Jean” Skelton, 84, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, with her husband John Skelton, her sister Shirley Fisk, and niece Joyce Garner by her side.

Correna known as “Laura Jean” to many was born to the late Bert and Retha Henson, on August...

Dec 4, 2019

SANDRA K. HENSON, 75, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Sandra was born November 26, 1944 at Johnsonville, Illinois to Andrew and Shelia (Pennington) Mayo. She married Donald Henson November 10, 1963 at Johnsonville, Illinois. He preceded her in death December 13, 2005....

Dec 2, 2019

LILLIE FERRY, 67, of Mt. Erie, Illinois passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home.

Lillie was born September 14, 1952 to Clyde “Marion” and Lula Jane (Henson) Young. She married John Ferry and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Lillie was an Elder Care Nurse having served as Director in...

Nov 28, 2019

Beverly M. Lawrence, 90, formerly of St. Louis, MO., passed away November 28, 2019, at Eden Village in Edwardsville, IL.

Beverly was born February 2, 1929 to Sidney and Margaret (nee Brown) Blencoe in Cedar Rapids, IA.

She was a former member of the Northminster Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, MO.

Beverly graduated...

Nov 21, 2019

James “Jim” Witte, 79, of rural West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on November 21, 2019 at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel, IL.

He was born December 30, 1939 in West Salem to Blanche (Luthe) and Marshall Witte. He married Patsy Bowen on June 6, 1959 at Marion Christian Church and she preceded...

Nov 20, 2019

James E. Thompson, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 after a long illness. He was a former resident of Ottumwa, Iowa and Alamo Palms Park, Alamo, Texas.

James was born on January 5, 1936 in Belknap, Iowa to Wilbur and Wilda (nee Smock) Thompson. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1954. On...

Nov 20, 2019

MAXINE BURROUGHS, 80, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois.

Maxine was born November 30, 1938 at Olney, Illinois to Albert and Gladys (Taylor) Travis. She married Marlin Burroughs in 1959 at Flora, Illinois and he survives.

Maxine was a medical receptionist for dentist Dr....

Nov 19, 2019

John D. O’Bryan Sr., 80, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Anderson Hospital, in Maryville, IL.

John was born November 1, 1939 in Owensboro, KY to Edward and Edna (nee Werne) O’Bryan. On March 10, 1977, he married Darlene Brave in Highland, IL.

John was a 50 year member of Bricklayer Local...

Nov 19, 2019

Todd Leslie Marks, born November 19, 2019 at 6:43 p.m. at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL was held in the arms of his loving parents, Kaytlyn and Randall Marks, for fourteen minutes, before being held in the everlasting arms of Jesus.

He was preceded in death by great-grandfathers Harold Slunaker and Duane Guth.

He will be...

Nov 19, 2019

Donald E. “Don” Woods, 89, of Ellery, IL passed from this life to the next on November 19, 2019 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion, IL.

He was born March 27, 1930 in Ellery, the son of Edith Maude (Severns) and Cyril Woods. He married Dorothy Parks on July 7, 1951 in Allendale, IL and she survives....

Nov 18, 2019

ELLA MAE MIX, 68, of Cisne, Illinois went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 18, 2019 with her sons by her side at Cisne Rehabilitation Health Care Center.

Ella was born March 28, 1951 to Bennie and Vivian Grace (Bricker) Simpson at Flora, Illinois. She married Ronald L. Mix June 27, 1969 in Flora, Illinois and...

Nov 18, 2019

William “Bill” Pearl Locklar, 76, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on November 18, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Bill was born March 31, 1943 in Shawneetown, IL to Vesta Sue (Milligan) and James Harrison Locklar. He married Juanita Ready on August 4, 1962 in North Aurora, IL and she...

Nov 17, 2019

Cletus E. Hohrein, 78, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his residence.

Cletus was born March 6, 1941 to Nicholas and Clara (nee Mersinger) Hohrein, in Lebanon, IL.

Cletus enjoyed fixing things, especially motors.  He was a master technician.  He lived a full and adventurous life and was a good storyteller.

Nov 17, 2019

Richard D. Fillon, 80, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

Richard was born June 7, 1939 to Marius and Constance (nee Lebegue) Fillon in Highland, IL.  On June 7, 1961, he married Delores Becker at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL.

Richard was...

Nov 16, 2019

Frank T. Battaglia, 49, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. Frank was born on July 23, 1970 in Maywood Park, IL, to Guy and Patricia (Greer) Battaglia.

He attended Triton College where he received his certification in heating and cooling. He went on to work at JLL...

Nov 14, 2019

Eldon “Wayne” Whitmer, 66, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on November 14, 2019 at his residence.

He was born May 22, 1953 in Greenville, KY to Macy (Slone) and Carl Whitmer. He married Laura Ready on September 12, 1983 in North Aurora, IL and she preceded him in death on November 2,...