Obituaries

Mar 12, 2020

Ricky Lee Bequette, 62, of Lebanon, Illinois, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Ricky was born May 30, 1957, to Leo and Anna (nee Missey) Bequette in Breese, IL.

Ricky was a welder by trade.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  One of his favorite past times was...

Mar 12, 2020

Charles William "Chuck" Dietz, 88, of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on March 12, 2020.

Chuck was born June 4, 1931 in Pinckneyville, Illinois and lived most of his life in Lebanon, IL.  He served as Airman 1 st Class in the US Air Force when he met the love of his life, Jeanette Tichy in Park...

Mar 7, 2020

Ronald Carl “Ron” Mason, 80, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on March 7, 2020 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL.

He was born August 7, 1939 in Bone Gap, IL to Mary (Mills) and Carl Mason. He married Delores “Dee” Harness on December 24, 1961 in Olney, IL and she survives....

Mar 5, 2020

Mark Allen Mewes, age 60 of Bone Gap, IL passed from this life to the next on March 5, 2020 at his residence. Mark was born to John and Shirley (Peterson) Mewes on May 5, 1959 at Fairfield IL. Mark loved to be around animals, enjoyed people and had a heart of gold. He is survived by his parents,...

Mar 2, 2020

Opal Dorman, 91, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on March 2, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney, IL.

She was born October 18, 1928 in West Salem, the daughter of Bessie Pearl (Tucker) and Earl T. Lomas. She married Paul R. “Dick” Dorman on March 4, 1946 in Henderson, KY and...

Mar 2, 2020

Helen M. “Doe” Haberer, 91, of Pocahontas, IL died Monday, March 2, 2020, at her residence.

Helen was born on November 23, 1928, in Pocahontas, IL, the daughter of John and Jane (nee Crouch) Moss.

On January 16, 1947, she married Lee Roy Tow in Pocahontas, AR; he passed away in November 1948. On April...

Feb 29, 2020

Ramona K. (nee Abbitt) Cornish, 89, of Mary Esther, Florida, died Saturday, February 29, 2020, at her residence.

Ramona was born January 22, 1931, to Virgil and Waldena (nee Barris) Turner.

She was a member of Mt. Calvary Church of God and Christ, Washington Park, IL. She was a very inspirational woman, God fearing, loving,...

Feb 28, 2020

Rose Marie (nee Krause) Galassi, 81, of Highland, IL, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at her residence.

Rose was born June 24, 1938, to George and Frances (nee Rossi) Krause, in Warren, Michigan.

She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Rose enjoyed cooking and reading, but really just wanted to be around her grandchildren.

Feb 24, 2020

ROSA JOAN SIMMONS, 81, of Mt. Erie, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Joan was born September 22, 1938 at Mt. Erie, Illinois, to William Q. and Rachel E. (Gardner) Atwood. She married Donald Irvin Simmons September 11, 1955 at Lawrenceville, Illinois. He preceded her in death...

Feb 24, 2020

MARLIN L. BURROUGHS, 82, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Marlin was born July 29, 1937 in rural Wayne County, Illinois, to Charles and Bertha (Majors) Burroughs. He married Maxine Fern Travis January 26, 1959 at Flora, Illinois and she preceded him in death November 20, 2019.

Marlin...

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...