Obituaries

Aug 11, 2019

Rex Smith, 70, of Rinard, died of cancer at his home Sunday, August 11, 2019 with his family by his side.

Rex was born at home on December 30, 1948 to Robert H. and Hazel O. (Block) Smith.

A life-long resident of Wayne County, Rex grew up on the McCracken Farm near Mt. Erie. He...

Aug 9, 2019

Robert Henry Harbison, 85, of Princeton, IN, passed from this life to the next on August 9, 2019 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton.

He was born December 18, 1933 in Princeton, the son of Martha (Stillwell) and Murle Harbison. He married Reba Jewel Bartley on March 29, 1957 in the Methodist Church in Francisco, IN....

Aug 9, 2019

Lois Irene Wiseman, age 94 of Browns, IL passed from this life to the next on August 9, 2019 at Oakview Heights, Mt. Carmel, IL Lois was born on December 16, 1924 in Keensburg, IL to Hester (Collins) Hocking and Jake Hocking. She was a Cadet Army Nurse during WWII. Later she graduated from the Deaconess School of Nursing...

Aug 8, 2019

David Cameron Longbons, age 77 of West Salem, ILpassed from this life to the next on August 8, 2019 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. David was born on November 4, 1941 in Pontiac, ILto Vera {Burkett)Longbons and Cameron Lee Longbons. Hewas a heavy equipment operator, and was a U.S.Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He lived for many years in...

Aug 7, 2019

Wilma Yvonne Keener, 88, of Albion, IL, passed from this life to the next on August 7, 2019 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born March 6, 1931 in Albion to Blanche (Melrose) and Thomas Keener.

Wilma was a telephone operator for over 32 years.

She is survived by...

Aug 3, 2019

ELEANOR SUE WERT, 81, of Bloomington, Illinois, formerly of Mt. Erie, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.

Eleanor was born October 30, 1937 at Fairfield, Illinois to Charles Thomas and Isabelle Susan (Simpson) Moore. She married Marvin Dale Wert December 18, 1956 at Bloomington, Illinois. He preceded her...

Aug 3, 2019

Maylee Renee’ Baxter, 2, of Albion, IL, gained her wings on August 3, 2019.

She was born March 22, 2017 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Chris and Renee Baxter.

Maylee was full of energy and always smiling. She had no fear and was a daredevil and a “monkey.” Maylee was full of sass...

Aug 1, 2019

Benjamin K. Luthe, 31, of West Salem, Illinois passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home.

Ben was born January 8, 1988 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Mike and Connie (Giese) Luthe.

He was a farmer most of his life and he loved cows. He enjoyed playing his guitar and...

Jul 31, 2019

Harry J. Earnest, 85, of Sorento, IL, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Harry was born January 25, 1934, to Hank and Margaret (nee Thompson) Earnest in E. St. Louis, IL.  On July 16, 1955, he married Betty Adams, in Grantfork, IL.  She passed away in March 1975.  On November 11,...

Jul 27, 2019

James M. Peters, 79, of Lebanon, IL, died, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, with his family by his side.

James was born July 18, 1940, to Frances and Gertrude (nee Kruep) Peters in Breese, IL.  On April 24, 1965, he married Judy Vunetich, at St. Clare Catholic Church in O’Fallon, IL....

Jul 19, 2019

Teresa Colleen Litherland, 62, of Albion, passed away on July 19, 2019 at her home. She was born June 28, 1957, the daughter of Edgar Wick and Betty Green.

Teresa was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. As a homemaker most of her life, her passion was her family who she loved taking care of and spending...

Jul 16, 2019

Gregory Scott Short, 49, of Browns, IL passed from this life to the next on July 16, 2019 at his home.

He was born November 19, 1969 in St. Louis, MO to Connie (Rickard) and Sam Short. Scott worked in the shipping department at Champ for over 31 years. He enjoyed fishing and was an...

Jul 11, 2019

Lori Lynn Shearon (nee Van Buskirk), died July 11, 2019 at her home in Lebanon, IL.  She was 63 years old.

Lori is survived by three daughters, Emily (Jason) Throm, Abigail (James) Murphy, and Grace Shearon (partner Nathan Rujawitz); grandson, Corbin; former husband, Michael Shearon; her mother, Marilyn Van Buskirk; three brothers, Mark (Kathy) Van Buskirk, Michael...

Jul 8, 2019

LUCINDA “CINDY” MARIE MEYER, 60, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital at Newburgh, Indiana.

Cindy was born February 11, 1959, in Olney to Richard and Ethel (Smerdon) Powell.  She was a homemaker, caretaker, and babysitter. Her grandchildren were her world.

She was a member of the American Legion...

Jul 7, 2019

Helen Jane Johnson, 84, formerly of Bone Gap, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

She was born June 20, 1935 in Bone Gap to Alta Pearl (Plunkett) and Lester Myers. She married Fredrick Paul Johnson on December 20, 1959 at the Bone...

Jul 6, 2019

ETHEL MARIE TAYLOR, 95, of Mt. Erie, passed away on July 6, 2019, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, Illinois.

Ethel was born on September 23, 1923, to Richard and Leota (Hubble) McCracken in Flora, IL. She married Claude Taylor, Jr. on April 25, 1942, in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2012....

Jul 2, 2019

Mariann Steiner, 79, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Heritage Manor in Staunton, IL.

Mariann was born, August 31, 1939, to Edward and Margaret (nee McNulty) Schmidt, in St. Louis, MO.  On May 5, 1962, she married Jerry Steiner in St. Louis, MO.

Mariann was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church....

Jun 28, 2019

Donna Pearl Powell, 63, of Albion, IL, passed from this life to the next on Friday, June 28, 2019 at her residence.

She was born March 6, 1956 in Fairfield, IL to Wanda (Slade) and Donald Walker. She married Robert “Bob” Powell on April 13, 1979 in Carmi, IL and he preceded her in death on May...

Jun 26, 2019

Norma Jean (nee Carson) Tilson, 86, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Barnes Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born February 7, 1933, to Warren and Grace (nee Torrence) Carson, in Granite City, IL. On October 27, 1950, she married Paul Tilson in Granite City, IL.

Norma enjoyed spending time with...

Jun 24, 2019

Olive C. Nungesser (nee Thurnau), 90, of Highland, IL, died Monday, June 24, 2019, at Alhambra Care Center, with her family at her side.

Olive was born April 8, 1929, to Oliver and Mary “Mayme” (nee Liebler) Thurnau, in Highland, IL. On April 19, 1952, she married Delmar Nungesser at Grantfork United Church of Christ.

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