Obituaries

Feb 5, 2020

Christina L. Rheaume, 40, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Evelyn’s House, after fighting a long term illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Christina was born February 23, 1979, to Chris and Kathy (nee Shaw) Prescott, at Fort Ord, California.  On August 12, 2000, she married Joseph Rheaume in Sacramento, CA.

Feb 3, 2020

Nellie Jean (nee Atwood) Funderburk, 91, of Coffeen, IL, died Monday, February 3, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Nellie Jean was born November 1, 1928, to Irl and Genevieve (nee Smith) Atwood, at home in Fayette County.

She was a member of the Pocahontas United Methodist Church.  She sang in the choir...

Feb 2, 2020

DANNY LEE “CATMAN” WILLIAMS, 63, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois.

Danny was born May 20, 1956, at Flora, Illinois, to Robert W. and Mary O. (Shehorn) Williams.

Danny was a Pressure Washer Cleaner for Water Blasters of Flora Illinois. He enjoyed fishing, camping,...

Feb 1, 2020

Gloria Ann (nee Bircher) Schuepbach, 92, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Highland Health Care Center.

Gloria was born July 31, 1927, to Austin and Clara (nee Oestringer) Bircher in Highland, IL.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, and the VFW Auxillary. Gloria was also known as...

Jan 30, 2020

MARILYN SALES, 75, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of the Wayne County area passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home.

Marilyn was born September 2, 1944 in Flora, Illinois to Burney and Eloise (Howard Reid. Marilyn graduated from Flora High School. She married Fred Sales June 20, 1987 at Bentons Port,...

Jan 29, 2020

Josephine E. “Joey” Gutzler, age 95 years, 10 months and 12 days, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL surrounded by her loved ones.  Joey was born on March 17, 1924 at her family’s farm south of St. Rose, IL, the daughter of William and Mathilda (nee Korte) Alberternst.

Joey graduated from...

Jan 29, 2020

DONNA LEE (PORTER) GIBSON, 82, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, after a brief illness, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Donna was born July 14, 1937 to Clarence and Floral V. (Turner) Porter at Cisne, Illinois. She married Paul E. Gibson June 30, 1976 at Fairfield, Illinois. She was a loving wife...

Jan 27, 2020

Craig J. Brooks, 62, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Craig was born December 23, 1957, to Carl and Charlotte (nee Killion) Brooks, in Breese, IL.  On June 7, 2001, he married Renee DeBoe in Belleville, IL.

Craig was a member of Union Local 670.  He especially...

Jan 25, 2020

Tim C. Gruenenfelder, 58, of Highland, IL died Saturday, January 25, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Tim was born, July 6, 1961, to Donald and Lois (nee Orschell) Gruenenfelder in Highland, IL.  In November of 1984, he married Chris Criner at St. Boniface Church in Germantown, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul...

Jan 23, 2020

Ethel Marie Martin, 58, of Alton, IL died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton.

Ethel was born, October 12, 1961, to Simeon “Jr.” and Leatha (nee Glover) Stewart II.  In October of 1986, she married Henry Martin in Mulberry Grove, IL.

Ethel liked to be referred to as Bunny.  She was...

Jan 22, 2020

Mary C. Carter, (nee Powell), 97, of Carlyle, IL, formerly of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Carlyle Healthcare.

Mary was born January 10, 1923, to Nelson and Clara (nee Mullin) Powell, in Henderson, KY.  On April 9, 1957, she married Vallee E. Carter, Sr.

Mary attended the Assembly of God in Pocahontas...

Jan 18, 2020

BILLY ERNEST MARVEL, 93, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Billy was born July 1, 1926. He was the youngest of eight children of Dalte and Amy Celeste Marvel of Elm River Township.

Billy is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Eva (nee Mossburger)...

Jan 18, 2020

Joyce Lilian (nee Tobin) Paradis, 93, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Joyce was born March 1, 1926, to Albert and Alice (nee Morse) Tobin, in Hounslow, England. On August 5, 1944, she married Robert Paradis at St. Paul Church in England.

She served in the Royal...

Jan 18, 2020

Robert E. Lemp, 79, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Bob was born March 18, 1940, to Clarence and Catherine (nee Connors) Lemp in Alton, IL. On September 8, 1962, he married Jean Rosenquist in Des Moines, Iowa.

He was a member of St. Paul Church. Bob was...

Jan 16, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Newton, 73, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on January 16, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 27, 1946 and raised by his grandparents, Mary and Grover Moore. He married Linda Clodfelter on June 30, 1978 at Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem...

Jan 15, 2020

JERRY LEE DONOHO, 71, of Orchardville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Jerry was born June 1, 1948 at Orchardville, Illinois, to Rev. Leonard Otis and Mildred ‘Maxine’ (Slover) Donoho. He married Cathy Millsap July 7, 1967 at Hillsboro, Missouri.

Jerry has been a...

Jan 15, 2020

Glenn Richard Lankford of Albion, IL, age 33, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus at 8:55 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

Glenn was born June 11, 1986 in Evansville, IN to Danny and Teresa Lankford. He had been a student of Edwards County School District...

Jan 13, 2020

Jeffrey Wayne Luthe, 55, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on January 13, 2020 at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL.

He was born August 13, 1964 to Gloria (Wolfe) and Gary Luthe. He married Viviane Figueiredo on November 23, 2013 in West Salem, IL and she survives....

Jan 13, 2020

BONNIE WASION, 96, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Bonnie was born November 9, 1923 in Teleco Plains, Tennessee to James Wiley and Ada (Hartness) Miller. She married Delbert W. Wasion July 3, 1941 at Zion, Illinois and he preceded her in death August 21, 2008. Bonnie...

Jan 10, 2020

EVELYN M. WEAVER, 97, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Evelyn was born at Johnsonville, Illinois, August 14, 1922 to Clarence E. and Sarah M. (Pennington) Lowe. She married Dwight O. Weaver January 28, 1942 at St. Charles, Missouri. He preceded her in death January 18, 2019....