Obituaries

Jun 23, 2019

Donald “Don” McKee, 86, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Don was born July 20, 1932, to Earl and Leta (nee Dresch) McKee, in Highland, IL. On August 28, 1956, he married Emma Becker in Highland, IL

He was a member of St. Paul...

Jun 21, 2019

ARNOLD LESLIE AYERS, 89, formerly of Cisne, died of natural causes on June 21, 2019 in Sacramento, California.

Arnold was born on June 12, 1930. He graduated from Cisne Community High School and joined the Air Force, where he had tours in Japan and as a recruiter in Kansas. He married his wife Tomoko while in Japan....

Jun 20, 2019

Charles Lester Tucker, age 96 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on June 20, 2019. Lester was born in Edwards County on June 18, 1923 to Norman and Rena (Hearn) Tucker. He was a member of the West Salem Free Methodist Church. After Lester’s father passed away, he and his mother, Rena moved to...

Jun 16, 2019

ELNORA ‘JEAN’ JANE MCCANN, 84, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, Illinois.

Jean was born September 29, 1934 at Portersville, West Virginia to Charles Jennings and Nancy Ann (Pelfrey) baker. She married Jerry Leroy McCann, Sr. September 29, 1954 at Knoxville, Tennessee. He preceded her in death April 5,...

Jun 15, 2019

Dennis W. “Denny” McNeilly, 74, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Barnes Hospital, St Louis, MO, surrounded by his family.

Denny was born to Alvin and Irene (nee Hinz) McNeilly, Sr., on June 30, 1944, in Edwardsville, IL.  On April 16, 2005, he married Joette Martell at Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL.

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Jun 12, 2019

Roberta Ann Fruth, nee McCabe, Ph. D. RN. FAAN, born September 22, 1949, passed away June 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. The following is her obituary as she wrote it.

I’m, sorry I can’t tell you this story in person.  If you are reading this, you know I grew up in Lebanon, IL where I built...

Jun 8, 2019

Phyllis J. (nee Battoe) Chapple, 83, of Belleville, IL, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born January 24, 1936, to Edward and Helen (nee Miller) Battoe, in Knox County, Indiana. On May 31, 1954, she married Richard Chapple at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

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Jun 7, 2019

Bessie Borgra, 80, of West Salem, died on June 7, 2019. She was born February 17, 1939 the daughter of Edna Dunn Farmer and Joseph Farmer in Ware, IL.

Bessie was a life-long resident of West Salem, where she raised daughter Jennifer with her husband Richard Borgra.

She was known throughout the land for her...

Jun 6, 2019

RICKIE DEAN KEYSER, 62, of Fairfield, passed on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Rickie was born on September 10, 1956, to Walter and Iva L. (Myers) Keyser in Fairfield, Illinois.

Rickie worked as an Egg Inspector for the Dept. of Weights and Measures for the State of Illinois. He was an avid...

Jun 2, 2019

Steven J. Meyer, 67, of Trenton, IL, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his residence.

Steven was born October 3, 1951, to Clifford and Cora (nee Bergheger) Meyer.

He was a hard-working, reserved man, who loved his children.

Steven is survived by his sons, David Meyer, Springfield, IL and Charles Meyer, Houston, TX;...

Jun 1, 2019

Cyril D. Curtis, retired nuclear physicist, died June 1, 2019 in Albion. He was 98.

Dr. Curtis was born in 1920 to Benjamin and Zella (Tait) Curtis, on a farm southwest of Albion. He grew up in an era before electricity had come to rural Illinois, and attended a one-room school until eighth grade. He graduated from...

May 31, 2019

Brown Buford Lee, Jr., affectionately known as ‘Stut”, was born in Williamson County, Tennessee to Fannie & Brown B. Lee, Sr. on May 22, 1931.  He graduated from Franklin Training School in 1950 and joined the United States Air Force in 1951.  On October 7, 1959 Brown married Margaret Luster in Nashville, Tenn.  They began their married life soon...

May 30, 2019

Frank Leon Harris, 82, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

He was born April 25, 1937 in Olney, IL to Clara (Pierce) and Arthur Harris. He married Elaine Winter on May 24, 1957 at Ellery Christian Church and she survives.

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May 29, 2019

Mary L. Knapp-Bunting, 69, of Albion, IL passed from this life unexpectedly on May 29, 2019 while visiting her son and daughter-in-law in Richmond, VA. A life-long resident of Albion and recognized by family, friends, and the community for her servants heart and giving spirit, she will be forever missed.

Born September 9, 1949 in Olney, IL...

May 29, 2019

Michael Dean Feldman, age 50 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on May 29, 2019 in West Salem. Michael was born on October 30, 1968 in Olney, IL to Harold “Hap” and Carolyn (Nunn) Feldman. He was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed teaching those students who wanted to learn. He loved computers, Dungeon and...

May 23, 2019

David C. Pagan, 98, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, May 23, 2019, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and friends.

David was born October 21, 1920, to Leroy and Grace (nee Gannon) Pagan in Pocahontas, IL.  On January 1, 1961, he married Bonnie Ambuehl in Grantfork, IL.

David was a proud member of...

May 22, 2019

Norma Jean Bailey, 90, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born June 3, 1928 in Marion, IL and was the daughter of Eva (Huffman) and Fred Meisenheimer. She married Robert Bailey on December 11, 1946 at the EUB...

May 20, 2019

Dayne Anthony Harrison, age 25, of rural Cisne, IL passed from this life to the next on May 20, 2019.

Dayne was born on December 3, 1993 in Olney, IL to Denise (Neavill) and Troy Harrison.  He was married to Kendra LeMond.

Dayne worked as an oilfield pipe tester for Wolfe Testing. He was an...

May 19, 2019

Elijah David Randall, 21, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his residence.

Elijah was born June 16, 1997, to Dan and Toni (nee Prater) Randall in Maryville, IL.

When a life sparks, ignites, and lights so many souls with delight, a shadow is cast when that soul passes to the next realm. ...

May 19, 2019

JOAN BARNES, 85, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Joan was born June 27, 1933, at Flora, Illinois to Roy L. and Leona (Lane) Schurr. She married Leland Barnes July 18, 1951 at her home in Enterprise and he survives.

Joan was a homemaker and...