Obituaries

Oct 3, 2024

Hugh C. Maine, USAF Lt. Col. (Retired), age 90, of Ashkum, Illinois, formerly of Belleville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at home, with his wife and family beside him.

Born February 19, 1934, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the eldest son of Hubert C. and Bella (MacTurk) Maine. He married Barbara H. Mack...

Oct 3, 2024

Marjory Ann Brown-Britt, 99, of Pocahontas, IL passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her loving family by her side.

Marjory was born on March 26, 1925, to John M. and Ida Mae (nee Beatty) Brown in Terre Haute, IN.  She was raised in Jessup, IN, Hagerstown, IL, Kenney, IL,...

Oct 2, 2024

George R. Keith, 61, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

He was born on March 7, 1963, in East St. Louis, IL, to Norman H. and Charlotte R (nee Juenger) Keith, Sr.

He had been employed by Midwest Motorsports Granite City Illinois as mechanic George loved to hunt and put RC cars...

Oct 2, 2024

Mark Andrew Gardner, 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at his home in West Salem, IL.

He was born January 13, 1958 in Shelbyville, IL to Galen and Vina Lucille Andrews Gardner. He grew up in the Olney, IL area. He married Lori Gill in 1982 and they enjoyed over 42 years of marriage.

Oct 1, 2024

Cheryl T. Mosley, 66, of Collinsville, IL, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home in Collinsville, IL.

She was born on August 13, 1958, in Hillsborough County, FL, to Ezelle and Matrid (Ashwood) Mosley.

Her passion for music, especially R&B, was a lifelong companion. In her youth, she was...

Oct 1, 2024

Joseph Lindel Jenner, 88, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL, with his wife by his side.

He was born on December 19, 1935, in McClure, IL, and was adopted by Marion and Mary (nee Cochrane) Jenner. On June 24, 1960, Joseph married Felicia “Ina” Llorca...

Sep 26, 2024

Wanda Laverne (Simms) Roosevelt, 95, of Mt. Carmel, IL passed away on September 26, 2024 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.

Wanda was born September 5, 1929 to Albert and Ella (Medler) Simms in St. Louis, Missouri. She grew up on a farm west of Albion and married Darrell D. Roosevelt on February 20, 1949....

Sep 26, 2024

Marvin N. “Mick” Pacatte, 96, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on August 19, 1928, in Pierron, IL, to Philip and Julia (nee Koch) Pacatte.  On September 30, 1950, he married Beatrice Augustin at St. Paul Church, Highland, IL

Sep 25, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Dean Gentz passed away on September 25th, 2024 at his home.

Charles was born in Fairfield, Illinois on June 29, 1959 to James and Floydene Gentz. He married Pam on March 12, 1994 and they shared 30 years of marriage together.

Charlie was a lifelong Farmer and Truck Driver, owning and operating Gentz...

Sep 25, 2024

Allen “Dean” Powell, 92, of Flora, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL.

Dean was born August 15, 1932, in Cisne IL. to Estill and Mary (Whitlock) Powell He married Mary Ann Woomer on March 3, 1951, in Cisne, they had shared seventy-three years of marriage together.

Dean had...

Sep 25, 2024

Charles A Burris, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Anderson Hospital is Maryville, IL.

He was born on August 20, 1943, in Hardin, IL, to Charles E. and Theresa (nee Gress) Burris.  He married Maureen McGee on October 16, 1965 in Panama, IL

Charles served in the Army after...

Sep 22, 2024

Salana Clover Reid, 5 months old, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was born on April 18, 2024, in Belleville, IL.

Salana brought happiness to so many peoples lives during her short visit here.

James 1:17; Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming...

Sep 20, 2024

Bruce L. Weiss, 70, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab in Greenville, IL.

He was born on August 20, 1954, in Highland, IL, to Willard and Betty (nee Hagler) Weiss. On September 13, 1998, he married Teresa Shaw at the First Baptist Church in Greenville, IL.

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Sep 18, 2024

James E. Carkuff, 54, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

He was born on November 5, 1969, in Granite City, IL, to James Edwin and Patricia Ann Woolf (nee Bickel). On December 17, 2019, he married the love of his life, Melissa (Gipson) Carkuff.

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Sep 17, 2024

Donald “Don” Karmin Longbons, 87, of Albion, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Don was born November 30, 1936, in Albion, IL. at home, to Karmin and Mary (Gill) Longbons. He married Norma Slunaker on June 8, 1957, at West Village Church and they shared sixty-seven years of cherished...

Sep 17, 2024

Barbara Jo Cleary Scott, 82, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 22, 1942, in Waco, TX, to Charles Thomas and Vincennes (nee Tamburello) Cleary.

After college, Barbara worked as a physical therapy assistant in Highland, IL,...

Sep 15, 2024

John W. Blair, 82, of Allendale, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN.

He was born on August 29, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Guy and Maxine (nee Dicus) Blair. On October 30, 1978, John married Donna Kay Buchanan.

John was a member of the Allendale United...

Sep 14, 2024

Bryan W. Poehler of Highland, Illinois, passed into the presence of Jesus on Saturday, September 14 th , 2024.  He loved the Lord and was a beloved member of Highland Community Church in Highland, IL.

Born to Garland W. and MaryAnn Bryan Poehler on October 26, 1947, in Effingham, Illinois.  As a son of a USAF Col.,...

Sep 13, 2024

Mary Winifred Pfeffer, age 77, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away surrounded by her family on September 13, 2024.

Mary was born on September 30, 1946, in Lebanon, IL to James Bradford Pfeffer and Winifred Jeanne Taylor-Pfeffer.

Mary is survived by her son, James Alan Brown Jr., granddaughter, Taylor Brown, grandson, Trevor Brown, sisters; Jane...

Sep 13, 2024

Byron Ledbetter, 72, of Collinsville, IL, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born on November 10, 1951, in Chester, IL, to Floyd and Anna Helen (nee Gogloza) Ledbetter.

He was a hobby modelist who enjoyed making model airplanes, engines and other hobby models. He loved his family,...