Obituaries
Obituaries in Highland, Lebanon, Pocahontas, Albion, Allendale, West Salem, Collinsville, and Cisne and their surrounding areas in Illinois
William “Bill” Henson
Dec 24, 2024
William “Bill” Ray Henson, 78, of Cisne, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Villas of Holly Brook Memory Care in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Bill was born September 18, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, IL. to Leonard and Mary Lou (Cornstuble) Henson. He married Cheryl Spicer on August 7, 1966, at Wayne City United Methodist Church.
...Lydia Tucker
Dec 24, 2024
Lydia Tucker, 97, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cedarhurst in Highland, IL.
She was born on June 21, 1927, in Santa Fe, NM, to Marcos and Frances (nee Grine) Abreu. She married the late Paul E. Tucker on April 23,1955, in Bernalillo, NM.
Upon graduation from High School, Lydia...
Janice Kay Coziar
Dec 23, 2024
Janice Kay Coziar, 72, of Highland, IL, formerly of Granite City, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Highland Healthcare Center in Highland, IL, surrounded by family.
She was born on July 3, 1952, in Evening Shade, MO, to Elmer and Mary (Nee Hudgens) Crews. On Feb. 17, 1972, Janice married John H. Coziar, in...
Gary M. Steffen
Dec 23, 2024
Gary M. Steffen, 72, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, IL.
He was born on October 16, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, to Frank Albert and Maria Rose (nee Stroh) Steffen. On August 31, 1974, Gary married Anacleta Sabog in Hawaii. He was a faithful member of...
Craig A. Eads
Dec 21, 2024
Craig A. Eads, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO 63044.
He was born on August 8, 1949, Granite City, IL, to Rodney and Mertie “Dee” (nee Moore) Eads. On September 1, 2001, he married Anna Weaver in Vandalia, IL.
Craig was an Electrical...
Kennel R. “Ken” Neff
Dec 16, 2024
Kennel R.” Ken” Neff, 67, of Cisne, IL, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home.
Ken was born August 3, 1957, in Fairfield IL, to Harold and Sylvia (Tubbs) Neff. He married Kimberly Heisner on January 12, 1980, in Fairfield, IL.
Ken retired from Morton Buildings as a Regional Sales Manager. As you...
Deborah “Deb” Kelm
Dec 15, 2024
Deborah “Deb” Kelm, 67 of Cisne, IL, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her residence.
Deborah was born to Kenneth and Vivian (Huffstutler) Sisk in Elgin, IL She married Mark Kelm at Blue Point Church on June 5, 2011.
Deb worked at Brookstone Estates in Fairfield as the business manager and was a CNA....
Paul P. Demay
Dec 12, 2024
Paul P. DeMay, 83, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully in Hospice, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.
He was born September 26, 1941, to Paul M. and Violet (Nee Kelley) DeMay, in St. Louis, MO. On June 15, 1996, he married Kate Godfrey, in O’Fallon, IL.
Paul was...
William “Bill” S. Gilmore
Dec 11, 2024
William “Bill” Stanley Gilmore, 94, of Cisne, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home.
Bill was born July 22, 1930, in Mt. Vernon, IL at home, to Norbert and Ola (Sights) Gilmore. He married Charlene Thompson on August 24, 1958, at Providence Church in Johnsonville, IL. They had celebrated sixty-six years of cherished memories...
Ruth Ellen (Wright) Laurie
Dec 10, 2024
Ruth Ellen (Wright) Laurie of Lebanon, Illinois, died on December 10, 2024, in Trenton, Illinois. She was 100 years old. Ruth was born November 5, 1924, in Brookport, Illinois. Her parents were Abraham Wright and N.J. Mae (Keel) Wright. Ruth was one of five children. She had 3 brothers and one sister. She lived most of her life in...
Ila “Fae” Zeller
Dec 9, 2024
Ila “Fae” Zeller, 94, of Highland, IL, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL, with her family by her side.
She was born September 27, 1930, in Latham, MO to James and Mildred (Nee Clark) Vaught. On August 19, 1950, she married Melvin Zeller at Salem United Church of Christ, Alhambra, IL.
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James L. Swearingen
Dec 9, 2024
James L. Swearingen, 83, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.
He was born on January 17, 1941, in Decatur, IL, to Richard and Phyllis (nee Newsome) Swearingen. On February 11, 1966, he married Patricia Smith in Decatur, IL.
Jim has been living in...
David L. Berberich
Dec 8, 2024
David L. Berberich, 83, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home in Lebanon, IL.
He was born on October 10, 1941, on the family farm in Mascoutah Township, IL, to Matt and Estella (nee Kebel) Berberich. On November 9, 1963, he married Donaleen “Dona” Travous in Belleville, IL.
David...
Patricia M. “Pat” Baer
Dec 6, 2024
Patricia M. “Pat” Baer, 75, of Highland, IL, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home, in Highland, IL.
She was born on August 3, 1949, in Highland, IL, to Vernon and Dorothy (nee Knabel) Stoecklin. On May 4, 1968, she married Robert L. “Bob” Baer at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.
...Roger D. Weiss
Dec 6, 2024
Roger D. Weiss, 72, of Caseyville, IL, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024.
He was born April 24, 1952, to the late Dale and Anna Mae Weiss. He graduated from O’Fallon TWP High School in 1970, was elected to Pi Mu Epsilon by his professors in 1975, and received a BS in Mathematics from Southern Illinois...
Finnley Joe Walton
Dec 3, 2024
Finnley Joe Walton, 4 years old, of Highland, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at home.
He was born on January 9, 2020, in Richmond Heights, MO, to Zachary Walton and Samantha Szoke.
Finnley was nothing short of a miracle. He faced many obstacles after having a stroke days after birth. Despite all...
Mary L. Bailey
Nov 28, 2024
Mary L. Bailey, 90, of Albion, IL, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, just days after celebrating her 90th birthday.
Mary was born in Griffin, IN, on November 24, 1934, daughter of Virgil and Mildred Hancock. She was united in marriage to Edward L. Bailey on October 30th, 1962. Mary was a member of the Albion...
Norma M. Longbons
Nov 28, 2024
Norma May Longbons, 85, of Albion, IL, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Norma was born March 5, 1939 in Effingham, IL to Charles and Bernice (Cazel) Slunaker. She married Donald Longbons on June 8, 1957 at West Village Church and they shared sixty seven years of cherished memories.
...Doris Harris
Nov 27, 2024
Doris Louise (Kell) Harris, 89, passed away on November 27, 2024 in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Doris was born on March 15, 1935 in Oakland City, IN, to Gerald and Hope (Brenton) Kell and grew up in Somerville, IN. She married LeRoy Harris on June 1, 1951 and they moved to Ellery, IL when LeRoy was hired to...
Darlene Martin Wynne
Nov 26, 2024
Darlene Martin Wynne (Wilmurth), 81, of Highland, IL, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2024, with her family at her bedside.
Darlene was born December 22, 1942 to James and Zella Wilmurth in East Prairie, MO. On October 4, 1958 she married Edward G. Wynne in East St. Louis, IL, he preceded her in...