Obituaries

Oct 9, 2019

Leo W. Fulbright, 92, of Highland, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones.

Leo was born on January 8, 1927, in Marble Hill, Missouri, to a small farming family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, along with six brothers and sisters.

He later joined the...

Oct 3, 2019

Joanne A. Dermody, 93, of Lebanon, IL, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Cedar Ridge in Lebanon, Illinois.

Joanne was born, August 28, 1926, to Harry and Allene (nee Malone) Smith in St. Louis, MO.  On January 5, 1991, she married Leon Dermody, in Reno, NV.

Joanne was a member of the Lebanon Historical Society,...

Sep 27, 2019

Larry Franklin Banks, age 68 of Foley, Alabama (formerly of Mt. Carmel, Illinois) passed from this life to the next early on the morning of Friday, September 27, 2019 at the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. Larry was born in Princeton, Indiana on December 12, 1950 to Albert F. and Ruth L. (Mayhall) Banks. He was a Veteran who...

Sep 24, 2019

Margaret White, also known by some as Margueritte Jones, passed away at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the age of 102. Margaret was the youngest of five children born to Clayton and Effie (Barker) Cooper on March 22, 1917. One sister Ruby (Earl) Flexter, three brothers Lester (Louise Hebner), Glen (Helen Kneff) and...

Sep 20, 2019

Genevieve C. “Jenny” Wallin, 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, September 20, 2019, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Care in Lebanon, IL, with her family by her side.

Jenny was born August 11, 1929, to Herman and Clara (nee Isaak) Kuhl, in Beckemeyer, IL.  On October 20, 1956, she married Charles “Dutch” Wallin at St. Anthony Catholic Church...

Sep 20, 2019

Amos R. Bristow, age 85, of rural Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on September 20, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. Known by most as Richard, he was born on January 18, 1934 to Amos and Lulu (Stafford) Bristow in Olney. He married Patricia “Pat” Summerfield on April 4, 1954 at the First...

Sep 14, 2019

Marcia L. Hall, 72, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Faith Countryside Manor, Highland, IL.

Marcia was born November 13, 1946, to Floyd and Leona (nee Knieriemen) Peachey in Belleville, IL. On January 9, 1965, she married Lafayette Hall in New Baden, IL.

She was a long-time resident of Lebanon for over...

Sep 12, 2019

Margaret L. Springs, 103, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at her residence.

Margaret was born April 8, 1916, to Victor and Mary (nee Spengel) Fricker, in Pierron, IL. She married Louis M. “Maynard” Springs.

Margaret was a devout Catholic at St. Paul’s Church and deeply dedicated to her entire family. Into her...

Sep 10, 2019

Wilburn J. “Bill” Stieb, 85, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Bill was born November 12, 1933, to John Wilburn and Marie Helen (nee Raeber) Stieb, in Highland, IL. On June 25, 1953, he married Jane Pfister at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

Bill served in...

Sep 7, 2019

Marilyn Kay Bess, 67, of Bone Gap, IL passed from this life to the next on September 7, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

She was born January 30, 1952 in Quinter, KS, the daughter of Velvyn (Lahman) and Russell Jarboe. She married Douglas Ray Bess on December 30, 1972 in Quinter, KS and...

Sep 4, 2019

Max M. Hankins II, 45, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Highland Health Care Center, Highland, IL.

Max was born February 15, 1974, to Max Marshall and Vicie (nee Bowles) Hankins I, in Frankfort, Indiana.

He was a 1992 graduate of Barren County High School in Glasgow, Ky. Max was saved at...

Sep 3, 2019

Edna “Ruth” Barnes, 92, of Albion, Illinois entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on September 3, 2019.

Loved and known as Mom or MeMe to many, she is survived by son Gene, daughter Gayla, sister Frances, several nieces and nephews, and 42 grandchildren/great-grandchildren, her pride and joy that kept her very...

Aug 31, 2019

Janet Brooks, 72, of Belleville, Illinois, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at her residence, with her family by her side.

Janet was born October 10, 1946, to Robert and Mae Lee (nee Hibbler) Edwards in Venice, Illinois.

Janet was a Lebanon City Council member; a proud member of Pentecostal Power Church in Lebanon, missionary there...

Aug 30, 2019

James H. Jackson, 82, of Highland, IL, died Friday, August 30, 2019 at home with his family by his side.

James was born March 1, 1937, to Harold and Hilda (nee Naab) Jackson, in Highland, IL.  On March 24, 1962, he married Carolyn Sue Sparks at Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL.

He was a Member...

Aug 29, 2019

Joyce Koster, 69, of West Salem, IL, passed away on August 29, 2019. She was born on January 16, 1950 to Doran and Betty (McKinney) Carter in Vincennes, IN. She married John Koster on August 15, 1975.

Joyce enjoyed doing crafts, spending time with family, fishing, collecting her “treasures,” going to auctions, and going out to eat....

Aug 27, 2019

Donald N. Stoecklin, 87, of Edwardsville, IL, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Evelyn’s House Hospice, in Creve Couer, Missouri.

Donald was born September 3, 1931, to Newton and Elsie (nee Wille) Stoecklin in Edwardsville, IL.  On April 27, 1957, he married Ruth Hayes in Collinsville, IL.

Donald served in the United States Army during...

Aug 21, 2019

FLORENCE M. (FLO) SMITH, 82, of Clay City, Illinois passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at her home.

Flo was born January 28, 1937 at Chicago, Illinois to Florence Louise Murphy.

Flo was a housewife and a member of the Frisky Fillies Red Hat Society.

Flo is survived by four daughters Janet (Bill)...

Aug 21, 2019

Doris K. Collins, 69, of rural Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on August 21, 2019 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born May 5, 1950 in Flora, IL to Wilma (Thompson) and Thomas Kennedy. She married Bill Collins on August 31, 1974 at Northside Baptist Church in Grayville, IL...

Aug 20, 2019

Neil Barnett, 72, of Mt. Erie, IL took his first breath in Heaven on August 20, 2019 at Carmi Manor in Carmi, IL.

He was born August 30, 1946 in Samsville, IL to Inez (Wynn) and Casey Barnett. He married Cheryl Kuhring on January 26, 1969 in Dieterich, IL and she survives.

Neil was a...

Aug 16, 2019

Karen Ann Sanders passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Evansville, IN. She was born on February 19, 1947 in Mt. Carmel, the daughter of Ralph and Lucille (Lawrence) Spurling. She married Gary Sanders on September 6, 1969 at the Pleasant Grove Church.

Karen was a cook for many years, working at West Salem Manor and...