Obituaries

Feb 17, 2020

Iley “Bud” Lofton, 88, of Ellery, Illinois passed from this life to the next on February 17, 2020 at Rest Haven Manor in Albion, IL.

Bud was born June 12, 1931 in Tolu, KY to Ocie Mae (Williams) and Markel Lofton. He married Judy Saxe on June 20, 1969 at the Free Methodist Church in Albion and...

Feb 15, 2020

Dr. Robert “Bob” Marshall, 74, of Effingham, IL passed away on February 15, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York, surrounded by the love and support of his three daughters during his final days.

Robert was born on April 30, 1945 to Dr. Glenn Marshall and Genevieve (nee Lee) Marshall in Denver, Colorado. The family, that...

Feb 12, 2020

Ronald “Ron” L. Robertson, 69, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, surrounded by his family.

Ron was born April 11, 1950, to William and Dathel (nee Sanders) Robertson, in Ft. Hood, TX. On April 28, 1972, he married Julia Zeller in Edwardsville, IL.

Ron enlisted in the...

Feb 6, 2020

Laurie Brendel, 73, of Florissant, MO, lost her courageous battle with cancer on February 6, 2020, surrounded by her four children, and in her last days, cared for by her brother.  To the end, Laurie lived by the motto, “warrior on”.

Laurie was born January 29, 1947, to Harry and Mary (nee Wolfe) Lientz in Belleville, IL....

Feb 5, 2020

James W. “Jim” Meridith, 82, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born September 3, 1937, to James W. and Eunice (nee Snyder) Meridith in Hutsonville, IL.  On October 14, 1967, he married Mary Lou Keppler, in Stonington, IL.

Jim served in...

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...