Obituaries

Mar 12, 2019

Harold A. Smith, age 83 of Mt. Erie, IL passed from this life to the next on March 12, 2019 at the Cisne Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Harold was born on September 14, 1935 in Mt. Erie to George and Fern (Penrod) Smith. He enlisted and served his country for two years and was a US Army Veteran. On...

Mar 11, 2019

Erica J. (nee Lohman) Robertson, 38, of Highland, IL, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Erica was born November 2,1980, to Wayne and Linda (nee Knabel) Lohman in Lasalle-Peru, IL. On June 10, 2006, she married Raymond "Jay" Robertson, in Granite City, IL

She was a member of St....

Mar 11, 2019

Adam B. Poettker, 34, of Pontoon Beach, IL, died Monday, March 11, 2019, at Regional Medical Center, Granite City, IL.

Adam was born February 12, 1985, to Patrick and Gloria (nee Brandmeyer) Poettker in Belleville, IL. On June 24, 2006, he married Stephanie Bernal, in Breese, IL.

Adam loved cars, trucks, and any handy man...

Mar 10, 2019

Mildred Everett, age 91 of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Mildred was born on February 24, 1928 in Harlingen, TX to Harry J. and Sadie (Dixon) Glover. She married Richard Guy Everett and he preceded her in death on December...

Mar 10, 2019

ROBERT M. “MAX” JENKINS, 93, of Cisne, passed away surrounded by his family on March 10, 2019, at the Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Robert Max Jenkins was born on February 1, 1926, in Geff, IL, to Orville “Shorty” and Blanche (Cravens) Jenkins. He was united in marriage to Inez Larch and she preceded him in...

Mar 8, 2019

DARRELL ‘BUTCH’ LEE NEFF, 72, of Cisne, passed away on March 8, 2019, in Newburgh, Indiana.

Butch was born on December 8, 1946, to Harold ‘Hobb’ and Sylvia ‘Syb’ (Tubbs) Neff in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was in the Army for 22 years and retired as a Master Seargant and continued with a full time career in...

Mar 7, 2019

RONALD B. RILEY, 88, of Geff, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Aperion Care Fairfield in Fairfield with his family by his side.

Ron was born on March 12, 1930, to Earl and Bessie (Lane) Riley in Edinburg, TX. He married Ruth Anne Hilliard on September 13, 1950, in Geff, IL.

Ron served...

Mar 3, 2019

Darrell Ray Crawford, 76 of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at the Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL.

Darrell was born June 11th, 1942 to Elton and Lillian Crawford of Holcomb, MO. He was one of 13 children growing up in the boothill. On August 5th, 1961 he married the love of his life...

Feb 26, 2019

ROBERT M. LARCH, 77, of Rinard, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Robert was born July 6, 1941 at Gladwin, Michigan to Elwood Harold and Donna Belle (Johnson) Larch. He married Reda Boatman February 19, 1962 in Wayne County, Illinois and she preceded him in death June 26,...

Feb 26, 2019

Marilyn Kohlbrecher, 70, of Bonita Springs, FL, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, Florida.

Marilyn was born July 1, 1948, to Paul “PD” and Eva (nee Strickland) Knicker in Mt. Vernon, IL.  On May 13, 1967, she married W. Gary Reed, at St. Peters UCC, Centralia, IL, and he preceded...

Feb 24, 2019

John Weber, 64, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

He was born February 27, 1954 in Olney, IL, the son of Zelma (Rockett) and Merril D. Weber.  He married Marianne Ewing on August 21, 1971 in Browns, IL and...

Feb 23, 2019

Patricia A. Rodriguez, 86, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

Patricia was born September 5, 1932, to Walter and Louise (nee Shomaker) Wright in Lebanon, IL.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, IL, and a lifelong member of the...

Feb 23, 2019

Mary Kathleen “Cathy” Sockoch, 80, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Mary was born March 28, 1938 to Alvin and Mildred (nee Higginson) Borup in Uniontown, KY.  On June 8, 1957, she married Jack Sockoch in Shawneetown, IL.

Mary was a devoted, loving, Christian wife, mother and...

Feb 23, 2019

Marjorie Ann “Margie” (nee Hilderbrand) Missey, 75, of O’Fallon, IL, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

Margie was born May 10, 1943, to Roy and Ann (nee ReKart) Hilderbrand in Litchfield, IL.

She attended O’Fallon Baptist Church in O’Fallon, IL. Margie was a homemaker; taking care of...

Feb 20, 2019

Louise B. Lovellette, 97, of Bone Gap, IL, passed from this life to the next on February 20, 2019 at her home.

She was born February 9, 1922 in Glezen, IN to Lovie Ann (Masters) and Estell Claude Engler.

Louise was a self-employed house painter. She enjoyed painting, taking care of her family, dancing, and...

Feb 19, 2019

Lottie Frank (Meyers) Layne, 89, of Pocahontas, IL passed away on February 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 11, 1929 in East St. Louis, the daughter of Gus and Leone (Anderson) Meyers.

Lottie met the love of her life, Kenny Layne on a blind date and...

Feb 17, 2019

Kelly Jo Waymoth Holtgrave, 38, of Pierron, IL, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Kelly was born May 30, 1980, to Loren “Sonny” and Dot (nee Workman) Waymoth, in St. Louis, MO. In September 2013, she married Patrick Holtgrave.

She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ in...

Feb 17, 2019

Julie C. (nee Harding) Witt, 67, of Trenton, IL, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Julie was born October 18, 1951, to Leslie and Doris (nee Giles) Harding in Reading, England.

She attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon, IL.

She was the best mom and...

Feb 16, 2019

LOWANDA BACHSTEIN, 92, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her residence.

Lowanda was born May 12, 1926 at Jacksonville, Illinois to Dorothy Mary (Evans) Hazelwood. She married Bernard LeRoy Bachstein February 23, 1951 at East Moline, Illinois and he preceded her in death February 6, 2011.

Lowanda was of the Methodist...

Feb 16, 2019

Willard “Bill” Edward Hamilton, age 80 of Browns, IL, formerly of Grantfork, IL, passed from this life to the next on February 16, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL with his family by his side.

Bill was born in East St. Louis, IL on June 28, 1938 to Willard A. and Jennie (Cornwall) Hamilton. ...