Obituaries

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. ...

Feb 16, 2019

EILEEN FAYE KRUTSINGER, 90, of Flora, Illinois passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Flora Rehab and Health Care Center.

Eileen was born April 26, 1928 at Cisne, Illinois to Roy C. and Callie (Tenney) Conard. She married Leo Krutsinger April 21, 1946 at Cisne, Illinois. He preceded her in death June 24, 1997.

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Feb 15, 2019

Gene Baker, age 88 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on February 15, 2019 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL. Gene was born on September 8, 1930 in Hammond, IN to Irvin and Mary (Lamar) Baker. He married Wilma Moore on February 24, 1951 in Gary, IN and she preceded him in death...

Feb 14, 2019

Sandy Poelker, 65, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Sandy was born March 27, 1953, to Ferdie and Sally (nee Wobbe) Steiner at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.  On August 30, 1975, she married Tom Poelker, at St. Paul Church in Highland.

Sandy was a...

Feb 13, 2019

Elvira Nagel-Vogt of Highland, IL, died on February 13, 2019 in Highland.  A memorial Mass will be held on March 29, 2019, at 10:00 am at St. Paul Church in Highland, IL.  Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Highland.  Meridith Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Elvira was born August 18, 1924 in Salisbury,...

Feb 12, 2019

EVA L. BOTTORFF, 93, of Wayne City, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Lavender Ridge in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Eva was born April 25, 1925 at Wayne City, Illinois to Arthur and Mary (Reed) Ferguson. She married Andrew Bottorff March 16, 1942 at Wayne City, Illinois. Eva was a homemaker.

Eva is survived...

Feb 11, 2019

LULA J. YOUNG, 95, of Mt. Erie, IL, went to meet her Savior Monday, February 11, 2019 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.

Lula was born March 27, 1923 at Johnsonville, IL to Benjamin F. and Hattie M. (Hilliard) Henson. She was united in marriage to Clyde “Marion” Young. He preceded her in death March 30,...

Feb 4, 2019

Frank J. Kurwicki, 86, of Marine, IL, died Monday, February 4, 2019, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.

Frank was born on October 2, 1932, in Posen, IL, the son of John and Emilia (nee Nowak) Kurwicki.  On October 6, 1956, he married Ernestine Sherman at St. Charles Catholic Church in DuBois, IL.

Frank grew up...

Feb 4, 2019

Roberta Maude Bunting, 84, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on February 4, 2019 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL.

She was born April 5, 1934 in Omaha, IL, the daughter of Margaret (Crayne) and Harry Miner.

Maude married Wayne Bunting, and he preceded her in death on May 12, 2013....