Obituaries

Nov 6, 2018

Roger G. Baum, 78, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL, after succumbing to complications of esophageal cancer.

Roger was born May 20, 1940 in Highland, IL to George and Melba (nee Willman) Baum.  On December 15, 1973 he married Wanda Lynn Meddows.

Roger’s most precious love, was...

Nov 5, 2018

Robert E. “Rob” Wilson, 76, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on November 5, 2018 at 3:20 p.m. in the emergency room of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.

Rob was born August 11, 1942 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Minyion Mae (Kimbrell) and Robert Harold Wilson.

He served...

Nov 2, 2018

Beatrice Ann Burns, 70, of Highland, IL, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at Highland Health Care Center.

Beatrice was born June 21, 1948 to Roy and Beatrice (nee Scaglione) Burns.

Beatrice was a Veteran of the United States Navy.  She enjoyed her meetings with her Jehovah’s Witnesses Church friends.  She liked to play bingo and...

Oct 30, 2018

VANCE BURTON CARRELL, 65, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Center.

Vance was born March 23, 1953 to Rancel E. and Mary Jane (Burton) Carrell at Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Vance was a past member of Cisne Christian Church.

Vance is survived by his mother Mary...

Oct 30, 2018

Elizabeth “Aunt Libby” King, 100, of Browns, IL passed from this life to the next on October 30, 2018 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

Aunt Libby was born August 28, 1918 in Gloster, MS to Caroline E. (Gwin) and Raymond L. Berry. She married Kenneth King in Nevada, and he preceded her in death.

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Oct 30, 2018

James A. Causey, Sr., 91, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at his residence.

James was born March 24, 1927 in Montgomery, AL.  On August 14, 1948 he married Inez Powell in Montgomery, AL.

Jim was a member of the Highland VFW Post #5694 and American Legion-Lee Iten Post 439 in Highland.  He...

Oct 27, 2018

Elizabeth Bernadine Smith, 87, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next at 3:17 p.m. on October 27, 2018 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

She was born November 24, 1930 in Bennington, IL to Ola “Babe” (Elkins) and Clarence Gillard. She married Leonard Smith on June 20, 1953 in Edwards County, and he preceded...

Oct 26, 2018

Mary O. (nee Strunk) Balke, 84, of Highland, IL, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at her residence.

Mary was born December 6, 1933, to Howard and Marie (nee Kirch) Strunk, in Granite City, IL.   On May 19, 1956, she married William Balke at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Mitchell, IL.

She was a...

Oct 22, 2018

Carolyn “Honey” Haas, 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, October 22, 2018, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center in Lebanon, IL.

Carolyn was born January 16, 1928 in New Baden, IL. On November 18, 1956, she married Amos Haas in Belleville, IL.

Carolyn was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon. ...

Oct 21, 2018

Steven E. Ficker, Sr., 55, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Steven was born January 18, 1963, to Richard and Phyllis (nee Flaugher) Ficker, Sr. in Granite City, IL. On March 31, 1984, he married Michelle Jenness at St. Elizabeth Church, in Granite City, IL.

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Oct 19, 2018

Ronald E. Johnson, 81, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on October 19, 2018 at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, IL.

He was born August 8, 1937 in Albion to Lourine (Tait) and Glenn George Johnson. He married Martha Speir Moats on December 24, 1980 in Albion and she preceded him in...

Oct 18, 2018

George W. Iles, 82, of Browns, Illinois passed away on October 18, 2018 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Private family service was held Monday, October 22, 2018 at Browns Cemetery. Burial followed. Arrangements were by Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion, Illinois.

George William Iles was born in Browns, Illinois to Jerauld and Neva (Goodbourn) on September...

Oct 15, 2018

Edith Irene Spurgeon, 90, of Fairfield, passed from this life to the next on October 15, 2018, at Meadowwood Nursing Home in Grayville.

Edith was born on April 14, 1928 to Clyde and Stella (Hensley) Duncan in Albion, IL. She married Robert Leroy Spurgeon in Crossville, IL. She made Memorial Day funeral flowers. She was a seamstress...

Oct 13, 2018

Cynthia Lynn “Cindy” (nee Karnes) Price, 53, of Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, October 13, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL, with her family at her side.

Cindy was born June 4, 1965, to Jerry and Barbara Jean (nee Hayes) Karnes in Murfreesboro, TN.  On December 20, 1985, she married LaFarrell Price in Belleville, IL.

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Oct 10, 2018

Jesse (Lee) Legrande was born May 1, 1931 in Ottumwa, IA and passed from this life on October 10, 2018. He enlisted in the Air Force at Springfield, OH at the age of 16. After basic training at San Antonio, TX, he was stationed at: Georgia, Illinois and Alaska (as an overseas assignment before Alaska became a state). He...

Oct 9, 2018

DAVID M. LARCH, 55, of Rinard, Illinois passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital at St. Louis, Missouri.

David was born September 4, 1963 in Weston, West Virginia to Robert Marshall and Reda Mae (Boatman) Larch.

David is survived by his father Robert Larch of Rinard, Illinois; two sisters Theresa (Martin)...

Oct 3, 2018

Phyllis I. Bird, 92, of Pocahontas, IL died Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

Phyllis was born September 20, 1926, to Manuel and Jenny (nee Washburn) Ammann in Pocahontas, IL. On May 22, 1946, she married Arthur M. Bird in Pocahontas, IL.

Phyllis was a member of Pocahontas United Methodist Church,...

Oct 3, 2018

Edith Lorraine Spencer, 91, of Browns, IL passed from this life to the next on October 3, 2018 at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel, IL.

She was born September 4, 1927 in East St. Louis, IL to “Mollie” Mary R.E. (Berry) and Valentine Moody. She married Dee Spencer on November 4, 1944 at her parents’ home in...

Oct 3, 2018

Coralie Wood, 97, formerly of Browns, IL, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at Washington Christian Village, Washington, IL.

Born Feb. 4, 1921 in Browns to Harry and Etta Duncan, Coralie married John Wood on August 10, 1940.  She was preceded in death by her husband on March 9, 1968.  She also was preceded in death by...

Oct 2, 2018

NATHANIEL ALLEN ANDERSON, 40, of Albion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 near Albion.

Nathaniel was born December 5, 1977 at Vallejo, California to Leonard D. and Janet K. (Vandecar) Anderson. He was a Union Carpenter for Local 636. Nathaniel was a member of Brush Creek Community Church of Christ at Zenith, Illinois and very devoted...