Obituaries

Nov 24, 2018

Dallas H. Elliott, Jr., 68, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on November 24, 2018 at his home.

He was born March 7, 1950 in Grayville, IL to Helen (Hess) and Dallas Elliott. He married Cynthia Chapman on June 17, 1984 in Flora, IL, and she preceded him in death on October 17,...

Nov 22, 2018

Susan M. Noe, 61, of Mascoutah, IL, died, Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her residence.

Susan was born November 22, 1957, in Highland, IL, to Paul and Marcella (nee Morstain) Noe.

She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a former Girl Scout.  Susan attended Highland High School, graduating in 1976.  She enjoyed...

Nov 22, 2018

Theodore L. “Ted” Mitchell, 75, of Lebanon, IL died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at his home.

Ted was born December 4, 1942, to Earl and Nina (Nee Lyons) Mitchell, in Hecker, IL. On October 20, 1981 he married Barbara Jane Votrain in Belleville, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ,...

Nov 20, 2018

JESSE V. BROWN, 81, of Xenia, Illinois passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Jesse was born January 15, 1937 in Orchardville, Illinois to Curt and Blanche (Bright) Brown.  He was divorced.

Jesse retired from Chrysler in Belvidere, Illinois where he had worked as an assembly line worker. He...

Nov 18, 2018

MARLENE SUE SEAMAN, 64, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Marlene was born January 10, 1954 to Robert and Alice Jane (Harner) Anderson at Paducah, Kentucky.

Marlene was a homemaker.

She is survived by a special friend George, three children Tracey Glad of Fairfield,...

Nov 16, 2018

Rosemary Parker age 89 of Benton formerly of Pulaski, Illinois passed away at 2:00 am Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Rosemary was born February 25, 1929 in Mounds, Illinois to the late Ralph and Bessie (Mize) Cruse. She was a housewife and homemaker.

She was preceded...

Nov 15, 2018

Sharon Sue Lindley (Nee Stewart), 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Thursday, November 15, at her residence with her family by her side.

Sharon was born on September 8, 1945, to Melvin “Jake” and Henrietta (Nee Long) Stewart, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.  On October 23, 1965, she married Dale W. Lindley, in Pocahontas, IL.

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Nov 15, 2018

Alice M. Carrillon, 88, of Highland, IL died Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her residence.

Alice was born October 19, 1930, to Elmer and Agnes (nee Goestenkors) Frey in Highland, IL.  On August 18, 1951, she married Delmar Carrillon in Highland, IL.

Alice was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was a fan...

Nov 14, 2018

CHERYL SHELTON, 81, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.

Cheryl was born June 20, 1937 in New Canton, Illinois to Verlon A. and Virginia R. (Conner) Shannon.  She married Loyd Shelton and he survives.

Cheryl had been a secretary for Morton International and was a strong Christian woman....

Nov 11, 2018

ESTHER K. FREDERICK, 96, of Mt Erie, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor at Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Esther was born March 17, 1922 at Mt. Erie, Illinois to Joseph and Ellen (Shannon) Kunce. She married Cecil B. Frederick September 28, 1940 at Mayfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death November 29,...

Nov 7, 2018

Deloris Jean Jones, 80, of Ellery, IL passed from this life to the next on November 7, 2018 at her home.

She was born January 12, 1938 in Golden Gate, IL to Carmen (Cox) and Bertis Pettigrew. She married Clyde Emmitt Jones, and he preceded her in death on November 6, 1998.

Jean loved to...

Nov 6, 2018

Sandra K. Waggoner, 67, of Albion, IL passed from this life to the next on November 6, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

She was born August 22, 1951 in Grayville, IL to Helen (Hess) and Dallas Elliott.

Sandra was a Veteran, serving in the Army during the Vietnam era....

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...