Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

ROBERT EUGENE JORDAN, 69, of Trivoli, IL passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home.

Robert was born September 23, 1949 at Peoria, IL to Cleo G. and Betty J. (Hill) Jordan.

Robert worked for Unity Point Methodist Call Center in Customer Service. He was very supportive visiting friends often when they were ill....

Jan 24, 2019

Bart R. Greifzu was born July 19, 1960 to Russell and Doris Greifzu and passed from this life on January 24, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his father Russell Greifzu, great-nephew Brantley Charles Greifzu, and uncles.

Bart will be greatly missed by his mother Doris Greifzu, sister Debrah (Jim) Stover, brothers Dan (Kathy)...

Jan 19, 2019

June Marie Frey, nee Neubauer, passed away on January 19, 2019 at Keller Oaks Nursing Home in Keller, Texas.

She was born June 2, 1935 in Collinsville, Illinois to Carl J. Neubauer and Marie C. Neubauer nee Keller.

June married Carl J. Frey in Collinsville, Illinois on March 5, 1955.

Preceding her in...

Jan 18, 2019

GERALD ‘GERRY’ ELVIN CLEMENTS, 60, of Johnsonville, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Gerry was born on June 13, 1958, to Gerald Lloyd and Vera Marie (Schell) Clements in Fairfield, IL. He married Connie Clark on December 6, 1980, at the 1 st Baptist Church in Flora....

Jan 18, 2019

DWIGHT O WEAVER, 99, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

Dwight O Weaver was born on Halloween, October 31, 1919 to Lewis and Eva (Dickey) Weaver near Johnsonville, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Mae Lowe on January 28, 1942. Evelyn’s parents were...

Jan 15, 2019

Phyllis “Phid” Gail Brines, 71, of Albion, IL, passed from this life to the next on January 15, 2019 at the rural Albion home of her niece.

She was born January 24, 1947 near Keenesburg, IL to Sylvia (Waddle) and Elmer Webb.

Phid gave her whole heart to the Lord at the age of thirteen....

Jan 13, 2019

Summer Baker, 40, of Pocahontas, IL, died, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at home, with her family by her side.

Summer was born, June 12, 1978, in Belleville, IL to Marvin and Cheryl (nee Boyle) Baker.

She loved her family and friends; always a very caring person.  Summer loved life and always had a smile on...

Jan 13, 2019

Dorothy M. (Dot) Basler, 95, of Highland, IL died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 15, 1923 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Edna (Buckner) and Robert Stephenson. She married Floyd J. Basler on February 8, 1947, in Highland, IL who preceded her in death on January 20, 1993....

Jan 12, 2019

Gene E. Kessinger, 74, of Marine, IL, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL, with his family at his side.

Gene was born November 28, 1944, to Clifford and Laura (nee Arnold) Kessinger in Mulberry Grove, IL.   On July 30, 1966, he married Joan Prott at the Marine United Church of Christ, Marine, IL....

Jan 11, 2019

George A. Knackmuhs, 76, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on January 11, 2019 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL.

He was born May 27, 1942 in Olney, IL, the son of Anna (Read) and Richard Knackmuhs. He married Judith Dickerson on August 2, 1986 at Little Wabash Church, and...

Jan 9, 2019

Quentin Roosevelt, 96, of Albion, passed away at 8:29 A.M., Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, IL.

Quentin had been a lifelong Edwards County farmer.  He was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Albion.  Quentin had been a member of the Edwards County Farm Bureau, where he had...

Jan 7, 2019

Richard “Dick” A. Lee, 78 of Davenport, IA passed away Monday January 7, 2019 at Heartland Healthcare, Moline, Illinois.  In celebration of his life a visitation for family and friends will be held 4 to 7 pm Friday January 11, at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly and Jersey Ridge Roads, Davenport.  Services will be held at 2 pm Monday January...

Jan 3, 2019

Earl David Emmons, 44, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on January 3, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 7, 1974 in Lawrenceville, IL to Alice (Wells) and Arnold Lee Emmons. He married Sonya Lathrop on October 9, 1998 in Lawrenceville and she survives.

Earl was an oil...

Jan 3, 2019

Paul V. Noe, 88, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL, with his family by his side.

Paul was born Oct. 19, 1930 to William and Bertha (Nee Lanham) Noe, in Alton IL.  On May 1, 1954 he married Marcella Morstain at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Marine, IL.

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Jan 3, 2019

James G. “Jack” Misegades Jr., 81, of rural Marine, Brier Bank Farm, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, in Maryville, IL.

Jack was born December 4, 1937 to James G. and Elizabeth E. (nee Harding) Misegades, Sr. in St. Louis, MO.  On May 21, 1955 he married Nancy L. Neel in Vandalia, IL.

Jack resided...

Jan 2, 2019

Carlene Ida Mitchell, 61, of Lebanon, IL was called home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, to meet her Heavenly Father.

Carlene was born July 9, 1957 to Ike Moses and Oseree  Brown in Breese, IL.

Carlene loved to spend time with her family and her family meant the world to her.  She was known for...

Dec 31, 2018

Rodney G. Moss, 65, of Fairview Heights, IL, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at his residence.

Rodney was born July 29, 1953, to Lenard and Margaret (nee Kersey) Moss, in Highland, IL. On March 30, 2003, he married Alla Duka at First Baptist Church, Pocahontas, IL.

He was a member of the American Legion and...

Dec 31, 2018

Gerald D. Suhre, 89, of Highland, IL, died, Monday, December 31, 2018 at his residence, with his family by his side.

Gerald was born July 25, 1929 in Alton, IL to Frederick and Nora (nee Stille) Suhre. On October 16, 1949, he married Gatha Gailbraith at Salem United Church of Christ.

He was a member...

Dec 31, 2018

James W. “Jimmy” Brooks, 74, of Belleville, IL, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.

Jimmy was born on May 6, 1944, to James A. Brooks and Marie Pearl Brooks, nee Burns, in Lebanon, IL. He grew up in Lebanon, and later lived in E. St. Louis.

Most of his...

Dec 28, 2018

SHIRLEY JEAN LIBBY, 76, of Cisne, Illinois passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at her residence.

Shirley was born September 17, 1942, to William and Letha (Runion) Baker. She married Carl B. Libby December 11, 1964 at Decatur, Illinois.  He preceded her in death August 31, 1997.

Shirley loved to go fishing and tent camping...