Obituaries

Apr 17, 2018

Naomi F. Beichel, 96, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL.

Naomi was born July 1, 1921, to Bert and Mamie (nee Hollis) Hobbs, in Trenton, IL. On June 21, 1941, she married Francis Beichel in St. Charles, MO.

She grew up on the family farm...

Apr 14, 2018

Betty L. (nee Hagler) Weiss, 86, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

Betty was born January 27, 1932, to Howard and Helen (nee Papes) Hagler in Millesburg, IL. On August 11, 1948, she married Willard L. Weiss.

She was a member of United Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL,...

Apr 6, 2018

Verna K. (nee Korsmeyer) Abert, 91, of Highland, IL, died Friday, April 6, 2018, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL, surrounded by her family.

Verna was born December 1, 1926, to August and Lydia (nee Schuerman) Korsmeyer, in New Douglas, IL. On December 29, 1946, she married Russell Abert in Alhambra, IL.

They lived on the...

Apr 4, 2018

Marlene E. “Sis” (nee Nungesser) Goestenkors, 84 of Pocahontas, IL, died April 4, 2018, at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

Sis was born on December 16, 1933, to Louis & Ethel (nee Ambuehl) Nungesser in Highland, IL. On February 14, 1953, she married Clarence Goestenkors at St. Nicholas Church, Pocahontas, IL.

Mar 29, 2018

Veronica A. Schubert, 67, Marine, Illinois, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Veronica was born October 4, 1950, to Stephen and Anna (nee Maccagnan) Makuta, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.

She had a Masters Degree and worked at Olin Corporation for over 28 years.

She is survived by...

Mar 27, 2018

Leo B. Painter, 80, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.

Leo was born December 31, 1937, to Leo W. and Vera (nee Klanke) Painter.  On June 7, 1959, he married Katherine Ann Mahramas in Canonsburg, PA.

He was a Member of the Masons & Shriners and Past...

Mar 23, 2018

Alice Bleisch, 90, of Highland, IL, died Friday, March 23, 2018, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Alice was born June 20, 1927, to Charles and Anda (nee Dresch) Hediger, in Highland, IL. On June 20, 1948, she married Marvin Bleisch.

She was a homemaker who loved her garden and flowers. Alice and Marvin went to...

Mar 6, 2018

Jeremy T. Hilling, 41, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Troy, IL.

Jeremy was born on June 19, 1976, to Lindell and Andrea (nee Wair) Hilling, in Springfield, MO. On November 19, 2005, he married Jennifer Meridith at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul...

Mar 4, 2018

Maurice J. “Mort” Litteken, 82, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Maurice was born December 3, 1935, to Joseph and Bertha (nee Poettker) Litteken, in Aviston, IL. On August 31, 1963, he married Bonny MacDonald at St. Boniface Church, Edwardsville, IL

He was a member of St....

Feb 22, 2018

Patricia Ann Steele, 64, of Collinsville, IL, died Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Patricia was born on August 31, 1953, to Richard and Lucille (nee Woodruff) Wolford, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL.  She married Ernest Steele IV in October 1971.

She attended the Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lebanon, IL.

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Feb 20, 2018

Franklin S. Runyon, Sr., 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at his residence.

Frank was born on November 30, 1927, to John and Mabel (nee McCracken) Runyon, in Breese, IL. On January 14, 1950, he married Marcella Gibson in St. Louis, MO.

He was a member of West Gate Baptist Church, Trenton,...

Feb 18, 2018

Robert B. Wren, 81, of Highland, IL, died Sunday, February 18, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Bob was born on August 29, 1936, to Robert and Rebecca (nee Kelley) Wren, in Paducah, KY. On September 10, 1981, he married Betty Korte in Godfrey, IL.

He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church,...

Feb 14, 2018

Eva M. “Eve” Seely, 83, of Lebanon, IL died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Clinton Manor Living Center, New Baden, IL.

Eve was born August 14, 1934, to Oscar and Maude (Nee Boatwright) Bierman, in Centralia, IL. On February 5, 1952 she married John E. Seely, in Danville, IL.

She was a Charter Member of...

Feb 5, 2018

Mary I. Durbin, 91, of Highland, IL, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at Breese Nursing Home, Breese, IL. Mary was born July 15, 1926, to Fred and Ora (nee Gilkey) Bowling in Seymour, IN. On August 6, 1949, she married Herbert Durbin Sr. at Our Lady of Providence, Brownstown, IN.

She was a member of St. Paul...

Feb 3, 2018

Helen E. (nee Huene) Haukap, 92, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Helen was born on February 26, 1925, to Edward and Eugenia (nee Grawe) Huene, in Bartelso, IL. On June 9, 1953, she married Lee Haukap at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso, IL.

She was a...

Feb 2, 2018

Charlene Rutherford (nee Missey), 87, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, February 2, 2018, at Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Lebanon, IL.

Charlene was born October 27, 1930, to Wilburn and Bessie (nee Sonsoucie) Missey in Blackwell, Missouri. On July 26, 1951, she married Charles Rutherford at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

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Feb 1, 2018

Yvonne K. Haislar, 50, of Spring, TX, formerly of Highland, IL died Thursday, February 1, 2018, in Tucson, AZ.

Yvonne was born December 5, 1967, to Frederick J. “Fritz” and Sally M. (nee Schneider) Haislar, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL.

She was a graduate of Highland High School and graduated from Washington University,...

Jan 31, 2018

Dorothy Bellm Latimer, 90, of Temple City, California, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

Dorothy was born on November 19, 1927, to Arthur and Elizabeth (nee Frey) Bellm in Grantfork, IL.

She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Arcadia, CA.

She is survived by her Daughters, Laura Erlenbusch, La Quinta, CA,...

Jan 15, 2018

Roger Lee “Duke” Pace, 64, of Greenville, IL, died Monday, January 15, 2018, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.

Roger was born June 14, 1953, to Elbert and Evelyn (nee Stack) Pace in Granite City, IL.

He loved spending time with his family, especially grandchildren. He loved to fish, watch NASCAR, and camp. But, antiques were...

Jan 12, 2018

Lanny F. Boyer, 75, of Highland, IL died Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Lanny was born February 12, 1942, to Harold and Bernice (nee Koch) Boyer, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.  On September 12, 1966, he married Myrna Wiese in Carlyle, IL.

He worked at Basler Electric for...