Obituaries

Sep 12, 2024

Timothy A. “Tim” Cera, 55, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA.

He was born on February 18, 1969, in Milwaukee, WI, to Alan and Mary Ann (nee Klejsmit) Cera. On October 11, 2023, Tim married Dawn Howard in Las Vegas, NV.

Tim has...

Sep 8, 2024

Elzie B. Shirley, 91, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden, IL.

He was born on April 11, 1933, to John “Robert” Crittenden Shirley and Julia “Bernice” (nee Edwards) Shirley, in Summer Shade, KY.  On November 12, 1955, he married Barbara Bowles in Glasgow, KY.

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Sep 4, 2024

Patricia A. “Pat” Corey, 65, of Troy, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Troy, IL.

She was born on June 29, 1959, in Highland, IL, to Ambert and Rosemary (nee Sahrmann) Williams.

Pat has been living in Troy for the last 10 years, but grew up in Pierron, IL, and graduated from...

Sep 3, 2024

Rosemary M. Gates, 73, of Highland, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 9, 1950, in Breese, IL, to Ralph and Augusta (nee Haselhorst) Litteken. She married Harry Gates on November 21, 1989, in Greenville, IL.

Rosemary was a member...

Sep 2, 2024

Steven L. “Steve” Money, 55, of Highland, IL, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland, IL.

He was born on April 4, 1969, in Alexandria Bay, NY, to Duane and Paula (nee Estes) Money. On March 13, 2010, he married Christine Stern in Highland, IL.

Steve worked as...

Aug 30, 2024

Katherine B. West, 85, of Collinsville, IL, died Friday, August 30, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 24, 1939, to Burl and Mildred (nee Harris) Andrews, in Collinsville, IL.

Katherine was an extraordinary cook, known for her mouthwatering spaghetti, comforting chicken and dumplings, and savory ham and beans....

Aug 29, 2024

Mary Lou Simmons, 88, of Cisne, IL. passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her residence.

Mary Lou was born May 6, 1936, to James Austin and Ida Marie (Robinson) Allen in Sessor, IL. She married Richard Brian Simmons on May 27, 1961, in Benton, IL. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2001.

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Aug 28, 2024

Peggy Lou Harris, 81, of Mt. Erie, Illinois, passed away on August 28, 2024 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois.

On May 25, 1943, in Fairfield, Illinois, Peggy was born to Harvey and Dorothy McKay Hallam. She married Lynn Roy Harris on March 27, 1964 and spent over 45 years of marriage before his passing on...

Aug 27, 2024

Robert G. Potts, 99, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away August 27, 2024, at Oakview Nursing & Rehab, in Mt Carmel, Illinois. Bob was born July 30, 1925 in rural Allendale, Illinois. He was the seventh of nine children, born to Edgar and Eliza “Bell” (Turner) Potts.

Robert enlisted in the US Marine Corp during...

Aug 27, 2024

Robert A. Meadows, Jr., 46, Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

He was born September 10, 1977, to Robert “Alvin” and Linda (Nee Smith) Meadows, Sr., in Belleville, IL. On July 3, 2002 he married Tabitha Molter in Greenville, IL.

Robert was a kind, selfless man. A huge...

Aug 24, 2024

We are saddened to announce Lindy Lynn Hosselton, Age 95, of Flora, IL, passed away at 12:30 am, August 24, 2024, at the Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Lindy was born on February 26, 1929, in Zif Township, Wayne County, Illinois to William Seth and Dorothy (Mosely) Hosselton of Clay City, IL. In 1947 he graduated...

Aug 22, 2024

Thomas A. “Tom” Clayton, 70, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born on August 4, 1954, in Highland, IL, to Gerald and Martha (nee Burkhalter) Clayton.

Tom has lived in Pocahontas his entire life. He attended Greenville High School, then...

Aug 16, 2024

Wanda Parnell Mills, 77, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on August 16 th , 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family, encouraged with hymns, and kept warm with her UNC blanket.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Blanche Parnell (nee Hartman), her stepmother...

Aug 11, 2024

Steven K. “Steve” Mueller, 69, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 29, 1955, in Highland, IL, to James Ralph “Onion” and Frances Jean (nee Baer) Mueller.

Steve has lived in Lebanon his entire life, graduating from Lebanon High School in 1973, then...

Aug 10, 2024

Damaris Jae Matchem, 47, of West Salem, Illinois passed away on August 10, 2024 in Panama City, Florida.

Damaris Matchem was born in South America on July 20, 1977. She was adopted by Jeff and Judith Cralle, of West Salem, Illinois. She also had an adopted sister, Julie.

After graduating from Edwards County High School...

Aug 9, 2024

Richard Clinton Jones, 68, of Alton, IL, formerly, Collinsville, IL, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home in Alton, IL.

He was born on November 14, 1955, in East St. Louis, IL, to Mervyn Otto and June Eillen (nee Henson) Jones. He grew up in Collinsville, and graduated from Collinsville High School in 1973,...

Aug 9, 2024

June Mewes passed away on August 9, 2024, at Newburgh, Indiana. Glenna June Gray Mewes was born on June 7, 1937 to James Chet and Mildred Edge Gray in Edwards County, Illinois. She married Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Mewes on February 27, 1955, at the E.U.B. Church in West Salem, Illinois.

June was a devoted mother to four children,...

Aug 8, 2024

Harriet A. Koebel, 96, of O’Fallon, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

She was born on January 24, 1928, in East St. Louis, IL, to Harry and Katie (nee Holz) Gould.

Harriet graduated from McKendree College in 1972, with her degree in teacher education. After...

Aug 5, 2024

Larry D. Crews, 57, of Highland, IL, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at home.

He was born Mar. 16, 1967, to Marvin and Marjorie (Nee Morris) Crews, in St. Louis, MO.  On June 10, 2016 he married Cindy Schall in Edwardsville, IL.

Larry was a kind and loving man.  He enjoyed his hotrods and motorcycle. ...

Aug 5, 2024

Dale A. Nungesser, 88, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Breese Nursing Home.

He was born on July 18, 1936, in rural Pocahontas, IL, to Louis and Ethel (nee Ambuehl) Nungesser.

Dale attended Harned one room school and graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1953. He helped and worked...