Obituaries

Jan 10, 2018

Leroy E. Clark, 75, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Leroy was born Nov. 26, 1942, to Teddy and Elsia (Nee Blackford) Clark in Noble, IL. On June 24, 1967 he married Carol Misegades at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Olney, IL.

He was a member of...

Jan 9, 2018

Evelyn Harris (nee Missey), 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

She was born August 14, 1927, to Chester and Mae Missey in Old Mines, MO. On November 1, 1947 she married William “Bill” Harris, in Belleville, IL.

Evelyn was all about her family. She had numerous...

Jan 6, 2018

Marjorie Jene "Marge" (nee Dawes) Freshour, 90, born October 7, 1927, in Lebanon, Il., passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

Marge was a lifelong resident of Lebanon.  She taught primary grades in Lebanon Elementary School for several years before becoming a dedicated substitute teacher for many years after the births of...

Jan 5, 2018

Paul J. Seiberlich Sr., 78, of Highland, IL died Friday, January 5, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Illinois.

Paul was born December 26, 1939 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was adopted by his father Paul E. Seiberlich at 3 months of age. On July 2, 1960, he married Lorraine May Eberhart...

Jan 4, 2018

Sandra C. "Sandy" Feldmann, 73, of Highland, IL died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Sandra was born October 31, 1944, to Clarence and Margaret (nee Meyer) Goeddel in East St. Louis, IL. On October 2, 1965, she married Pete Feldmann in Columbia, IL.

Sandy was a great wife, loving mom...

Jan 4, 2018

Edwin “Ed” Auten Plocher was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 19, 1925 and passed away Thursday, January 04, 2018. He lived in Highland, Illinois, with Ann Plocher, his wife of 72 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reinhold and Lacey Plocher and sisters, Jane Plocher, Ruth Hug (Jim) and Liz Reinacher (Melvin). Ed attended elementary...

Jan 2, 2018

Michele “Medina” Jones, 58, Lebanon, IL, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Medina was born March 13, 1959, to William and Essie (nee Taylor) Brooks II, in London, England. She grew up in Queens, New York.

Medina served more than 20 years in the US Army and served multiple tours...

Dec 31, 2017

Curtis W. Griffith, 77, died Sunday, December 31, 2017, in St. Clair County, IL.

Curtis was born March 23, 1940, to Walter and Elizabeth (nee Miller) Griffith, in Sullivan, MO. On December 19, 1976, he married Shiao Jing Chen, in Fort Worth, TX.

Curtis joined the Marine Corps at 17, serving 3 years, and then...

Dec 29, 2017

Vincent A. Hogg, 88, of Lebanon, IL died Friday, December 29, 2017, at his home.

Vincent was born December 15, 1929, to Frank Andrew and Mary (nee Schaefer) Hogg, in Mascoutah, IL. On April 19, 1955, he married Mary L. Mueller at St. George Catholic Church.

Vince showed his Christian faith through his actions. He...

Dec 29, 2017

Shirley E. Hall, of Belleville, IL, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born in the sunny town of Green Cove Springs, FL to Neal and Myrtle (Nee Fountain) Smith.

Shirley was always a hard working lady, and in 1995 she was encouraged by herself and her daughter,...

Dec 27, 2017

Jean Wineinger, 81, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Jean was born November 14, 1936, to Charlie and Alma (nee Mindenhall) Wilcox, in Thomasville, MO. On September 8, 1956, she married Charlie Wineinger in Tallapoosa, MO.

Jean was a very good wife, a loving mother and loving...

Dec 27, 2017

Jennifer C. Wesselmann, 42, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.

Jennifer was born November 6, 1975, to Richard and Nancy (nee Vaughn) Mueller, at St. Elizabeth’s in Belleville, IL. On March 25, 1995, she married Brian Wesselmann at St. Anthony Church in Beckemeyer.

She was proud of...

Dec 17, 2017

Denis J. Bellm, 67, of Highland, IL died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at his residence.

Denis was born June 21, 1950, to Valentine and Fern (nee Peters) Bellm, in Highland, IL. On March 24, 1973, he married Shirley Carrillon at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

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

Dec 15, 2017

James “Jimmy” Darwin Smith, Sr., 72, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2017 at 11:11 pm after a battle with lung & bone cancer.

Jimmy was born February 24, 1945 to Fordyce “Smitty” and Mary (nee Groves) Smith in Belleville, Illinois.

He graduated from Lebanon Community High School and later attended Southwestern Illinois College. He...

Dec 9, 2017

Viola E. (nee Peters) Pielemeier, 93, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, December 9, 2017, at San Gabriel Memory Care, Highland, IL.

Viola was born May 31, 1924, to Lawrence and Viola (nee Berry) Peters in Sumner, IL.  On December 14, 1965 she married Karl Pielemeier in Los Angeles, CA.

She graduated from Sumner High School...

Dec 2, 2017

Barbara Jane (nee Votrain) Mitchell, 73, Lebanon, IL, died Saturday, December 2, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Barbara was born April 20, 1944, to Jack and Ivy (nee Maxfield) Votrain in Belleville, IL. On October 20, 1981, she married Ted Mitchell in Belleville, IL.

She was a waitress at Country Kitchen in Lebanon....

Nov 30, 2017

Loretta J. (nee Weiss) Hencke, 85, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL.

Loretta was born January 15, 1932, to Edgar and Ordella (nee Hartlieb) Weiss in Highland, IL. On December 4, 1954, she married Aaron Hencke in Highland, IL.

She was a member of Evangelical United Church...

Nov 23, 2017

Edgar H. ”Brock” Brockhahn, Jr., 72, died Thursday, November 23, 2017, at his residence.

Brock was born October 31, 1945, to Edgar H. and Maxine (nee Mackey) Brockhahn, Sr., in Belleville, IL. On June 21, 1967, he married Joyce Spanley at United Church of Christ in O’Fallon, IL.

After 30 years of service, Brock retired...

Nov 22, 2017

Edward G. “Jerry” Moore, Jr., 85, Lebanon, IL, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at his residence.

Jerry was born January 26, 1932, to Edward and Rose (nee Witt) Moore Sr., in Little Rock, AR. On April 8, 1961, he married Ruth J. McIntyre in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.

He was a Member of the...

Nov 22, 2017

Helen E. Orrell, 86, of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Legacy Place, Highland, IL, surrounded by her family.

Helen was born January 30, 1931, to Benjamin and Bertha (nee Gressel) Shiels, in Greenup, IL.  On September 17, 1949, she married Charles Orrell in Jeffersonville, IN.

She was a member of First Baptist...