Obituaries

Jun 9, 2018

Oscar William “Oskie” Hug, 76, of Highland, IL, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 22, 1941, in Highland, IL, to Delburt and Cecelia (nee Neier) Hug. On Saturday, January 20, 1962, he married Mary Sue Warning of Highland, IL.

Oscar started as a painter...

Jun 8, 2018

Doris J. Wilson, 93, of Greenwood, South Carolina, formerly of Highland, IL, was called to eternal life on Friday, June 8, 2018. She was surrounded by those who loved her when she left this earth for her home in heaven.

She was born Doris Jean Gieser on March 6, 1925, to Fritz and Kay Gieser in Highland...

May 30, 2018

William T. “Tom” Funderburk, 83, of Pocahontas, IL died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born, March 13, 1935, in New Berlin, IL, to Lester Ray and Helen Melinda (nee Sexton) Funderburk.

Tom began his working life at age 14 setting fence posts near his hometown for Earl Heater,...

May 29, 2018

Marvin W. Baker, 77, of Pocahontas, Illinois, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Highland Health Care, Highland, Illinois.

Marvin was born November 16, 1940, to Marvin and Margaret (nee Andruska) Baker in E. St. Louis, IL. On May 26, 1977, he married Cheryl Boyle in Collinsville, IL.

Marvin loved boating and camping. He enjoyed working...

May 29, 2018

Hannelore “Lore” Fulbright, 88, of Highland, IL died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at her residence.

Lore was born August 24, 1929, in Bavaria, Germany.

Lore grew up in Germany during a very tumultuous time. She lost 2 brothers and many, many friends in WW2. As Lore was fluent in English, she was employed after the...

May 22, 2018

Sheralyn O’Linda (nee Nunn) Colvin, 67, formerly of Lebanon, IL, suddenly passed away at her home in Vancouver, Washington on May 22, 2018.

Visitation: Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

Memorial Service: Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

May 17, 2018

Margaret A. (nee Wyatt) Myatt, 79, of Highland, Illinois, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at her residence.

Margaret was born May 3, 1939, to Lonnie and Mary (nee Heavner) Wyatt, in Jackson, Tennessee.

She was a member of Southern Baptist Church, Highland, Illinois.

After retirement from American Steel, she worked several years at...

May 15, 2018

Marcella A. Noe, 85, of Highland, IL, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

Marcella was born, August 7, 1932, to Thomas L. and Rose V. (nee Karl) Morstain in Marine, IL. On May 1, 1954, she married Paul V. Noe at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Marine.

She was a member of St....

May 14, 2018

Wayne L. Gemar, 87, of Highland, IL, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at his residence.

Wayne was born July 14, 1930, to Theodore and Kathryn (nee Josch) Gemar in Lodi, CA. On February 14, 1988, he married Patsey Leewright in Minden, Nevada.

Wayne served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict, on the USS...

May 4, 2018

Lewis (Lewie) Winterrowd, 96, of Lebanon, IL, passed away peacefully May 4, 2018. Lewie was born October 19, 1921 in Bible Grove, Illinois. He was the third of four children born to Kirk and Althea Winterrowd. He was raised on a small family farm and attended Bible Grove High School before his senior year at Effingham High School.

May 2, 2018

Jane Beth Hogg (Nee Carson), 60, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL, after her battle with cancer, with her family by her side.

She was born June 13, 1957, in Belleville, IL to Kenneth and Viola (Nee Nail) Carson in O’Fallon, IL. On October 6, 1979, she married...

Apr 25, 2018

Patricia Ann (nee Schmitt) Trame, 76, of St. Jacob, IL passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at her home.

She was born July 13, 1941, to Melvin and Mildred (nee Padfield) Schmitt, at home in Summerfield, IL. On December 5, 1959, she married Marvin Trame in Summerfield, IL.

Together Pat & Marvin raised two children....

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...