Obituaries

Nov 17, 2017

Marilyn A. Meyer, 87, of Lebanon, died Friday, November 17, 2017, in Sarasota, FL.

Marilyn was born May 12,1930, to Othmar and Mathilda “Tillie” (nee Corpstein) Meyer, in Lebanon, IL. On March 23, 1988, she married Marvin Englert under the St. Louis Arch.

She was a lifelong resident of Lebanon and member of St. Joseph...

Nov 16, 2017

Adam “Bill” Schobert, 86, died Thursday, November 16, 2017, at St. Paul Senior Living, Belleville, IL.

Bill was born July 18, 1931, to Joseph and Maria (nee Evans) Schobert, in Lebanon, IL. On November 7, 1987, he married Marian (nee Ogle) Glauber at the Cathedral in Belleville, IL.

He was a devoted husband to Marian....

Nov 15, 2017

Kendra J. Klostermann, 28, of St. Louis, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at her residence.

She was born on December 17, 1988, in Rockford, IL and graduated from Highland High School in 2007. Kendra enjoyed playing volleyball and following the St. Louis Cardinals. She was outgoing, fun loving, and a friend to many.

Kendra...

Nov 5, 2017

Margaret Ballard Inman, 91, formerly of Eldon, MO, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab, Jerseyville, IL.

Margaret was born August 15, 1926, to Charles and Edith (nee Nadler) McDonald, in Kirkwood, MO. She married Harold Ballard, after his passing, she married Benjamin Inman who also preceded her in death.

She...

Oct 28, 2017

Brenda L. (nee McCallister) Macke, 58, died Saturday, October 28, 2017, at her residence.

Brenda was born March 9, 1959, to Thomas and Mary (nee Haverman) McCallister in East St. Louis, IL.

She was a graduate of Sanford Brown Business College. Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by...

Oct 26, 2017

Shirley M. McMullen, 85, of Highland, IL died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland, IL.

Shirley was born June 15, 1932, to Edgar F. Keller and Elsie M. (nee Schwab) Keller, in Smithton, IL. On May 30, 1950, she married Wayne McMullen, Sr. in Alton, IL.

She was a member of the...

Oct 11, 2017

Rosemary “Rosie” (nee Petry) Hatton, 83, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Rosie was born July 1, 1934, to Edward and Elva (nee Carrillon) Petry, in Summerfield, IL. On July 21, 1954, she married Glenn Plocher in Highland, IL; this marriage ended in divorce. On June 28, 1975, she married William “Bill”...

Oct 4, 2017

Hannah Abigail Nance, 4, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at her residence.

Hannah was born October 23, 2012, to Jeremiah and Tarah (nee Rogers) Nance.

Hannah was the leader, always trying to help everyone.  She was sassy and a little bossy, and wanted to be a doctor when she grew...

Oct 2, 2017

Kenneth R. “Homer” Missey, 60, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at his residence.

Kenneth was born August 8, 1957, to Melvin “Buck” Missey and Alma (nee Thompson) Missey. On September 2, 1994, he married Jacque Scheibel in Belleville, IL.

Kenny had enlisted in the Army at a young age and spent most...

Oct 2, 2017

Edith Lucille York, 91, of Highland, IL, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at her residence.

She was born October 15, 1925, to James and Ida  (nee Hoover) Gibbs, in Norfolk, NE. On December 10, 1945, she married William “Bill” York, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Lucille was a long-time member of Tower View Baptist Church...

Sep 30, 2017

Kevin J. Plocher, Jr., 34, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Kevin was born August 26, 1983, to Kevin and Terry (nee Gillison) Plocher, at St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, IL. On June 8, 2008, he married Beth Tinsley, in Highland, IL.

He was a member of Apostolic...

Sep 19, 2017

Anthony Frost Hatch III, 91, of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Faith Care Center, Highland, IL

The Reverend A. Frost Hatch, born January 4, 1926 in Dunwell, Nebraska, entered his heavenly home on September 19, 2017 in Highland, IL. Born in Dunwell, NE, he graduated from Mullen, Nebraska High School. A World War II...

Sep 3, 2017

Robert L. “Bob” Davis, 81, of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Bob was born to Fred and Vera (nee Heinrich) Davis on October 13, 1935, in E. St. Louis, IL. On August 4, 1962, he married Carol Hytla in Waterloo, IL.

He enlisted in the Navy at the...

Aug 28, 2017

Warren E. Jenkins Jr., 58, of Highland, IL, died Monday, August 28, 2017, at his residence.

Warren was born June 26, 1959, to Warren E. and Maria (Nee Anwander) Jenkins Sr. in Heidelberg, Germany.

Warren was a loving and caring person who would do anything for anyone. His favorite past times were fishing and hunting....

Aug 26, 2017

Dorothy M. (nee Truebe) Haberer, 93, of Pocahontas, IL, died Saturday, August 26, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Dorothy was born March 20, 1924, to W. Herman and Mary Ellen (nee Miller) Truebe, in Pocahontas, IL.  On September 18, 1943, she married Norbert “Spike” Haberer in Jonesboro, AR.

She was a...

Aug 23, 2017

Yvonne (nee Coyle) Wiesemeyer, 77, of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at her residence.

Yvonne was born March 18, 1940, to Harold and Melba (nee Fenton) Coyle, in Greenville, IL.  On July 25, 2009, she married Gary Wiesemeyer at United Methodist Church, Pocahontas, IL.

The most important things to Yvonne were her kids,...

Jul 24, 2017

Robert A. "Bob" Stump, 68, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, July 24, 2017, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL.

Bob was born November 1, 1948, to William and Marie (nee Schwend) Stump in Belleville, IL.

He served in the Army during Vietnam and became a Paratrooper.  He loved to hunt and fish.

He...

Jul 23, 2017

Darlene M. (nee Gengenbacher) Genteman, 77, Highland, IL, died Sunday, July 23, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born on June 16, 1940, to Erhart and Marie (nee Peters) Gengenbacher in Streator, IL.  On November 28, 1963, she married Jerry Genteman at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

She was a...

Jul 16, 2017

Katherine N. Cook, 11, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, July 16, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Katherine was born November 21, 2005, to Chris and Victoria (nee Corley) Cook in Centreville, IL.

She finished Lebanon Elementary School.  Katherine was very sweet, kind, and could be a little sassy.  She loved to go...

Jul 15, 2017

Joseph "Mr. Joe" Schmitt, 62, of Summerfield, IL, died Saturday, July 15, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

Joe was born on January 29, 1955, to Robert and Merhlene (nee Myers) Schmitt at St. Mary's Hospital, E. St. Louis, IL.  On July 3, 2008, he married Pepper Graham in Belleville, IL.

He was a...